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Our mission is to provide every last opportunity for a person to turn his or her life around. We don't give up easily. These men exemplify the true spirit of Christmas - looking inside yourself and finding hope. Andrew Martin
christmas
(Spring break) is getting to be another Christmas. Tim Smith
christmas department difference retailers sold stores week
Some of the upscale retailers and those who sold electronics were way up - some 30 percent. Some of the traditional department stores and low-end department stores may not have even made 5 percent. The week before Christmas may have made the difference for us (in Georgia). John Heavener
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Our family's special holiday tradition is going over to my grandparent's house on Christmas morning. My grandma cooks a big breakfast, and I love hearing her tell old funny stories. Caroline Sunshine
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Overall, the moderate-priced stores such as J.C. Penney, Sears and Wal-Mart had good traffic levels. We think luxury sales were probably flat this past weekend because more people said they decided to go away on vacation before Christmas this year than last year. So this could have impacted spending on other high-end items.
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Retailers know that many people will wait until after Christmas for the big purchases. So they don't want to go too far into the holidays with excess inventory that they eventually will heavily discount. Richard Hastings
christmas delivery orders ready retailers richest winter
Retailers have very big orders from vendors ready for delivery right before and right after Christmas. They want to look really, really good. That's when they come out with the richest displays of winter merchandise, and it culminates with Valentine's Day.
christmas feature generally holiday include packages starting
Resorts generally are starting to feature Christmas, New Year's packages that include some kind of holiday entertainment.
christmas finally hard industry jobs last million moderately picture retail simply turned unemployed unless workers year
Remember, there are still over 2 million unemployed workers and over 5 million are on part-time jobs. Christmas will be moderately better simply because last year was so bad. But unless this jobs picture improves, it's hard to say that the retail industry has finally turned the corner.
consumers cost deals limited lower rates savings terms
Regulators often want to see some of the synergies and cost savings from these deals come back to the consumers in terms of lower rates or limited rate increases. Usually there are some givebacks in terms of rates.
consumers features focused line removal search
Our removal of those features was because we have become focused on search for consumers and businesses, and those features were not in line with our goals. David Emanuel
consumers costs energy higher outlets shown studies switch tend
Our own studies have shown that consumers tend to switch over to non-store outlets in times of higher energy costs .
consumers corporate experience identity mission online reflects
Our new corporate identity better reflects our expanded mission -- to make everyone's online experience better. Plus, consumers in the U.S. and around the world already know us by our initials. Jon Miller
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Our mission is to make Washington the safest state in the nation for consumers and their personal information.
consumers convincing japanese lower people prices quality takes
People like lower prices if they can get the same quality, but convincing Japanese consumers of the quality takes a lot of time.
consumers creates endorse footwear image money pay people spend sports urban
Sports footwear usually is also the first place urban consumers will spend money to endorse a celebrity. As we've already seen, people will pay over $100 for the G-Unit or an S-Carter Reebok if it creates the right image for them.
consumers store toy willing
Our store should be like CES; it should be like the toy store. Our consumers are willing to try new products.
consumers continued early holiday juncture online outlook reinforce results share shifting spending survey
Our survey results reinforce our outlook for a continued slowdown in e-commerce sales. At this early juncture of the holiday season, consumers are not shifting a significant share of spending online from offline.
continued efficiency efforts existing expansion goal operating quarter ratio recent reflecting strength success within
Our operating efficiency ratio of 58.80% for the quarter is within our long-term efficiency goal of 58% to 60%, reflecting the success of our recent expansion efforts and the continued strength of our existing franchise.
continued held reaping stories suddenly trend wealthy
Suddenly the already wealthy were reaping all the benefits. While other stories held our attention, that trend continued for 30 years.
continued demeanor extremely football good hard improve steven week worked
Steven has had a really good spring. From Day 1, even when we were out there in shorts, his demeanor was what you want in a football player. He has worked extremely hard and has continued to improve every week and every practice.
continued outlook prognosis realized recovery remains steady
Our prognosis for a continued and steady recovery is being realized and the outlook remains bright.
continued earnings honor intention list past placement reflects roll spot strength
Our placement on the list reflects the continued strength of our earnings over the past decade, and we have every intention of earning a spot on the Honor Roll for many years to come.
