Health care is a design problem. Dependence on foreign oil is a design problem. To some extent, poverty is a design problem. We need design thinkers to solve those problems, and most people who are in positions of political power are not design thinkers, to put it mildly.

“We're still positive on the stock. It's clear that ABB, after a downturn, is benefiting from strong demand. That's very positive, not only for the results but for the outlook in 2006.”

“Fundamentally, I would say our doubles are improving and the No. 5 and 6 singles positions are doing respectably. That said, we need to be more competitive in the other positions.”

“In Waterford, 95 positions are being eliminated through a combination of attrition, retirements and voluntary job eliminations. There will be 50 union-represented positions eliminated, resulting in 10 layoffs.”

“Effective employees need to be reliable and positive. Our culture supports teamwork. Having a positive attitude and displaying that to co-workers and customers sets the stage for a good outcome.”

“Fairfield has to do with logistical location in Southeast Iowa with the rail and with the position of raw material markets that are available and the position with our markets that we're selling our fuel to.”

“You've done it before and you can do it now. See the positive possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy of your frustration and turn it into positive, effective, unstoppable determination.”

“In general, it's just a better way to start a year. Everyone is real positive and excited. Last year, it was hard to be positive in the situation. It's very refreshing this year.”

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“I wasn't too sure. I thought that I had done everything I could to put myself in that position, and I felt real positive going in.”