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There is no progress. We are sticking to our stance and they explained their stance.

What a man believes upon grossly insufficient evidence is an index into his desires -- desires of which he himself is often unconscious. If a man is offered a fact which goes against his instincts, he will scrutinize it closely, and unless the evidence is overwhelming, he will refuse to believe it. If, on the other hand, he is offered something which affords a reason for acting in accordance to his instincts, he will accept it even on the slightest evidence. The origin of myths is explained in this way.

When we did that, we found that putting a little nitrogen in these molecules explained the troubling molecules. This discovery takes this reservoir of molecules that we didn't think were interesting and transforms all this stuff into something of biologic interest.

We explained our financial circumstances and the different direction we are going to take,

We explained to all of them they were going to have to get their feet set, square their shoulders, be fundamental and knock three's down.

When you talk to an author - to any artist, really - you learn something about how they do what they do. I've never come away from that kind of experience feeling disillusioned, as if the magician had explained his tricks. I always find a greater appreciation for the form.

There are certain constituencies that need to be part of the discussions. It needs to be managed and explained to established clients like Wal-Mart to preserve the ecosystem.

We spoke with her agent, explained what we envisioned for the role and waited to find out if she might be interested. Her agent came back with an offer. I don't remember exactly what it was now, but I know our budget couldn't afford it. He asked what we could offer, and we made our offer.

where there's a pattern that's complex in a certain highly ordered way, so that it's best explained as a product of an intelligent cause. The other side says that's a code word for G-O-D. Well, that may or may not be the case.

We've all had explained as to what is going to be called. Players were on the rules committee, so we all have to adjust.

During a routine physical, I asked my doctor about the signs indicating an enlarged prostate. He explained the symptoms, which basically matched what I was experiencing. During my checkup, he found that I did indeed have an enlarged prostate.

At 35, Yolanda did not want to waste a year, ... But I explained that we were reloading, not rebuilding. We were just adding some young shooters around her. Eventually, she didn't want to be traded.

At 35, Yolanda did not want to waste a year. But I explained that we were reloading, not rebuilding. We were just adding some young shooters around her. Eventually, she didn't want to be traded.

Did I hear a whistle before the puck went in the net? No, of course not. The interpretation of the rule was explained to me and I don't agree with it.

Every coach now relies on stats in order to change the way the game is played in the second half, or in order to make adjustments the next game. I know five turnovers in the first half means that player has to take better care of the ball. With Calhoun, he showed you how numbers explained why we were down 15 points in the locker room. Five turnovers in the first half means you?re not playing a lot in the second.

While this may be an easily explained accounting issue, it creates uncertainty and is a contentious issue with investors scrutinizing software stocks.

The Supreme Court explained to universities how it is that they can take race into account in admitting students, and it does lay a road map for the next 25 years on how they'll do that,

The securities issue is potentially lethal for him. He has not yet really explained why he did this at this particular time.

The share price can only be explained by takeover speculation.

What should be, is.' As my grandmother explained it to our family the winter she lost three fingertips to frostbite when the furnace in her little house broke and she fell and cracked a hip while trying to light it, 'Accepting life's imperfections is not the secret. The secret, dears, is to understand life has none. How could it? We've got nothing to compare it to. We can dream something up, of course- some pretty maybe life where fingers are very hard and indestructible- but that's pure mischief, darlings. Fingers freeze. It's one of the things they like to do sometimes.

When I watch a NASCAR race, I watch every aspect of it, ... Especially the way pit crews operate. I admire how organized they are, how synchronized it appears. I explained to the young soldiers that I wanted them to act just like a pit crew and get people checked out in a hurry.

The way it was explained to me was, by rule, if players throw punches, the official is obligated to eject the player.

The wrestling coach came up to me and asked me if I wanted to wrestle. He explained the sport to me, and I said I'd try it out.

The Russian ambassador said, 'But what are you complaining about? You've had more time than God.' ... And I explained to him that God had one big advantage: He worked alone, without the General Assembly and the Security Council and the committees.

The risk associated with preterm birth is most probably not explained by familial factors,

Well, I didn't get the increase, and (Mr. Carroll) came to me afterward and told me that by requesting a unanimous vote I had given all the power away to one person, ... 'What,' he asked, 'if we wanted to start a program for kids and you gave away that power?' He explained that you can't always get a unanimous decision. The next year, I figured out how to count to four.

We will offer North Cape residents real, relevant messages explained through Biblical truths.

Everything happens for a reason and I'm thankful for the opportunity the Mariners are giving me. I explained my position, and they are very forgiving. I am looking forward to playing with a great group of guys.

Performance stands out like a ton of diamonds. Non performance can always be explained away.

Of the people I've talked to, about 80 percent are for it, ... Of that other 20 percent, once I explained the pros, they started thinking it's not a bad idea after all.

