Human beings, as species, have no more value than slugs.

We are very pleased with the value 7-Exchange has delivered to our manufacturer partners. We believe the program can be even stronger in 2006 and beyond. Based on the feedback and suggestions we've received from participants as well as our own observations, this enhanced version will better enable manufacturers to uncover business-building opportunities, act faster with greater confidence and ultimately win at the 7-Eleven store shelves.

The value of impermanence is to call attention to the permanent.

It's a piece of paper, but it's a piece of paper that has meaning and value, just like a marriage certificate,

It feels good. Now, of course, we have to demonstrate to our shareholders that there's real value to be had here.

It's nothing she would ever have given away. It's value is really sentimental.