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We seem to have the most depth. But girls golf is a sport where you can see a lot of unexpected improvement and a lot of improvement in scores in August.

As the weather continues to warm to springtime temperatures, more wild critters will start to roam into areas looking for food, increasing the chances of unexpected interactions with people and their pets.

The strength in employment growth and an unexpected jump in consumer credit in January helped push mortgage rates a little higher this week. While long-term interest rates are at the highest level since May of 1998, they are still very affordable, particularly when compared to the 1970s and 1980s.

The similarity is the spontaneity of the unexpected great news, ... No one expected Mario's comeback announcement, and no one expected us to win the lottery.

The similarity is the spontaneity of the unexpected great news. No one expected Mario's comeback announcement, and no one expected us to win the lottery.

The surge in men's apparel sales came from some of the most unexpected places, such as young men buying a suit. Teens and young adult men have finally 'discovered the suit.' When exploring that further, NPD found that young men never owned a suit, never wore a suit and never saw their father in a suit - yet, they have migrated towards dressing up to be 'cool.' We are seeing a shift in the younger generation reaching their image through grooming and dressing up.

The secretary-general is worried by the unexpected announcement of the presidential decree concerning the national assembly.

It was unexpected and unbelievable, ... It's astonishing that this would happen on a golf course, because 99.9 percent of the people who golf come happy and leave happy.

You expect the unexpected, and unfortunately it's not unexpected when he's doing it.

You find a team and come together as a team in a lot of different ways. You need everybody to step up, and that's going to have to come from places you didn't expect. That's the beauty of trying to put together great seasons where you have those unexpected bursts of output.

We could take the movie around as well, and not just be playing as the Flaming Lips as a rock band. I'm thinking of taking it to theaters and having it be an experience where we bring in giant sound systems, smoke machines, Christmas lights, s--- falls on you from the ceiling and you can smoke pot and do whatever you want. There's something about the communal experience while something intense and unexpected is happening. I'm sure it will come out on DVD and there'll be a soundtrack, but that isn't the real experience.

Stopping at this point is off the table unless there is some unexpected piece of news like a sudden collapse in the housing market.

(Strickland) has more money than the other candidates. He's an excellent campaigner. Barring any unexpected event, he'll be impossible to catch. I think Ted can win in November.

The Olympics are such an unexpected competition. You never know what can happen.

Thanks to the real-time information transmitted through the GPS-Buddy unit, fleet managers can know where their fleet is and communicate with the drivers 24-hour-a-day, 7-days-a-week. This information is especially helpful when unexpected delays occur and schedule changes must be made.

I wanted to bring out from the people around the table insights on how they handled unexpected incidents of the past.

Producing the sound in this way is easy. But mastering its awesome and unexpected possibilities is another matter.

Without doubt, there are unexpected pressures that come with success, that I would be surprised if many people are prepared for, or even aware of beforehand, that takes getting used to. But then again, when you're doing very well, you earn a great deal of money so at least you can sit there worrying in a nice big house, rather than a little house.

The Moody's action was not totally unexpected given their stated view of the industry, ... It will have no practical effect on the conduct of our business. Even after the debt-rating cut, AT&T has a higher rating than its competitors ... AT&T is in a far better position than most of our competitors.

A single hour a day, steadily given to the study of some interesting subject, brings unexpected accumulations of knowledge.

Balance sheet performance remained strong and improved during the quarter, enabling us to preserve gross margins despite the impact of seasonality and an unexpected slowdown in end-user demand in the North and Latin American enterprise markets.

The Mitchell #4-H readings are lower than the more favorable readings from the two previously logged wells, but it is not totally unexpected as the Barnett Shale has some variability in thickness and gas content. The Mitchell #3-H well is only half a mile away from the Mitchell #4-H well.

That mucked up trade flows, affected our economy and brought an unexpected easing by the Fed. I wouldn't downplay the risks out of China.

That's kind of typical (for UK), that unexpected guy who steps up and plays well.

That's not unexpected coming from Matt. He didn't truly have his A-game. He said after the game that his arm was a little soar, but he was able to work the ball well in and out, and he allowed the defense to make plays.

This has been a long, strange journey with many unexpected twists, and the final outcome is still far from clear.

Teaching kids what to do when the unexpected arises is the most important training,

Technical difficulties are not unexpected on the first outing.

There's so much more when you get to the big leagues than a young player can anticipate. And that's beyond the pressures of trying to pitch well from the start. So we will have a good long talk about some of the things that can end up being unexpected hurdles when guys get here.