continued control cost focus operating performance produced ratio record reflected relentless
Our performance reflected continued productivity improvements ... and a relentless focus on cost control that produced a record first-quarter operating ratio of 66.2 per cent.
continued control decline driven expense gross improved margin nearly performance reflects results seen smallest strong three
Our results were driven by a combination of strong top-line growth, continued expense control and improved gross margin performance that reflects the smallest decline we have seen in nearly three years,
continued housing market markets packaging paper reflect results strong unsettled
Our results reflect the strong U.S. housing market and continued unsettled world markets for pulp, paper and packaging products.
continued environment face good margins pressure quarter results virtually
Our results in the quarter were good in the face of continued pressure on our margins and pricing, and an increasingly competitive environment in virtually all markets, John Reed
days players releasing team toughest worked
Releasing players that have worked their tails off for the team is one of the toughest days for me, Andy Reid
days preview worst
Preview days are the worst days of your life.
days few people time until worked
Or, from time to time, I've spotted people a few days until we can get something worked out.
days office petition sure
Our office has 30 days to make sure this petition is significant. Dana Williams
days maybe next rest twenty wrong
Our next twenty days are our rest days. We get to fine-tune all the little things we have maybe done wrong and concentrate on the those we've done right.
days due market oracle pressure putting row seven technology
Oracle is putting pressure on the technology stocks, but the Dow was up for seven days in a row before yesterday. The market was more than due for some kind of a sell-off.
days families five homes invite people
People invite these families and actors into their homes five days a week,
days good life sports
Sports is like life you have good days and not-so-good days, ... We always think about the what-ifs. We are making some adjustments with the ad....Andy will still be visible.
days left products
Some of these 4-pass products may not have all 4 days left on them.
eagerness learning
That which any one has been long learning unwillingly, he unlearns with proportional eagerness and haste. William Hazlitt
eagerness girls hit women
Women really have an eagerness to hit things. These girls are athletes. Gary Cooper
expected field guys high job perform regardless required richard
Regardless of who's on the field, the guys are required to perform at a high level. So, regardless if it's Richard or if it's a rookie, you're expected to get the job done.
expect iowa member prominent reason regardless state
Regardless of the reason, we have the right to expect better from such a prominent member of the Iowa State community.
expect fast gains natural recent rising shares suggest
Recent gains suggest to me that shares are rising too fast and it's natural to expect selling.
expecting injured people rescue seriously suffering workers
Our rescue workers are expecting not just seriously injured people, but also people suffering from hypothermia.
expect forward good outlook
Our outlook as we go forward into '06 is that we expect there to be a good IPO market.
expect ought patients
Patients expect pharmacists ought to know about this thing. My God, it's your business! Gary Thomas
expect followed high mediocre mediocrity reason school tenure top
Part of the reason why Willingham didn't have a long tenure is because he followed a mediocre coach, ... You can't follow years of mediocrity and expect to get top high school recruits. The UW will have the same problem.
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Part of the reason why Stephanie was so successful last year was that she knew she had to step up. Molly wasn't going to be able to get it done and Stephanie looked at the situation and said 'I'm going to get it done.' She's been a great leader ever since she's been here. Last year, she finally had all the pieces together where she could do it on the track, too. What I expect of her isn't any more than she expects of herself. She expects to improve.
expect football hold needs therefore
Pay-TV needs top-level football as much as football needs Pay-TV's revenues, and therefore we expect broadcasting revenues for the 'best properties' to hold their values. Dan Jones
fewer lay men ministers number pace priesthood priests regardless result retire
Regardless of the number of men we ordain to the priesthood each year, that number does not keep pace with the number of priests who retire from the ministry. As a result of fewer priests, the need for well-trained lay ministers is even more important.
few knock lights mostly sound
(Rehearsal's) mostly to get the sound and lights up and knock a few cobwebs off. Graeme Edge
fewer larger numbers provided reflect report reported smaller
Our report can only reflect the numbers provided to the state. There are larger communities that reported fewer than some smaller communities.
few goal overall since year
Our overall goal this year was to make the playoffs. It's been a few years since we've been there.
