Chuck Ciesinski <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>Not to steal George's thunder tomorrow, the following was released today
>by HP.
>
>http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/020904/40291_1.html

Impressive and very upbeat tone (in a major key, one
might say -- musically speaking -- as a warm-up for
HP World's six (yes, *six*) "keynote" speeches :-)

NOTE (pun intended?) please: "Upbeat" has many levels
of meaning in this context.  Hint: "To mark or count
(time or rhythm) with the hands or with a baton."
Hint: "Metronome-like."  Hint: "Clock-like."


Even more impressive was the sudden transition to a
familiar -- and very somber -- minor key at the very end:

   This news release contains forward-looking statements that
   involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. All statements
   other than statements of historical fact are statements that
   could be deemed forward-looking statements. Risks,
   uncertainties and assumptions include the possibility that
   the market for the sale of certain products and services may
   not develop as expected; that development of these products
   and services may not proceed as planned; and other risks...
   ... If any of these risks or uncertainties materializes or
   any of these assumptions proves incorrect, HP's results
   could differ materially from HP's expectations in these
   statements. HP assumes no obligation and does not intend to
   update these forward-looking statements.


Oh, well.

Reviewing the circle of fifths with my 16-year-old son, I
remain harmoniously yours,

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