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Giving cash rewards is one of the least-effective means of motivating employees. While money may induce short-term involvement, it does not create motivation for the long term. Merchandise has a residual value over cash because the objects serve as reminders.

Giving customers transparency of where their delivery or tradesman is in the supply chain enhances the value of what a company can offer customers.

If anything, I think that showed the value of this event, ... Sometimes you take things for granted. But what Shanghai did was show everyone, us included, just what a valuable franchise this event really is.

If anything, I think that showed the value of this event. Sometimes you take things for granted. But what Shanghai did was show everyone, us included, just what a valuable franchise this event really is.

If anything, the book shows the good, the bad, the ugly, and then the sad. They're chasing these gold dreams, but what happens when you put too much value in your chain? If you spend all your money on your ring and then you go broke? It's not an advertisement for jewelry.

I don't think he wants that level of intimacy or sees the value in it, ... He's just the worker. He's always been the worker. Now he's the worker and the CEO.

I don't think it would be a surprise if they turned down a 3.7 billion-pound bid because it appears to value it in line with rival William Hill and doesn't seem to offer much of a control premium.

I don't think public appearances or getting involved in regional activities like this do much to help the careers of celebrities. I don't know if this would bring any extra value to him as a celebrity.

For value to a football team, it's not even close.

For the service provider, this exceptional value can mean the difference between winning a property bid or not, given the level of competition smaller Service Providers face today.

I don't understand what the problem is. To me, it's just a matter of respect. If the athletic department wants to honor or pay tribute to an important media icon like Chucky, then we have to value and prepare for such a colossal undertaking.

I don't value this life that much. Every human being has his time to go.

I don't view the market as risky or dangerous even in spite of more Fed tightening. We have enough value in U.S. and international growth stocks. What's holding stocks back right now is uncertainty about interest rates, not valuation.

If an appraisal is done, it basically describes that item and puts a current value on it. If it can be replaced, it will be replaced. If not, the claims department can look at the appraisal.

If a customer finds more value from going to Preview because they can get a whole set of services, we don't see that as a bad thing. The way to get market share is from the great mass of people who are not on the Internet.

I had researched him well and I just admired the guy. I thought he had a philosophy of accountability and the kind of value system that was really appropriate on a college campus.

I believe the elements of nature -- light, shadow, color, value, and composition -- are the essential ingredients of my art. I try to utilize the realism of the scene but include the value of color and shadow to stand out with some nice contrasts so the point of interest is easily visible to the viewer.

I believe that the New York City Ballet, its practical value is that it's about expansion of human possibilities. It's about healing. It's about food.

I believe that the senior citizens of today have been overlooked as sources of strength, stability and vitality in our communities. And by too often discounting the value of seniors and the wisdom they offer, programs have been developed to assist seniors that do not truly address their very real needs and desires.

I believe that we are operating appropriately and effectively in the current setting, ... We know of no additional value that can be brought to the investigation that we are not providing.

I believe there is great value for Time Warner if it were broken into parts, ... get away from the huge cost structure and excessive layers of management at the top, both literally at the Time Warner Center, and figuratively.

I believe there is value in rolling up the score,

I believe these decisions will contribute to a better understanding of 3 Italia's business in the marketplace and will result in Hutchison shareholders to recognize the value of their investment in both 3 Italia and our other 3G businesses to go forward.

I believe the shareholders will support reducing the dividend as part of an equality-of-sacrifice plan that can increase the value of their shares over time.

IBM's announcement today hopefully is a harbinger of things to come, ... Investors need to know there's a sense of value among market leaders. IBM stepped up to the plate, and the market seemed to have rallied on the news and inspired other investors.

IBM's announcement today hopefully is a harbinger of things to come. Investors need to know there's a sense of value among market leaders. IBM stepped up to the plate, and the market seemed to have rallied on the news and inspired other investors.

IBM's business model is to operate in the high value segment of the information technology market. High value means high margins, and it means you can get a return on the research and development dollars you spend.

IBM's strategy is to deliver superior business value through the fusion of business and technology.

CEOs and directors realize that board discussions are richer when individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives participate. The challenge is finding qualified women and minority candidates. Boards have a responsibility to shareholders to align the composition of the board with the business strategy by appointing directors who add value to the board and company. But, there is still only a small number of women and minorities among senior corporate executives, and they are in high demand.

