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lack of support for the government's policies; harsh and dangerous domestic incitement against the government and the obstruction of its functions, and unjustified accusations that the government and the prime minister had the motive of either having control over everything or nothing.

I thought there might be more of a rise, but I'm not surprised (the Nikkei) ended lower. Domestic concerns are outweighing the external factors right now.

I think Bush was seen as someone who was disentangling America from the connections that it had with the outside world, that it found encumbering for domestic purposes.

It had been our assumption that in a domestic emergency, the emergency phase would be effectively handled by the various agencies charged with handling domestic emergencies. Katrina has shaken those assumptions for us, and we've responded accordingly in the absence of a prompt and effective initial response.

I think this is more a case of noises-off for domestic purposes rather than serious intent by Cyprus.

I think this is good news for Boeing in terms of what's going on in Asia. Boeing cannot get airplanes out the door fast enough to service the domestic market.

I think this could perhaps be the first quarter in quite a considerable time that the domestic NZ business shows signs of EBITDA growth, or at least if it's down it's only going to be down fractionally.

I think those groups should be investigated by the FBI as hate groups and as domestic terrorists, ... They've been showing up at our meetings and causing property damage and advocating violence.

It is our honor to recognize the dedication of Archbishop Tutu, Senator Landrieu, and Senator Lugar in making HIV/AIDS relief a priority in both the domestic and international debate, ... Every 15 seconds a young person becomes infected with HIV. The work these honorees are doing is desperately needed and they are setting important examples of innovative political and social response to saving our future generations from the HIV/AIDS emergency.

I think that's just government stonewalling. It's more of the same decision not to allow any details of NSA domestic surveillance to get out.

It is much too soon to conclude that these concerns are behind us, ... We cannot yet be sure that the slower expansion of domestic final demand, at a pace more in line with potential supply, will persist.

It is inevitable for China and the United States to have different views on some issues as the two countries have different history, culture and domestic situation,

I will not support any budget resolution that does not provide adequate funding for domestic discretionary programs.

I think the White House is very frustrated. There's been good data on gross domestic product, employment and business spending, and even oil prices are receding. But it's not reflected in the polling data on Americans' views.

It is a very serious problem. We have told the authorities we cannot do anything in their domestic league matches but we will not allow it in our Uefa club competitions.

It is a mix of desperate short covering by domestic banks and a relief rally.

It is a worry about maintaining a domestic industry, which I think has national security implications,

I think there's more of a need for China-based domestic services centered on the huge flow of products from China to North America. The current trucking capabilities are very fragmented ... Our belief is that companies like ours understand how to efficiently move large volumes on a continental or long-haul basis, and we are evaluating how we can assist companies that want to perform that type of transportation.

I think there's a tendency, and it's an understandable tendency, to imagine that China makes decisions out of a grand strategy. The reality is that I think China today is operating, most of all, based on its domestic needs.

I think there are all kinds of aspects to reality, to domestic reality, and why don't we just talk about them all?

Japan's recovery is really firmly based and it is driven by domestic demand. For the rest of Asia, the pace of growth is expected to continue at a decent level this year and next.

Japan's economy is likely to experience a sustained period of expansion, with domestic and external demand and also the corporate and household sectors well in balance.

Japan's economy is clearly recovering and in response to the strengthened yen, investors are shifting money into domestic demand-related stocks that benefit from the country's economic expansion.

Korea was a cheap market, with a strengthening domestic economy and the impetus of large amounts of domestic retail buying due to structured savings products.

Last year, Congress overwhelmingly called on President Bush to make 2006 a year of significant transition to full Iraqi sovereignty. The domestic public relations campaign waged by the White House and the new round of presidential speeches does not advance that goal.

Larger U.S. retailers have recognized for a number of years that the domestic market is mature. In order to grow sales, they have to look outside of the U.S.. China, however, is a big emerging opportunity.

