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Syria is the proud heir of an ancient civilization that has a unique spectrum of minorities that encompasses Muslims and Christians of various denominations. There are at least ten such ethnic and religious groups.

The power of a handwritten letter is greater than ever. It's personal and deliberate and means more than an e-mail or text ever will. It has a unique scent. It requires deciphering. But, most important, it's flawed.

I have a personal philosophy in life: If somebody else can do something that I'm doing, they should do it. And what I want to do is find things that would represent a unique contribution to the world-the contribution that only I, and my portfolio of talents, can make happen. Those are my priorities in life.

Online advertising may not be much more successful than an old double-barrel, but - like a good spray of buckshot - it makes up for its lack of accuracy with sheer volume. There are 10 unique ads listed with every Gmail message in your queue, each tied to the message content. And a paying sponsor.

Comedy's about opening up and being unique, but to a point where the audience can relate to what you're saying.

The men who followed Him were unique in their generation. They turned the world upside down because their hearts had been turned right side up. The world has never been the same.

It may be, it just may be, that life as we know it with its humanity is more unique than many have thought.

To make films like 'X-Men' work commercially - and also have some class - is one of the hardest things there is to do. I want to be seen to be able to cross lots of genres and still be 'fair dinkum,' as we say in Australia, which means genuine and true and, well, unique.

Murder is unique in that it abolishes the party it injures, so that society has to take the place of the victim and on his behalf demand atonement or grant forgiveness; it is the one crime in which society has a direct interest.

There's nothing unique about me as a parent. I am a parent. My kids are kids. We do the best we can do.

Being unique is never easy, and often, by the time culture catches up with you, there are only a few people who notice.

The Russian people and Russian culture are the linchpin, the glue that binds together this unique civilization.

In the name of feminism, we denied some essential aspects of our authentic selves. While feminism should have been nothing if not a celebration of our own unique characteristics, we insisted that we had no unique characteristics... that gender differences were hogwash, and a feminine woman was nothing more than a plaything for men.

Music is unique because you can get behind enemy lines a little bit, get into people's houses and into their heads, on their stereos, and win hearts and minds.

The 'Rescue Me' gig was a unique opportunity to play a character - a misanthropic, angry guy - who was so contrary to how people think of me.

In the sense that you're not at the centre of power, like a president or prime minister of a major power, everyone is marginalised; my position doesn't isn't unique in that respect. I think there are different sorts of relevance in different contexts.

Each woman brings her own separate, unique strengths to the family and the Church. Being a daughter of God means that if you seek it, you can find your true identity.

Clarence Darrow was a unique and courageous man. Several of my favourite actors have played Darrow Henry Fonda, Orson Welles and Spencer Tracy.

There are a lot of authors in the world, so it's difficult to find a unique niche to present your take on things. That is always a challenge for any author.

We owe an historic debt to American Indians. They have a unique set of concerns that haven't been addressed, and I'd like to stand with them. Also, I'd like to get their views on immigration.

I don't doubt for a second that Neil Armstrong's spirit is still with us: that unique blend of optimism, humility and the utter confidence that when the world needs someone to do the really big stuff, you need an American.

Clothes are unique sculptures, dependent on a supporting human form and created to move.

When something works for you or another brand, ask yourself, 'Why?' Then don't copy it but think about what you can do that's unique to you and better.

As I said last week in the wake of the grand jury decision, I think Ferguson laid bare a problem that is not unique to St. Louis or that area, and is not unique to our time, and that is a simmering distrust that exists between too many police departments and too many communities of color.

The decision to go to the moon is now appreciated and associated with President Kennedy's speech, but somebody else had told him it was a good idea. It turned out to be a good commitment, but it was a unique situation.

There's something about witnessing something in the sky that makes people think they're seeing something unique or special. I don't really understand the psychology of it, to be honest.

