Michael Roth
Michael Roth
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We have taken steps to improve our growth prospects by making management changes and upgrades at a number of key operating units,
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We wanted to do it right, and for the last time.
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We're looking at several things. We're concerned with the retaining wall, its stability from a water quality perspective, and their drainage controls, which are insufficient.
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We're confident these numbers are the right numbers.
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there are times when even great work is not enough to overcome other factors that destabilize a relationship.
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There is no doubt that 2005 was a challenging year for our company. The organic revenue decline was marginal and we will continue cycling through a number of client losses during the next two to three quarters.
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If that wall were to collapse, it would be catastrophic.
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What has happened at the de Young is they have created a very adventurous project that will grow more beautiful over time, but they have also come up with displaying the collection that will educate and delight audiences.
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We don't comment on any deals that are in negotiations. I can't even give you a gauge of our interest. But we own and operate venues as part of our core business.
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We had a mindset coming into the game, 'See the pitch and rip it,' and don't swing at balls.
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When the company is in a turnaround is not the optimum time to put the company up for sale.
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Our top priority is to fix our financial controls and leave accounting issues behind us.
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He said it's only moving at the top, which it was designed to do. But I'm not taking his word for it, I'll be checking with county engineers to see if that's an accurate statement.
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can be powerful economic tools to a city and state.