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He's such a technician. He's willing to put in the time to work on the little things. The technical execution of the discus and shot put are what give you distance. Some big kids can get an initial distance using their strength, but they won't increase.

Chase paid top dollar and this is going create substantial strains on Chase. There's tremendous execution risk going forward. I think it's going to be a very difficult cultural fit.

I didn't think our execution was as good today. ... Maybe camp is getting to us a little, about 10 days in with about four to go. But I just didn't think our concentration was as good. It has to be much better, much quicker." ()

Georgetown plays defense at a high pace and that gets you playing fast. The effort was there, but the execution wasn't.

Greatness is more than potential. It is the execution of that potential.

Systems program building is an entropy-decreasing process, hence inherently metastable. Program maintenance is an entropy-increasing process, and even its most skillful execution only delays the subsidence of the system into unfixable obsolescence.

It was just one of those games. Execution was key. Both teams played good defense, and we just made one more play than they did.

It was hard to find a rhythm today. It comes down to execution and making plays and we didn't.

These two individuals have been running the show for quite a while, and they work together well. They've done it for years, and I don't think, from an execution perspective, it's a dramatic shift.

it was just a great job of execution.

They build their team around that ballpark and they always have great pitching. Great arms on the mound, and they do enough things on offense in terms of execution to score enough runs to win. So, they're not going to give you any games.

They were able to execute a little bit better down the stretch. We made just a couple of execution mistakes that possibly could have given ourselves some better looks. Our timing was off a little and I don't know if that's youth or just lack of experience being in the NCAA tournament.

It was like our guys weren't ready to play when the game started, and our lack of execution kept us from playing our game in the early stages. But give York credit. They play well and are doing what their coaches ask of them.

It was an interesting game, I'll say that. I was really happy besides the ending. I was just really proud of our young guys. They just kept fighting. I obviously thought we had a chance to win the game. I just wanted to teach execution to the young guys.

It looked as though we played in a fog for 32 minutes. The better team won tonight. Any time there isn't execution and (you) don't move your feet on defense you're going to get beat.

It was nice to play in front of our home crowd since we hadn't played at home since Sept. 1. Weston Ranch is a very scrappy team and they play with a lot of heart. Our execution wasn't as crisp as I would have liked it, but we were able to control the tempo of the match.

It was nice to see some sun. I have no doubts that better weather will be just the tonic for this offense. We moved the ball well and our execution overall was good. Better weather makes everyone looser.

It was perfect execution by two freshmen and a sophomore. Five guys did exactly what we wanted to do.

It was poor execution by us in the ball game. When we did find open looks, we just didn't finish them.

It was poor execution on our part tonight. (Saturday) we have to do the little things right.

It was a bad execution of our offense.

It was a bad execution of pitches. It was all about pretty much location. You can't go out there and get the ball up like I did today and expect to get guys out.

It was a good team win. We've been working on our execution of things and where the shots come from and being in position.

I am much obliged by the favorable sentiments you express towards me, and shall be happy if I can be of service in carrying into execution your plans.

In a game like this, you want to try to work on the execution of some things that you don't do well, and after last night's game, anything we did tonight was probably a whole lot better than we did last night.

In a growing market, they still have execution and expertise.

As far as execution, you can tell a difference. When he stepped in as a freshman, the first time he stepped into the huddle he was as confident as a Heisman winner. He has always carried himself with confidence.

Anybody who's got the kind of energy to try to hoist up (nearly) 70 shots is going to score a lot of points. It's remarkable, the execution and the efficiency, but we've got a lot of guys in this league, if they took 70 shots, they'd score a lot of points.

The movie opened a level of discussion. Who's going to ever be close to an execution? It's like a secret ritual.

After serious deliberation, the Board of Directors chose to eliminate the dividend -- a decision that contributes to the progress Xerox is making in restoring its financial strength and helps to provide the flexibility required to build on the effective execution of its turnaround plan, ... As Xerox returns to profitability, the Board will consider the reinstatement of dividends.

The break in the schedule a week ago helped us . . . to get our continuity, to get our defense together, ... Our offensive execution is way better than it was. . . . The big thing is we've got a pretty good rotation now. They're starting to feel more familiar with each other's games, and that takes a little time. We're still not there, but if we didn't have the break in the schedule I don't think we could have been able to get to where we are.

The bottom line is going to be 40 minutes of execution.

The first thing you do is try to keep your team in condition. You can't afford with two weeks off to suffer from a conditioning aspect. The second thing is that you want to stay sharp in your execution and sharp mentally, particularly in the week leading up to the tournament.

The fourth quarter is likely to be filled with anxiety-provoking rumor and speculation - not fun for investors. Moreover, we do think that many investors may feel that they have heard too many excuses about execution to buy into the stock now, even at levels around $100.