CEOs are highly skilled people like a pro athlete or artist, selling a skill, ... It?s very hard to put a monetary value on a skill, but a good quarterback makes $10 million a year, based on an athletic skill, in the same way a painting might bring in $10 million to an artist.

Certainly for the short-term, metals prices are propping the mining shares up. They're trading above the value of their earnings but investors are focused on the underlying commodities movements.

Certainly if you bought it last March, it was cheap. It was a value stock. It is generally regarded as a well-run company with a big return on investment. Buffett likes beaten-up names and things you can feel, touch and literally eat. It fits his profile pretty well.

Careful conservation of some state land will enhance the value of land being developed.

Certainly other delivery companies are beginning to realize the value of home delivery. But you couldn't get a whole lot more fierce than you already were, ... Even if you look at it and say it's not as profitable as b-to-b deliveries, it's still contributing to our fixed costs. The more volume you can win, you can create density to make it more an more profitable.

Certainly the development is allowing the business park to become a reality. Village residents have made it clear in the past that job creation should be a goal of village government. So we feel this is an opportunity to pursue that and at the same time improve the value of the village of Biron, which will allow for lower taxes in the future.

Cash value for voters, cash for child care - they can understand what that means.

Cedric is a guy that has a lot of talent and has had some big time production at Arkansas. He missed a little bit of time but we feel like at that point in the draft that he was a real good value there with the pick. He is an explosive guy that runs well. He can run with power and basically came in and had big production as a freshman and was a four-year producer at Arkansas when he was healthy.

CB Richard Ellis' conclusion confirms the board's consistently stated view that the key opportunity available to enhance value for all Wyevale shareholders stems from more intensive use of our sites through higher performance retailing, not from break-up, 'sale and leaseback' or large scale redevelopment of sites.

Based on the current level of bond yields and earnings fair value around 5 600 points, the dividend yield remains attractive compared to alternative investments.

Based on these announcements, we do not believe that Vail is on the selling block. However, we are confident that Mr. Katz, with his deep knowledge of Vail and extensive private equity real estate background, will actively work to maximize shareholder value through balance sheet management, cost cutting (cheaper Denver office space for one), and through the continued monetization of the company's valuable real estate assets.

But all of these myriad class actions, I'd be hard-pressed to identify their value if Ford and Firestone ... get around to doing what's right.

But calculating the value of green is more than just one of dollars.

But contrary to the high expectations that China's 1.2 billion population would provide an ever-expanding market for U.S. goods, ... by 2000 the value of goods imported to the U.S. from China exceeded the value of U.S. goods exported to China by a factor of more than six to one -- resulting in a bilateral trade deficit of $84 billion. Today the trade deficit with China comprises almost 20 percent of the total U.S. trade deficit and is the largest trade deficit the U.S. has with any single nation.

Business managers and drivers alike will appreciate the easy entry and egress and roomy cab of the Sterling 360. While the drivers will benefit from a more comfortable and convenient work environment, managers will value the increased productivity and retention from reduced driver fatigue.

I don't care what people call me,labels have the negative value of making smaller boundaries for people.

I don't believe there was anything of evidentiary value in there. If they had asked, Carlos certainly would have let them in.

I don't know why it was, but that's something I'd like to understand a little bit better. As a broad principle we're about trying to give cricket's customers the best possible value and to make sure that they enjoy their experiences. It's certainly disappointing...but we can't control the weather obviously.

I don't know of a single teacher in Texas who wouldn't welcome the possibility of getting a raise of $10,000, and if the head of a labor union wants to demean and diminish the hard work and the value of teachers, then he or she should be ashamed.

I don't know what kind of value you'd put on CRP as far as wildlife goes. Our wildlife population will take a huge hit when the CRP goes out.

I don't know what people can do yet in a lot of cases. What I'm trying to get across to everybody is, this is what we value as a group, and this is how we can win games. We're trying to see who's on the same page.

I feel very good about where we are and so does the rest of the management. We have worked hard through a tough period of transition during these past two fiscal years, while our focus on fundamentals, serving customers and delivering value through integration puts us in great shape this fiscal year and for the future.

