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Quotes from this week's Business Journal

"The reality in today's world is that in any city that's fully built out, the city's going to have a lot of say as to what happens."

On future redevelopment plans for Beckman Coulters campus in Fullerton.

Bob Sattler, see story page 1

"Right now it's pennies on the gigabyte for hard drives and it's multiple dollars for flash drives. It's about five times more expensive for flash."

On the cost of making solid state drives.

Brandon Stevens, see story page 1

"They didn't deliver what they promised. Consumers rejected it."

On Tesco promising Trader Joe's types of products at Wal-Mart prices.

David Livingston, see story page 72

"Marketing is going through the biggest transition since the invention of the television."

On companies increasing their digital marketing budgets.

Charlie Granville, see story page 21

"We don't know if it was the board or Scarborough that was (most) surprised."

On the abrupt change in leadership at Standard Pacific.

Vicki Bryan, see story page 24

"Yes (real estate) is a little slow but we're certainly not panicked about it at all."

On Rutan & Tucker's real estate-related work,

Ski Harrison, see story page 5

"People are paying more attention to what they eat. They want to be healthier."

On Dulcinea's high-quality fruit presenting opportunities for the company,

Luzius Caviezel, see story page 16

"Replacements account for 60% of PC shipments worldwide and nearly 85% of U.S. shipments."

On how replacing outdated desktops is helping sales to grow in mature markets, such as the U.S. and Europe.

George Shiffler, see story page 19

"It's not easy to get data on it. The problem is: half of those who stop paying don't communicate with lenders."

On how many foreclosed bomeowners stopped making mortgage payments on their own or truly couldn't afford it.

Scott Anderson, see story page 1

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