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It was these favorable Atlantic steering currents that caused so many of the major hurricanes that formed to come ashore.

These second-quarter results continue the favorable trend in industry conditions that we began to see earlier this year, ... We will be divesting or closing operations that no longer meet the company's financial or strategic objectives.

The surge in building supplies is definitely tied to favorable weather as were increases in restaurant, furniture and department store sales.

The three documents embrace increasingly more favorable policies for farmers, with greater supporting power and covering broader areas.

The terms were very favorable to our client and both sides wanted finality having worked on this case for so long.

Product margins benefited from higher unit sales of new systems and materials, lower costs from our outsourcing activities and favorable price/mix effects.

Opportunity is a favorable occasion for grasping a disappointment.

Special interests feel like that it's a pay-to-play system, so they supply the cash. Different groups are using different techniques to put together large amounts of money to have it identified from their own special interest, to get some credit and to gain some advantage, not only access, but to get favorable policy.

No two periods are ever identical, and we don't expect cars to sprout fins, but we do think that there's a good chance that many of the favorable economic trends of the 1950s will re-emerge in the years immediately ahead.

Demand may be moving closer into line with the rate of advance in the economy's potential, given our continued impressive productivity growth, ... Should this favorable outcome prevail, the immediate threat to our prosperity from growing imbalances in our economy would abate.

Coach Weis' scheme sets us up in favorable positions all the time. The biggest thing is the way he's taught us as far as where to go with the ball in every single situation. You've always got outlets, you've always got places to go, and that makes you feel comfortable when you're a quarterback under center.

Despite the soft overall March performance, we saw gains in selected areas such as home related products and apparel which were affected by favorable weather and improved merchandise offerings.

Despite significantly higher energy prices which offset more favorable metal prices, we achieved solid cost savings results from the restructuring undertaken over the last two years...,

A number of domestic firms will jointly put forward their case (to the European Union) and we hope to get a favorable outcome at the final rulings in about six months.

As business conditions improve and new IT projects are initiated, hiring activity is increasing. Competition among employers for the most highly skilled candidates means a more favorable employment market for job seekers.

As a developing country, China needs a favorable neighbouring and international environment for its modernisation.

As alarming as this is -- and the trend is certainly not very favorable -- it's not like it was in the last recession.

The bottom line at Gap is that despite egregious merchandising, the power of the brand enabled it to clear product at more favorable margin rates than expected.

Attracting sufficient equity capital to fund critical research is often a challenging task for the industry. This problem is exacerbated by an outdated tax regime that was largely set in place well before the advent of the modern biotechnology industry. The federal government should lead the effort in providing favorable tax and regulatory environments that will create incentives for economic development and job creation in the life sciences sector similar to the ongoing efforts at the state level.

At Schneider, 'Safety First and Always' is our primary core value. We moved forward with the Atlas system to keep our drivers more safe and comfortable. The Atlas Seat Marking System provides an opportunity for our drivers to use the full value of their seat, whereby drivers feel better, perform better and are less fatigued. We knew we had succeeded when we saw 114 fewer lost-time injuries. At the start of the program, our objective was simply to help our drivers, and the financial impact was less clear. Now after six months, we are confident that we have seen a favorable return on our investment.

As our service has expanded to more airlines and destinations worldwide, passengers have enjoyed the benefits of airborne Internet access. Yet, through our customer research, passengers also have told us they want simplified pricing based on the time they are connected and more options for how to pay for it. We've listened closely and are making changes that provide added flexibility at price points more favorable to our customers.

That's where Quincy can make a favorable impression. The thing about Quincy is he does great in his individual workouts, so whatever (the advisory committee) says, you have to consider that it's very early in the draft process.

that the Carnival proposal is not as favorable financially to P&O Princess shareholders and would face greater execution risk than the transaction with Royal Caribbean.

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.

You're dealing with a seasonal period that's less favorable for markets and you're also dealing with end of quarter portfolio issues.

You need a favorable cost structure to make these profitable, ... The transaction price will be the in low teens. This is a price sensitive area.

This is an enormous relief to me and I would like to take this opportunity to thank my wife Lucy, my family and my legal team ... for standing by me and believing in my innocence. I have also been tremendously encouraged by the overwhelmingly favorable reaction of the general public.

This is the first time in a long time that Brazil has been able to put together so many favorable conditions for growth. And that fact is due to the economic policies that have been in effect over the last three years.

This is providing favorable conditions for China to adjust its exchange-rate policy and macro-economic policies.

The whole climate wasn't exactly favorable at this point, which is why we withdrew. We've got to get back to running our business here.

The United States must do something favorable to the smooth development of Sino-U.S. relations, rather than make remarks that confuse right and wrong and are harmful to relations,

This is a favorable development for Saks and a big improvement to its balance sheet, which shows a lot of debt leverage,

A lot of people assume the worst and don't try, ... You shouldn't give up without trying to see if you can get a loan at a more favorable interest rate.

Although she can come from behind, her favorable racing style is out in front. I'd also like to see her in the eight box.

