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I lost many friends, American and Korean. The British and Turkish are the ones I can think of right away. And it's a very compelling moment. It brings back many memories,

He was not hip-hop's most gifted emcee. Still, Shakur may be the most influential and compelling rapper of them all, he was more than the sum of his artistic parts.

Hutchison's Law:Any occurrence requiring undivided attention will be accompanied by a compelling distraction.

We have to be careful not to undo things that are good. The decision was taken and I was part of it. The Test has been awarded to the Leopards and one would need a compelling reason to take it away again.

I am interested in agricultural corporations and how they function. The idea that they own the genetics of our food supply is a really compelling thing to me.

If someone can get ADSL today, the reasons today are compelling enough.

If the filmmaker has not done the work to grab the viewer with compelling storytelling, then the shock will probably be little more than a passing gimmick or an obscenity.

He has a master understanding of holding a crowd and taking them places: high, low and everywhere in between, ... He knows how long he can hold them before they go over the edge, and then he brings them back. It was just astounding. It's amazing to think somebody could be that compelling and captivating for that long.

He would not consider it unless he saw compelling evidence that it would not harm New Hampshire's quality of life. And I don't think the Legislature will pass it.

Going forward, we are mindful of the challenges we face in the competitive retail landscape, but we have demonstrated that our concept of building compelling brands that focus on the customers' lifestyles can produce superior results. We will not waver from that concept.

His personality is so big, it was a perfect marriage to New York. He came here and hockey players normally aren't that big and Mark transcended hockey. He was a compelling figure whether you liked sports or whether you liked hockey itself.

Under First Amendment jurisprudence, content-based laws are presumptively unconstitutional and can be justified only if the governmental regulation advances a compelling interest in the least restrictive means available.

There is no compelling reason for a split since large institutional investors have the capital to buy shares regardless of the price.

There is no compelling reason today for these businesses to remain together. Almost every strategic decision regarding AOL has been wrong.

There is a general malaise and an air of frustration that has developed because there are not any compelling reasons to make big bets in this market.

He'll be very compelling and be very persuasive.

Laguna Beach's' winning blend of fly-on-the-wall teen drama and artfully shot entertainment has truly connected with our audience. '8th & Ocean' will build upon this distinctive method of storytelling with a compelling cast of models striving to succeed on the sands of South Beach.

Sprint continues to lead the industry in bringing the best lineup of entertainment and mobile content to our customers. Now our customers have the flexibility to view compelling programming from CMT, COMEDY CENTRAL, MTV and VH1. They can also listen to streaming audio channels from CMT, MTV and VH1 - a service that currently only Sprint offers to its customers.

Red is a thick, compelling color in my mind. If there's something red at home, such as a big red Chinese tie, the atmosphere will be different. But I cannot explain why red works on me that way. It's just a habit, a tradition that I'm so used to.

Previously the Fed had a reason to raise rates. There is no compelling reason to raise rates at the present time.

Our new video player is designed and engineered to deliver on the promise of bringing the TV experience to the Internet, ... As broadband penetration increases and users become accustomed to watching online video, they are demanding a high-quality and compelling viewing experience similar to what they experience from their TVs. Our new video player delivers on those demands by providing an exciting and TV-like experience on their computer screens.

People have to respond to the characters and respond to the situations that they're in. That said, it still has to be a compelling narrative that drives along and keeps people coming back week after week. So really, with any successful show you could name, there has to be a mysterious blend of both of those.

People need to be given a compelling reason to change from where they are now with Web browsers. In enterprise environment, for example, distributing browsers is costly and time-consuming, so you need a huge step up in functionality to go through the pain.

I think that dramatically, he had kind of been used up, ... If they can put some other compelling new characters in there that can hook people with a bunch of new storylines, you in essence have got a new show.

I write what I like to read, and I enjoy love triangles in YA and adult fiction - not to mention in other media like TV, opera, theatre, and even in video games! I relish when dark and compelling characters compete for our protagonist's heart. The doubts, the uncertainty - the jealousy! - can be breathtaking.

Just as we did with ticket prices for the regular season, we examined our spring training pricing and refined it to create a compelling pricing schedule for our spring training season-ticket holders.

Jerry Sullivan and his team have a spectacular track record as wireless networks operators and of generating compelling investment returns for their financial sponsors.

