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After those initial mistakes, we kind of relaxed and ran our offense better.

After we did some initial investigation here, we were able to file a civil lawsuit and through the issuance of subpoenas learn quite a bit about who was responsible, and then transmitted all of this information to the FBI for pursuit and follow-through. I think that the guilty plea is evidence of the strength of the government's case against Mr. Harris and demonstrates the government's commitment to aggressively pursue these cases.

After the initial bid from Wade was rejected, we decided we had three options. We could do another bidding round. We could run an independent midway. Or we could negotiate a one-year contract.

After the initial 'Oh my god' reaction when the market lost 15 percent, things have settled and we are seeing some buying, particularly in oil stocks.

After that initial success, every chance we got we'd hire that remote recording truck and just record stuff at the Whisky because it was so inexpensive.

I've driven the Focus RS WRC on snow in Sweden and twice on asphalt in France and I'm hugely impressed. I quickly developed a good feeling with the car and have settled into a good working relationship with the team. I'm not making any predictions about Monte Carlo. The important thing on the first round is for me to gain experience of the car in competitive surroundings. But my initial feeling is that the Focus RS WRC can win rallies in 2006.

I've had some initial talks. But other than that, I can't comment.

Initial analysis from the laboratory shows that the three people who had died did so as a result of bird flu.

Initial checks are ongoing and everything looks good.

Initial claims were significantly better than the expected 300,000, and they were well within the range we would expect in a solid job market.

Initial contact has been made early on and there is progress through other channels.

Initial discussions with customers would indicate that the exploration and production spending environment is likely to remain strong and probably significantly strengthen in 2006,

Initial indications are that an incendiary was used.

Initial investigation shows the fire accident was due to malpractice of an electrician, who has been detained by police.

I know the initial response from students is, they don't like it at all.

If our income, grade-point average, or social prestige increases, we feel an initial surge of pleasure. We then adapt to this new level of achievement, come to see it as normal, and require something even better to give us another surge of happiness.

If there's a real demand for it, then theoretically we'll be able to travel in a certain degree of comfort. We're not going to rent a jet or anything like that, but it will be somewhere between renting a jet and all piling into a van with our gear and a crew guy and sleeping in the McDonald's parking lot (laughs). Ralph is technically still our agent. As far as I know, the initial inquiries have already been made, so the idea of a Pursuit Of Happiness tour is floating around amongst club owners.

I guess after the initial tussle in the (hotel) room we seemed to get along fine. He is a mild mannered guy, except in this one area, obviously he has some issues of concern,

I had them sold for $325 million, ... That was an initial offer, and could easily have gone higher if bidding took place. Today I'm not sure I could get $225 million for them.

If Mr. Doherty shows the inclination he has had on his first review, the court may look more favorably on him. It will mean he can continue with the good work he has done under this order. It is still at its initial stages.

I'm pleased the administration offered a balanced budget without massive cuts in programs. We'll have to take a close look at the details, and we'll look forward to public input on the specifics but my initial reaction is that it's been well done.

I like my initial impression of him. He's a real positive guy. I like his communication factor. I like how he likes to talk to younger players and so far so good.

I haven't been in the film world long enough to really understand the gravity of 'Big Hero's' success. I'm just happy that it is translating well internationally and that the story and the characters are loved by audiences around the world, and everything that's come after that has been secondary to the initial response.

In November, there will be a lot of ugly economic data out on Katrina's initial impact and that might make it harder for them to move at that time,

In rejecting my suit in District Court, the judge relied on the initial sanctions law against Iraq of 1990, a response to the limited and specific situation of the Iraq invasion of Kuwait. It was created to limit economic interactions with Iraq. Yet this same law is being applied to humanitarian travel to pre-war Iraq. Under this interpretation, buying food while on such a mission is a crime.

In the initial phase the consumer will probably lose. It is a big risk for people who actually buy products for either format without knowing who the winner is.

In the initial planning, I was the main representative in the forming of learning centers and principles that could be incorporated into the Pier Wisconsin center.

In the game of chicken between retailers and consumers, with one looking to improve profit margins and the other holding out for discounts, it would appear that the consumer blinked. The initial read on the fourth quarter is that profits should come in better than anticipated.

Intel has a history of undershooting in its initial guidance.

If weather conditions don't improve soon, habitat and weather conditions will hurt the initial nesting attempts this spring.

If you look back at the companies we decide to fund, we generally felt really excited about them right after that first meeting. While we might find a reason not to invest after doing more research, it's rare for us to fund a company we were ambivalent about after that initial contact.

In the summertime, we have a lot of plant shutdowns, especially in the auto industry. Despite that, we saw a drop in initial claims, ... That's indicating that the employment market has not only stabilized, but has begun to improve slightly.

If you look at the initial search and rescue (after Katrina), ... it was neighbors on boats.

If you look at the record, at how the U.S. has weathered shocks, we have a very, very resilient economy. Initial conditions matter.