Large deficits will result in rising interest rates and an ever-growing ratio of debt service to GDP (gross domestic product),

Land prices have been recovering and expectations for rising asset values are still high. On top of that, warehouse companies are benefiting from the expansion of the domestic economy.

I think domestic demand will hold up as long as we don't have a series of cases pop up.

I see more interest rate hikes and this will dampen domestic consumption. Also, the coming 50 percent increase in fuel prices will have a major impact on inflation.

Otherwise, in two or three years' time, once domestic consumption loses steam, there will then be a lot of pressure around issues such as the exchange rate and trade friction.

Pennsylvania truly is a growth opportunity in what has been an otherwise slowing domestic growth business. The way Pennsylvania is laid out, the operators who get the licenses could have virtual monopolies. Most will have minimal competition.

Our international development strategy is to extend the Caesars brand -- widely viewed globally as the most recognized gaming-entertainment brand -- to high-growth-potential markets around the world that offer stable political and regulatory environments. Our international plans are an extension of our domestic development strategy, which also focuses on expansion in stable jurisdictions.

Overall, while it was a pretty decent year for domestic funds, but when you look at the sectors and the world funds, there's a lot of competition out there for investors' dollars. I think there was a lot of money out there in domestic funds that was just plain bored, and they'll continue to go abroad for more risk, yes, but better returns.

Overseas and domestic demand was solid in January. We can expect production to keep expanding steadily, supporting the economy.

Paramount Studios fourth-quarter feature film slate was weak as four of the five films released in the quarter failed to generate domestic grosses in excess of their respective budgets.

Our primary competition is still domestic banks. But we are certainly aware there is going to be competition from foreign banks directly and indirectly because every day you read about another investment in a domestic bank and they will be bringing in risk management, better processes and more capital.

Our pre-World Championship training plan is coming together nicely. We feel excited and fortunate to be able to have the USA Senior National Team conduct its domestic training for the next three summers in Las Vegas. We appreciate the efforts Las Vegas Events and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority have made to make this happen.

Our strength was broad-based, with solid earnings growth across every business, domestic and international, ... Our sharp focus on convenient food and beverages is paying off and we expect consistently healthy results to continue throughout 2001.

Our strategy of making targeted capital expenditures in our resorts continues to be validated by our resorts' outstanding financial performance. We will continue to strategically invest in high-return projects that generate increased operating income at our resorts. We will also be making continued investments in key domestic and international growth projects which will enhance our overall growth rate for years to come. Our strong cash flow and superior access to low-cost debt financing will allow us to maintain our financial strength even while growing the company significantly.

Our gardens are symbols of home rather than seduction. Young people with fire in their blood are seldom found in them. The garden is the scene of middle age, of the slow passage from sexual excitement to domestic routine.

Our country will abide by its commitments and further open up domestic markets and open up in a step-by-step manner banking, insurance, telecommunications, foreign and internal trade, tourism and other service sectors.

Overall, solid domestic final demand, but the second quarter will be much weaker. We expect growth to slow to 3% or less, led by a sharp slowing in consumption.

Our view that the domestic economy will improve this year is very much on track. We saw already that investment growth is starting to kick in and that will support consumption eventually.

Our athletes' performance in Turin will help us forge partnership with more international and domestic companies. Company sponsorship and the sports lottery should be important financial sources for China's winter sports.

Our athletes' performance in Turin will help us forge partnerships with more international and domestic companies.

Our A-B domestic volume is off to a good start, and we continue to expect growth versus 2005.

Rising petrol prices and reduced domestic travel is a concern for regional Australia as few tourists will be passing through country towns, staying in local hotels and contributing to local economies and jobs.

Rising incomes combined with falling interest rates positively affected the domestic market.

Rising business costs and uncertainty in many companies about price hikes is a major consideration now in how fast the domestic economy can grow, especially in the second half of the year.