Budapest is right in line with our international strategy, and we have won it at a fair price, reflecting the true value to BAA of the assets involved, rather than any wider strategic benefits.

Bush wouldn't appoint anyone to that position that didn't share his same beliefs and value system, ... Anyone whom Bush entrusts with that position is certainly fine with me.

Businesses have been investing at a record pace in productivity enhancing equipment. If you have free cash flow beyond your investment needs, then how do you increase value to shareholders?

But the thing that stands eternally in the way of really good writing is always one: the virtual impossibility of lifting to the imagination those things which lie under the direct scrutiny of the senses, close to the nose. It is this difficulty that sets a value upon all works of art and makes them a necessity. The senses witnessing what is immediately before them in detail see a finality which they cling to in despair, not knowing which way to turn. Thus this so-called natural or scientific array becomes fixed, the walking devil of modern life.

China wouldn't want to hurt the value of the dollar, which is what would happen if they started selling their U.S. assets.

Because this promotion is valid for up to six months after purchase date, this is a great opportunity for students and tourists to get more value for a Summer 2006 European vacation. Traveling by train is the best way to truly see Europe and we are thrilled to offer promotions and deals that make it even easier and economical for North Americans to have this experience.

Because we are a small business, we know the value of personal attention specialized to meet unique communication needs. We know you don't get that kind of attention or service from larger telephone companies.

Base and precious metals are considerably above what we consider to be fair value - based on fundamental supply and demand factors - but events of the past two years have demonstrated that investment and speculative flows are very capable of lifting prices well beyond fundamental fair value.

I have a near-death experience and a win (at Stockton 99). This is my home track, since I live pretty close. The track has sentimental value to me.

I have been contacted by shareholders -- French and foreign ... who are worried that some decisions could be taken which will not value their shares.

I had just gotten off the road, and I was tired, and I didn't think I'd be of any value to him, ... I said no at first, but then as I kind of rejuvenated, I checked back in with him and he still hadn't cast the role of God. And I said I'd love to do it and I did.

to communicate to the neighborhoods so that people will understand the value of their participation in this survey.

Today at the supermarket, one dozen large eggs can cost as little as $1. One egg contains the protein equivalent of 1 ounce of meat -- that's a great value for the money.

To effectively capture the teen market, wireless carriers should create separate marketing messages for teens and their parents. Parents will be responsive to the value proposition, whereas teen marketing should focus on trendy gadgets and content.

Today, economic value is best symbolized by exceedingly complex, miniaturized integrated circuits and the ideas -- the software -- that utilize them, ... Most of what we currently perceive as value and wealth is intellectual and impalpable.

Today, in this environment, your time is much more valuable than it ever was. That's universal. Do people have half a day to just scratch out and go play golf? Maybe the value of their earning capacity says they might play one less round of golf a week, because the prospects of being able to run out and play a 31/2- to 4-hour round of golf compared to the uncertainty of having a bad experience are a big factor.

We are extremely focused on the user experience...broadly in every class of application. We are saying that the user experience matters in ways that dramatically add value to the business.

We are extremely pleased and proud to partner with the State of Florida in support of NASA's CEV program. The point of final assembly and testing for each mission will be critical to the viability of NASA's CEV program and the ideal location to do that is here in Florida adjacent to the launch site. Florida has an extremely talented existing workforce with the skills, experience, dedication and track record to meet the challenges and requirements of NASA's human spaceflight program. They also have facilities that can support the highly specialized work that the new Crew Exploration Vehicle will require. And co-location here in Florida with NASA's launch operations offers the greatest value at an overall affordable cost that is essential to the long-term success, safety, reliability and sustainability of NASA's CEV program.

We are extremely pleased to be working with AND 1 on an exclusive shoe supported by a national ad campaign. Exclusivity, along with the added value of a gift with purchase, continues to help Finish Line differentiate itself in the mall as well as bring additional shoppers into our stores.

Having suffered bitterly from the scourge of war in modern times, the Chinese people are keenly aware of the value of peace,

Having these devices readily available provides reassurance to a community. In purchasing these devices, school officials and parents value 'peace of mind' -- even when the chance of using the device is remote.

