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Our outperform rating was based on our view that the management team was doing an excellent job of turning around the margins at this large industry player. The market's valuation at around 6 times cash flow we believe made this an attractive acquisition target. The questions now will be whether another buyer steps in.

Organizations want to scan a wide variety of documents at high-speeds, but also ensure data integrity. The AS3690 can scan just about any type of document in the mailroom, eliminating extra hands and steps in the process. Not only does this improve efficiency and reduce costs, it's also more secure.

Our recent visits to some stores indicate better controls over displays, clutter, and shelf appearance, necessary steps to stabilize store aesthetics in support of their apparel initiatives.

Part of the initial enrollment, one of the steps taken is every single person coming in is offered an opportunity to vote.

Order and simplification are the first steps toward mastery of a subject - the actual enemy is the unknown.

Our defense was OK, but OK isn't good enough for the NHL, and OK doesn't get you to the playoffs. So it's probably a classic case of possibly taking a step back to take a couple of steps forward. I think if we can just get this younger group the chance to gain some experience, in time they could actually be better than the veteran crew that we had last year. It's a risk, it's definitely a gamble, but we've cleared the deck to get these younger guys a chance.

I see Katie taking the steps to really be the leader. She works really hard and she really improved her golf swing over the summer. I think she expects to win.

I see Marti as a god for the greatness of his heart and his distinction between good vs. evil. He had the intelligence of 1,000 men in his one brain, ... I want to cross the streets he crossed. That's why I'm here. I can hear the steps of Marti.

I think fashion is that we go two steps forward and go 15 back each time because you always have to look back and see what's being done. But I don't want to look back to the '70s. I'm really tired of that, and I've lived through that already.

I will do anything that I can to get to that point, and get me to the point where Annika is, ... She is just a couple of steps ahead of me. She is the No. 1 player in the world. She has what it takes.

I will have direct talks with the LTTE and take steps to correct the shortcomings in the ceasefire agreement,

I was able to get a couple of steps on my defender a couple of times, and I tried to take advantage of that.

Last year, he was a playmaker at nickel for us. He steps up. He's had a great spring, and he's had a good camp. He's going to be a solid player for us.

Just giving them that adult that they know they can come to for support...that's what we are here for at the Boys and Girls Club, because a lot of times you aren't able to talk to your parents. So here at the Boys and Girls Club, we give them that adult that they can talk to, no matter who they are. Mr. Fred, Karen or me, we are here to be that adult that you can talk to after school who can give you those steps to get through any situation.

I think the real test will come midseason when the league takes a break for the Olympics. That will be an important benchmark to see where the league is and to see whether it's taken the right steps in marketing, whether it's taken the right steps on the ice, and whether it was right to sit out an entire season to get a new economic model.

I think everyone took deliberate steps to try to do what was necessary to make the buildings as safe as possible,

I think every week is a different challenge. It's fun checking out a new team. If we can handle this, we can handle the next step. We know we're not a great team right now, but we want to be, and we know this is one of the steps we have to take.

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Jamie was literally six steps out from winning the race.

Japan has taken a number of positive steps, but they've been small tentative steps and they've been painfully slow.

Our hope still would be to reach agreement tomorrow so the ministers in Berlin can focus on the future and the next steps (in the showdown with Tehran).

Our guys did a great job. We're making some steps forward. I'm really happy how things went. We've come along way since the first meet.

NASA is interested in what conditions to look for on other planets that might lead to the arrival of life. What are the processes? Using earth as our most detailed study site, what are the necessary steps a planet needs to go through to enable complex animal life to arise? If oxygen is the metabolic pathway, then we need to know what conditions have to allow for that to happen. The geologic record provides us with a record of these steps that occurred on Earth.

Man could direct his ways by plain reason, and support his life by tasteless food, but God has given us wit, and flavor, and brightness, and laughter to enliven the days of man's pilgrimage, and to charm his pained steps over the burning marble

Justin always wrestled in the toughest weight class at states. It was great to see him overcome those semifinal losses, knowing that his life was going to be that much better, and wrestling was going to be that much more fun for him. It was also great for him and his family, because they win and lose with him. When he steps out on the mat, we're all out there with him.

I think the stock will trade down significantly because of lower profits for the next year, but the long term value (will rise) -- in two years -- because of our actions today, being decisive and taking the steps to ensure our continued leadership in this larger market with larger competitors.

I'm still learning. I'm taking baby steps toward trying to become the player I want to be.

I think this has been a very good week for us. I had a couple of problems yesterday, but nothing unusual for winter testing. Overall, I am very happy after these first weeks of testing with the car. At the wheel, it feels quick and stable, and we made some promising steps forward with Michelin this week on the tyre development. I think we are in good shape at the moment, although it is still too early to have an accurate feeling for the competition.

It is essential that the federal government play an appropriate role, but it should avoid taking steps that are excessive, ... We must tailor our response appropriately. How can we draw the lines? Much of that has yet to be determined.

It is essential that we take steps to eliminate both access to and production of material for nuclear weapons.

Just because a police chief or other public official doesn't like what is being said about them on an Internet bulletin board doesn't give them license to use official powers to threaten and intimidate critics or take steps to shut down the Web site. As the saying goes, if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.

