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The team has always had better results in Corsica than in Spain so we're optimistic of a good overall result.

The secretary is always hopeful but thinks significant gaps remain between the Israeli and Palestinian positions. She will work to overcome those gaps but at this time has no reason to believe we're in a position to bridge those gaps. She is nether optimistic nor pessimistic but believes the process cannot go on indefinitely.

The store consolidation plan does not change our optimistic outlook with regard to new store development, and we continue to expect that we will open up to 70 new OfficeMax stores in 2006, using primarily our new Advantage store prototype format, to strengthen our position in key areas of the country.

We need to block and tackle well, that's been a lot of our focus. We always execute on offense and defense, the bottom line is it's just blocking and tackling. We're very optimistic about this year. I think the Ocean will be on a real upswing this year. There's not weeks off for anybody.

We need to dig deep and give people a reason to be optimistic just as Obama is doing in America. Because in the same way that outcome of the U.S. elections will change the course of events there and around the world, so too do politics here in Britain.

We've played hard as a team and found ways to win. We've done that a lot, and you're optimistic those things can continue.

Angry people are actually not just more optimistic than fearful people, they're optimistic in an absolute sense, that is they are as optimistic as happy people and that was surprising to us.

I've never seen this party so excited and so united as going into this convention, ... He's a very positive, optimistic guy, and it's contagious.

The work that Microsoft has done to enhance scalability and reliability with the Datacenter edition of Windows 2000 will place the company in more direct competition with Sun and other UNIX players. We are cautiously optimistic that it will provide better scalability and stability than earlier versions of Windows, but the jury is still out on whether it can beat UNIX environments.

The vets on board were initially cautiously optimistic that it was healthy and could be released. But that has been replaced by pessimism as its condition deteriorates rapidly.

It would be optimistic to say we'd get to 2 million.

It was another solid quarter by GE, in line with expectations and certainly optimistic about the outlook and environment playing into GE's strengths.

You have to have a long-term outlook on both. But we're optimistic that we can get both of them done in the short-term.

We were optimistic and expecting some turnaround in the third quarter with strength in the fourth quarter. But what's happening is that the signs are so poor, we're not confident we're going to see that now.

We were optimistic at the beginning that we would have mitigation for our fish and wildlife damages. But now the bottom line is that the Arkansas Wildlife Federation objects to the entire project.

We were optimistic going in, but it's very difficult as a Division 4 team. We don't have the luxury of playing mediocre teams. Each game we play, we have to come out with our best stuff. But I think we played them hard and at times played well.

We were optimistic in how quick I could have come back. I don't think it's gotten any worse. It has just taken longer than we thought.

We were optimistic when we wrote our initial plan, but we've vastly exceeded those expectations. The key thing we have done and the reason we have been success if we've focused entirely on creating a value proposition for the customer. Books are the best product to sell online,

We've probably seen the peak in confidence. The most optimistic growth forecasts are for about 2 percent this year, but that's not really a boom. We've seen some euphoria, but now we're returning to more realistic levels.

very optimistic for the strong momentum we have.

very optimistic that we are going to find a financing partner quickly.

We see few reasons to be optimistic about 2006.

We feel pretty optimistic about the second half of the year and where the economy is heading. And this June sales report kicks off a good summer for Ford in several key areas.

With economic measures on the path to being completely approved the markets are very optimistic in general. We've also still got new buyers coming into market.

We also have further sharpened our focus on the Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan, Wis. We intend to increase our emphasis on group business to build mid-week revenues, and recently hired a new general manager who has significant experience in that market segment. Although the ramp-up for this property will continue slowly, we feel optimistic about its longer-term prospects.

The optimistic scenario gives you about 2 million jobs next year -- about 180,000 a month. If I had to make my best bet, I'd say we'll have level home prices and growth of about 1.5 percent for the year. There'll be job creation of about 80,000 or 90,000 a month.

Tony had a flair about him. He was a very optimistic person and a tireless worker.

We'll have to make a tough decision. I'm still not optimistic but we'll see what happens (today).