No one was ejected and the reason explained to me is that the officials couldn't identify exactly what happened. That to me is disappointing.

explained Donny Marshall , one of Calhoun's many University of Connecticut stars. ''We wanted to make sure we had even more.

Explained to them this really wasn't an American against Hispanic situation. Told them this was their job, they should take pride in their job.

expressed regret for the choice of this expression and comparison. I explained to him that as far as I am concerned this ends the affair.

While it's a bit of a surprise, the slightly downbeat news on confidence can be explained by the ongoing weakness in employment, and perhaps consumers are a little concerned about the backup in mortgage rates. But while they're becoming less confident, they're still buying -- the latest sales numbers still look good.

Two of the body guards were armed, and had concealed weapons permits. The officers explained what the rules were, that they could not come in armed so they left and came back without their weapons.

(Coach) explained what it was all about. He just said you've got to play with a lot of heart and a lot of passion. You've got to want it.

As it was explained to me, he didn't think a second player delivered another hit. It was an explanation I have to live with. We needed an opportunity to play 5-on-3, and I thought within the rules we should have had it.

As I've explained to him, his first priority is to his family.

As best as I can determine, the process is going to be fair, ... explained in some detail the various steps that they were taking to ensure that the bids were appropriately considered and the factors that needed to be given the greatest importance were in fact going to be given the greatest importance.

Sometimes, players have never had things explained that way to them, and maybe that's why they see it a little bit different,

President Fujimori explained to me that he will seek preliminary dialogue between the Peruvian government and the culprits. I told him we welcome and support these efforts,

There she was in her bed. Dead. But nobody explained it to me. They told me later that she had gone to America.

The phrase, Seeing is believing, is often explained as, I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it. In truth, our minds work in the reverse. An accurate description of human perception is: I wouldn't have seen it if I hadn't believed it.

The way Sunny speaks in the books seems a perfect fit for the cause in question. She often uses words that can't be found in the Oxford English Dictionary, which then are explained as sly commentary on what's going on around her,

This is a Beijing strip-tease. They should have explained this all in May.

You never get quite down to the bottom of the barrel, but we are much higher than that at the present time. There is quite a lot left in the barrel that could be explained by them. If they have some weapons, if they have some anthrax, they should deliver that.

You're calling the shots around here. I explained to this f------ moron more than two weeks ago, before I got sick ...

This is a terrific opportunity for young people to learn what the democratic process is about, the way that bills are passed. I explained this whole procedure to the students.

The nature of what happened was so beyond the pale, that it had to be explained as Mario went nuts.

I've explained to him to get in there and push the ball and defend and do what he's supposed to do when he's starting. The key is getting that opportunity, because Marcus is playing so well right now.

I had the show sort of explained to me.

I'm just trying to make sure that I'm ready whenever my name's called. The coaches have explained the situation to me very well, so I have a good perspective on what I need to do, and what needs to be done to help this team.

No, it was not explained to me. I was just told to pull them out and that is what I did.

I hope that you have explained to the citizens of Meridian that nobody is slipping anything on them or hiding anything, because if you read your phone bill it's right there before you. So it's not put in small letters so small you have to use a microscope in order to see it.

I'm not going to tell you much more of the case, Doctor. You know a conjuror gets no credit when once he has explained his trick, and if I show you too much of my method of working, you will come to the conclusion that I am a very ordinary individual after all.

The Agency has been behind us all the way and has explained everything whenever we have had doubts or questions.

Never put down to evil intent what can equally well be explained by stupidity.

The thing I really said was, if he has any questions, come ask me. I told him about my situation. I make the lineup. If he likes it, he likes it. If he doesn't, big deal. I already explained to him why he's not playing.

Dan is a very loyal guy. When he hired me, he explained to me that his goal was to get a contract extension done and remain with the Panthers.

Then one day in 1992 out of the clear blue I got a call from a woman who wanted me to speak with her and her husband about our foundation. I took them to lunch at Wheeler's and explained what we were trying to do. I wrapped it up by asking them what they had in mind dollar-wise.

The judge explained to him that he could have a hearing and stay here in jail until we had the hearing or he could go on back to New York and he decided to go on back to New York.

The judge has backed comprehensively the doctors' assessment of the position and has explained the doctors' rights to treat Charlotte in the way they consider correct, and not to have to follow the instructions of the parents in the event that what they have been asked to do is against the doctors' conscience.

The lady explained to us that he had done harm to her mother and daddy,

I noticed money market rates soar, but that can be explained by month-end demand for cash.

His attitude changed in the penitentiary. And the tattoos were put on in the penitentiary. We felt these things were explained to the jurors.

I have received calls from people who are up against the wall financially and have explained in great detail how they are going to run themselves into a combine.

Before the game yesterday, I talked to Miguel Tejada. I explained to him what was going on. He said, 'You have to take care of your family first.' I want to be there, but I have to take care of business here.

I probably got a half-dozen e-mails from fans and season ticket-holders like that. But once I explained to the season ticket-holders that really what we're trying to do is get companies on board, I think they understood.

