That said, I have spoken to big investors, who tell me that they were generally impressed with his performance before he was forced to bow out - and would be happy to have him back, so long as he works in a way that doesn't burn himself out.

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It didn't take long for Preston to figure out how he could help in a way that would change his fortune as well.

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If the investigation was not compromised in any way by what came out last night, why didn't it come out a long time ago?

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We don't expect much out of most retailers when it comes to HD, but Circuit City really has a long way to go get in the game with Best Buy.

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