We all know that there is a crisis in the country and we are all determined to end it. I am optimistic about the issue of the presidency and God willing we will find a new president for our beloved country Lebanon.

We had a really good test there a few weeks ago. It reminds me of Pocono a little bit. When we tested there Kurt (Busch) was there as well so I asked him a ton of questions and he helped me a lot. I think there are a lot of places to pick up speed which is neat. We ran the fastest lap time that day which was cool. I'm really optimistic about our chances there.

You can look at it both ways. It definitely motivates you. You can only be optimistic about it and just take the lessons that you learn from it. You can't change what happened in the past.

To be honest, Dr. Bull's presence just helps me feel more optimistic about our school system. He has brought a new energy to the community and certainly to the staff and teachers.

Even if these games could be described through linear equations, small changes in conditions would alter the outcome. Even in the most optimistic world view, these methods are not going to do well.

Everything is starting to come together. I am optimistic for the spring. It will be interesting to see how James Madison goes.

We went into today with the idea that we were going to move up in the standings. We didn't get the chance to see where we could have finished. But it was still good to get out there and play and I'm optimistic heading into the next tournament.

We are very excited to add East Alabama Medical Center to our list. The staff there have been so enthusiastic in helping us make this program work. I'm optimistic this will be a phenomenal program.

We are still optimistic a deal can be reached with Ford to save it.

We are still optimistic that next year we can finalize what we have been working on for a good number of years, reaching an agreement and the U.S. Congress approving the initiatives that are there,

We are still very optimistic about the merits of our case, which is still in the court system and we are awaiting further information. The court scheduling starts this week so we should hear something soon.

We are very optimistic about the Chinese automotive industry. That's a great growth area for us. Whenever an economy starts to invest in producing things for consumers, whether it be for a bottle of beer or a car, that's our sweet spot.

We are very optimistic about this launch because of the continued market dynamics -- the growing 'trading up' phenomenon and market size, the increasing demand for products that save time, and of course, our highly differentiated product that delivers five-star cooking results in a fraction of the time of conventional methods. We have designed our speed cook oven to answer the articulated wants and needs of the American consumer. With the exceptional responses from our prototype demonstrations around the country, we remain as excited as ever about bringing this powerful cooking alternative to the busy American family.

We are very optimistic about this season. We have a lot of seniors back and we are very athletic and quick this year. We have a tough schedule and will be tested early on, but we could compete for a district championship and make a run at state. That's our goal.

We are very optimistic on the rest of the year.

We are very, very bullish on the prospects for the electronic book, ... I don't think our projections are as optimistic as Microsoft's, but we definitely see it happening and being a substantial part of our future business. It could radically alter the economics of publishing. It will change the manufacture-ship-get returns model. You don't have to manufacturer five to sell three.

We are very, very bullish on the prospects for the electronic book. I don't think our projections are as optimistic as Microsoft's, but we definitely see it happening and being a substantial part of our future business. It could radically alter the economics of publishing. It will change the manufacture-ship-get returns model. You don't have to manufacturer five to sell three.

We are very, very optimistic about Connecticut, particularly Bristol.

Across the state we have pretty good stands and it's hanging on. I'm guardedly optimistic about the crop but the longer we go without rain the more pessimistic I get.

The thing that had us optimistic is that we returned so many starters from last year. We had a team that played well within the conference but had various injuries throughout the season that kept us from reaching our potential.

Prices on several of our key products have started to move up in the U.S. and some of our major Asian markets are beginning to recover from the economic problems of last year, ... Overall, business has clearly improved, and we are optimistic that the price increases we announced will be fully implemented during the second quarter.

Fairchild is making excellent progress in improving the quality of our business through new products and better product mix. We're executing well, demand is strong and I'm very optimistic about our prospects for 2006.

Faced with China's rise, we should be benign, optimistic and focused on co-existence and shared prosperity. Don't demonize and vilify China, and don't treat it as a threat.

With the continuing strength of the Arizona and Colorado economies, combined with the momentum of our banking franchise, we are very optimistic about 2006. We anticipate strong contributions from all of our business lines in the coming year.

