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We are confident about the future success of the Axis Fund portfolio. With the addition of Axis, BEST Funds now has a total of 16 Ottawa based companies throughout its portfolios.

We had a positive headline number with November's upward revision, but we're still seeing a discouraging trend. Excluding auto sales, sales have gone from 0.8 to 0.3 to flat over October, November and December. So we're seeing growth mainly based on auto purchases. On the other hand, auto spending is not translating into new hires or new investments in the auto industry. And that's true across industries.

We project based on where we our in our life and our beliefs at that moment; however, when we shift those projections to positive, come from a place of love we transform where we are in the next moment ;)

The payment is based on the stage of the corn. You don't get much for young corn plants.

The PBS philosophy is to keep the best and reinvent the rest, and MPT is taking the initiative based on that philosophy.

The PC makers are going to have to make their own decision how they're going to handle this based on their own business needs. It's not something that Microsoft can dictate.

The pendulum has swung back in favor of a March rate hike. The dollar-bull camp is based on the interest-rate differentials. They have really renewed their widening.

The overall performance of the Grand Caravan was similar in all three tests, except for the fuel tank, ... Based on these tests, the 2001 models manufactured before the redesigned fuel systems are rated poor for crashworthiness because of the leak.

We are deeply disappointed in the arbitrator's ruling on New York City Transit's expansion of one-person train operation to the L line on nights and weekends. Although the union argued that the program was unsafe, the arbitrator based the decision on an overly technical reading of a 1994 contract, not safety. We will be reviewing our options over the next few days.

What we have seen yesterday is something I thought I would never see in Australia and perhaps we have not seen in Australia in any of our lifetimes. And that is a mass call to violence based on race.

We are not going to shrink ourselves into oblivion. We think our plans are based upon what's feasible to us,

We are about where we expected. We feel we should get at least nine or 10 of those guys through the semifinals based on their past performances.

We are always looking for ways to expand the natural part of our business. But our core business is going to be based on the core cable business.

We are pleased that the Council on Foundations has acted to restore our membership status. We have worked closely with the Council to address its concerns, and we are confident the Council's decision was based on a belief that the measures we have taken to strengthen existing policies and implement new measures will set a high standard going forward.

We are raising our recommendation on Pinnacle West based on the company's core competencies as a regional energy provider.

We are really comparing apples to oranges when we do this. The state tests, they show how much a child learned based on instruction. ... The federal test focuses on a testing achievement using a norm scale.

We are really giving the students a lot of choice they can use the college phone, a cell phone or computer based phone services.

We're not recommending it because we expect volatility based on the price risks it takes, and we'd only recommend a fund with such a high expense ratio if it had a very long track record of success. The fund is not a 'sell,' however, since Franklin has a large staff of analysts and the manager does know the approach that Franklin uses.

We're not running a campaign based on particular policies, ... Watson is more focused on what the residents tell him they need.

We began systems integration in the fourth quarter and expect to complete integration of Harrah's customer-relationship capabilities -- our Total Rewards player-loyalty program and revenue- and yield-management systems -- into the Caesars properties in April 2006. Based upon our experience with other acquired properties, we anticipate these capabilities will enable the Caesars facilities to benefit from increased market share and visitation.

We believe, based on everything we see today, that we will fulfill our plans for production into the foreseeable future.

We believe, based on studies we have done, it will work even better.

We believed, based on the evidence, a four-year suspension would have been a just result. We are very pleased these two are held accountable. At the end of the day it is hard for them to hold their head high knowing they forced us to spend this much time and effort.

We believed that the system we proposed would have maintained access to our markets in a fair manner. We calculated the proposed tariff in a neutral and transparent manner, based on a comprehensive legal and economic analysis. We will now carefully study the decision before deciding how to proceed.

We want to make calculations based on AT&T's (Wireless) share price at the end of tomorrow, and take any necessary accounting measures,

We would like to deal with this firmly based upon our basic recognition that both...the nuclear non-proliferation issue and stable crude oil supplies are important.

We were able to give them priority based on a natural disaster preference,

We were able to put Greg out on (Pasco) in the fourth quarter and I think that certainly had something to do with it. Oz (Hopewell) had him for the first three or four minutes of the fourth, then when it was crunch time and we were going to win or lose based upon what they did on their offensive end, we wanted to make sure Greg was on him.

We want to consider our partners and the needs of the world economy, ... We do not decide our currency rate based on the trade deficit of any single country.

We worked with Sailors in the CDC to reinforce their training. Reagan Sailors know what they are doing and quickly became more confident and comfortable with the new system. The first deployment of an SSDS Mk 2 based combat system gives the Reagan a more integrated self defense capability that supports air control, strike operations, data link communications with other platforms and track management of all sensors.

We don't know the answer to that question. Based on what city officials are saying, the future doesn't look too bright for being able to play games in New Orleans. But we just don't know right now.

When any young director gets hired by a studio to do a $125 million film based on a preexisting piece of intellectual property, they're climbing into the meat grinder. And what you're coming out with on the other side is a generic, heavily studio-controlled pile of garbage that ends up on the side of Burger King wrappers.