You've got to give the Suns credit for their execution. I think we played even with them, although they had a lot of great hustle plays to gain the advantage. But this is just the first game. We've got to go back to the drawing board.

The effort has been better. It's defensive execution and effort. It's offensive effort and poise.

Allen was 50 years old when he orchestrated the ... murders. The fact that he faces execution as a senior citizen is his responsibility... Mr Allen has shown that imprisonment is simply no guarantee of public security.

The guys really executed our defensive game plan. Their execution combined with their intensity. We couldn't have asked for anything more.

The first year (2003), Drew was sporadic in his execution of a new offense,

The initial dose will make them unconscious, and the continuous infusion will keep them that way during the relatively short time the execution will take.

An attacker may leverage these issues to carry out a denial-of-service attack or execute arbitrary code on an affected computer with the privileges of the user viewing a malicious image. An attacker may gain system privileges if an administrator views the malicious file. Local code execution may also facilitate a complete compromise.

Although execution remains solid, sales trends continue (to be) soft and key product initiatives have not played out during the last 12 months. We do not see material changes to the Barbie product line in calendar year 2006 and would not bet on a turnaround in calendar year 2007 just yet.

The first seven minutes was as poorly as I've seen us play in a while. Our execution, our passing . . . we weren't crisp. We weren't alert. We deserved what we got.

The changes improve accountability and reduce complexity in our management structure. Aligning our managers directly with our key priorities will result in better execution and effectiveness.

The concept is one that people getthe ability to enjoy your music, photos and videos from anywhere in your room. It's all in the implementation and execution. You can see the Apple detailsit's an experience unlike anything else that exists.

The key will be our composure and execution. We'll be one of the better ball-handling teams (Mukwonago) will face all year.

Thought, then, is the execution of this computer code.

The American attitude towards efficiency and execution should always underlie architecture.

The most horrible thing is not a government that stages public executions, but a government that secretly disposes of its victims.

The painter is, as to the execution of his work, a mechanic; but as to his conception and spirit and design he is hardly below even the poet.

It's their versatility and their execution that sets them apart. They think the game. We've got some catching up to do if we are going to make this a rivalry again.

The number of fouls by both teams didn't allow the game to have much of a flow. It broke up runs. ... But then our execution got much better. We ran plays better.

It's like a chess match. It's all about execution and staying with your plays.

It's obviously a reflection of the programs we have in place and the improvement in our in-store execution -- but don't underestimate the impact of the unseasonably mild weather we had in the fourth quarter.

It's not missing shots or lack of execution.

It's an intriguing vision, but a lot depends on Microsoft's execution and ability to draw market share from some strong competitors.

It's an opportune time to make this transition, ... Performance is strong, flows are positive, and the organization is stable. We had a lot of challenges before us, and we've fixed a lot of those. Now it's time to focus on execution of strategy.

It's all about making plays. While I was pleased with the intensity, enthusiasm and the physical part of it, this is the stage of the spring where you look for execution and people who consistently make plays and a difference out there. As I've said before, this is a work in progress and changes are part of it.

It's a gutsy play, but it's all about execution.

It's all about execution. We got the hit, and got the bunt down and then the sacrifice fly. The kids executed down the stretch.

As much as I try to add pizazz and flare, which makes the game great, there is a lot to be said about execution and making the right plays. All that DJ Whay and hoopla and stuff, if it's effective and it's working, then great, but I'll take execution before pizazz for a championship any day.

As promised in late January, the goal for my first 30 days at SGI was to solidify a strong business foundation and assemble an organization that is laser-focused on execution. We've made tough decisions.

As rich media becomes more and more prevalent across the web, advertisers are demanding tools that make the complete value chain of rich media ad creation, deployment, execution and measurement simpler and more efficient. Today's announcement emphasizes our commitment to enabling our customers to take advantage of technology innovation to make their brands stand out online.

It's not good. It has not been good at all, ... The penalties have hurt us and our lack of execution hasn't been nearly what it was a year ago. We have to get that thing going.

They are the best team in the league right now. There's not much more to say about what makes them tough --versatility, execution and understanding of concepts.

There were 150 plays run in two hours, so the tempo was crisp, and the guys are picking up the system. The execution is clean, particularly, and defensively they've got a really good energy and confidence.

It's execution on our part. The fact we scored 12 points in the second half pretty much sums it up. We need to get back to working on executing and taking care of every little detail.

It was basically the execution tonight, I was real happy with that. We were just running an offense that was a lot better tonight.

It's just simple execution. Cut hard, screen hard and pass good. It's not something we've never worked on before.

We've been talking the last couple of days about attacking, and we've been running a lot of execution (drills) in practice. Tonight, we had a good balance of attacking and taking the right shot.