Monza is a very unique circuit and easily the fastest in the F1 calendar in terms of speed. The Italian Grand Prix weekend has traditionally seen lots of exciting racing so we can hope to see more of that. We've had a strong test during our two days at Monza last week so we are looking forward to challenging in the race at the weekend.

Moonlight always tries to do unique things. We wanted to visually demonstrate how beautiful this area really is.

Multinational companies entering Japan often don't spend enough time to understand the nature of the competition here, which is usually fairly fierce, and the so-called unique needs of Japanese consumers.

Polo captures a unique segment of the sports world and we are always looking to serve sports fans in new and different ways.

One of the most fun things to do is to make music that gives you an opportunity to find a unique way to express yourself. This is self-driven. It's just me and my bells.

One of the most important keys to success in these markets is to offer attractive, reliable and easy-to-use mobile phones that are specifically designed to meet the unique needs of consumers in new growth markets.

On the heels of our new partnership with Tamarack Resort, we felt that the people of Boise would really embrace Rock-n-Racquets, ... Our intention is to bring this unique event to a market that typically has not had the opportunity to see professional tennis at a whole new level.

only one case, and whether that condition was something unique we don't know.

New Yorkers have been seeing Central Park in a new way, discovering the unique beauty that distinguishes the park during the winter.

I would call this a unique opportunity for people who want to use the property for 60 or 90 days a year. We're finding all kinds of people who want a vacation home.

I would have expected this. He's a brilliant person, and he's got emotional integrity. He was one of the most unique people I've ever known. He was a kid, and it was like he was 35 or 40. He was 19. He was a totally mature adult, and he was brighter than I was.

Nintendo has long been a trailblazer, and this controller design reinforces that reputation, ... We enthusiastically support Nintendo's next console because we believe their approach of continual innovation is very much in line with our own strategy of creating unique and innovative games for the next generation of hardware.

My husband and I used to visit New Orleans every couple of months. It's hard to imagine such a unique city will never be the same again.

Some 90 percent of solar cells are based on crystalline bulk silicon and there has been no sign of a breakthrough leading to a next-generation technology. We think we have come up with unique ways to do that.

ODRM is becoming a critical component in the way companies reach customers and channels and educate their employees and strategic partners. These unique tool sets are replacing more costly, less convenient, and less effective forms of communication, and in many cases helping companies expand their reach in a way that was not previously feasible.

One of the things that make it so newsworthy is that it's pretty darn unique for the sport. The allegations are very disturbing on their own merits, and that is magnified because it's lacrosse.

One of the things that's unique about this is that part of the proceeds go back into improving the Christensen Field agriculture facilities.

One of the unique things that she brings to the ticket is kind of that female, motherly way of looking at things, which is good. She is serious. She's honest. She's outspoken. She can get the job done. She's very, very experienced and qualified. That resonates well with voters.

One of the things we're looking to see is what happens with the amnesty and who gets let go. It's a unique year.

One thing that is pretty unique this year is that we do anticipate very strong climbing contingence in the films. In years past, they've had real strong kayaking films, but this year is a climbing contingence, which I think is pretty exciting.

Online stock trades are $9.99 - period - no strings attached. This is only part of the value proposition, though. From trading tools to investment planning, clients can tailor the level of service that fits their needs. As we develop these new offerings, we believe we have a unique opportunity to leverage the core strengths that made us a leader with active traders and apply those to the long-term investor and advisor segments.

One wonderful thing is, we have a totally unique technology. But that's also the bad news. We have to solve problems that no one knew existed. We're constantly being surprised.

No one can replace a unique person like Peter.

One of the aspects of White Castle that makes us unique is we like to have fun with our menu and our history,

One of the benefits of creating a great work environment is its effect on retaining highly valued workers. This is an opportunity for an organization to reward its leader and also create a unique employment benefit that can help the nonprofit retain that leader.

One big advantage to Penn is that it is the Big 5 and how special and unique Big 5 affiliation is. There is nothing like it in the country, so in addition to coaching at an institution such as Penn and playing and competing in the Ivy League, you always have an opportunity to compete and play against Big 5 institutions and be a part of a very special tradition of basketball.