Jeep Grand Cherokee sets the benchmark with its on-road refinement, off-road mastery and overall performance in key areas of customer satisfaction. Now with the understated luxury of the new range-topping Overland model, Jeep Grand Cherokee becomes the ultimate expression of Jeep ?Modern? and an even more compelling package for customers in Europe and other international markets.

Japan's recovery looks a lot more sustainable these days and doesn't need excessive liquidity. Japanese government bonds don't look very compelling and it's likely that the bidding will be a lot more cautious in light of the Fukui comments.

Our hope is to deliver an incredibly fun and compelling game that will give the fans more than what they've been waiting for, and show a whole new generation of gamers how much fun it is to live the life of a pirate!

Our higher growth rate, stable inflation and other positive economic fundamentals make South Africa and particularly South African financial services a compelling attraction for investors.

Nanotechnology will eventually apply to all cancers. However, this grant is focusing on breast and prostate cancers because they represent a number of compelling challenges and opportunities in cancer research, ... These cancers are among the most common cancers and have high mortality rates, yet there is evidence that with targeted therapies for these types of cancer we can improve survival in Georgia and in the nation.

Many Americans wonder if we're willing to use force to defend the country even under the most compelling of circumstances, ... The majority of Democrats would answer that question that, yes, there is a right place and a right time. We don't get to have that discussion because many people don't think we have the backbone.

It is easy enough to say, 'I do not believe in God.' For God permits all things to be said of Him with impunity. He looks at our acts. And any breach of His Law carries with it not its vindictive, but its purifying, compelling punishment.

I think Kerry's dead because I don't think he has anything to say. Message has something to do with this, and I don't think he has anything interesting or compelling to say. He's a weak third in Iowa and a weak second in New Hampshire, and I think if you finish third in Iowa and a weak second in New Hampshire, you're through.

I think someday we will make another stretch, the 787- 10, for sure, because it is so compelling economically.

I think someday we will make another stretch, the 787-10, for sure, because it is so compelling economically.

I think that the indefinable space between happy and sad is the most moving and compelling place for an artist to be. If there's anything I consistently strive for, it's a melancholy limbo.

I think that the offer is compelling in terms of its logic, and I hope everyone else will see it in the same light.

It is becoming increasingly clear that the global economy is improving, ... As customers feel more confident to invest, we believe that we are well positioned to provide compelling value as a strategic business adviser and technology partner.

I think there is something so compelling about the truth that whether you're a lawyer or judge or an actor, when you get at that truth, it connects with people on a particular level that I think makes your art more viable.

I think there's certainly a realization that if we were going to not only maintain our market share, but grow our market share, we need to give people a compelling reason to come to Atlantic City.

Retailers need to identify a proprietary winning formula based upon their unique customer base. Ultimately, brands and retailers that grow together are compelling partnerships that produce the most profitable incomes.

RIM believes its legal and factual arguments opposing an injunction are strong. There are compelling public interests against entry of an injunction and NTP can be fully compensated through ongoing royalty payments in lieu of an injunction.

Robert de Niro has always been fascinating to me. And if John Cazale were still alive, that would be a man I'd love to work with. I'm a big fan of Paul Thomas Anderson's films - I would be honored to work with him. I think he's a brilliant director, and he gets such compelling stories out of his actors and out of his crew.

Our Yahoo! users want to access our services from all of their connected devices. Together with RIM, we can make it easy for the millions of BlackBerry users to have access to their favorite Yahoo! products and services while on the go. By combining Yahoo!'s services, which are some of the most used mobile products in the US, with the truly compelling BlackBerry platform, we are giving consumers a powerful and fun mobile Internet experience.

Our Verizon Wireless street teams are getting a great response to the Def Jam Mobile content they demonstrated in the Hummer and we're pleased to offer it through our Get It Now service. The premium content developed by AG Interactive for Def Jam Mobile is compelling and keeps Hip Hop fans coming back for more.

Our view is the takeover is compelling and at the right price should proceed.

Our second-generation convertible notebook builds upon an incredibly successful platform that has positively impacted one-to-one education computing initiatives, government and businesses on a far greater scale than we had anticipated. We have made our new device more compelling with a stunning 14-inch widescreen, blazing notebook performance, advanced pen capabilities and cost structure that makes it more appealing for mass market use. We are very excited by the promise of what Gateway's innovation brings to the market.