Here is a classical story of a stock that is trading under book value. AT&T, the same thing. I believe it is up 4 or 5 points from its low and basically trying to stabilize at these levels, when it is all said and done, it still probably will be the leader of the pack. Again, a company selling under book value,

What does that tell you about how people value mental health? New Hampshire deserves better.

What I see across the country is that these incentives are working and that they almost immediately increase the number of productions and the spending that that brings on the ground. All of these regions are pushing to get incentives through because they see the value of the economic impact that a film production brings to a community.

Happiness will not come from happiness; but only from pain. We know the value of standing in shade only after roaming in the hot day sun.

GXM is the best value in all of GM's capital structure. It is the best bang for your buck.

What we've worked on for 30 years, to mobilize people of faith and value in this country, what we've done through these years is coming to culmination right now.

What we want to do is negotiate with citizens, pay them fair market value and do the right thing. But on the other hand, we have to move quickly, because this particular project, while it'll affect individuals pieces of land, it's much bigger than individuals, it's part of the public good.

What will reinvent Alpine is if we create too many rules, create too much of a scene that obscures the value of a very cool, elegant, free sport.

What you are seeing now is the buying of individual companies in the Dow for value. It is less a question of tech versus financial stocks, and more a question of looking at specific companies.

What you get from society, give it back to society. That is the primary value to be cherished by everyone.

What you have in Nokia is a company that is in the process of transitioning from a high double-digit earnings grower to becoming more of a value stock.

What you have is a community where the majority of the people value prayer and want it in the City Commission meeting.

We are finding things that haven't been found before and we think that adds value in many different ways.

When I produced Roswell, it was clear to me that my value to that show was as a director, because I was not a writer, and I wasn't a line producer.

We thus see that the Marxist law of value is not canceled by the data of the third volume, but is merely modified in a definite way.

We think a greater public free float will be beneficial to the share price and it is a limitation. There is no fixed view at this stage about the Crown's reaction to that. But it is something we will be exploring with the Crown as to whether there is value for them and all shareholders in paying some attention to the free float,

We support the strong dollar. We think the value of currencies are best set in open currency markets,

We take the business case extremely seriously to ensure best value for taxpayers.

With more than half (52%) of study participants indicating that online account management services were very or extremely important when selecting a new credit card, credit card companies are placing greater emphasis on the online experience. Those that can simplify the card application process and provide real value online will ultimately impact consumer choice.

We've got to make our players tougher, and we've got to make our players understand the value of winning. And this sure helps.

We're pleased to be working closely with companies such as LatiNode and Qualmax as we introduce the IMG 1010 to the market, ... LatiNode recognizes the true value of technology, which allows the company to take full advantage of the IMG 1010's robust feature set. As a result, LatiNode will rapidly capitalize on VoIP growth opportunities.

We're pleased to extend our collaboration which combines our strengths in analyzing and understanding genetic variation associated with multiple common diseases with Merck's extensive knowledge of the biology underlying neurodegenerative diseases and its global leadership in the development of innovative therapeutics. This target validation program is one example of the value we're able to provide our therapeutic partners worldwide; other examples include identifying individuals who may benefit most from early therapeutic treatment and predict those individuals who will best respond to new therapies.

I have a lot of respect for Ben and I want to do the right thing in getting him to Edmonton, but I'm not going to give him up for nothing. All I want is fair market value for Ben.

I adore him. I admire him. He has to be my best friend in the entire world. I look him up to him a lot and value his opinions. I respect the shit out of him. He's been there for me since I was 13 years old. I just love him.

Hunter has for a long time been a proponent of the need to improve our submarine capabilities. Hunter saw the value in the Groton sub base.

HTS technology is attracting strong attention for a broad range of military and commercial applications. In addition to future U.S. Navy generators, HTS wire is currently powering ship propulsion motors, electric grid power cables, synchronous condensers and specialty magnets. We value the opportunity to work once more with our strategic alliance partner, Northrop Grumman, in developing a key component of the Navy's integrated power systems for its future all-electric ships.

Hughes and Delphi add up to over $40 a share in value then you're buying the auto company for 80 minus the 40, or about 40 bucks.

Human rights - especially those of non-Moslems or non- Arabs - simply do not have the same absolute value that they do in the West.