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I feel like I am improving every game. I'm really trying to work on things in practice so that when I get out there, I'm confident that I can stop every shot. I'm trying to make them beat me instead of beating myself.

Having been there for 15 years I have learnt to take things positively and focus on improving my game and bettering my performance.

Hedonic Engineering -- The human nervous system studying and improving itself: intelligence studying and improving intelligence. Why be depressed, dumb, and agitated when you can be happy, smart, and tranquil?

There is a growing recognition among organizations that stateless provisioning is a promising approach to dramatically improving the management of large pools of servers. It loads orders of magnitude faster, guards against having the wrong versions, and is much more effortless. And repurposing can occur on-demand as service and business demands change and resource allocation must be adjusted.

We've been trying to improve our running game. Improving our offensive and defensive lines was our big emphasis, but you have to establish a little bit of a running game to be successful.

(My performance at the recent Australian Open) gave me a lot of confidence. Making the last eight (in Melbourne) exceeded all my expectations. Now that confidence shows, especially in today's game. I've been improving every week.

My role is to try to remove the impediments to entrepreneurs' chance to succeed. It's about improving the business climate to give people a better chance of succeeding.

My whole mentality was similar to the Tiger Woods approach. I had a lot of opportunities to jump in training and competition. I focused only on improving these skills. Adversity and racing gave me confidence to get through it.

My overall goal is to be an Olympian. It may seem a little bit far-fetched right now, but after improving this much in just one year I feel I have a lot more progress to make.

Texas' current retention policy has not demonstrated any evidence of improving student success. It has not materially improved our high school graduation rate, nor has retention resulted in improved academic proficiency of graduates.

I sacrifice so much for my sport. Everything I do is geared towards improving my next performance.

Stanley's a handy guy to have around and he's very enthusiastic in every position he plays. It's nice to see someone who plays with a smile on his face because it's infectious. I think he's 32 but he's improving all the time. He complements all the other attributes in the team.

Stem cell research in California has officially begun. We will win in this fight against a small and politically motivated minority, step by step. They will not keep medical research from improving the lives of millions of people. We owe it to the voters, we owe it to patients, we owe it to the families of California.

Our recommendation would be to go for companies that are seen benefiting most from the likely end-result of all these developments -- lower interest rates and improving consumption.

Our record is nothing to brag about, but we only have three seniors. We have a bunch of young guys who are showing a lot of promise. We're definitely improving every time we step on the ice. It could be an exciting future for Ambridge hockey.

Our players have taken more ownership of the team and responsibility for improving their play. They are doing what it takes to get better, working hard physically and improving their mindset of the game. With that they are building confidence and that will help as they try to maximize their potential. Our team knows that we were stronger last year then the results showed and understand the importance of consistent play.

Our research shows that 83% of leading companies indicate field service optimization is core to improving their competitive positions. True field service optimization requires service organizations to maintain the most cost-effective, productive, and profitable service chain at all times -- especially in the face of a myriad of constraints and interruptions.

Partners like Food Lion are national leaders in energy efficiency. The ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence winners are true models for improving energy efficiency across the country. They have shown year after year that energy efficiency is good for business and helps consumers save important resources, all while protecting the environment. Food Lion embraces a superior energy management strategy that is a model for all businesses.

Partners like SYLVANIA are national leaders in energy efficiency. The ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence winners are true models for improving energy efficiency across the country. They have shown year after year that energy efficiency is good for business and helps consumers save important resources, all while protecting the environment.

Partners like USAA Real Estate Co. are national leaders in energy efficiency. The ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence winners are true models for improving energy efficiency across the country. They have shown year after year that energy efficiency is good for business and helps consumers save important resources, all while protecting the environment.

Oregon's fishing industry is a critical part of our state's economy, and it will benefit in many ways from this Federal support approved today, ... The dollars included in this bill will also go toward improving Oregon's tsunami readiness, while also giving a boost to our state's cutting-edge oceanic research for the benefit of Oregon and the nation as a whole.

Our quality of life is taking a beating. We're going to lose people and lose businesses if we don't work on improving the area.

Our quarterback is playing so great right now. You can see how he's improving exponentially each week.

Our OMN is a great solution for firms like Moon Capital who are looking for a turnkey solution for reducing errors and improving efficiencies throughout their execution process. The openness of our solution and plug-and-play nature of our network enables us to get clients like Moon up and running quickly. We are excited to have Moon on board and are looking forward to helping them grow their business.