If you look at the university system today, USF has an average SAT entry of 1,120 to 1,150 with goals to increase that. Students are expected to come to school often with some of their initial courses already done.

Smokers will continue to smoke after an initial dip and we see the overall effect as minimal,

Sky HD will offer the best picture quality available and the addition of Discovery HD to the portfolio will enable viewers to be transported into the amazing environments featured on the channel. Discovery HD will complete our initial channel line up for the launch of Sky HD later this year.

I invite my Democratic colleagues to join in this effort, ... We all agree that in many areas, the initial relief response to Hurricane Katrina was unacceptable at the local, state and federal levels.

As we get into the month of July, it is always a difficult and very volatile period for initial claims.

A team from the FSL (Forensic Science Laboratory) has visited the site and examined the skeletons for over two hours. The initial inquiry has revealed that the skeletons do belong to men and have indeed been here since a very long time. We need to take them to the laboratory for any further details but as the villagers were not keen to have them removed, we have left it at that for now.

TAPD officers responded to an inmate in need of an ambulance. Initial reports indicate he was involved in an altercation with another inmate and became unresponsive several hours later.

Tara had a good game. We always tell her that her job is to stop the initial shot first, and she did that today..

The Bank of Canada may raise the rate to 4 percent and pause. Initial reaction is a weaker Canadian dollar.

still paying an awesome price for the initial failures on policy and refusal to change them of this administration, of going in with too little power and too little legitimacy.

It's really a make-or-break situation. You get a good initial flow through your advertising effort and ... you know you capture a significant amount of business early.

The need for dental services in this area has been a long-standing concern. Swope Health Services' safety-net dental clinic represents a significant initial effort in addressing this service gap.

Not only can the partner sell the CSC module and make a profit on the initial sale, but also each year the customer will need to renew the license, which gives the partner additional profit, as well as allowing the partner to continue to show their value as the trusted security advisor to the customer.

Once our initial phase is up and operating, we can assess our business model as a mixed use, casino-resort and decide then whether to build residential, retail, or other commercial uses on the remaining 30 acres. Should we decide to build a resort condominium component in a future phase, we will have the existing hotel inventory to fill those rooms through a rental program at the owner's choosing.

Once people get past the initial shock of being asked to choose which column to read or which button to click on to enter the Web site, they'll see that the content is the same. When you look back, the civil rights movement has been portrayed as tearing apart the country. In retrospect, however, perhaps one of Dr. King's greatest legacies is the way in which he brought so many Americans together.

Any time you see this, you get an initial report of oiled birds alive.

Once an initial group of fans who want to see a particular show and have not been able to do so tap into online viewing and get their fill, can this continue to be a viable business model? I can see this generating a lot of interest up front but I'm not sure if there is any longevity.

Once established we are expecting to enroll between 20 and 30 students per year. Our initial budget calls for a minimum of 11 boarding students and three day students during the first year of operation.

This is in a very real sense the capstone of the initial reconnaissance of the planets that the United States has led for the world since the 1960s.

This is in line with in initial goals, which included communicating our transition strategies, assembling a senior leadership team and establishing systems for strengthening academic programs at TSU.

This is just a screw-up. I think the base will, after some initial bluster, give him the benefit of the doubt, once they have the facts.

T his is just the initial step in this investigation, but they appear to be doing this for a living.

It's not clear yet whether the 2007 budget will allow a CEV by 2012. There is a complex interplay between the fiscal 2007 budget in particular, the date for initial CEV availability and the potential for accelerating return to the Moon.

About one-third of our initial program was devoted to fishing-related activities, another third was hunting related and the other third dealt with other outdoor activities, such as canoeing, map reading and compass reading. We thought we'd get a more balanced and bigger audience that way.

Consumer spending has kept the economy moving, and when initial holiday sales were better than expected, financial markets reacted with enthusiasm. It was this potential pick-up in the economy that caused interest rates, including mortgage rates, to drift upwards this week.

Don't be scared to try new things, but remember to hold on to the vision of your company and the initial successes that defined your brand.

It surprised everybody because the initial motivation was just recreationally oriented, but we all share a fascination with all things romantic and the mediaeval period, that enigmatic period is open to a lot of interpretation.

That's been the biggest surprise to me. We're a wholesaler of Internet telephony, and our initial assumption was that the first customers would be ISPs looking to extend their traditional business to include voice. But it's been the traditional resellers selling prepaid calling cards that have moved quickly.

The interesting question is, will any be able to survive the obvious initial backlash? Some of these shows going in are going to be sacrificial lambs.

The core nationwide CPI emerged largely in line with market consensus forecast, so market's initial reaction appeared to be generally limited. There's no fundamental reason to actively sell shares below the 15,700 mark.

The consumer spending environment since midsummer has softened. Our initial estimate is for 2006 sales of 16.8 million units, but we expect aggressive pricing will be needed to achieve that given a weakening consumer.

The interest rates are at its lowest point now because of the economic turmoil. People in the market are going for floating housing loans because the combination of both the teaser rate and low interest rate, result in initial rates that are irresistible. I advise against you against that ...