We simply have struggled shooting the basketball. We had open looks against Indiana and against Ohio State. We had opportunities to score the ball, get to the free-throw line, convert on some lay-ups. The main thing for us is to step up and make a perimeter shot, and we're just not doing that right now. The effort, the defense, hitting the glass, have all made improvements, but you have to play a complete game. It's not a lack of effort from our guys. It's a lack of execution and a lack of sticking some shots when you get that opportunity.

We were pretty pathetic, in terms of our execution and also our shot selection.

We turned the ball over down the stretch and they came down and took the lead there. It was a little bit of everything, execution was definitely a factor. We need to execute in the fourth quarter.

We showed our maturity. We didn't play our best first half and yet we were up a point. We executed better in the second half. Execution is about making plays.

The problem at Linens 'n Things is execution.

We had the right game plan, but our execution had flaws in it at times. (Seneca) is such a good defensive team that you can't have any flaws.

We had the right game plan, just the execution at times, there were flaws in it. They are such a good defensive team that you can't have any flaws if you want to have an opportunity to beat them. Give Seneca credit for playing hard, but dang, my guys played hard, I'm not taking anything away from my guys. (Jensen and Brown) did everything I asked them to do tonight; they represented Plano High School very well.

We have to execute better on the road if we are going to win. You can get away without execution at home sometimes, but that can't happen on the road.

We are used to getting open without a whole lot of effort in our league (the Northern Lakes League). Those guys switch screens hard and they jump out on you. You've got to be that much better execution-wise.

We certainly are disappointed that the execution was not carried out because he is very deserving of it based on the offense. This legal claim is a fairly new legal claim, and the courts are going to have to resolve it.

We expect increased net sales and profitability for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006, when compared to the prior quarter. With our solid execution and the positive trends in our core business, we expect to close fiscal 2006 by reporting a significant increase in annual net sales over fiscal 2005. We also anticipate full-year profitability in 2006, which marks a dramatic improvement in our bottom line compared to the prior year.

We're very pleased that Mark is joining Fairchild's management team. His strong financial acumen will significantly contribute to the execution of our strategy. We had a strong finish to 2005 and enter 2006 with great momentum, focused on improving our gross margins and increasing the mix of higher-value new products. This is an exciting time for Fairchild, and we look forward to Mark's contributions as we continue to improve the quality of our business and drive stronger financial results.

We got some execution on offense for a change, and our defense was good again.

We got some good looks at the basket but didn't finish. It was a lack of execution. South played pretty well.

It wasn't really anything of any concern. Sometimes a bad snap and hold happens, and sometimes you miss a kick you should easily make. We worked those problems out. I don't think field-goal execution is a concern.

I told our guys after the game that for almost three weeks we've done almost everything in an execution situation to win the game. But tonight we just came up a little short.

I told our guys we were looking for effort and execution and that would find out where we are. Obviously we would like to win on the scoreboard, but really we just wanted to get out there against somebody else.

It's baby steps. Our effort (tonight) was 100 mph, but our execution leaves a lot to be desired. If you play hard, something good will happen. The first step is doing something.

It was a scrappy game. I was really pleased with the last five minutes. I thought our execution was a little bit better, we got some key rebounds and we stepped up and hit our free throws when we needed them.

This truly is a remarkable achievement by our employees and contractors whose execution of this project was second to none. This team not only expanded the capacity of the spar, but kept the project in line with budget and persevered through two massive hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico to safely install the Constitution spar on schedule.

This was a perfect night in terms of execution. We scored goals early and stayed patient, even when Portland State kept lots of numbers in front of us. Getting three goals on 10 first-half shots is very efficient and I was pleased with the way we controlled possession in the second half.

We just kept trying to search and find a stretch of time ? whether it be man or zone ? that we could protect the paint and keep those guys farther away from the basket. I was displeased with execution more than the effort.

We fully expect our momentum and level of execution to continue into 2006 and beyond.

We fully expect that this combination will encourage investment, enhance the ability of companies to access financial resources and assure timely, informed execution of investment decisions.

We just fell apart on execution. They threw a little trap on us and we did not execute. We got beat by a better team. That's all there is to it. We didn't execute the way we needed to execute, and they were better.

We just stopped running any offense at all. It was just a lack of execution. We stood flat-footed instead of being on the attack. And our defense just wasn't doing the job.

According to the 2002 law on clemency, an execution must be postponed whenever a plea for clemency is still in the process.

It's a very odd time for us. It will be very bipolar, because we have this momentum with the commission and public support in the polls for the death penalty falling, and then we have a Texas-style execution process.

It looks like execution. People with no value for human life murdering these men who to me look like farmers, workers, villagers. They certainly didn't deserve to die in circumstances like this.

There were patterns we didn't run correctly and our execution was uncharacteristic in the first half, ... Our running game wasn't executing well. It was an all-around deal where we didn't execute well.