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achieved again analyzed analyzing answer asked business commitment difficult financial growth improve maintain next ourselves plan question result six staff strategic taken tournament whether works

As part of the strategic growth plan that's been in the works for some time, we analyzed the staff and financial commitment it had taken to put on a first-class tournament and asked ourselves if we had achieved what we wanted to achieve as a result of that commitment. And the answer was, yes. We then started analyzing how much of a commitment it would take for us to maintain and improve the tournament for the next six years and ask the question as to whether we could again achieve our goals. We didn't think so. This was a very difficult decision, but it was a business decision, and it was the right one.

achieved continued difficult environment expansion expenses gross managing margin operating pleased retail second third weather

As in the second quarter, we have been able to weather the difficult top-line environment by effectively managing our retail operating expenses and inventories.Â  We are also pleased to have achieved continued gross margin expansion in the third quarter,

achieve avoiding benefits control cost customers easily enables global improved integrated investment leverage networking networks platform single true voice

A single integrated voice platform with MPLS enables customers to leverage the true benefits of globalization, avoiding the complexities and overheads of a patch-worked networking environment. The investment also allows BT to easily integrate all of its global networks to achieve improved cost control and customer integration to convergence.

achieve group impacts individual

As individual countries, our impacts are minimal, but as a coordinated group of countries, we can achieve much.

achieved although based believe business clearly earnings focus helped last level markets power record reflects result strategy

As in 2004, we have achieved another record level of profit. Although markets clearly helped us last year, we believe the result also reflects the sustainable earnings power of UBS, based on our client-centric strategy of business focus and growth.

achieved level record

As in 2004, we have achieved another record level of profit.

achieve certain goes hard level pride time validation work

That's not something you set out to do, or something you think about when you get started, but when you get to that level and achieve that, there is a certain pride that goes with that. As time goes by and you see how much has been accomplished, it's mind-boggling, but it's a validation for all the hard work of the kids, their families, and the coaches.

achieved ideal large

A large part of the small-family ideal is achieved by eliminating girls.

achievement compete fantastic fifth flight forward improve singles tougher watching

Alicia has had a fantastic season. To place fifth in Flight 1 singles is an outstanding achievement. We look forward to watching Alicia compete in the future. She's only going to get tougher and improve her game.

achieved profitable quarter results sustained

AIG has achieved profitable results even as it sustained losses...in the most costly quarter for catastrophes ever recorded,

achievement brown historic last lock push

Brown really does have one last big push to make to lock in his historic achievement. Brown is still a real powerhouse.

achieve beyond both bringing companies company creates either faster financial grow leader plans resources strategic together value

Bringing our companies together accelerates both companies' strategic plans and creates a biotechnology leader with the products, pipeline, infrastructure and financial resources to grow faster and create sustainable shareholder value beyond what either company could achieve separately,

achieved definitely language rather respectful results threats using

Better results will definitely be achieved by resorting to negotiations and using respectful language rather than using the language of threats and intimidation.

achievement advance advancing competing dakota few future gymnastics level medal opportunity quite regional shows south sports state team though unable year

Even though she was unable to medal at the Regional Championships it was quite an accomplishment for her to make the Regional Team in her first year competing at this level. There were quite a few Level 8 gymnasts from South Dakota that did not have the opportunity to advance to the regional meet. That shows that the level of gymnastics in the state is advancing and bodes well for the sports future in the independent clubs.

achievement affect beyond control economic examples factors hard living outside overcoming powerless schools social student though work

Even though many of these outside economic and social factors that affect student achievement are beyond the control of our schools, we are not powerless in overcoming these challenges, and these schools are living examples that with hard work and diligence, we can make progress,

achieved appreciate discipline ethic force good great honor kids lead program whether work

Even the kids that haven't achieved like those kids have come out of our program with a work ethic and discipline and to lead good lives, whether they're in the work force or professional athletes. It's a great honor and I appreciate it.

achieved balance best bottom business cash continuing effects facility hurt income issues level net operating posting profit record recovery sales segment several sheet south though throughout various year

Even though 2005 was the Company's second-best level of net income and EPS, the effects from various operational issues that arose throughout the year at our US Argo facility hurt the bottom line. However, the year had several important positives, with our South American business posting its best year ever for sales and operating income and our Asia/Africa segment continuing its recovery to near-record sales and profit levels. We also strengthened our balance sheet and achieved record operating cash flow.