Our online businesses have performed very well over the past several years, with consistent double-digit sales growth rates and improving profitability. To maintain the momentum, we recognize we need to invest to better serve additional customers who want to shop online for the type of fashion merchandise we sell, especially as Macy's and Bloomingdale's expand their store presence nationwide. We are very serious about capitalizing on this opportunity.

PDP makers have more room to cut prices by improving technology and saving material costs.

Optical sensors are an indirect assessment of soil fertility because it is using plants to give an indication of how well that soil is supporting the crop. There is also a wildcard in this technology with making recommendations and improving efficiency. And that's if there will be federal dollars available for growers to adopt it.

Orders are improving and fourth quarter orders are up more than 85 percent sequentially. According to management, order timing should continue to improve and revenue levels for global sales are expected to increase for the fourth quarter.

Our Lady of the Lake has always been ahead of the curve for implementing successful health information technology. They are dedicated to increasing patient safety and improving patient care and have achieved these goals with proven outcomes.

Our New England customers deserve nothing less than the very best. These improvements will make flying in and out of Boston on American Airlines and American Eagle even more convenient and enjoyable for both the business and leisure traveler, while delivering on our overall goal of improving our customers' travel experience.

Our new facility enables us to meet the increasing demand for flexible scheduling of large, innovative early phase studies while improving our operational efficiencies. We expect our design to support Northwest Kinetics' leadership role in meeting clients' changing needs as well as increasing the comfort of our volunteer study participants.

People may have other ideas, such as improving the parks or extending streets or putting in new streets. All ideas are welcome.

People need to know: even without losing weight, you are getting significant benefits by exercising -- you're improving your fitness level, decreasing fat and increasing muscle and improving your lipid panel -- so don't stop exercising.

I think Burger King hit bottom around two years ago and they are improving off of that bottom but to equate them to McDonald's or even think that they are going to be a force to be reckoned with ... is a mistake.

I think what this shows is that even in the midst of the debate, it is largely irrelevant, ... It's not the sum and substance of improving end-of-life care.

Just as we have succeeded in greatly increasing the company's profitability over the last five years, we are dedicated to improving our core growth rates by aggressively leveraging the technology position and installed base of each of our three business units. Our growth programs are poised to bear fruit in 1999 and 2000.

I think companies have been so focused on improving operations. Quite frankly, they have been somewhat negligent about their burgeoning cash balances.

Opening an eastern Canadian facility, with a dedicated customer service team, and adding key sales personnel in Canada certainly supports our business in this important market. Phillips is focused on improving communication and meeting on-time delivery requirements for all our Canadian customers.

Jessica kept her composure and is getting stronger each game. There's a lot of learning to pitch at this level and she's improving every time she's on the mound.

Our guys really responded and came to practice in good condition and did the things we asked them to do. That certainly makes our job easier and we can concentrate on improving in other areas. Our team speed has improved from last year, so we are ready to go.

Our kids are improving every week. We have all kinds of talent, but some days we don't play to our potential and this was one of those days.

Our kids really competed. If we can eliminate a few mistakes, we're going to give ourselves chances to win games. I'm really happy with the way they're improving and competing.

Nanotechnology's potential is vast and it's real. The opportunity for nanotechnology ranges from improving Olympic sports equipment to discovering better treatments for Alzheimer's disease. But our ability to reap the long-term benefits of nanotechnology -- in areas from energy production to medicine -- will depend on how well industry and government manage the safety and performance of this first generation of products.

I think the state has made great strides in improving its youth systems. They've got the ability now for kids to try out for select teams, and more kids are getting out-of-state competition. A lot of that has given (Maine's) youth players more experience.

I think the stocks are moving higher on two fronts. One is obviously an anticipation of some sort of announcement from the FCC. Secondly, I think it's broadly in response to the Fed rate cut, as it relates to advertising and the improving economic picture in the second half of this year.

Just because he says things are improving there, doesn't make it so.

It'd be tough not to say that it was just a great year, given all that TECO had to control. It ought to set the table for an OK 2006 and improving results in 2007 and beyond.

Melbourne gave me a lot of confidence. And I think that confidence showed here today. I've been improving every week I play.

I'm improving every day, gaining more strength in my hand, more flexibility.

