1.   A number of nagging injuries kept the Rockets from proving their moves profitable during the regular season.

2.   Levy Bancorp was profitable during most of its history but suffered losses during the last two years when real estate values plunged in the recession.

3.   Singapore Airlines was one of the few carriers to remain profitable during the recession.

4.   Singapore Airlines has been one of the few carriers to remain profitable during the past few years of recession in the global aviation industry.