I think maybe that loss to Candor (in the IAC semifinals) was good for us. Now we've got to make two more small steps to get the crown.

I think it would be more helpful now if they find a way to bring real movement. I think we need more than initiatives. We need steps to be taken.

I think Michael Robinson is one of those rare persons that steps in the huddle and people believe in him and believe he's going to get the job done no matter what it takes. It might be with a play, it might be with his mind, it might be throwing the football. But I think everyone on that football team, whenever Mike says, 'Hey, we're going to go score,' I think they truly believe in him. He's just that type of person.

It depends on how many nodes you're talking about. A minimal survivable radio network for emergency crews, the improvement of state emergency-management operation centers ? these kind of steps are feasible. But when people start talking about a nationwide survivable network, I tell them, 'Welcome to what's called the real world.' No one is going to pay for such a thing.

I think that is the biggest selling point for me, the city and the people in the organization. Also the steps they have taken, not only bring guys in but everybody they have brought in has been quality people. It's fun to be part of something like that.

John knows what it takes to win and be a leader. He has the desire to win and he always steps up as a leader. Sometimes in the locker room, I don't need to say what needs to be said because John has already done it for me.

It is clear that the Palestinians need to take comprehensive steps to stop terror attacks. It is also important for Palestinians to understand that terrorist violence does grave damage to Palestinian aspirations for a Palestinian state. We urge Palestinians to do everything necessary to end terror attacks.

It is clear that this illegal program violates our Constitution and laws governing surveillance. The president's false choice between securing our nation and preserving our Constitution must be rejected. Congress has an obligation to determine the truth, especially since the administration is unwilling to check itself. Hearings like this help ensure steps are taken so the rule of law is respected by all, even the president.

It is full of suggestions on steps you can take to protect your building, contents, employees and customers.

I think the confidence level of the offense is pretty high right now. Everybody is getting their legs back and trying to recuperate from the two-a-days. We have a little extra bounce in our steps and are playing the way we're capable of.

It is in Israel's interest not to govern the Palestinians, but for the Palestinians to govern themselves, ... the opportunity to renew direct negotiations according to the steps of the road map.

It is just a little old fashion Texas beat down. They were three steps ahead of us. They had more energy.

It is important in the current situation for steps to be taken to resolve the long-running public sector strike, which has contributed to this tension,

It is important that Michigan residents express their concern and let members of Congress know that health care coverage is a critical national problem that must be a top Congressional priority. It is time to put politics aside and take meaningful steps toward solutions. In southeast Michigan, we are doing what we can to help those living without health insurance, but this is a national problem that demands national solutions.

It is highly unlikely that he will ever see this child again. The wife has taken steps to terminate parental rights.

Last year, it was like a machine. It just kept rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling. This year, it's like whoever steps in comes up and does the job. It's a different guy every night. It's not the usual suspects, because most of them are hurt. Somebody goes out there and battles and gets a key hit or makes a big play for us.

It is a physical game and especially in the playoffs it steps up to another degree. It is fun to be a part of those types of games. It is nothing personal.

It is a sign that the world's largest retailer is taking steps to expand into the fast growing region and is looking for ways to sustain growth over the coming years.

I think there is going to be no peace in the Middle East unless the United States steps forward.

Research tells us there are some straightforward steps parents can take not only to help prevent drug use, but to reduce risk-taking across the board.

Rob Jones has been the rock all year. But the good thing is that every game someone different steps it up.

Rip and Chauncey have been doing a great job for us all season. Seems like every time we get in a tough situation, one of them steps up.

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Paid Movie I did not complete the financing of the movie. We took additional steps to secure the balance of the funding.

Over the past few weeks, we have all seen what happens when we fail to take the necessary steps before disaster strikes.

Our plan calls for power plants to remain available for operation to provide reliable supplies of electricity. We intend to move through this restructuring process as quickly as possible to regain our financial health and to take the necessary steps to become a stronger and more competitive energy provider.

Our prediction is Thailand will become like Mindanao in the next five years unless the Thai government takes decisive steps to control and contain the local insurgency.

Over the past twelve months, we have taken aggressive steps to position theglobe.com for a turnaround or business combination dependant on a rebound in the online advertising sector, but the sector remains severely depressed and there are few signs of a rebound in the near-term,

Over the past two years, New Jersey American Water has taken aggressive steps to control our operating and maintenance expenses while being on the forefront of water treatment and technology. We have also invested millions of dollars in our infrastructure and treatment plants, including the installation of the State's largest ground mounted solar system to reduce our energy costs.

Over the years, we've taken steps to improve and build better embassies and to secure them. We continue to do that on a regular basis. Every one of our embassies as a matter of record each year has to review their security system and many do more frequently. We get 30,000 threats each year and we take those seriously and they often require reviews of embassy security, ... Late Edition.

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

Our view is that it should be referred to the U.N. Security Council. That's where we think the next steps are.

Our view on the economy for 2006 has not changed, particularly based on apparent strength in the manufacturing sector. We are taking steps to adjust our cost base as necessary and address specific customer situations.