I didn't hear the conversation but Mr. Stephens explained to Mr. Roberts that he had plans for me and I'd be all right.

I don't know if Bruce is taking a risk. I was named to the 23 but he still has the opportunity to replace me. He explained to me that he wants me to play in the practice games and show I'm getting into form. Nothing is set in stone but he wants to give me the chance.

There've been rumors of planned layoffs for the past few weeks. Kara invited me to her office this morning and both her and someone from HR said my position didn't exist anymore, and they explained the severance package to me, and the package was very generous. Kara made it as humane as possible. I had as much time as I needed to say goodbye to my colleagues.

The rest of this horrible tragedy is explained in an awful lot of detail by the defendant's confession.

It's a more intricate sport than perhaps people perceive. Most people think you get on your bikes and ride. The Tour de France coverage has kind of explained that it's a lot more than that. Hopefully, by the end of the week, people will start to understand it.

It was not explained why I was dropped. I was shocked and disappointed when I was not in the Indian Test side for the England series.

Nothing fortuitous happens in a child's world. There are no accidents. Everything is connected with everything else and everything can be explained by everything else. . . . For a young child everything that happens is a necessity.

Apparently, it was for a show of emotion for the second time after a call. That's the way it was explained to me.

After I explained that, he recognized his statements don't apply,

Any inaccuracies in this index may be explained by the fact that it has been sorted with the help of a computer.

As he explained to me exactly what happened, I believe I understand what happened. At that point I have made the decision that he will play in the football game.

As he got older he realized that he was considered black, which is confusing to him, because he is brown. We have tried to help him understand his heritage and encourage him to be proud to be a black person. We have taught him about Martin Luther King's dream and explained that we are the realization of his dream.

The mother explained it to a teacher at the school who didn't know these were gang colours, ... The kids were being recruited through their colours.

The clerk explained that she couldn't do that, and that there were other employees inside the store. The suspect then said 'thanks' and left the store on foot without taking any money or items.

The court has explained that the liberty protected is not limited to freedom from physical restraint.

The court has . . . recognized that personal privacy is a component of the liberty protected by the due process clause, ... The court has explained that the liberty protected is not limited to freedom from physical restraint, and that it's protected not simply procedurally, but as a substantive matter as well.

You understand that things can't just happen overnight. They laid out a plan and explained it to us and just said, 'Here is what we want to do, here is where we need to get better,' and we have been chipping away at it ever since.

All containers shipped out of Dubai are screened, and certainly, as a member of congress that gave me a much more secure feeling as they explained some of their expertise and equipment that they used.

Then, this person came to the department and the officer explained again ... Perhaps the Latino didn't understand, but I can't help it if they don't understand.

I took a cabbie to taxi court once. Years ago, this guy didn't want to take me to Brooklyn. Just refused. I explained that I would absolutely take him to Taxi Court because, see, I'm an actor and have pretty much nothing but free time.

As nature preserves a fixed and immutable order; it must clearly follow that miracles are only intelligible as a relation to human opinions, and merely mean events of which the natural cause cannot be explained by a reference to any ordinary occurren

The obesity epidemic in the U.S. can be largely explained by our inactive, over-indulgent lifestyle behaviors. It is possible that viruses may play a role in setting us up for becoming overweight, similar to how our genes may be programmed to lead to obesity under the right circumstances.

EAT, v.i. To perform successively (and successfully) the functions of mastication, humectation, and deglutition.""I was in the drawing-room, enjoying my dinner,"" said Brillat- Savarin, beginning an anecdote. ""What!"" interrupted Rochebriant; ""eating dinner in a drawing-room?"" ""I must beg you to observe, monsieur,"" explained the great gastronome, ""that I did not say I was eating my dinner, but enjoying it. I had dined an hour before.

They explained that the old ice crushed the new ice, broke it up. Then, it pushed onshore and blocked the road.

They have explained that this is a rule applicable to people from all nationalities. Earlier the embassy used to issue clearance certificates to Indians here, but as per the new rule, they have to secure it from their home districts and get it attested by the embassy here. This has created problems to many people, especially those who are residents of Qatar for many years.

They found things in these tapes I had explained in a more benign manner.

The representative also explained that your new 2005-2006 policy term would begin on Nov. 20 and that the first payment would be electronically withdrawn from your account Dec. 7.

We talked to him at the combine. We talked to him here. He explained everything. That's all I can say about that.

We talked to Michael, who explained it to us the way he did to AP, ... We will continue to talk with Michael, but you can expect to see him on Monday Night Countdown on Monday evening.

We talked to Michael, who explained it to us the way he did to AP. We will continue to talk with Michael, but you can expect to see him on Monday Night Countdown on Monday evening.

We were playing too direct (in the first half). I explained to them that they had to start playing east-west. They had to spread the defense, and then we'd find the holes.