While I am reasonably optimistic about the sustainability of the recovery that, we expect, will start this year, I am also aware of the remaining downside risks.

While I see tremendous opportunity in front of us, I am realistic about where we are today and optimistic about the future,

The reason we are optimistic about IBM's prospects is that with the worst very likely behind it - Y2K freezes, the problems in the HDD business and slump in services revenues that impacted 1Q00 - second-half 2000 is likely to turn up strong for IBM.

The good news is that if so many people are entering the labor force it must mean that they are perceiving an improvement in the economy's prospects, ... The bad news, however, is that if too many people become optimistic about their job prospects, then the unemployment rate will continue to push higher. And the higher unemployment rate does have a damaging impact on consumers. They see it and they think, 'I shouldn't be spending money.' That's one of reason the unemployment rate is so important. It's the one that drives what happens on main street.

We are especially pleased with the increase in daily and total expenditures by our visitors. We are very optimistic that this trend will continue throughout the year.

We'd caution about becoming too optimistic given a number of challenges, such as very weak (free cash flow).

Despite uncertainty related to Katrina and other economic conditions, we remain optimistic about global trade and expect continued economic expansion in the U.S. and in the international markets.

Despite our best efforts we were not able to reach a broader agreement. The US remains optimistic that we can continue to make progress on the remaining issues.

Despite sluggish economic conditions and almost non-stop layoff announcements, consumers are cautiously optimistic that the economy will rebound later this year,

Despite the cautionary language in our financial statements, I continue to be optimistic that our efforts to consolidate operations and improve efficiencies, together with our tremendous technological developments and contracts with blue-chip companies, will result in a stronger company with good long-term prospects.

Despite the progress we have seen over the last week, we still do not have the 218 votes yet to win it, ... In the end, I am optimistic we will pull it out.

Companies are as optimistic as they have been for the last five quarters over which we've seen job gains. Hiring intentions are holding at a high level.

Dealers, consumers and third parties have reacted very enthusiastically to these segment-leading new vehicles. Sales, production, inventory turn rates and dealer orders are all ahead of plan. It's January, it's early, but we're optimistic that these great new products will be successful.

Demand in the U.S. economy is reasonably strong and retailers are probably optimistic about the holiday shopping season so they are starting to order from abroad now. The trade deficit is going to take some time to turn around. It may not happen until next year.

that optimistic soul who's digging through a roomful of horse manure because he's convinced that somewhere in there is a pony.

That's not a surprise (that the Belgians chose clay), ... But it's fine. I think we had a good week of practice and we're optimistic about this weekend.

That's not a surprise (that the Belgians chose clay). But it's fine. I think we had a good week of practice and we're optimistic about this weekend.

That's how the superficial clot works. They end up turning into Swiss cheese. They break up, but stay in the same spot. They cover over with tissue so they don't dislodge and move in there. It's a stable situation and he's off of the blood thinners. The doctors are very optimistic about it and we will see how it goes.

Although it is clear the Bank is planning to keep rates on hold for now, our view is the MPC is still too optimistic on growth.

Americans - especially young Americans - are an optimistic people. Despite the gloom and doom in the world, and their own belief that peace on Earth is not in sight, we believe our own lives are getting better.

Although there was a slight correction in the outlook index, the results still indicate an optimistic stance on the economic condition for small businesses in the Midwest.

A lot of people have turned much more optimistic that once the blue chips get hit, that indicates the bear market is dead. Valuations are down, but they're still not cheap.

Prospects for the economy have improved substantially from the lows recorded following the Gulf Coast hurricanes and the surge in gas prices. Firms still expect a slower overall pace of economic growth during 2006 than in 2005. The expected growth slowdown is mainly due to anticipated increases in interest rates. Firms are much more optimistic about their own prospects in 2006, as they expected strong growth in revenues and profits.

Sarah Ruhl is fast becoming a major voice in the 21st century American theatre. Having witnessed the transformative effect of her unique and singular plays for over a decade, I have remained fiercely optimistic about the future of American theatre in the century ahead. I eagerly anticipate the transformation of the Arena audience in my own hometown of Washington, D.C.