few lost mark question
Our question mark is in the back. We lost a few and our goalie. We are young in the back, but talented,
fewer good hours labor overall producers quarter second stock stronger third
Part of the real story here is that, through July, producers were still getting more output, with fewer labor hours put in. Productivity in the third quarter is probably going to be stronger than in the second quarter, confirming the idea that, while the stock market's not in good shape, the overall economy's not that bad.
few pc people quite
PC gaming has always been strong, and I see it surviving for quite a few more years. It will be around for at least as long as people use PCs. Markus Persson
few guys help last offense
Our offense is much improved. We had a few guys who had down years last year. They'll help out more.
few last market remains reverse share
Our market share remains broadly where it was in the last few quarters, ... It's a monetization issue, and that is something we're going to have to reverse in the future.
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Refugees, Jerusalem, borders, Jewish settlements and water are issues reserved to the final-status talks between the two sides and nothing should pre-empt or pre-judge the outcome of the final status talks before they begin. Saeb Erekat
finally groove last month recently seemed
Recently in the last month or so, offensively we've seemed to find a groove and we've been better. We've finally got something going and we just want to keep it going and contribute.
final four players record short state talent totally
Our record is totally misleading. We're a final four team. There is talent in this program. The one thing I told the players is that I don't want to see nothing short of a state championship right now.
finals forget issue record tomorrow trying
Our record in finals is an issue we're trying to forget about and tomorrow is a new start,
final intended solution
Our recommendations are good, and they're urgent, ... they are not intended to be a final solution and they need to be deliberated.
finally finish locker offensive playing room solid team time
Our locker room is very excited. I think any time you play this team (Boston), they're well-coached. They've got a lot of offensive weapons. For us to come in and play a solid game, and finally finish a game, (is satisfying) because we've been playing pretty well as of late. Mike Woodson
final involved people worked
Our negotiators worked aggressively for more than two years, ... Now the most important people involved in these negotiations, our members, will have the final say.
finally glad people smiles winter
People have big smiles on their faces, and we're glad winter is finally back.
final
Sure, we're disappointed to lose. But (making) the final 16 isn't so bad.
items plan test
Our plan is to use the items on one test and not on subsequent administrations of test. David Payne
items order
He'd order 40 to 50 of these items at a time.
items looking none whatever
Whatever they're looking for is not in there. He doesn't have any of those items any where. I'm not at all concerned. I know none of the items they were looking for are in Carlos' possession.
items none surprise
None of these items should have come as a surprise to anyone.
items missiles piece
There are very many of these missiles and a lot of items that pertain to them, which we had enumerated in our letter. It is a very significant piece of real disarmament. Hans Blix
items less people spending surprised taking
So I will not be surprised to see consumption of other items going down, like people taking less vacations, spending less on furniture, or any other items that are non-essential.
items states system time works
We've been working on this for years, ... It's not going to be fail-proof. It's going to take some time to get items in order, but the system works well in the states that have it.
items jacket
One of my favourite items is a very old jacket - it was my mum's uniform from when she was working 15 or 20 years ago. Astrid Berges-Frisbey
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I live about 60 miles northwest of New York City, and whenever there's news of a big snowstorm coming, everyone runs for the store. The perishable items are usually the first things to go, which doesn't make sense because they perish. Susan Beth Pfeffer
next
Part B is going to have to go up significantly next year.
next ready talking
Patrick is already talking about getting ready for next season.
next
Pawling is the next Bedford. That's what all the realtors are saying.
next people plan
People in their 40s and 50s have to plan for the next 50 years.
next seriously step surgery time weeks
Surgery may be down the road. It's not at all the time to do that. If after about two weeks he hasn't responded, then (team doctors) have to think more seriously about what the next step is. Pete Carroll
next surely
surely the next 9/11 would be right around the corner. Richard Myers
next somehow team year younger
Somehow we're going to go from being a young team this year to even younger next year. I don't know how it was possible, but it's just a fact.
next time
Some have put in a lot of time and really want to make it to the next level.
next referred security steps view
Our view is that it should be referred to the U.N. Security Council. That's where we think the next steps are. Richard Boucher
purchased quotes
A laugh, if purchased at the expense of propriety, costs too much. Quintilian
purchase sure
Make sure when you purchase your ticket, you know what you're really getting.
