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The extension won't save the company, but the absence of it would have been really bad.

The reality is that Britain has one of the lowest rates of sick absence in Europe and sickness rates have been coming down for the last 10 years,

The real driver for this discussion is the presence or absence of life on Mars. Like most astronomers, I'd love to believe it's there (or life was at one time) but we probably won't know for sure until humans explore the planet.

We shall study and obtain credible evidence against those mentioned in these scandals and in the absence of the attorney general moving on time to charge them, we shall bring private prosecution.

Like as the culver on the bared bough Sits mourning for the absence of her mate

I am frightened by the imbalance, the constant striving to reach the largest possible audience for everything; by the absence of a sustained study of the state of the nation.

Joy was more than just an absence of discomfort.

Testing shows the presence, not the absence of bugs.

We have really no absent friends.

We declare that love is the cause of the existence of all phenomena and that the absence of love is the cause of disintegration or non-existence.

Last year there was somewhat of an absence of the PC from the boom; it was very much consumer electronics centric. This year, I think it will be more evenly balanced where we will see the effects of the consumer cycle include more computing products.

Many local investors are switching to small-cap stocks on lack of clear direction in blue chips, absence of fresh corporate news and political uncertainty.

Sharon's absence removes from the political scene a professional killer who mastered the murder of Palestinians and addressed the most violent, brutal and bloody strikes in the history of the Arab-Israeli struggle. The Palestinian people can only hope that what is coming is better, not worse.

So many people condemn me for risk taking, but I find it sort of hypocritical because everybody takes risks. Even the absence of activity could be viewed as a risk. If you sit on the sofa for your entire life, you're running a higher risk of getting heart disease and cancer.

She's not dropping out. She's taking an approved leave of absence to focus on her increasing responsibilities and live her life.

On all the major issues, the Europeans stand out because of their absence.

Should they lose all that in the absence of finding another market for that wheat, you'd expect earnings to be impacted.

Sixteen years as a freelance features journalist taught me that neither the absence of 'the Muse' nor the presence of 'the block' should be allowed to hinder the orderly progress of a book.

Mr. Levine is extremely disappointed about his continuing absence from the BSO podium, and sincerely hopes to return as soon as possible.

No one really expected a lower rate. It's just that, in the absence of good news, a flat rate added to the profit taking.

No offense to Kenyon, but I think (his absence) helps them. Look at their record without him.

Obviously, we are disappointed that Jeff will miss the game at Providence, but the rule as stated in the rule book is very clear. Other players will have to step up and make up for his absence and I have complete confidence that will happen.

Obviously, it's a great opportunity for somebody else to build a brand in their absence.

Right now, it's like an absence of bad news is being treated as good news. I see it as just a lot of noise right now. There's still a lot out there to deal with.

Right now, it's like an absence of bad news is being treated as good news.

People want to be inspired by the movies, they want to have a cathartic experience and they want to laugh and they crave that and when its not there they notice that absence and that's what they talk about instead of going to the movies,

Positive earnings reports combined with an absence of negative ones could be enough to get the market going.

I was really surprised by the lack of awareness, by the apathy two years ago, ... The absence of that today is not surprising.

If we're not sure there's burning behind a wall, the camera will detect it or show its absence. If there's no fire there, we won't have to tear down a wall. That means less property damage and more effective service.

I believe we would miss an opportunity if we did not take a real good look at why there is an absence of African-Americans.

But every day, too, we get one or two we can't find anywhere truly missing people, whose absence has only now been discovered.

Barry hasn't been convicted of anything; it's unfair at this point, ... The sport is having a great year. Has Barry's absence helped or hurt? I don't know, I really don't know.

Given the current operational performance, the potential to free up large sums of cash and the absence of larger acquisition opportunities, I expect Philips may engage in further share buybacks or pay out higher dividends in 2006.

Given the complete absence of meaningful inflationary pressure evident in the economy now, and -- as the Fed put it, 'tentative evidence of a slowing in certain interest-rate sensitive sectors of the economy' -- we think there is very little chance that rates will rise again in the current cycle.

Given the absence of investment banking relationships, these analysts can be less delicate.

Given the absence of core inflation, it seems to me as good a time as any to pause and see what's happening for a few months rather than overshoot and risk a recession.