I'm hitting the ball well and my putting is starting to come around. It's getting there. It has been improving slowly for the past month or so. It's just a matter of hard work and keep believing in myself.

Job growth in Missouri has definitely slowed over the past several months. In terms of hiring, Missouri experienced January job losses. However, strong new orders should convert to an improving employment picture in the months ahead. Durable goods producers were much more bullish in their economic assessments for January than non-durable goods manufacturers.

Jobs and job creation are priorities for every country's economy. Improving regulations is vital for all entrepreneurs and key to creating more employment opportunities. Young people looking for their first jobs and unemployed people benefit the most from such reform.

Juan will always love Washington and the entire Washington area because he has so many great memories there. But he's excited about going to Portland, where he'll have the opportunity to expand his game and be a part of a young and improving team.

Josh Richardson really did well at Darby. He bettered his personal-best by a foot in the long jump. He's only a sophomore and he keeps improving dramatically.

Last year Matthew was our most improved shooter. If he picks it up at the beginning of the season and continues down that path, he'll be tough to beat. During Thomas's very first college match he set a new school record in air rifle. We've changed his positions a little bit and he has become really defined. Bill has become a much better shooter over time, improving immensely. At his new skill level, he can really challenge our other veterans, and that speaks really well for the level of talent that we have on this team.

I think we're improving every time out. A lot of teams take a step forward and then go backward a little, but this team hasn't done that. I'm pleased with our progress.

I think we're just getting in better shape. Our times our improving drastically. ... We're getting better. Pretty much everyone is making improvements.

I think the word that's the key with everything they do is consistency. That, and improving their skills. That's the case with most minor-leaguers, but it's particularly important for them because they're so talented.

I think there's going to be a lot of maple syrup in Vancouver. Look at where we were in 2003, 2004 and 2005, and look at where we are right now. If we keep improving like that over the next four years, it's got medal written all over it.

Research has shown that some simple memory training classes can go a long way in improving memory almost immediately and actually having sustained effects for several years,

Re-Mission works. It gives teens and young adults a sense of power and control over their cancer. Research on Re-Mission was conducted in much the same way research into a new drug is conducted, with rigorous testing based on scientific principles. Our study findings clearly demonstrate the effectiveness of the game in improving health-related outcomes for these kids. It's great news.

Retail banks are the best way to play the improving consumer environment, and investment banks have been performing well on the back of a strong market.

Rising rates clearly amplifies that the economy is improving and that there should be more spending on technology. We don't take that as a negative.

Our challenge to the children is simple: solve an everyday problem by creating a muscle-powered tool. Their response is extraordinary - with tools that do everything from making household tasks easier, to improving the lives of the young, disabled or elderly.

Our priorities for 2006 will include completing the transition to a fully competitive retail market in Texas, converting to an open model in our wholesale business, improving the commercial capacity factor of our generating plants and managing our collateral exposure to reduce postings by $1 billion by year-end.

Our transportation professionals are Jevic's greatest strength -- known by our customers for special skill with heavier shipments, safe practices and hazmat expertise. Together, we are focused on improving revenue and profit performance at Jevic.

Our turnaround plan demonstrates our full focus and commitment to improving sales and profitability to enhance value for our shareholders, and under this plan, we are targeting higher performance levels across the entire company.

Our underlying business performance has been good, ... We have taken a number of steps to sharpen our focus on improving shareholder value.

Our U.S. consumer market share remains on track, with volume share down less than one percentage point for the quarter, but unchanged year to date. We fully expect to meet our strategic goal of at least holding share for the full year, while improving the quality of our product mix toward the premium end.

Our solid fourth quarter performance reflects our ongoing ability to execute consistent strategies for generating top-line growth, controlling costs and improving operational efficiency. We were successful in delivering a strong cash quarter as a result of our sharp focus on working capital improvements, particularly in accounts receivables and inventory reduction.

Our study findings clearly demonstrate the effectiveness of the game in improving health-related outcomes for these kids ? it's great news. Re-Mission gives teens and young adults a sense of power and control over their cancer.

Our team fought hard today. Our attack was solid, but we did not create enough scoring chances. Overall, we played better than we did on Friday evening and gave ourselves a chance to win. We have some big games in front of us, so we will need to work on improving our possession and get some rest after a very physical weekend against Michigan and Michigan State.

Our team is playing hard and improving each week. We're very young and still have a lot to learn.

