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The basic idea that God is in charge and he expects people to behave and he isn't happy when they don't - that's a very common idea.

The basic idea that marketing is wrong at its core is one of the main reasons why innovation seems blocked and unpredictable.

The basic idea was essentially the consideration of the importance of the electron delocalization between the frontier orbitals of reactant species.

The basic idea was that the museum have open vistas to the river. Most people who come here want to see the Mississippi and literally put their foot in it.

The basic intent of the guidelines has not changed from the first version. We've also changed language where comments indicated that the original language had been misunderstood.

The basic issue here is if the hospital requires the physician to meet their state requirements, and the physician signs a statement to that effect, it's difficult for a hospital to know what the financial condition of the physician is.

The basic issue is trust, and frankly we have some concerns about the trust of the current leadership of the Interior Department and the National Park Service.

The basic items included are wages and salaries, but we also count Social Security benefits and dividends and interest income. We also include earnings from the self-employed, health care benefits and contributions to retirement accounts.

The basic law in this area is if you have a conflict between the charter and the general law, you follow the charter.

The basic market leadership is still intact. It's the nature of this market to correct in an abrupt, steep but short-lived fashion.

The basic message here is that people have periodontal problems much earlier than anybody thought, ... Many of us thought there were no problems until patients had symptoms. And nobody looked very hard at people under 35. But younger people -- especially those planning to keep their wisdom teeth -- should be evaluated carefully at 25 or earlier instead of 35.

The basic message is unambiguous -- you've got inflation.

The basic message was that he thinks this is a really special group of guys, and I couldn't agree more.

The basic model of selling software as a hosted service has finally started to get some traction,

The basic pattern is the more money that comes in, the lower the returns.

The Basic Pilot program is a tool that allows honest businesses to remain honest.

The basic point of a bank is to keep your money safe. Bank of America failed at that.

The basic policy is to identify high-profile candidates.

The basic premise is a guy has been in jail for being one of the biggest gangland thugs in many years,

The basic premise is that all our shirts just look damned good. They've all got kind of a street-edge, skater look to them.

The basic premise of 'A Course in Miracles' is that it teaches us to relinquish thoughts based on fear and to accept instead thoughts based on love.

The basic premise of this is that, yes, people have learned to clone each other, but that cloning is illegal. Not that it's bad, just that the law as it is now, is that if you die, you're dead.

The basic principle for doing the hedging is that it's fairly heavy oil and they want to basically have early production hedged. They seem to have done quite reasonably.

The basic principle (of the management agenda) is there are certain business practices that could be applied to government to help improve efficiency, accountability and service to citizens. That's what I'll be doing ...(It's) about making government run more efficiently.

The basic principle which I believe has contributed more than any other to the building of our business as it is today, is the ownership of our company by the people employed in it.

The basic problem is that DRM is trying to keep honest people honest. With Napster out there, that's not good enough. It only takes one person to break the encryption, and then the encumbered version is competing with the unencumbered version on Napster.

The basic problem is that web 2.0 tools are not supportive of democracy by design. They are tools designed to gather spy-agency-like data in a seductive way, first and foremost, but as a side effect they tend to provide software support for mob-like phenomena.

The basic problems of an empty pipeline and a difficult partner search remain.

The basic problem this week has been the arrival of third quarter earnings and the non response,

The basic problem with the DREAM Act is that because it is a form of amnesty, it sends the message abroad that we really don't care if people enter the United States illegally.

The basic question: is this an Internet stock or a retailer?

The basic question is, will the public listen to the government in the future, and that's a critically important question. It is entirely possible this could have a significant impact on the public's willingness to listen to their government, police, fire and charity officials in the event of another catastrophe in another city.

The basic rationale is that performing arts courses are more expensive to teach and support. The classes are smaller, so there is more faculty.

The basic reaction from students is relief that they're made to read something that isn't totally dull, uppity or dreary, ... They think my writing is vaguely entertaining, which I guess a lot of their homework isn't. As Ira says, when people say This American Life is the 'coolest show on public radio' is like being called the 'coolest Osmond.' It doesn't mean that much when you're the most entertaining homework.