Our vision is to make our products indispensable to all physicians, from independent practitioners to the largest physician practice groups, academic medical centers and specialty groups, and today we are taking two significant strategic steps towards that goal.

Our steady course is towards European integration. It is time Europe finally saw and valued Georgia and took steps towards us.

Our strong customer relationships, our capabilities, the steps we have taken to restructure our global business and our solid balance sheet put us in an enviable position to not only withstand the difficulties but to capitalize on opportunities that are brought on by these challenging times.

Our team had a great season last year. But to be considered a great organization, you have to do it again and again. That's the difficult thing. To be considered a great organization, we still have some steps to go.

Our team is well-prepared for his leaving. It'll be fun to see who steps up.

Our research will document the decline of pocket gophers in Georgia, identify remaining habitat and discuss steps to ensure the long-term survival of this species.

Our Clog Clinic researchers have been studying toilet-plumbing problems since 1996, and they maintain that clogs can be avoided if proper steps are taken.

Our attorneys will take all necessary steps to protect the rights of the clubs. The use of the Buccaneers name is a violation of intellectual property rights.

Our core markets in the Greater Washington, DC region are strong, as evidenced by the 9% and 10% same store NOI growth for the last two quarters, respectively, as well as our 2.1 million square feet of leasing activity for 2005. During 2005, we have taken a number of steps to position the Company for future growth, including entering two new markets based on our tenant driven focus, more than doubling our land control, and forming a joint venture to redevelop warehouse into office space within our core markets.

Our final offer is basically asking for the steps we missed during the freeze.

Our first goal is to solidify home ice. But it was only one step. We have more steps to go.

Our goal every season is to win the regular season title and then once we get that part done, we want to win the conference tournament and make a good showing there. We have made steps in that direction the last two years - I don't know if this is a natural progression but I think we should be in the mix.

Our goal in sponsoring this resolution is to encourage China to take positive, concrete steps to meet its international obligations, to protect human rights, and fundamental freedoms of the Chinese people.

Our goal is to recruit ideally 7,500 people or more to log their steps for 12 weeks.

I tell people he wrestles like great pool players play. He sees three or four steps ahead. He is so confident and he sees things so far ahead.

I won't say it's World Series or bust. We haven't been to the playoffs since 2000. We have to take those small steps before we take that giant leap.

I think our member schools clearly think we needed to take some steps to level the playing field and this is the measure that will accomplish that at this moment.

I think he'll be smoking out what the first steps of a denuclearization process could be,

I think the previous referendums were for everything ? an attempt to get it all done in one shot. I understand the thinking behind that, although I don't wholeheartedly agree with it. We need to take baby steps before we start running.

I think that the way this car works doesn't suit his style and he's taken a little bit of time to get used to it, but the strange thing is that over the winter he was very competitive. It seems that when the conditions are hotter he is struggling a bit more with the car - and that shows that the car is not where we wanted it to be or where we expected it to be for these first two races of the season. It shows we need to make steps forward in a couple of places...

it is not beneficial for either side to take steps which make holding ... substantive cross-strait dialogue more difficult.

I think Troy is aware of what stepping up and running can do to a defense, but he's also aware of what it can do if he steps up and, all of a sudden, distorts where the defense is going and makes (pass) plays from there. It is an example that he has more confidence and is in charge out there. While he's got the ball, you better defend the run and the pass.

I think we all can identify with the journey of the main character (John) as he takes steps for deeper spirituality.

I think today's sanction resolution shows that the Security Council is serious, that its resolutions have to be complied with, that it is prepared to take enforcement steps if they are not complied with.

I think it was just generally that my footwork was really not good. I just felt uncomfortable moving around the court. I was missing the small steps to really have a good position and move good and come back in the games and to defend. So that was frustrating that I never got better.

I think we bypassed some of the steps in the development of the college by adding this building.

It has been almost 30 years since significant steps were taken to improve the mutual fund governance structure, ... Whether shareholders realize it or not, how directors fulfill their responsibilities directly affects them every day.

I think we need to take some fundamental steps to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the voting process,

I think we've made some huge steps this week. The kids have really come together and taken some ownership in what we're doing as players and coaches. I think we've got a big upside.

I think we've taken two steps forward this weekend. We played hard and, for the first time all season, put two good games together.

I think we're taking steps in the right direction. Not in my wildest dreams did I think their maturation would come this quick.

I think it is paramount that we take proper steps to ensure the safety of our food supply and domestic livestock herd.

It appears from the Live 8 experience they can do something about it, because they obviously stopped Live 8 tickets being sold. As JK Rowling's representatives, we would very much appreciate it if they took steps to prevent the activities she has referred to.

It appears that as long as politics does not threaten steps towards fiscal consolidation or derail growth prospects, the market will be happy to buy Philippines assets on dips.

I think its certainly a positive steps. They're not easy steps to take. But I don't think there's clear earnings visibility for next year yet.

I take full responsibility for my actions. I also accept that there are various personal issues that I need to address and have started taking the difficult, yet necessary, steps to resolve them. I want to apologize to all of the people I have let down because of my behavior which has reflected badly on my family, friends, co- workers, business associates and others.