This could have several unexpected or adverse reactions. One is that it doesn't work (in terms bringing down prices.) Cattlemen could just hold back production and send fewer animals to market and the prices will keep rising anyway. And if this means less activity for the meatpacking industry, what does that mean for jobs?

This is a fascinating and unexpected discovery, if it turns out to be true.

This is a fascinating phenomenon that evolved through the unexpected use of technology. It classically illustrates the way people find their own uses for technology.

You pretty much come into the Pocono races always expecting the unexpected to happen.

You never know. This is the Olympics. Unexpected things happen.

This is an unusual and unexpected pricing move. Typically, Intel will lower pricing on its older-generation product line when ready to introduce a new product.

This is a pleasant and unexpected surprise. I am honored to receive these two awards. Many patients and clients encouraged my sharing easy and effective self-help therapy techniques. My mission continues sharing knowledge of natural therapies for anyone who chooses better and safer natural health.

This is an especially valuable survey, because it drills down into the benefits, costs, challenges and unexpected consequences experienced by managers; much more than the census type research of employees produced to date.

This is a really significant and unexpected step in our development.

Inflation expectations that are well anchored provide policy-makers much greater flexibility to respond as unexpected events unfold in financial markets,

Individuals will not take full advantage of the Internet or any commercial medium if they believe that their information or data could be compromised or disclosed in unexpected ways.

I'm attracted to ensembles: you get a lot of really good moving pieces. It's sort of like a horse race in a way, especially when you know that everyone is on this collision course. It's like, 'Who's going to make it?' And you can put people together in unexpected pairings.

I'm a contemporary artist with a bit of an unexpected background. I was in my 20s before I ever went to an art museum. I grew up in the middle of nowhere on a dirt road in rural Arkansas, an hour from the nearest movie theater.

I'm so pleased with this. It is totally unexpected for me coming after the injury. The ligament problem meant I had to be cautious and maybe in a way that helped me because I was quite relaxed.

In some places there are unexpected discoveries, and it's genuine art.

If you do not the expect the unexpected you will not find it, for it is not to be reached by search or trail.

Snow and ice have pelted South Carolina for a week now, ... It's clear this unusual run of winter storms is causing unexpected problems.

The best way to approach a player with his type of ability and talent is to feel like you've developed a type of environment to allow his development to continue on its natural course. With what we have done this winter, we have put this young man in a position to where his natural progression as a Major League Baseball player has a genuine opportunity to take place without heaping any unexpected expectations on him.

The best things in life are unexpected - because there were no expectations.

The biggest surprise: watching video on the tiny, 2.5-inch screen (320 by 240 pixels) is completely immersive. Three unexpected factors are at work. First, the picture itself is sharp and vivid, with crisp action that never smears; the screen is noticeably brighter than on previous iPods. Second, because the audio is piped directly into your ear sockets, it has much higher fidelity and presence than most peoples TV sets. Finally, remember that a 2.5-inch screen a foot from your face fills as much of your vision as a much larger screen thats across the room.

It's really unexpected how well my downhill is going.

It's really unexpected how well my downhill is going. To be fifth in training in my first time ever doing downhill in St. Moriz, I'm really happy.

The neurosis in which the search for safety takes its clearest form is in the compulsive-obsessive neurosis. Compulsive-obsessive to frantically order and stabilize the world so that no unmanageable, unexpected or unfamiliar dangers will ever appear.

The new filings are not unexpected and do not change our strategy. Right now we are concentrating on defending each and every case we face.

Nothing unexpected happened today. After three years of working in the Russian court system, expectations were low.

Any time you have a sudden, unexpected spike in enrollment, it can be a financial burden for the local districts, and we are working with them to make sure they get their money as fast as possible.

Nothing is lost upon a man who is bent upon growth; nothing wasted on one who is always preparing for life. By keeping eyes, mind, and heart open to nature, men, books, experience, and what he gathers, serves him at unexpected moments, in unforeseen

It's naive to think that you're not going to have unexpected barriers. In real life, they occur all the time.

The news hit the tape as a complete surprise and it blew up because it was unexpected and sort of clumsy.

It's unexpected revenue, because people are just doing what they were always doing. It's not like a whole new market opened up. There's no behavioral change. It's just more money.

It's great to be where I am, but it's definitely unexpected for sure.

It's part of horse racing you never really get used to, ... These horses are like our children, so when something happens like that it's pretty devastating for everybody involved. When it's unexpected like that, it makes it worse.

The island annexation will bring some challenges, but we have prepared for them. I am sure there will be some unexpected issues. However, these are good issues to have.