Given the absence of any progress, we feel compelled to make our offer available directly to your shareholders, so they can accept this opportunity to realize superior, immediate and certain value for their shares,

Getting Leon back is a big plus for us. His absence put us in a hole last year.

Frankly, a lot of semiconductor stocks are priced to perfection and in the absence of really positive news, the stocks are a little overdue for a pullback.

From our standpoint, and how we've been playing of late, I don't think (Adams' absence is) going to make that much of a difference anyway.

I don't think we're close to a bottom yet. There's just an absence of buyers, and as a result the market continues to work itself lower. But having said that, when it stages a turnaround, it will be quick, vivacious and violent.

I expect the market to open lower following weakness in regional markets in early trade. The absence of any market-moving news will prevent companies from taking major positions in the market.

For we can now understand why it was that a man true to his conscience, in circumstances of such controversy, leave government in a way that not only manifested an absence of rancor but won applause, not just from those who agreed with him but those who disagreed with him.

For most of the time that I have been on the board, there has been very limited pass-through of the additional costs. And the absence of that pass-through has helped keep inflation down,

I always miss my mom. Mother's Day would be just one more day I'd feel her absence but for the relentless commercialization. Thanks to that, this day is even harder to deal with.

He is being illegally held in the absence of charges. The whole of the indictment against him has been withdrawn.

He has the moral authority to be able to enforce that. In the absence of this 14th Dalai Lama ... I think the picture would be much more uncertain.

What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact.

What I have experienced, and experienced repeatedly, is the silence of God. For many years, this was a distressing matter for me. I did not consider it an experience, but the absence of an experience.

Today is a one-piece news day, and we'll have several such days ahead as the market focuses on the economy in the absence of any other major indicators until December. I wouldn't put too much emphasis on this rally because this market can still turn on a dime on any negative news. I think we'll be stuck in a trading range until then.

Hertz is no longer an outlet for the tens of thousands of Ford vehicles that it used to be, and it doesn't relate to Ford's core business. I don't think the absence of Hertz will hurt Ford overall.

He's going to have to carry a little more than maybe he's ready for. We're very pleased with his development, but in the absence of Ricky, we're going to lean on him a little more than we would like to.

There is an absence of educated, common-sense, experienced people that a business owner can chat with about all kinds of issues.

Under Saddam, you usually were OK as long as you kept your mouth shut. Now you might get hurt or even killed almost arbitrarily, given the absence of rule of law, the sectarian fighting, insurgent actions and U.S. carelessness in responding to attacks.

Under Saddam, you usually were OK as long as you kept your mouth shut, ... Now you might get hurt or even killed almost arbitrarily, given the absence of rule of law, the sectarian fighting, insurgent actions and U.S. carelessness in responding to attacks.

Humility, modesty, nonviolence, forbearance, honesty, service to guru, purity (of thought, word, and deed), steadfastness, self-control; and / Aversion towards sense objects, absence of ego, constant reflection on the agony and suffering inherent in birth, old age, disease, and death.

has to be a criminal offense of the first order. How can you have an American president asking for money from foreign leaders? ...I think this is one of the most disturbing revelations we've ever had about an American president because it would indicate a total absence of judgement that really, I think, puts the nation in substantial danger.

I would support a reduction in sickness absence, but the executive must address pressures that force too many people to work too many hours in stressful conditions.

I think it's fair to say that, even in the absence of legislation, we've had widespread adoption of privacy practices and policies. The private sector generally has an incentive to do things in a good way.

I think at this moment, in the absence of Bellow, that Roth is the most courageous American writer. There's nothing he's afraid to say.

I think a reduction in 2005 was mostly because of the absence of supply of lots. Quite a few of my builder friends are out of land.

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.

It is obviously a significant blow to us because he is a key member of our squad. But his absence will provide an opportunity for somebody else to come in and perform for us at this important stage of the season.

It isn't the incompetence of mothers that is at issue, but the absence of half of the adult support needed for families to be most effective.

It is not RNZ's policy to comment on individual staffing matters, however media reports relating to Mr Plunket's absence from RNZ have been inaccurate,

It is important to note this is not a suspension and not basketball related. This is a temporary leave of absence for medical reasons.