Our second-quarter results and expectations for strong industry demand in the second half of the year keep us on track toward our goal of 30 percent full-year sales growth. There remains tremendous room for expansion in all product categories, customer groups and regional markets, and the fundamental advantages of our direct model are more compelling than ever.

Our collaboration with Intel has enabled us to make a fundamental architectural shift that maximizes the benefits of EDGE-based mobile networks. We chose the Intel PXA9xx cellular processor because it provides us with the increased processing horsepower we need for future wireless applications, without compromising battery life requirements. The combination of Intel's XScale technology with RIM's wireless firmware and BlackBerry applications is groundbreaking. Working with Intel, we will continue to build on the strong BlackBerry value proposition of delivering mobile business applications with a compelling user experience.

Our commitment to our customers extends beyond a software solution and includes providing a forum for sharing and learning best practices in e-commerce. We've put together a compelling line-up of topics that are particularly relevant to enterprises that want to create the most customer-centric shopping experience possible, develop profitable strategies for 2006 and beyond, and hear experts' views on e-commerce.

I still subscribe to that. You have to find a compelling reason in each individual race why you would kick out a particular incumbent.

I think he was such a magical figure, so compelling a figure, he inevitably drew the interest of very talented writers.

It doesn't provide any compelling advantage for consumers. We don't see it playing a role on the consumer PC or other appliances in near future.

Katie will be the brand of CBS News...You will see her face attached to every CBS product out there. Katie has 15 years of history with people...That's the power of celebrity. The challenge for CBS will be to produce a compelling enough newscast to keep those curiosity seekers who sample the show coming back.

It isn't as if a writer merely records life as it unfurls. Reality does not automatically transcribe as literature; real people are not shapely, compelling characters to be harvested. Charming facts and sharp observations rarely slide seamlessly into whatever narrative is at hand.

I think that the fluctuations are going to be very hard for the individual investor to keep up with. But our feeling is that Microsoft is a compelling software story at these valuations, and we have an 'outperform' on the stock. Buy-and-hold is a good strategy here.

I think the main evidence is the one he provided to the whole country. I think this is about the most compelling evidence you could possibly have.

It has been hammered on an earnings warnings very recently, but their long-term earnings are very much intact; it is a compelling price in the low 40s.

It goes back to, how likely is it that you'll have a defect? Very low. And what is your test experience? Overwhelmingly positive. Then you look at your design, and your design is to be very safe. And you look at those, and it's a compelling story.

I think we learned that if you can put all your energy behind one nail head as an industry, and can do with clarity, a compelling case can be made. That would not have been the case in prior years, boom or bust.

I think it has a snowball's chance in hell of getting royal assent by June. Perhaps the most compelling point that Mr. Reid makes is the glaring contrast between the Conservative platform promises and what we actually find in the Accountability Act.

Today's discerning consumer is seeking the latest information and access to the things that matter most to them and Priceless.com will deliver that in a compelling way, with an engaging voice.

Today's outcome is a tremendous victory and a major milestone within the merger process, ... It is clear that Wachovia shareholders have strongly endorsed the compelling strategic rationale behind the Wachovia-First Union combination.

Today's weakness in the stock is reflective of investors expecting more compelling and cleaner data from both trials,

Today the search for the truth continues, ... clear, documented, compelling case against the president.

We know that Americans are consuming their media across different platforms. Although nothing will duplicate the shared experience of watching a big event like the Olympics on television, the reality is that people are on the go and at their desks. Our objective was to create deep and compelling and rich offerings of Olympic coverage on these mobile applications -- and I'm including the Internet with that.

We are delighted to be working with Vodafone to deliver a mobile messaging solution for a diverse range of business customers. It's an exciting time for companies that are now realizing the true business potential of mobile solutions for both the business and for their employees. Our combined teams are focused on delivering the most compelling and innovative mobile solutions to meet these customer demands.

I would like to prove that on TV, everyday lives can be as compelling as the life-styles of the rich and famous. Especially lives that we catch at extraordinary moments.

With the V CAST Music service we wanted to provide our customers with an unprecedented digital music experience that allowed the widest range of options for accessing and enjoying music. Microsoft and its Windows Media Technologies played a crucial role in enabling this end-to-end mobile music vision. The over-the-air delivery capabilities of the Windows Media DRM platform and broad support across multiple devices and scenarios allow us to provide a truly unique and compelling consumer offering.