Technically, we've been very optimistic about the market bottoming out right now. Since the July lows, this is a double bottom, so we're still very optimistic,

People are telling you they are still somewhat optimistic about the future, but the current environment is lousy.

Ending 2005 with the highest wages for skilled technology professionals recorded in five years is a high water mark for the industry. Despite major economic setbacks during the year, the technology industry has demonstrated its strength and confirmed its power to propel the employment market in a positive direction. Between the growing need for information security experts, highly-knowledgeable ERP and Internet-based technology professionals, and advanced healthcare technology to help answer the call of aging baby boomers, our outlook for the technology employment market and its wages is optimistic for 2006.

During the third quarter, we saw increasing activity levels across all of our major businesses and believe overall market conditions support a generally optimistic outlook.

There's a fantastic atmosphere here for me. There is a great atmosphere in Australia, the people are really friendly and it's a nice place. The circuit is not the best circuit for me, but it's good. I've got a good feeling and I won last year so I have a good memory (of this circuit). Coming here and being the winner of the last race is fantastic for me so I am really looking forward to it and I am really optimistic for Sunday, again.

there's some time involved. It's rather optimistic to get everything done to actually meet the recommendations and expect to fly in anything less than a year.

Everything is in place and we are hugely optimistic of taking the World Cup.

(There's) nothing better than playing in a rink where the fans are loud and making a bunch of noise. It makes it a more exciting, more intense game, one you like to be part of. How do we know until we get there (how things will be)? I'm optimistic that hopefully (the fans) will be able to forget about the dark days we put them through for a whole year and come back and enjoy it.

There's not much reason to be optimistic about the U.K. economy for now. As rate-cut speculation increases, the pound will come under more pressure.

There's not much we can do about what has been done. But I'm going to be optimistic and say we'll be able to play nine or 10 games, at The Cage.

We're reasonably optimistic on the economy, but markets are going to be difficult. I'd be cautious.

We're remaining optimistic on the market as we see it staying pretty much where it has been, with possibly some stabilization of some prices.

We believe physically he is doing pretty well. He had his knee cleaned out after the season and he's been in Phoenix rehabbing and working out. We've been in touch with him. The mental part is harder to answer. Obviously, he struggled last year. It's important to remember that he struggled at another point of his career and bounced back and had a string of success and had dominant years as a closer after he struggled. He's done that before and we're optimistic he can do it again.

There is reason to be optimistic because we are seeing some firming of COE prices, suggesting car sales are still quite strong. Given the buoyant economy and jobs growth, retail sales will hold up quite firmly in the fourth quarter.

There is reason to feel optimistic about many of the trends in risk behavior among our young people. However, we have much left to do. Too many of our children are still engaging in activities that put them at risk for health problems now and into adulthood.

We have seen no sign that the company has changed its attitude, so we are not particularly optimistic about these new talks,

The way things turned out, there won't be as much damage as I once thought and I'm optimistic the fan base will not take as long to build back as I once feared. We have an incredible business model and the sport is back with its wheels on rails.

The upside is the culture of entrepreneurship that comes from education and the belief in opportunities. It creates a very optimistic outlook.

This certain beats even the most optimistic forecasts,

Think of the metrics; eleven Fed actions in the last year, a stimulus package that will come from our leadership in Washington, ... The economy was sputtering prior to the 11th of September. We're now seeing clear leadership on both the fiscal and monetary standpoint. We're getting some good news from corporate earnings. There is a lot to be optimistic about.

Third-quarter sales met expectations, benefiting from a strong hardcover release schedule in October. If our sales trend continues, we are optimistic that the company will be able to deliver its fourth-quarter results as planned.

This is a deliberate break and is a chance where we could put more emphasis on this part of the season. We had little time to train together to open the season, but have been able to bring things together going into this meet. We have three good weeks together and are optimistic about this meet.

This is the best time as a head coach. You get to be optimistic and see what happens.

This is a bit of consolidation ahead of the major data that we get tomorrow. The forecast for the data is relatively optimistic, although that optimistic outlook does not seem to be played out in the markets.