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I bet if you asked McCarthy about pitching in the bullpen, developing, getting his feet wet and learning a new tool to make himself an asset to the organization and to benefit himself, or whether he wants to go to Triple-A and pitch, you know the answer.

Castillo has been huge for us, not only this year, but in the past. He's an asset on this team. He really keeps us in the games and keeps us advancing. Land O' Lakes is a good team. They always have a good program, so we weren't expecting anything easy coming up here.

Cash is an asset that sits on the sideline and waits to be invested,

Cash flow is resilient, and has been some years. There's scope for operators to reduce shareholder returns if they need to, although we don't think they will do that. It's not like 2001 when credit measures were so tight it could only mean distressed asset sales and rights issues. It's not like that now.

Carol brings tremendous knowledge of the group and leisure market in Virginia, and she is eager to return to this beautiful part of the country. We are confident that Carol's extensive hospitality experience and her love of the Shenandoah Valley will make her a welcome asset to both the community and this significant historic hotel.

But, given our current state of knowledge, I find it difficult to envision central banks successfully targeting asset prices any time soon,

China Top 50 Banks. Capitalization across the system is improving but still low. The resolution of the nonperforming asset problems of the major banks will further improve system capitalization and make good the shortfall in loan loss provisions.

China is going to be a key in terms of developing asset management business,

China is expected to take some macroeconomic measures as fixed asset investments there are forecast to grow sharply this year.

Chris is going to do a great job for the Dolphins. When he was here in Indianapolis, I appreciated his input in our offense, and I know our tight ends, Marcus Pollard and Dallas Clark , did as well. He brings knowledge and passion to the game and will be a true asset in Miami.

I have long taken the view that monetary policy should not be aimed at asset prices one way or the other.

I have known the family for 40 years. They are an asset to the community.

I have informed Sam I am taking up the option on the second year of his contract. There is still a big room for improvement, but he has pace, he has confidence and he will definitely be an asset to the club.

I felt it was very important that this franchise retain him and not lose him. I spoke very strongly on his behalf. For the new owner's sake, Dana was an important asset that they needed. With the approval of the Commissioner's office, we agreed to terms with Dana.

I feel like I can be a real asset to the program. In the past I felt like I was part of a show I didn't necessarily belong in. Now I feel like I can contribute.

I find extraordinarily exciting the prospect that we could take an asset that was created by the state government to meet higher education needs for the institutions and students and convert it into an immediate investment.

I can't say enough about him. He got into camp on time, didn't miss a practice and will be a real asset for us.

I found Brad to be a zealous advocate for his client and also dedicated to reaching a reasonable settlement. They're lawyers of great integrity, and I think it's a great asset to have them involved on the plaintiff side.

Given our view that Longview could put up a fight, and our assessment of valuation as an operating entity (and our net asset value estimate), we would act on the opportunity to sell near the $26 bid.

Frederick has exactly the kind of strong industry experience that will help us delight our customers and give them the kind of expert training and implementation services they need to be successful. His civil engineering industry background and newly certified expert status is a valuable asset for our customers and our company.

Frankly, the only thing China has in easy abundance is people and dirty coal. Neither is the asset they're made out to be.

Fourth-quarter results were adversely affected by production cutbacks aimed at driving more efficient asset levels and by continued weakness in our major markets,

From both the top- and bottom-line perspectives, Saxon delivered strong performance in a year of growth, expansion and investment in the future. By making smart investments for our clients and ourselves, we've grown all three lines of business: not just Saxon's acclaimed mutual funds, but also significant institutional asset management mandates and record performance in our private client business.

I don't think it's a secret to anyone that the trans-Alaska pipeline, the terminal at Valdez, is a critical asset not only to the state but the country. It's stating the obvious - that this pipeline plays a critical role in this nation's economy.

For us, we have a tremendous asset in the customer base, ... We haven't done as good a job as I think we can at understanding the aggregate customer business.

For the vast majority of Americans, their home is their largest and most valuable asset, and in a period of rising housing prices and increased concerns about a possible housing bubble, reliable information on their biggest asset is extremely important.

For most, the largest asset is their home. This becomes a sentimental issue, I know, but if you're holding on to a home that you can no longer afford - or you need the liquidity - you need to think about solutions. One might be to bring in a tenant or roommate; a more drastic measure is to sell the home and downsize.

For me to get worried about the stock market, you have to show me signs that corporate bonds are getting weak and all this debt coming due isn't going to be rolled over. If you can't roll the debt over, you have to start valuing stocks on an asset basis. If you can roll it over, you have to start valuing it on an operating earnings basis. There's a huge difference in price between those two.

He was an absolute asset to the force, a great ambassador and sadly he has found himself making this ultimate sacrifice for us all.

He has been a great asset to our team. It's a relationship that has worked and we look forward to the future.

