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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.

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I am elated. We are starting immediately on the design phase. ... We've got a lot to do ahead of us.

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We did a market study, but we did not know somebody else was building another club near us. We just felt it would be better to go ahead and take the losses that we had already invested.

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A lot of major-league stadiums didn't have them. In the last 16 years, obviously, the game has changed dramatically. I guess baseball has become much more of a year-round program for players.

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In the last three or four years we've been working with our guys. More talent has been coming to our school. We have better quality athletes. Our basketball program is our top program.

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We're going to pay it one way or another. We think paying based on what the actual costs are over a 5 percent difference is a good way to do this. It's not that we're unconcerned it's just the price of doing business.

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When costs are being driven into an equation, they have to be recovered somewhere. Why do fundamental business economics not apply to the Internet

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I heard a loud sound. I sensed it might be a line because I knew the line was there. My television turned on, turned blue, and my alarm went off. So I was really busy answering the alarm so they wouldn't call the police. But when I came out here, I could see the wire was down.

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We'll digest what we talked about and I'll be speaking to Bob again next week. No offer is on the table and no offer has been made, but we think he's a great candidate.

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The lesson I learned from this one is not so much in the details of the network design or preparedness, but the issues we dealt with in facing a situation with civil unrest and security issues for our employees.

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The main reason we changed our mind was because the initial response was not strong enough, and secondly, we found out a competitor was building a club from the ground up just a few miles away.

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Normally at a new club, we get 700 to 800 people.

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If the game takes off and we can draw 7,000 people, were hoping to leave 100,000 here in the community on our way out of town.

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We have a pretty big house, so we didn't mind all the company. They had no place to go and we are all family, so we enjoyed each other's company for a while.

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We got it back, ... I compliment the quick work of everybody on this. ... The good news is it not only came back, it came back intact.

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My biggest concern is that we just play the kind of game we have been playing. We've gone 11-0 in the conference and we've played some really tough non-conference opponents. We just want to bring the same level of play that we have all season long.

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These are just slush funds for conservative interest groups. These organizations would not be in existence if not for the federal dollars coming through.

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Our guests have an insatiable curiosity for up close and personal worldwide adventures -- whether one is taking a segment of the World Cruise or the entire voyage. Traveling to different countries aboard the luxurious floating resort that is Crystal Serenity is just one part of their experience. Our guests relish the opportunity to venture beyond the port cities to experience the destinations' culture, wildlife and unique treasures.

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I would love it, it would be ideal. Everything is right here. Everything is within walking distance. That's ideal. People would love that.

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There are a lot of parents wanting to know how this is going to work. It's important for parents to have a good understanding. Our intent is to provide a full educational program during the transitional period.

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Crystal Cruises has individually crafted each European cruise itinerary to provide a rich combination of destinations with more overnight stays and more time in ports. Whether taking a shorter seven-day jaunt or combining several unique cruises to create the ultimate European exploration, luxury travelers will enjoy the grandeur of Europe and the warmth and luxury of the Crystal experience.

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I had to zigzag around trees and power lines ... I had no access to maps, and there were no street signs. It was a little challenging for an out-of-towner.

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If there are no significant agreements reached on Wednesday morning, we should proceed with a vote on Wednesday night.

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We will probably concentrate more on those people who are on vacation and tailor those offerings to them.

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The consultants gave us a time period of five years. I'm hoping to see a lot accomplished in the next 18 months.

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