purchased
We purchased one lesson. And that's all he needed.
purchase simplify
When you, the consumer, look for a brand, you want it to simplify your purchase and come from someone you trust.
purchases treasury trend
We see the trend of Treasury purchases continuing.
purchased
I purchased it with the thought that what better place to have it than at the school.
purchase third
The second purchase was my ranch, Mockingbird Hill. The third purchase was Longhorn cattle. Janine Turner
purchase
That's a big purchase for us. That's great.
received
I think the recommendation will probably be received favorably. We don't have one.
received unaware until water
I was unaware of water in garages in The Vineyards until I received these letters. That's disturbing.
received
I have just received confirmation from Hong Kong.
received support
He has received a lot of support from Yonkers and Westchester. A lot of them were contributions that were under $200 that were not itemized.
received ruling weapon
Most of these militants received their first weapon from the ruling party.
received results
We have just received the results (from the WHO) and they are positive.
received saint value whatever whether work
Let every Latter-day Saint give value received for everything he gets, whether it be in work, or whatever he does. Heber J. Grant
received totally
I've lived long enough to know things go in and out of fashion, and things not well received now can be totally reversed years later. Horton Foote
received street
I think we're doing a lot of things well, and I think it's been received well on the street, ... Street Sweep.
sales stores turn
Our sales are expanding. We've had to turn down stores for milk. Linda Thomas
sales
Overall, sales have been good. Things have been going smooth.
sales season stretch ticket
There has never been a three-week stretch of season ticket sales like this. Ever.
sales ticket
Ticket sales are very solid, to say the least.
sales spring until
We really won't see the story until we get into the spring and see the spring sales activity. Richard Foreman
salespeople resolve
Resolve to be among the top 20% of salespeople who make 80% of the sales. Brian Tracy
sales special
When we have a special event, our sales triple,
sales
Token sales have spiked, ... Token use has spiked.
sales
It's not an appraisal, it's more of a sales tool.
spend
It is expensive, but as long as it's efficient, we'll spend the money. Michael Robinson
spending
I don't think anyone's pushing for spending limits in the campaign. Craig Benson
spending
know that there has to be a spending limit. Arnold Schwarzenegger
spend time
I don't ever think about the roads I didn't take because I spend too much time thinking what's ahead. I don't go backwards. Kelli O'Hara
spending surprise weeks
If they end up spending 4 or 5 weeks there, it won't surprise me.
spend
If we need to spend more money, we will spend more money. Brad Smith
spends time
He doesn't like to run. He spends most of his time on the couch.
spend whatever
Whatever is in Medicare, ... we're not going to spend it. Wally Herger
spend time women
Working women, moms, students, they don't have a lot of time to spend on their faces. Tyra Banks
spending
I don't think anyone's pushing for spending limits in the campaign.
spending
know that there has to be a spending limit.
spending surprise weeks
If they end up spending 4 or 5 weeks there, it won't surprise me.
spending
You cannot keep out of trouble by spending more than you earn. William J. H. Boetcker
spending
I was not interested in spending 10 years in the culture wars. Leon Wieseltier
spending student university
I was always into fashion, and used to go on spending sprees when I was a university student in Miami. My father would be furious, but I would always say, 'It was an emergency! I had a party to go to!'
spending state
I would look to put state spending on a diet. John Faso
spending
We'll look at the spending cap. We have to look at the legislation that was passed.
spending federal-spending
Federal spending is atrocious. Jason Chaffetz
weeks
It could be two weeks or it could be the season.
weeks
I have had two weeks off and I'm rested, Annika Sorenstam
weeks
Like everyone else in the first weeks after the tragedy of 9/11, I was looking frantically for some way to help. Gail Sheehy
weeks work
I was only in LA for two weeks when I got that job. And I didn't work again for two years. Nicole Sullivan
weeks
We've been doing that for two weeks now.
weeks
Two weeks in a row, he's been pretty impressive. Joe Gibbs
weeks
We're going to try it for two weeks to see if it works.
weeks
Three-under after two weeks of really no golf, I can't complain,
weeks
I'll get into a pattern where I start sleeping only between 12 and 3.30, and go for weeks like that. Trisha Goddard