He is an excellent doctor, an asset to our company.

He is extremely intelligent, well informed, sophisticated and a strong proponent of improved U.S.-Libya ties, ... I have qualms about working with people much nicer than him, but I consider him a valuable asset in building relations with a former rogue state.

He is a young player so there is a lot of scope for improvement. He is not the finished article, so we had to look carefully at him. He will be a good asset to the squad, and he has good credentials.

He is a truly brilliant mind. His youth is an asset to us. He's a truly exceptional talent.

He has proved his worth over the years and is always an asset to the side.

He has played in two championship games and a Super Bowl, and that experience will be an asset to the Jets.

He is a great asset to the team, ... I know anytime I have to leave on a call, he is perfectly capable of handling the team. I have full confidence in him.

He doesn't have his biggest asset to back him up.

He'll probably be in a better position to push for the asset sales, higher dividends and other demands he's been making now that he's inside. Things could heat up.

Henderson Investment's net asset value should be worth more than HK$20 and its units, Miramar Hotel and Hong Kong Ferry, still have room to develop.

Whatever it might be, I just know I can be an asset to this team. Hopefully I can prove that once again this spring.

Whatever it is, they have to look outside their core business. The equities market is becoming much more competitive, and those margins are going to shrink. They have to look at other asset classes.

What do you do to both realize the value of that asset and save the building?

We think having a community college next to our new high school could be a real asset to our graduates and our current students.

With more than 25 years of experience on the creative and business side of the music and television industry, David brings passion and proven strategic leadership to this new position. David's lifelong pursuit of music in a variety of shapes and forms has given him a balanced perspective, which will be a vital asset to The Recording Academy. I am pleased to be working with him and our senior staff as we continue to move our organization forward in a relevant and effective manner.

We are fortunate to have a journalist of Paul's stature leading our internal communications efforts. His broad newspaper experience, as well as technology and training expertise, will be a valuable asset to our communications team as we expand our employee communications efforts.

What we get is diversification for Boston Scientific and growth, and we get that through CRM. Clearly, CRM is the key asset here.

Here is an asset that investors have very much given up on,

Having the depth is where good teams become great, as far as I'm concerned. I think he's the best, if not one of the best, depth guys in the league. If you can even call him that. He's a great asset to have, no doubt about it.

Having worked in the planning field for over 18 years, I think I would be an asset during the upcoming master plan update.

Having an active, involved owner with the stature of Deion would be a huge asset to this team.

He's a good weapon to have inside. He changes a lot of people's shot. He can jump fairly quick and he's real asset down low.

He's a definite asset out here, ... His fresh attitude, he appreciates everything. Being a success out here, winning a tournament, is not going to change him. He remembers his roots.

Going forward, we expect to grow these businesses, as well as continue to develop our financial services and asset management operations.

Gold is more and more becoming an insurance policy against any type of disruptive risk and most portfolio managers believe that gold is an asset which should not be missed in their portfolios.

Gold is as much a mirror of current human events as it is a barometer of future asset values.

He's a real quality baseball man. He's been a big asset for us this year. I know he hasn't had any managerial experience but he's managed the game behind the plate for so many years that I think it makes up for a lot.

He's already done some things that's been a benefit to the county, like making a few changes in the budget so that maybe we can avoid a big tax increase. He and Justin are working on rewriting the land development code, which needed a lot of work done to it, but he's on top of the job and I think he's going to be a real asset to the county.

He's got himself an extremely tainted asset - this is by no means over,

He's got a truly brilliant mind, he's a walking baseball encyclopedia. I think his youth is an asset to us. I did my first leveraged buyout when I was about that age. Young people can kind of do things in this life.

He's a very electrifying player, exciting player to watch, definitely. He could be an asset to any team in the league.

He's a tremendous asset to this football team.

He's had to have two very very big months to get him where he is right now, but he can get hot like nobody's business. He's probably learned some very valuable lessons through this year. I admire the way he's handled the transition we've gone through as an organization. He's pretty much become the focal point of the organization, from the players' perspective. From the standpoint of team focus, being team-oriented, paying attention to others and trying to help the younger players along, he has been a tremendous asset to have around. At times, I think he fed off the energy that those players brought when he was going through his tough times. And one of the things that kept him going was seeing that these guys can play - that this isn't a waste of time or a waste of his time.

Historically, we know that when customers have access to additional cash, many homeowners choose to spend a portion of that money on projects that improve their largest asset -- their homes.

His studies of macroeconomic and asset market behavior are notable for their methodological innovations, combining economic theory and frontier econometric methods.

His youth is an asset to us. He's 28, the same age I made my first leveraged buyout. It shows you young guys can do good things in this world. As you get to know him, you'll see why I made the decision.