One of the things that is really unique about Neal is that, although he stretched out so fast and even though he didn't have some of the strength he has now, he maintained his skill level. That's really rare. Typically, when kids grow that fast, the phone rings and they fall, and that didn't happen with Neal.

My goal is to help my children discover the unique gifts placed within each of them and let that discovery guide them to their purpose in life.

Morgan is an exceptionally talented young player who will be a terrific addition to the 2006 LPGA Tour. She presents a unique combination of academic and golf achievements, and I am impressed with Morgan's abilities.

Of course, because I was at the beginning of my career. For me, as a musician, to have a chance for an icon like Miles Davis to play on one of my songs was something unique and unbelievable.

Museums are one of the top tier tourism draws in the country. How well a particular museum does, of course, depends on what is unique about it, what people can see there that they can't see anywhere else.

My energy level is through the roof and I'm excited about it, ... It's something new and exciting and unique and it allows me to do what I love doing.

Possibly the thing he has that is most unique is his ability to make unbelievable cuts at top speed, that he doesn't have to gather to do those things.

Potato? Why the potato? Couldn't they think of anything more original? To me that's what the average person would say. So why don't we pick something that is unique to this state.

Potts' major strength is that if he had money, he's a distinctive personality. He comes across, by contrast to the other two, in a unique way. He has a persona that's some cross between Harry Truman and Ross Perot. That's appealing to a lot of people today who feel that candidates are too careful, too scripted, too stage-managed.

Perry has some ideas of people he likes and feels comfortable with, and we're going to look in that direction. I think it will be a win-win for everybody. It's a unique situation, and we feel good about making it work out. It doesn't happen very often in this business that a coach gets to go home and his family gets to go home, too.

Petaluma's unique problem is that it is geographically isolated, and has only one hospital (Petaluma Valley Hospital). By comparison, Santa Rosa has a hospital every couple of miles.

Nothing characterizes the tradition of college football more than the Georgia-Florida game in Jacksonville. It is one of the nation's most unique and enduring rivalries and we are excited that Jacksonville will continue to host this very special event that has meant so much not only to both universities, but also college football on a national level.

Obviously, MCI was a very unique company and it was also a unique time in our history.

Obviously it's something that's unique and difficult. We'll lose some guys for a period of time. Hopefully they produce at high levels for those clubs, stay healthy and get back to us whenever their WBC season is over.

Now that Neenah is a standalone company, it gives us the opportunity to be fresh thinkers, enhance our premium positioning and be environmentally responsible, ... We wanted to build a workspace that reflected us as a unique type of paper company with new thinking and ideas. I'm ecstatic that we've done that.

Now that so much AR1 ryegrass has been sown throughout the country, it's a good time to remind the industry that this unique technology is protected by intellectual property legislation.

Nuclear weapons continue to occupy a unique place in global security affairs. No other weapons, in my opinion, anyway, match their potential for prompt and long-term damage and their strategic impact.

Nurses play a unique and central role in our health care system, and we need to unite and empower nurses to speak out. Nurses are leaving the bedside in droves because of low pay and working conditions.

Peugeot, which used to be lukewarm in China, is gearing up now. Peugeot may record faster sales growth as its unique exterior designs are becoming more acceptable to Chinese consumers along with rising car penetration rate.

People want more flavor these days and they are looking for a unique experience. So there is a friendly battle between all the states on who makes the best cheese-of course I think we do.

Obviously, I'm really happy with the outcome. We executed the game plan and defended against a very unique offense. We need to enjoy the win for the moment, and then focus on the next one.

Obviously, this is a unique and significant commitment on behalf of ownership. Grady is one of our more unique guys. The level of commitment is distinct on both sides.

New customers come to us with an existing solution that hasn't evolved with their changing needs. We replace existing software and implement new solutions that are unique to each customer's situation.