RIMER, n. A poet regarded with indifference or disesteem.The rimer quenches his unheeded fires, The sound surceases and the sense expires. Then the domestic dog, to east and west, Expounds the passions burning in his breast. The rising moon o'er that enchanted land Pauses to hear and yearns to understand. --Mowbray Myles

Robust domestic demand and a gradual move toward non-zero rates are likely to support the yen. We foresee the end of zero rates before the end of the year.

Recent declines in international demand for chicken coupled with greater than expected domestic supply will dramatically impact the projected performance of our chicken segment.

Recent data on retail sales, dwelling approvals and credit suggests the economy entered 2006 with improved momentum in domestic demand.

Rebuilding efforts will give GDP (gross domestic product), jobs and our overall economy a lift by the first quarter of next year,

Recommendations were made from the survey which will be used to develop more culturally relevant services for victims of domestic violence. A committee was also formed as a result and out of that other tools may be developed.

Relatively subdued consumer spending, intense domestic and international competition, and high input costs continue to dampen ... the sector.

President Chen has been constrained by both the opposition parties and factions in his own party. I would say President Chen has done a mediocre job on foreign policy, and an equally mediocre job on domestic policy.

Ordinary Iraqis, domestic entrepreneurs and foreign investors have all been waiting for stability, predictability and greater security.

Patel has been keeping well and also chipping in with the bat in recent domestic matches so we decided to pick him.

Our objective is to help domestic export companies to boost the economies of import nations.

Our nation's increasing standard of living would certainly be reduced without the safe, abundant and affordable domestic food supply produced by America's farmers and ranchers.

People have been shying away from high-tech issues, which are vulnerable to changes in external demand. But they are bullish on those dependent on domestic demand.

Such reckless and partisan intervention in domestic policy debates outside the fund's areas of core expertise can only damage the IMF,

Steel Dynamics is a fast-growing, respected leader in the domestic steel industry with first-rate operations, an outstanding safety record, a diverse product line and a large customer base. This is the best fit for our organization and is the best outcome to secure the long-term success of Roanoke Electric Steel.

Some of the money the domestic mutual funds have raised will also come into the market now. That's one reason why the market refuses to go down.

Some industries will benefit from the anticipated strength in domestic spending and the planned acceleration in infrastructure spending, while others are expected to remain under strain from a strong rand and softer global growth.

Some investors focused on domestic demand-led sectors, while high-tech firms appeared to be weaker due to lingering worries over the firmer yen.

Terry was so angry; she kept saying we have to meet with these people at parent-teacher conferences, ... But in the midst of this anger, I realized there's something funny about the way these pieces affect my life, and I realized there was a show in this, a hybrid where you could see the hidden cameras juxtaposed with this normal domestic life that I lead.

My wife runs a non-profit that gives legal information online to victims of domestic violence.

Living together places a huge burden on the other person to be lover, friend, entertainments manager, chef, domestic help, which is almost impossible and can lead to disappointment. If you don't live together, you spend more time with other people and ease the pressure off your lover.

LNG is poised to become a much larger portion of our natural gas supply mix over the next several years. It is important that our Transco pipeline provide its customers with access to growing LNG and domestic supply options, particularly along the Gulf Coast.

Looking to the remainder of our fiscal year, we anticipate stronger fourth quarter sales, but expect a much weaker third quarter in light of continued delays in our customers' purchasing decisions. In response, we have cut back our production of potash and phosphates to limit increases in our inventories, especially because of current high raw material costs, and to better match supply with current purchasing activity. As a consequence, the industry may face acute logistical challenges when spring season begins if domestic shipments don't accelerate soon.

Looking ahead, domestic demand will be increasingly fuelled by the growth of business investment to ease capacity bottlenecks and improve operational efficiency. In Canada, energy-related and productivity-enhancing expenditures will dominate business capital projects. In both countries, pressing demands for improved public infrastructure - for health, education and our major cities - will underpin overall capital spending.

Markets are going to drift in this range ... until corporate profits and GDP (gross domestic product) start to improve.