I really enjoyed all of the unexpected special guests. I didn't know before hand which celebrities were going to be there, so it was all a surprise to me.

I just wanted to see if I could slip in there and make the cut, ... Sometimes unexpected things happen.

Can a husband ever carry about a secret all his life and a woman who loves him have no suspicion of it? I knew it by his refusal to talk about some episodes in his American life. I knew it by certain precautions he took. I knew it by certain words he let fall. I knew it by the way he looked at unexpected strangers.

I love the idea of finding great design in unexpected places. A beautiful piece of furniture adds more than function to any home, it adds real life.

Beer and chocolate are two pleasures that should be enjoyed and savored, ... We knew that we were up to the challenge to create an unexpected brew that could perfectly complement a Valentine's Day meal or be given as a special gift.

How do we know when irrational exuberance has unduly escalated asset values, which then become subject to unexpected and prolonged contractions as they have in Japan over the past decade?

It's amazing that it's as active in the blast crisis as it is, ... Essentially for all practical purposes that disease is basically untreatable. It was completely unexpected in my mind. It's possible that, if combined with chemotherapy, we may see even better responses.

It was overall a great start up. We didn't have any big, unexpected problems. It's a real credit to the people out here.

It was a collaboration of two unexpected companies -- Disney with their rich heritage of characters and Hysteric because of their strong fashion and trend-setting reputation.

Discount the obvious, bet on the unexpected

I would have been very happy just cruising around and enjoying the unexpected. I've never been ambitious.

As life becomes harder and more threatening, it also becomes richer, because the fewer expectations we have, the more good things of life become unexpected gifts that we accept with gratitude.

Difference of opinion has never been sufficiently appreciated. It is the unexpected, the unknowable, the divine irrationality of life that saves us.

The most unexpected moment about the visit was when we saw that Albert was wearing his championship ring from the 1933 National Amateur Tournament. Halls of Fame treasure moments like this.

As far as I can estimate from the preliminary projections ... it does appear that we may have unexpected revenues of approximately a billion dollars,

An unexpected surge in wages would likely see the bank raising its inflation forecast and needing to tighten rates, so keeping a close eye on wages and inflation data in the coming quarters will be important.

An unexpected twist of a shoulder that comes out on one side and doesn't on the other side, folding a fabric to create interesting shapes on the body -- they're very sensual clothes.

A good documentation trail and good content will help you down the road with unexpected liability.

a great Christmas story of unexpected kindnesses delivered anonymously.

A good manager identifies ways to mitigate routine problems and respond quickly to unexpected ones, freeing up more time for bigger-picture issues.

The forecast for 2005 calls for plenty of flavor. From global influences to hot combos, surprising seeds and unexpected tastes, this year's report truly offers something for everyone.

The cure that Baba has given us for this malady, is service. Service slowly and steadily broadens one's heart, bringing with it an unexpected feeling of happiness, and it begins to transform the community around us as well.

The episode symbolized that she is capable of making unexpected decisions in difficult situations.

The Life Comes At You Fast campaign is about everyday people, experiencing the unexpected moments of life, some of which Nationwide can help you prepare for. What better way to allow people to express their personal experiences than on one of the world's biggest stages, New York City's Times Square.

The confidence numbers are perhaps the most unexpected and perhaps added a little worry to the broader mix

The company missed at the revenue line and reported what you would characterize as a messy quarter, which is not altogether unexpected due to the economic environment. Nobody is immune to broader economic trends.

The unexpected always happens.

Im not a big fan of patterns. I like the unexpected.

MIke Lee writes with honesty, penetration, wit and the ability to surprise the reader with an unexpected turn from time to time that enriches the experience.

If you go through life and you don't find the beauty in an unexpected place, then you really have a sad existence.

Expect everything, I always say, and the unexpected never happens.

Expect everything so that nothing comes unexpected.

Charm is a product of the unexpected.

These are circumstances created by a sustained high oil price scenario -- the level of which was unexpected by everyone. At this point, everyone knows high energy prices are positive for the communities of Midland and Odessa while being a negative for everyone else in other communities.

These are high-end items that consumers typically find at specialty stores and not necessarily at Wal-Mart, ... The idea is to take our base business and layer it with unexpected products.

Numerical quantities focus on expected values, graphical summaries on unexpected values.

It's one of those things, I guess. It's unexpected and it happened. I can't dwell on it; I just have to get to the next game.

It's not too unexpected to see some profit-taking. At the same time, a correction like this is pretty normal, especially for technology stocks.