The basic reason is primarily they're the ones who have the money.

The basic reason is that our living standard and health consciousness are different. We are not equipped mentally and physically to rigorously enforce compliance and safety standards.

The basic reason that the market is down hasn't changed. We're in a bear market, stocks are overpriced, and the earnings aren't very good.

The basic result that is expected to come out of the place based process is land use planning.

The basic rule is that there is no rule about the proper length, ... Every word on the resume should be actively selling the candidate.

The basic rule is you stay on coverage, but you can't fault him when it looked like (Griese) was wide open to the end zone.

The basic salary will remain as it is for the present but will be brought down after a few tours if they are not performing. We will assess their performances after about three to four tours and increase the incentives accordingly. We have laid emphasis for winning matches and series.

The basic scenario is that supply is definitely questionable.

The basic science is very well established; it is well understood that global warming is due to greenhouse gases. What is uncertain is projections about specifics in the next few decades, by how much will the climate change.

The basic spine of the park was replicated from Disneyland, ... Then there's this beautiful mountain range right behind the castle. That's when you quickly realize you're in the South China Sea.

The basic spine of the park was replicated from Disneyland. Then there's this beautiful mountain range right behind the castle. That's when you quickly realize you're in the South China Sea.

The basic story and images are real incidents that happened at the boatyard. Being here in town helps inspire me, and I try to have things the way they actually are.

The basic story for the opener is that word came through the bar that someone got knifed and killed up on the Moon Walk. It turns out to be one of the quarter regulars that everybody knows, including Maestro and Bone.

The basic story of the consumer is that he's OK in the near term and at risk in the medium term.

The basic technical protocols that have enabled the Internet to work in such a globally interconnected way are developed and shared openly by a community of engineers.

The basic (theme) is the past catching up with the present, ... It's how the actions of one affects others in ways you could never know. We find out how these (characters') choices collide.

The basic thing is that I want to do the best work possible, and I can only do that if I'm relaxed and have a lot of energy. And that can only come from taking time off.

The basic things; pass protection and run blocking. We had a back (Justine Buries) run for 117 yards. Our receivers are getting a little bit better.

The basic thing underlying the industry is that global demand remains very strong.

The basic thing we've got to do in the workplace is to stick together.

The basic thrust of this whole thing is right on target.

The basic tracks I originally cut on a computer at my house, and then I over-dubbed it live. But I got the feeling I wanted here on the computer.

sticks to the final nuclear-weapon-free goal and its basic position on seeking a peaceful solution through dialogue has not changed.

The baby doll is a basic lacy negligee top and underwear, and it comes in the Valentine's colors of red, pink, black and ivory. It's very popular because its a loose-fitting slip and men don't have to worry about knowing the exact size,

The basic aim is to be more competitive, and I think that helps improve the situation for consumers. If they had to sell it all at one price, it would tend to be a higher price.

The basic ambulance design has been around with few changes since the 1970s. It's unusual that a community like Winter Park would take this bold step. They haven't had a catastrophic event, and they have relatively short ambulance trips. This is very progressive.

The basic approach to piracy that we have is to compete with it by offering legitimate products in the right time period at the right price.

The basic artistic guideline of the show is to be observational and find the humor in real life, so it's good to be from a real place.

The basic bargain is this. If eighth-graders are willing to do their part throughout high school, the state will do its part and make sure education is affordable.

The basic, basic rule is don't pull a trigger unless you know what you're shooting.

The basic belief of New Hampshire is: Hold the primary, and they will come. And that's what's happening so far.

The basic bottom line is to know where you candidate stands before you vote for them,

The basic charter is, is there something about new technology that we at the Media Lab can give to play? ... Half the charter is to build things that are weird and fun and kind of nutty.

The basic commitment is that the basic structure of the North Stand will be completed for the one-day games in May. All the finishes won't be done . (but) the facilities for the players etc are now located in this new stand so it is very important that that part of the exercise be at a level that is acceptable by May.

The basic concept we have is how we are going to be good news to people suffering.

The basic concern about the poor and preventing budget cuts is not a new concern. They're just more vocal and active about it than they have been in a long time.

