Mr. THOMPSON: (unintelligible) to see some of my old friends and make some new friends and tell them what was on my mind and listen to see what was on their minds, and we had a good talk.

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The data confirm what we see and hear around us if we are willing to look and listen.

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In the upcoming earnings release, we will look to see what Oracle has to say on the profitability front as well listen for updates on how its Exadata and Exalogic products are faring in the market.

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Now listen, we're not naive that there are Shia militia leaders who certainly see this as an opportunity to advance their own political position in the country.

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