New Hampshire has a unique opportunity to start this citizens' effort that we don't have to take it anymore,

New Hampshire is unique in that all the presidential candidates come here because of your first-in-the-nation status. If we can get New Hampshire on board, all the candidates will be asked about this concept repeatedly. If we leave Washington to its own devices, nothing will happen.

New Horizons will study a unique world, and we can only imagine what we may learn. This is a prime example of scientific missions that complement the Vision for Space Exploration.

New Jersey is a unique state nationally when it comes to this issue. That became very clear with a governor's race in which candidates on both sides opposed an amendment to the state constitution that would limit marriage to a man and a woman.

New Orleans has always been cherished for its unique French Quarter, its fabulous cuisine, and music to suit all tastes.

Ricky is a unique individual, always loud and the life of the party. He doesn't get enough credit. I think without Ricky, we don't make it as far as we have. He does it all.

I got my first credibility acknowledged here when I was a young filmmaker, ... I almost feel that my career and the festival's career have ascended in synch, in lock step, because the festival has gone from an interesting concept, as the Festival of Festivals, to being recognized as a brilliant concept and a unique one.

I didn't come to Washington to fight against my Republican colleagues, or even against my colleagues on the other side of the aisle. I came to Washington to fight for the values that make our country unique - for the economic freedom that gives life to the American Dream.

I didn't watch much TV as a kid and I don' t watch it now . I don' t find anything beautiful or unique to the medium, and the only thing you can do on TV that you can't do in film is make a continuing story - which is so cool!

I don't have a favorite genre. I love to work and live vicariously through every character. It's all about trying to bring the character to life and get the story across in a way that resonates with the audience. It's always interesting and challenging in a gratifying and unique way.

I'd like Hard C to be a modern day National Lampoon -- a name that is immediately recognized as a standard for unique subversive comedy.

I don't know that we've had a circumstance where the president may be signing a bill that one of the chambers didn't actually approve. That's the unique wrinkle here.

I did well in the corporate world, but I felt I could make more of a difference doing something no one else would try. I did not think I was making an individual and unique contribution.

The weird thing about reddit is that, for a community its size - now I'm no longer at reddit, but the public traffic numbers that they put out are, I think with the site about eight million unique visitors a month, or every 30 days, which is a fairly big site.

Many of these journalists are putting themselves in harm's way, which makes this event unique among the awards ceremonies.

Leaving Boston was not easy. It was a high level of passion to win, a unique rivalry, a baseball operations staff which was a great, great place to work. That's what I need to learn here and need to recreate here.

Last year's team was if not the best, right up there in the history of the tournament. This year, every player is going to have to bring to the rink their A games to be successful. Brent has that unique ability to make sure every player has their A game for every game.

Last year was such a huge success partnering with the Bluegrass Brewing Company that we both wanted to continue the relationship this year. This year's sponsorship agreement further strengthens our relationship with the BBC, and will provide several unique benefits for Inside The Ville members during each and every U of L game. We're very appreciative of our continued partnership with Pat Hagan and the BBC.

Man, I'll tell you as far as creatively speaking man, there is stuff that is unique and different about every person that is born into this world.

Each child is sent into this world by God with a "Unique Message" to deliver, a new personal act of love to bestow

We're just glad to be part of the competition. If India comes in with a unique requirement, we feel very confident we'll be able to address that.

Let the guy do his thing. It's a unique event that should be encouraged even if you don't buy into the whole program. The guy's been doing it for 30 years around the world, and every place has survived.

Lewistown is not unique in having contamination problems, but what is unique is the way the community faced up to the issue. They got together and faced it head on.

Much like your favorite music, your favorite jeans are a unique expression and reflection of your individual style. The relationship between jeans and music is a hallmark of Gap's identity, so we're thrilled to team up with iTunes to bring this connection to life for our customers.

Mr Lindesay has a unique power to direct public attention on Great Wall protection. But what we do is what we really feel from the heart and what we can fulfil. The results can be immediately seen.