But the Christmas quarter warnings from Omnivision and Triquint were the biggest shocks to investors, who had assumed that the Apple deals of these component vendors would guarantee strong quarters.

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One other cautionary note: A strong first quarter doesn't guarantee anything.

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But Mr Sarkozy's strong showing in the polls is no guarantee that he will win the current battle.

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Earlier this month, for example, Sony said that demand for its new Daily Edition Reader is so strong that while it hopes to fill orders by Christmas, it can't guarantee a delivery date.

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And while none of us can ever guarantee an election victory we can, each of us, ensure that the Labour Party remains strong.

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But I can guarantee you I will -- I look at this from the perspective of how can I create a strong, viable, competitive auto industry that is giving workers an opportunity to build a great product, take pride in that product, and continue to support their families and build communities that are strong.

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