His track record is unimpeachable over a very long period, and his criticisms in terms of cost are valid, but you can't just dismiss a whole asset class.

Historic Westville is an important asset to this area, and Plum Creek is pleased to support its efforts to provide information about the environment and conservation to this community.

He's a winner. He's a competitor. And again, it's just a tremendous asset we have on our football team. ... What's best for this football team is for Kirby Freeman to be a part of it.

He's been a tremendous asset for the Sonics, both on and off the court, since we acquired him in 2003.

The packaging industry is undergoing swift changes, and Smurfit-Stone is in the process of assessing its entire asset base to determine how to stay ahead of the market,

There aren't that many asset classes that are blowing out amazing returns right now, so you might as well keep it in.

We make no use of Rock Creek right now as an asset for our tourism and economy in general.

We made the Dynamic Reporting Suite a cost-effective tool for any district size in keeping with our mission to help all students learn. It will be an asset to any K-12 setting in which educators are interested in using technology to improve student outcomes.

HP customers benefit because the roadmap simplifies their transition from point asset management and service desk products to an integrated management platform.

He was a great asset to our program. He made me a better coach just because he was never afraid to challenge or make suggestions and stand strongly behind how he felt. There was no question from the day he came into my program that he?d be a head coach, and I knew he?d be very successful.

He can shoot the ball just as well as anyone. He's got a lot of offensive talents. His brilliance combined with his willingness to learn has been an asset to our program. His numbers have improved, and I expect him to pick it up more during the postseason.

Having a combined Strategic Planning and Business Development function will give us greater ability to leverage our focused business strategies and capitalize on market opportunities. Tom's broader responsibilities will further enhance his team's effectiveness in identifying future strategic opportunities. Our record results for 2005 underline the significant progress we have made in realigning the division, streamlining processes and strengthening the business. These two appointments mark a very positive step in the development of Deutsche Asset Management.

He is such an asset to our delegation. He is the go-to person for all of these issues.

He'll be a huge asset for USF. He has great size, is technically very gifted and brings a great work ethic to their program.

Greenspan should weigh against asset markets in the good times -- just as he works to support them in the difficult times. He's been one-sided in his policies,

Kevin is an asset to our team who provides great work ethic and a positive attitude.

Jack brings that year of college experience to us and will be a huge asset to our inside line backing corps and special teams.

I would say this experience demonstrates how Ellington is a critical asset from the standpoint of both national defense and homeland security. It's crazy to shut down Ellington or take those air assets and send them somewhere else.

Kenneth is back with a vengeance. He can be an asset to this team, and this week (in practice) he's been an asset.

Keith's knowledge of the U.S. program will be a tremendous asset to us. We're extremely pleased to have him as part of the staff.

Keith can play anywhere across the midfield, and he is going to be an asset to the squad.

Jodie is a taller, stronger guard with great fundamentals and skills at her position. She has great court vision and can get the ball to her teammates to make them successful. Her size and strength will be an asset for us against some of the bigger teams we play. She also has a lot of energy and is a great communicator. She will be able to lead this team by not just her actions, but with her voice.

I think it is very dangerous to enter a new world in which every purchase of an American asset by a foreign entity is scrutinized by the government.

It brings state, national, and international attention to the job that our school family is doing. I think it will be a huge economic development asset for the community to say that the Alexander City School System was the first in the state to have this designation.

I think it's generally a bad idea for the Fed to be the arbiter of asset prices. The Fed doesn't really have any better information than other people in the market about what the correct value of asset prices is.

I think that has been thrown into doubt by her failure to innovate in asset management.

I think you should pay attention to people's recommended asset allocation and you should put less emphasis on the targets.

I think the brokers, Schwab included, are really redefining themselves as asset gatherers, and as they look at where the growth is in the asset management sector, it's at the top of the food chain. This deal is a great value proposition for both shareholder groups.

I think that the moral of the story here is that the city needs to have better asset managers. Inevitably the city could be making more money with proper stewardship of its assets.

Lance is a high-character individual with a wealth of coaching experience, ... His strong familiarity with our league and his recruiting ties in this region of the country will be a valuable addition to our program. Lance's infectious energy on the court will enhance our staff's presence and will be an asset to our players.

I think we have a PR issue, in that people do not think the utility industry has great significant technical challenges. College graduates look at us and see poles and wires, and don't realize there are things like automation, computer control and sophisticated asset management systems out there.

I think what this shows is an ongoing, strong commitment to the asset management business.

I think before ownership was trying to influence him too much, and now after the free agent signing period, they realized what an asset he is, and I'm guessing they're going to give him more control.

I think it's triple witching activity. The move has been pretty impressive but the liquidity has been horrendous so it doesn't take a lot to move this market. There was a rather large asset allocation and when that got through, you had a lot of short covering and bottom fishing that just fed on itself.