The Minden prospect originated this past summer through a large acreage acquisition from a major oil company and Cabot now controls 3,500 acres over the area. We are pleased with our initial results and will remain active in this area throughout 2006. On forty-acre spacing, the prospect has the potential for 80 plus locations.

The mindset of the key players has been more focused on the difficulties and the initial competitive disadvantages their own jurisdictions could encounter, as against the mechanism to overcome those difficulties.

The integration of the companies is just starting to take place. There have been some initial appointments made and a lot more to be expected.

Their initial reaction was, 'You should burn that book. You should bury it. The last thing you want to do is a documentary about it,

The investigation is in a very initial state. We will examine the witnesses first.

The investigation is still open, but we have an initial theory.

The fall caused a whip-lash injury and she was immobilized. It was very hard for her to walk, and when she did she was taking steps at six inches apart. The initial X-rays were not favorable. It had all of the characteristics of a fracture, but none were noted.

It's difficult to measure this offer as little is known about how the bidder would finance the transaction. While our initial feeling is to ignore the offer, it is academically possible that the bidder could receive funding, making this offer real.

It took a little longer than I thought it would to see initial results. But now it's getting better every day and I can notice the difference. I'm just excited to go out there and play again.

They certainly outstripped initial estimates that we put together prior to the competition commencing.

CMGI shareholders were disappointed in the initial market reaction (to the USA proposal), and so was I, ... It's time for us to move on. Lycos is a rock-solid company, and it's time to let Lycos be Lycos.

Claims fell because the initial wave of job losses after Sept. 11th is fading.

His hair is black, as it's always been, his beard was black with significant gray ... a good deal older and weaker and more frail than he looked the last time I saw him come into court in the summer of 2004 when he came for his initial hearing.

His initial reaction after rehab was, 'Hey, wherever you need me, whenever you need me, I'm going to help us win,'

In the second half we tried too much and we lost the initial game plan. Shelby made adjustments around us and beat us each time. We're young and still trying to figure out our positions on the field. Overall, the effort from these ladies was good.

I have to say my initial attraction to France, which happened on my first visit when I was a student at eighteen, was inexplicable.

In total, the initial funding will cover the expenses and capital outlays necessary to support this business.

Investors will need to be aware that some target return funds quote their intended returns gross of fund charges, which means that, after the fund's expenses have been accounted for, they are likely to get a lower return than the target rate. They should also remember that the higher the charges, the higher the initial hurdle the manager will need to overcome in trying to meet the target return.

Investment banks are increasingly using their own balance sheets to extend credit to clients, to assume market risk on their behalf and sometimes to co-invest alongside them. Investment banking serves as the main initial point of contact with all of Goldman Sachs for our clients.

By the time we got these folks, the condition in which they were in made initial determination very difficult. I can just tell you there is no way to shorten the process.

Because the initial inquiry period is limited to 30 days, and because of the complexity of the factual and legal issues presented by this matter, I have been unable to determine whether there is sufficient specific and credible evidence to suggest a violation of Federal criminal law. As a result, I am required to commence a preliminary investigation.

He's such a technician. He's willing to put in the time to work on the little things. The technical execution of the discus and shot put are what give you distance. Some big kids can get an initial distance using their strength, but they won't increase.

Chandler is MORE than enough; in fact, the main problem organizationally is to keep a resolute focus on doing an initial version that has enough to get people terribly excited, but not more than that.

Changes require retraining teachers. The initial change is what takes the most training. We're trying to get that done within the funding period of the grant.

He (the crew chief) has the obligation and right to make the correct call. If he feels a mistake has been made, he has the right to overturn it. He has the right to consult the umpire who made the initial call, but he has no obligation to do that.

How do cells push in a particular direction when they confront a barrier? That was the initial question in this research.

Horror films are the ones that pay the bills, and historically, they have shown that they are good investments. They helped Universal survive with that initial splash of horror films in the 1930s and '40s. And horror films kept New Line alive with the 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' series.

Generally, an athlete who sustains an initial concussion can fully recover as long as the brain has had time to heal before sustaining another hit.

Generally speaking, if a student is interested in a program they can get in the program. Though some programs require teacher recommendations, initial student interest is the impetus,

He's a popular figure in the Somali community and it's clear based on the initial community support that people are concerned.

Hugh Howey and Amanda Hocking come to mind immediately as authors who managed to build a successful following without the initial support of a large publisher.

There was an initial run up of several dollars per barrel in crude last week. It's given up nearly all those gains.

There was an unparalleled level of initial giving after the tsunami, and the Internet has made donations even easier. But the donations are only as valuable as their use: aid agencies need to be able to account for how efficiently and effectively they use donations, and for how timely their response is.

They've taken so long and their initial forthright defense suggests it will be a whitewash. We would be very surprised if there was anything other than a slap on the wrist. If they were serious then they would have done more by now. It does not take two months to start a formal investigation.