I will not hesitate to lodge a formal complaint in the absence of fair and significant compensation.

It is a tech wreck, that's for certain, ... You need capitulation to have good bottom. I didn't see that today. I saw an absence of buyers. Quite frankly there just weren't enough bids. Have we fallen enough here? Probably not.

It is an unexcused absence. I'm very disappointed in his decision and we are ready to move on with or without him.

It is an unexcused absence, ... I'm very disappointed in his decision and we are ready to move on with or without him.

I think there's apathy in the market. The cruel reality is that earnings do matter and, in the absence of any new catalyst, you're going to get days like this.

I think there were some things that needed to be taken from public view after September 11. But we have seen, around the country, a number of cases where information has been taken down in the absence of good public discussion. Those discussions need to take place.

I think there is definitely a possibility for a coalition. I prefer to be in the government. ... The first focus is on internal issues. People are suffering from an absence of law.

Jen has exhibited a great deal of leadership in Rachel's absence. She is a very vocal leader. She is continually pushing her teammates to stay positive and give their best effort.

Jedi's absence from the Open is understandable. This is the first time in its history that Jedi has competed here. When entries for our six tournaments were received before the season start, the Jedi team wasn't entered in the Open.

Over the past year there has arisen an apparent absence of fear of punishment in regards to the arbitrary divulging of classified information.

Our studies show these abilities are universal, and they develop in the absence of instruction. You don't need to take a class in geometry, and you don't need to learn from a teacher what a right triangle is in order to show this sensitivity.

Overall it was a positive weekend. We shot well, but came up just short against a very good Army team. We were without one of our best shooter, Shannon Wilson , but I was proud of Casey and Natasha, because they stepped up in her absence and gave us great depth.

Patrick is doing well at the moment after a long absence and it is his job to give us a tough job selecting the squad.

Peace is not the absence of war but the presence of justice.

Splendor, forgiveness, fortitude, cleanliness, absence of malice, and absence of pride; these are the qualities of those endowed with divine virtues, O Arjuna.

That (Cornell's absence) made a big difference. The score might have been closer, but the outcome would have been the same.

My stroller of choice is the Graco Classic. It's the '70s Buick of strollers, bulky with a complete absence of style. There are no good lines on the Graco. Yes, it has cup holders, like any self-respecting car or stroller does these days, but the luxuries stop there.

My worry is that in the absence of discipline, what we will see a month from now after the initial relief bills are passed, are efforts by policy-makers of both parties and a variety of interest groups to take advantage of the disaster by arguing that all sorts of expansions in tax cuts and certain spending ... are needed,

Many evils are surrounding us. The main one is the absence of peace,

Mary-Kate Olsen has not dropped out, she has simply taken an approved leave of absence to devote more of her time and energy to her business,

I think Chairman Davis has said he would always prefer that baseball strengthens its own policies and not leave it to Congress to legislate. In the absence of any action, he believes Congress is ready to move forward.

It allows us to assume service, conduct the hearing in their absence and then get a bench warrant for their arrest,

I think Laura has played outstanding in Rachel's absence. She's been a consistent scoring threat, a great defender. She's been very aggressive on the offensive end, filling Rachel's shoes from a scoring standpoint.

It is doubtful if shame can exist in the absence of sexual libido.

Management has failed to give a consistent reason for his absence.

M&A propelled the market earlier, ... But an upward move in oil above $66 took the wind out of the market in the absence of economic news.

But restraint is the only one sort of control, and absence of restraint isn't freedom. It's not control that's lacking when one feels 'free', but the objectionable control of force.

The absence of these events combined with softer ad demand in the auto category unfavorably impacted our broadcasting segment results.

The absence of the president of the republic is extraordinary given what we are going through.

The absence of the president is remarkable in this period we're going through.

The absence of Marsha on the Texas Tech sideline is a blow to the university, it's a blow to our conference, and it's a blow to women's basketball.

The absence of legal PE fund has undoubtedly hindered the development of VC industry in China.

The absence of good, sound data makes it difficult to set policy at the federal, state and institutional levels, ... It's time to examine how we can maximize our investment in higher education.

The absence of goals is a false problem for him.