Massive culling of domestic poultry was carried out in those (affected) regions,

Lisa Madigan can do this, ... domestic violence is a crime in any court.

I wonder what marriage does to a woman. I worry about role playing and loss of confidence and having to enact weird domestic rituals in order to be a good wife.

It follows that U.S. energy policy must continue to target its efforts on increasing domestic production of petroleum products and natural gas supplies, and the efficient usage of these fuels while maintaining environmental progress.

It feels a lot different this time, ... Traditionally, you get interest rate cuts to stimulate domestic demand that is just foundering. ? But the U.S. economy doesn't need a kick in the pants right now to get it going.

I think people understand that these are training matches and that in the USA we fielded a domestic league team. It is in the autumn European qualifier that people will judge me.

I think he did challenge the Democrats, unlike any modern Republican presidential candidate, on the question of the basic direction of American government, particularly as it dealt with domestic policies and domestic economics, ... And it did shift the grounds of the debate.

I think Greenspan, last Thursday, really sent a signal that he wants 50 basis points, ... By saying that the GDP (gross domestic product) growth is close to zero, he certainly encouraged the belief that we get half a point.

It does appear that after a very long period of stagnant growth, the Japanese economy is beginning to fire on all cylinders, most importantly the domestic consumption and investment cylinders.

I thought I will use the time to work on those things. I think if it has worked well for me in domestic cricket, it should work in international cricket as well.

It is different when you face a foreign enemy on the one hand versus a domestic failure on the other.

most rigorous protections in the nation for domestic partners.

We need a national energy strategy to increase domestic supply, stabilize prices and encourage the development of new, clean sources of power.

We need a domestic version of these vehicles. Whether it's the Ozarks, East L.A. or Harlem, there must be vehicles ... to transport capital to people who need it.

We need a domestic version of these vehicles, ... Whether it's the Ozarks, East L.A. or Harlem, there must be vehicles ... to transport capital to people who need it.

The 2006 Chrysler 300 with the Great American Package offers entry-level customers the striking proportions and distinctive styling of the Chrysler 300 with the safety features, technologies and interior enhancements they desire. With an MSRP of about $25,600, the 2006 Chrysler 300 equipped with this package also offers a great value versus our key competitors and to buyers who shop both domestic and import offerings.

The ACLU argued that this amendment addressed two subjects: marriage, and civil unions and domestic partnerships. They said people would be in favor of voting for marriage, but may not be in favor of banning civil unions. The Supreme Court rejected that argument and said that this amendment is about the singular purpose of marriage and maintaining and preserving the protections and obligations of marriage.

The alternative ... is domestic production of the medication, preferably by the government. Today we pay up to nine times the fair price.

The act will encourage the production of domestic sources of energy and reduce America's dependence on foreign oil.

The 8 percent doesn't come as too much of a surprise. With the auto industry lagging in general and the domestic part of the auto industry lagging in particular, Macomb takes kind of a double hit.

The 8 percent doesn't come as too much of a surprise, ... With the auto industry lagging in general and the domestic part of the auto industry lagging in particular, Macomb takes kind of a double hit.

The anniversary storyline is quintessential 'Blondie,' ... It follows the trials and tribulations that Blondie and Dagwood face as they plan their anniversary party, the biggest party ever to take place on the funny pages. Their domestic comedy is only accentuated by the addition of so many amazing characters on the guest list.

That's the impression one has to have -- that President Yeltsin is only able to carry out his duties in a highly limited fashion and that all domestic politics in Russia are focused on the question 'When will President Yeltsin's era end and what will come after that?'

That's the way the schedule has panned out so I just have to accept that. I'm looking forward to the New Zealand A tour to Sri Lanka next month and then I'll just concentrate on the domestic summer. I want to stay injury-free for the next six months and perform well, so by the time that first test rolls around against the West Indies I'm right in the frame.

I was pleased that our violent crime rate was down a little, overall. Our domestic battery, aggravated battery and sexual assaults ... were generally down, but robbery was up fairly significantly.