With 'The Flash' in existence, there's no real compelling reason for us to do superpowers on 'Arrow.'

We have compelling evidence that this money was used to finance this terrorist operation.

We have a major background in search, and search optimization. Our interest is to help clients optimize for mobile. It's more than just making sure your site shows up on mobile devices. It's making sure the user experience you provide on mobile devices is one that will be compelling and keep them coming back.

I was opposed to the U.S. involvement in Libya from the very start. President Obama has never made a compelling national security case on Libya.

The ads are compelling and make a statement about how valiant these human beings are. These stories are ones of hope and triumph over potential tragedy.

The acquisition of B.C. Moore's represents a logical next step for us following our successful integration of Peebles. It significantly enhances the strategic and geographic development of our business, improves our competitive position, and presents us with a compelling opportunity for increased sales and earnings.

The acquisition of the Marconi businesses has a compelling strategic logic and is a robust financial case. As fixed and mobile services converge, our customers will substantially benefit from this powerful combination.

Wireless high-speed data is their one shot to stem the precipitous decline in voice (average revenue per user), which they need to make up with really compelling features.

Most characters for actors like me are not very compelling because they're totally together and they don't have complicated lives.

The 12th Man' is one of our most treasured traditions, recognized by most as one of the most compelling in collegiate athletics.

That will be compelling for larger companies that want the total logistics solution offered to them all at once.

Unlike most promotions, what makes this fight so compelling is these two guys hate each other. That's what makes it so difficult to get them in the same city, let alone the same building on the same day. Unfortunately, their hatred is so deep, we can't get them in the same arena.

We haven't announced pricing yet, but I think it's compelling given the alternative. It will probably be about 10 cents to the dollar when compared to replacing radios. That's a bargain.

Microsoft's compelling financing option is especially relevant to small businesses with smaller purchasing budgets and very limited IT personnel. Businesses today should take advantage of the significant benefits available with the extended financing option. Partners that are not currently engaged with Microsoft Financing should seriously investigate this program for their customers.

Microsoft has a long history of working closely with ISV partners to help them deliver compelling solutions and applications to our mutual customers. Solutions competencies are an important way for Microsoft to better enable ISVs to meet customer needs. They allow ISVs to keep and win customers through their deep knowledge of solutions-based Microsoft platform technologies.

We can provide superior sound quality and significantly increased choice at no subscription cost. That's a very compelling consumer proposition.

We are bemused by the length of time it is taking for the partners to announce the go-ahead for this project. Our analysis shows clearly that the economics of less attractive projects in the region are compelling at prices significantly lower than the current spot levels.

We continue to make each of our services even more compelling by adding more features and applications that provide more value to our customers,

While you had groups complaining about the violence and sexuality, what really sold those games were the compelling stories. Without them, you're just shooting people and stealing cars.

While we still believe the model is compelling long term, the business continues to be heavily dependent on airline ticket sales. As a result, it appears management has limited visibility to accurately forecast the business.

We believe there is a compelling case for rejecting the contracts. We look forward to resolving this matter as soon as possible.

We believe there is a market for direct-to-video if the content is compelling and interesting. It's really a question of how you portray them in packaging and marketing and creating awareness.

We believe this compelling valuation offsets very real concerns about management's ability to develop a path out of the quagmire.

We are thrilled to welcome Rich to Keane's leadership team. His exceptional track record at building and growing revenue streams, architecting client-centric solutions, and executing a global delivery model will be invaluable to the organization as Keane continues to grow, ... Rich will play a pivotal role in driving Keane's sales effectiveness and ensuring that we develop and deliver compelling business solutions that help clients achieve world-class performance through business and IT transformation.

We've got stabilization on the international side, while North American delivery business continues to grow. It's a pretty compelling story.

We wanted to make the experience of finding compelling multimedia and making it portable, as efficient and easy as possible.

We've got some evidence, I think, of water flowing through the rocks, and changes in chemistry, I don't think we have what any of us would consider compelling evidence for surface water yet.

We had meetings with both exchanges. They both presented us with compelling proposals and it was a difficult choice.

The P&O directors recommend unanimously the DP World revised offer and look forward to putting it to stockholders. The combination of P&O and DP World has compelling strategic logic and will create significant opportunities for both businesses and their employees.