The basic conclusion is that 1999-2000 will bring further gains in corporate profits, mild-mannered inflation and a generally favorable outcome for equity prices. Increasing confidence that the economic expansion will continue through our newly-extended forecast horizon encourages a modest upward revision in stock price targets.

The basic credibility of this government is really up for grabs and open for question without the Democrats doing anything but pointing a finger.

The basic criteria is to get a warning out ... within 10 and 20 minutes.

The basic demand of young people and of employees is that the law be withdrawn. He has to respond to the people in the street.

The basic direction will remain unchanged, which is the development of market relations, but from the point of view of practice, of implementing practical measures, we must expect serious changes in the former government's course.

The basic equation that mystified me as a young man was looking at guys who could actually get girls. I was always amazed, because they never seemed to care. I was like, 'How do they do that?'

The basic factors that caused the market to go down remain in place, and I think those worries are going to be with us for the next couple of months, ... certainly until we get third-quarter earnings reports, and maybe through the election.

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The basic framework of this deal is (the Saints) make the city whole, and they get to keep the revenue,

The basic freeway system was really important to this community in terms of its long-range planning and growth.

The basic hardware profit business is under attack, ... These companies are all looking for opportunities to make money outside of the box, so to speak. It's become critical for them to take advantage of the ISP market.

The basic hardware profit business is under attack. These companies are all looking for opportunities to make money outside of the box, so to speak. It's become critical for them to take advantage of the ISP market.

The best argument for teaching poetry is to put a three-year-old or a four-year-old and read Dr. Seuss, or Robert Louis Stevenson, and to feel how the child and you are engaging in something that's really basic to the animal, which is passing on in these rhythmic ways, something that came from somewhere.

Studies show that not all children are ready with the basic skills like recognizing numbers and letters . . . when they reach kindergarten, which puts them at a huge disadvantage. This is intended to bridge the gap.

The best way to innovate is to question the basic assumptions under which you operate.

The biggest mistake is to assume that another writer's successful strategy will work for you, too. Publishers' marketers - and even freelance publicists who cost mega bucks - tend to do the same basic things for all books.

The administration has failed basic accounting. There is very little in this that is (really) so-called emergency spending.

The biggest challenge is to be able to respond to the needs of the population. They've got to be able to provide the basic services. Otherwise, there will be simmering unrest.

The bill of rights remains the same, and the obligation of the Court to protect those basic liberties in times of peace and in times of war and in times of stress and in times of calm, that doesn't change,

The body maintains balance in only a handful of ways. At the end of the day, disease occurs when these basic systems are out of whack.

The biggest thing for me is to go out and get myself in the game right away. Make those basic plays and go get in some 50-50 battles, those are the type of things that get yourself right back in your game mode.

Everyone has the same basic equipment and qualified people, more or less. The service level is what sets companies apart.

Everyone always wants to take the basic art classes like drawing and painting. But, we always try to offer new and fun classes that are a little less known by the public.

Sylvia has taken a courageous stand to highlight the inadequacy of the basic state pension by showing how difficult it is for millions of older people to make ends meet and pay their bills.

That is what is so great about basic research. It finds answers to things you cannot get at in a direct way.

That, I think, is a contract for life. I hope he never leaves. He has the same basic philosophy as I do and that is building the fundamentals.

That is the most complete we have been all year. Although we didn't score in the first game, that was the best we played in all aspects. We showed that if we can make basic and routine plays we can give our selves a chance to win against anyone.

That is remarkable. While it is intriguing, it is preliminary and we'll look for other studies to confirm the finding. Then, we need basic science to figure out how it is helping.

The biggest thing is that, the reason we've had trouble running the ball so far, is that we keep going against three down linemen fronts. And that's just different. It's unorthodox. It's a whole new different set of blocking schemes. (Tulane) runs what we do, four down linemen. And it's just so much more natural. That's what we played against most of last year, and that's why Howard Jackson had the year he did. Because that's what we were used to and it's just basic blocking.

The board's irresponsible behavior and failure to meet its basic duties shortchanged the taxpayers and the students of the district over and over again.