When a relationship is based more and more over time on trust and harmony, the sexual aspects often decline, which is perfectly fine for many couples. Then there is something wrong.

When asked how much do you spend on expenses, I get one set of answers, yet when I look through your bank statements, there is a different picture. Based on what you say you earn and what you say you spend, you should have around $1,000 a month after expenses. But you don't.

The data speaks for itself. I respect everyone's opinion, but we make decisions based on facts, not opinions.

The defense filed a motion to suppress evidence based on a Fourth Amendment violation. They alleged in their motion that (the prosecution) can't prove the reason for the traffic stop was lawful because we don't have a witness.

The degree to which mobile commerce stakeholders can identify the sectors and markets with the highest demand for mobile based payments will determine the success of these stakeholders in a rapidly growing sector of the payments world. Our research on both mature and developing markets in Asia provides insights into both what is happening today and where to look next for mobile commerce development.

The Democrats won't have the votes to sustain a filibuster even if they wanted to, ... I think people will vote against him, even though they know he's going to be confirmed, because the polarization's gotten worse. But that's unfortunate, because whatever one's ideological views, based on his merits he is one of the best qualified nominees in 50 years.

The decision is made on the merits, not based on U.S. television interests, ... The reason why bidding took place before the selections was to take that factor (U.S. television money) out of the games selection process. If the networks were able to vote, they'd vote to know the cities before they bid.

The decision is not being made based on money. We are making the decision based on the football team's best interest.

The decision should be based on the qualifications of the nominee, not whether the nominee is a member of the same political party,

The decision to award the contract to Reveal was based on the source selection team's conclusion that it offered the best value to the government.

The decision to build a formal living room is really based on the price range of the home, rather than design trends.

The decision to delay approval (of the sabbatical decision) is based on the fact that research and scholarship are central to the purpose of sabbatical leaves.

The decision to suspend the air operator certificate was based on a review of the company's record and concerns with the company's ability to exercise operational control, including proper record keeping and aircraft maintenance.

The decision was based on new evidence that came to light in this litigation.

The decision was mine. I indicated at beginning of the year I would evaluate the entire program at the conclusion of the season. ... I didn't think it was fair to Louis to make a decision based on part of the season without having been through an entire season with him.

We start with the win/loss record, and the strength of schedule for the team, and its opponent's strength of schedule. We also consider RPI, but a team is not in or out based solely on RPI. It is just a tool we use to organize the information. We also look at how well they are playing in the last half of the season to see if the team is improving.

Wrong decisions are based on lack of information or misinformation. Before making a critical decision, ask yourself, do I have all the right information? and did I validate my assumptions?

Wyndham Lewis is basically a pessimist, thinking of human beings as doomed animals or determinist machines. His theory of satire is based on this view, and he finds plenty of evidence to support it in contemporary practice.

We are making sure that these are students -- based on their past work -- who are capable of doing work in Yale College.

We are moving into a world where companies will be able to offer us products and services based on our last two hours of activity. This is both exciting and frightening at the same time.

We want to be associated with partners that portray the NFL in the best light and (with games) based in true reality.

We want to be fair and perform due diligence on nominees. We are trying to figure out not just how he might rule on an issue but what his approach is. There are so many split decisions on the Supreme Court because they take difficult cases. You want someone who doesn't rule by gut reaction but will decide based on a commitment to core constitutional principles.

What I felt from George is a sense of confidence - he will know the numbers well, talk to people in laymen's terms about those numbers and win people over based on those numbers,

What I find most satisfying about photography is the way in which it allows me to document 'reality' while at the same time creating my own version thereof; in other words, the reality I present is a reality based upon what I choose to include in the frame and what I choose to leave out.

Well, that is pretty subjective. It's not like they have seen us play or anything. The ranking is based on last year's championships in the Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL) and the Women's Open Cup.

Well the floor is painted and ... it's a wonderful combination of things from Zion house in London and other things we found in books. It is based on a design probably done in marble, originally.

The excitement of these devices based on (Intel's chips) is going to help us expand into new markets,

The exemplary issue should not be based on letter grades. Letter grades are very misleading.

The fact that St. Paul was not on the list today was very positive. But, being creative, innovative --- Bill Ford has stated very, very clearly that their future is based on innovation. And that innovation applies to everybody in the company, from somebody on the assembly line to somebody in the finance office. And it's an opportunity. Does that mean this plant is going to survive? We just don't know. But I can tell you one thing for sure, doing nothing is not a good option.

The fact that they don't charge commission based on a percentage scale does not, in our view, enable them to operate outside the act.

The fact that this raised the hopes of patients and then did not deliver that promise has special poignancy. Science should be based on truth.

The conviction was based on evidence that should not have been allowed.

What we're trying to do is encourage the industry to take some steps soon, to do some self-regulation, based upon a tough report that was very clear as to the abuses and steps that have been taken by the entertainment industry that most Americans will feel are wrong,

The deal is based on a 50-50 valuation of the two assets, and there will be no cash payment, ... We have combined our assets with Sony's because we believe music will remain one of our core businesses.