Our scrum was better against Ireland, ... We need to keep improving and relish the contest.

Our scrum was better against Ireland. We need to keep improving and relish the contest.

Our results and improved outlook reflect a strong commitment to growth, expanding margins and improving how we do business every day.

Our peak flow policy puts a premium on stopping leaks and spills, improving treatment, and increasing public oversight.

Our people need money, ... They need to sell their products. They need to have money to send their children to school and to start improving their daily lives.

Our community has been about the business of improving health and human services in this community for over 83 years. We are a community that knows what matters. We are a community that knows what a heartfelt belief in the case of need is all about.

Our belief is that there are ways of improving what we do. We believe that notwithstanding the resources received by the appeals, there are still many more opportunities out there.

Overall, I think they'll be OK, given that the economy is improving and fuel prices are starting to moderate. But nobody knows which way fuel will go, and to base your long-range planning on an optimistic view of oil prices, I think, is very risky.

Our Fourth Quarter results closed out the year on a positive note that sets the tone for the year ahead. 2005 was an important year for Keane as we put the plan and the people in place to drive our company-wide One Keane transformation initiative. The goal of the One Keane initiative is to enhance top- and bottom-line growth by creating an efficient global operating model. This will enable us to better serve our clients by accelerating the development of innovative solutions, fostering collaboration, and improving efficiencies.

Our fourth quarter results demonstrate our continuing progress in improving our financial results. Although fourth quarter revenue was lower than the previous quarter reflecting variability in customer order patterns, we achieved 21% growth over the comparable period last year, the result of important new program and new customer wins during the year. It was also the third consecutive quarter of earnings growth.

Our favorite name in the group continues to be Activision, which we believe is well position to grow market share and operating margins over the next several years due to strong and improving game quality.

Our girls ran okay today - this was not one of our better races. Aside from that, Heather Mitchell ran really well for us and is improving each and every race. The girls need to compete with some fire, and as a whole that wasn't the case at Nashville.

Our focus is going out and doing the best we can. We want to be in the top two and keep improving from there.

I think Christina can do anything that she sets her mind to. She is a wonderful young lady. She improves every year, and she's just going to keep on improving as long as she sets attainable goals for herself and stays focused.

I was very impressed with the overall keenness of play on our first day back. We're looking forward to improving our results the rest of the weekend.

I think I could tell maybe two weeks ago that she could win here, when she started to do clean programs a couple times, and everything just came in good shape. Even here she was improving day by day.

I think if you look at most polling, Californians want their taxes on gas to go toward improving the transportation system, not toward something that might marginally improve carbon emissions.

It does suggest that the overall economy is improving and for the market it is part of the recent theme -- all the numbers are coming in on the stronger side of expectations.

I was extremely pleased with the way that we played in our matches. It was nice to see that the things we have been emphasizing in practice were put into play during the matches. It's always nice to come away with some victories during the spring, but it was more important for us to see that we were progressing and improving as a team.

I was happy to get it out of the way, a lot of times it can be stressful to have that. Now I can concentrate on other things like improving my race.

I think people weren't expecting much of us at the beginning of the year, but we've shown how much we've wanted it and we've beaten the odds. We're improving every game and becoming more solid as a team offensively and defensively. We play together well. Nobody tries to run the show. Everybody works together to try to win the game.

I think people are sitting back right now and not too eager to jump in. Alternately, there's few sellers. All in all, I think there's a fairly good feeling that the economy is improving and that earnings should be good. There's some stalling ahead of the weekend and all the earnings next week.

I think she's improving every day. She's there every day, pushing herself, working hard. The quality of work she puts in during practice is amazing. She's phenomenal. And she's not a big girl. She's small, but much stronger than last year. I can't think of an occasion where she's backed down from anything.

I think his legacy is going to be the natural environment, improving the green spaces of our country,

It doesn't mean, I think, so much that the workshop generates the writer as that writers are increasingly drawn to them as a kind of apprenticeship period, a place where they can spend a couple of years improving their skills.

It feels 60 percent and it?s not enough for me to go out there and play. I can run but not full speed, and playing in the outfield is no good. I feel like I?m getting better since the day it happened, it?s improving and I just want to continue to improve.

It feels good to win again. Calvary Temple isn't very strong, but we did the fundamental aspects of the game on a pretty high level. We're on a playoff run and we need to continue improving to ensure a spot.