There are many exciting opportunities surrounding the Rocky franchise, and we are delighted to have found a partner with the toy expertise and passion to create a compelling line of products based on the iconic film stars.

There are many, many cases where DNA has told us about species' relationships that we never would have guessed based on appearances or other characteristics. We need this tree to understand the great story of animal evolution.

There are a lot of myths about what the evidence is in this case, ... Some of them are misunderstandings based upon erroneous media reports, some spring from confusion in the evidence itself, and some are the result of concerted partisan distortion.

We?re trying to make sure that we take advantage of this situation. Based on our record, we?re not supposed to be here, but upsets happen all the time.

We only have the information that has been in the media and based on that we understand that he is recovering and is likely to be released.

We built a model based on all the different things they're browsing to predict what should be the content of the message.

We have conceived Games which are not wasteful or disproportionate, but rather games based on efficiency and values,

We leave to the proper authorities the prosecution of those who would be found liable for the Ultra stampede as well as the implementation of the corrective measures to prevent a repeat of this tragedy, based on the recommendations of the fact-finding board.

Who we start Thursday (at center) will be based solely on practice the next two days. It'll be based on rebounds, who sets the best screens and blocks.

While not driving our listing decision, the Service appreciates the many conservation efforts conducted by our partners. Our decision was based primarily on the present-day status and trend of Yellowstone cutthroat trout populations and the mitigation of many of the existing factors that can affect the species.

While other studies have reported that leadership in the online world is similar to leadership in the off-line or physical world, those studies have been based on the behaviors of adult technology users. We have found that young leaders using technology do not necessarily reproduce adult styles of leadership.

While people should eat nutritious foods throughout their lives to maintain and protect health, nutritional needs change as we get older. Therefore, adjusting diet based on age is important.

We like the integrity of this church's leadership, the wonderful sense of family and the warm welcome to new families. It's based in the Word of God and the Scriptures, and we also wanted our children to grow up in this church because of its wonderful children's ministry. And as our sons have grown up, they've wanted the same for their children.

When Jon first left, we were taken aback. He made a decision that was based and predicated on what was best for him and his family. We understood it the best we could, and we moved on.

We pay based upon on ratings. As the audience grows, we pay more per ad.

We place tremendous value on our partners, who help us deliver solutions and applications to customers. Solutions Competencies provide an integrated partnering framework that recognizes an enterprise's expertise and rewards it for the effect it has in the technology marketplace. It also allows companies to demonstrate for customers their knowledge of building solutions based on Microsoft technologies, such as setting up networks using Windows Server 2003 and Windows Small Business Server 2003.

We obviously come up with these ideas based on the storytelling, what's cool to us. But then our masters will provide us with resources to do this stuff if there's a potential revenue stream down the line. So we're scratching each other's backs.

We obviously know he has been in Durham. Based on the identification, we believe it was him but it's not 100 percent sure.

We offer a vision for a brighter American future, based on goals such as affordable health care for everyone, quality education, and environmental protection. We stand for a society that respects and celebrates diversity.

We as an agency make management decisions based on the needs of the facility and the agency's best interest. It was decided that, all things considered, it was the appropriate action to move the center in a new direction.

We asked them to re-evaluate the choice to let her come based on her comments and writings.

Uchida is to be credited as the one who made our digital camera business into what we have now. The appointment is based on the leadership he's shown.

We combine all the revenue that those aircraft generate and then we share the revenue based on how much capacity each of us has contributed to that model.

We consider this a very serious breach, and we're conducting an internal investigation. Legal action - including referral to law enforcement authorities - will be considered based on the findings of our internal review.

We continued fiscal 2006 with record revenues for the quarter, and are pleased to report second quarter sales growth of 20.4% and comparable distribution sales growth of 18.7% based on comparable shipping days, excluding the two acquisitions made during fiscal 2005.

We can't make investments (in new track) based just on demand today, but how it will look 10 years from now and beyond.

We don't assign stories based on gender, but now that Ruth Davis Konigsberg has helpfully shown us the error of our ways, henceforth all assignments will be equally balanced between the sexes.

we don't care that much about Warren Beatty, and based on his ticket sales from the past generation, I doubt anyone else does either.

We do have concerns that businesses who were potentially looking to relocate to San Diego may reconsider based on the instability of the fiscal system here in San Diego. You would never want to relocate a business to San Diego and, on arriving, be hit by major fee and tax increases that increase your costs of operation.

We have four monitoring stations here at Bahia Grande, ... The land based station is primarily meteorological and it measures wind speed, wind direction, temperature, barometric pressure, relative humidity and soon we hope to install a rain gauge.

We have good reason to believe, based at what we see at the scene, that it was a self-inflicted gunshot wound,

We have been citing improving execution as a key driver of earnings growth while conventional wisdom and headlines have credited cost cutting. Based on yesterday's results and questions on yesterday's conference call, we think investors are finally realizing that cost cutting is only part of the story.

We've been rotating them based on how they've been playing. I usually take one of those four singles players and move him to doubles with Chaplin.

We were not aware of this, and he never mentioned it to us during the screening. Obviously we will have to reconsider our decision based on the new information.