Although our third-quarter earnings were not as favorable as those of the prior year, I am pleased with the outstanding box office performance to date of ' Armageddon ,'

Amboyna seems to present the most favorable opening. Fifty thousand souls are there perishing without the means of life, and the situation of the island is such that a mission there established might, with the blessing of God, be extended to the neighboring islands in those seas.

They had strong sales in consumer and construction, which more than offset lagging agricultural sales. Their end markets are turning favorable as the non-residential construction market rebounds.

They didn't want anything to be on TV showing a bunch of angry people hollering at the president. It would not have been a favorable scene unless he could handle it well, which he can't. Clinton could. He would be down there feeling their pain. But Bush can't.

The year is turning out as planned, ... As expected, the ramp-down of our turbine shipments in the first half created earnings pressure. However, we are executing with broad-based strength to generate significant growth in the second half. We see nine of 13 businesses growing in double digits and more favorable comparisons in power systems and insurance.

This move to California will allow us to gain significant momentum by being able to take advantage of a favorable environment for funding.

There must be some favorable environment, but we're not able to see what it is.

They probably would have preferred to go down that (listing) route, ... Clearly the market conditions are not right for that. You would expect though at some point the market would turn more favorable or they'll line up a trade buyer for it.

There's been a difference in Congress. I expect to see a much more favorable Congress next year, no matter who wins. People are not going to forget Firestone/Explorer quickly.

There's a lot to be said for creating a favorable work culture when you're competing against the security of a larger corporation.

As vacancy continues to tighten and developers maintain their current disciplined approach, lease rates are expected to continue drifting upward, presenting what may be the last opportunity for tenants to capitalize on favorable terms.

A combination of new product launches, contract selling, Guidant missteps, and a favorable market dynamic have increased St. Jude's overall worldwide market share.

It seems she is receiving very favorable financial treatment for what she is now saying.

It's a ton of money. And the amount of money that was spent shows just how important it is for wealthy interests in California to get policies favorable to them passed, both business and labor.

It is rare to have two consecutive years with such a strong simultaneous combination of high amounts of major hurricane activity together with especially favorable steering flow currents. The historical records and the laws of statistics indicate that the probability of seeing another two consecutive hurricane seasons like 2004-2005 is very low.

It's a good place to hit, there's no doubt about that. I don't make too much of those kinds of things, but it's certainly a ballpark that is more favorable for the hitters.

It's a favorable environment. It's a critical point where we're about to break ground, and we want all of the financing completed.

It's a real independent-minded electorate. Dick Cheney is only popular among very conservative circles. Cheney would do as much harm as he would good. This is an area that doesn't seem to fit Cheney. Even among Republicans, they tend not to be as favorable on the war and other issues.

It's a happy coincidence of his sponsorship of a popular measure and now a favorable budget situation. It's one bit of good luck after a line of bad luck and lets him wear the white hat again.

It is unacceptable that people who are able to pay a people-smuggler and make their way through several countries where they may avail themselves of protection, are getting a more favorable outcome than people languishing in the most appalling circumstances in refugee camps around the world,

It's one of the few funds that is in such a favorable tax situation. The fund has a large realized loss and an unrealized loss.

It's the defense witness we're being offered a script for. We're being denied total access. They're sitting on the witnesses. They're not letting us have the favorable witnesses.

It's always a problem for a candidate introducing himself for the first time. You want to create the most favorable first impression you can.

It looks favorable as far as planting season goes, at least the beginning of it. Soil levels are normal ... despite dry conditions in the last year. It looks to be a very mild period coming up for the next two weeks, above normal. And it's a little drier than usual, which is generally good for planting.

It's hard to double three guys. You know you're going to get at least one of those guys in single coverage. Some teams have two good corners. Very few have three. So where's the favorable matchup?

Despite facing some growing pains in 2005, it was an outstanding year for Drew. We made significant strides by gaining market share and increasing efficiencies for new products, as well as improving results at businesses acquired over the last two years, all while maintaining excellent customer service. We continue to invest heavily in growth in terms of capital improvements, product quality programs, and most importantly, in people, and we are optimistic that these investments will continue to yield favorable returns.

Despite a favorable backdrop of relatively high employment and low financing rates, U.S. automakers, in our opinion, will collectively lose market share to foreign manufacture again in 2006, particularly in the luxury vehicle category. Additionally, Standard & Poor's Equity Research believes the U.S. will face margin compression on two fronts, the first as a result of higher retiree and health-care costs. The second results from a combination of rising gas prices and increased sales of crossover utility vehicles which will negatively impact sales of higher margin large SUVs.

Consumers have grown increasingly optimistic over the last three months, ... The recent turnaround in the stock market and an easing in unemployment claims should keep consumer expectations at current levels and may signal more favorable economic times ahead.

Conditions were not favorable since they were windy and cold. I just tried to keep the ball down and just saw the ball well and hit it hard.

Conditions were favorable for a tornado, but we dodged a bullet today.

Conditions are very favorable for brush fires. It's dry, windy and there's low humidity.

The numbers are very favorable in terms of indicating that inflationary pressures are very subdued. It takes away any last of inclination of that Oct. 5 Fed rate hike.

It's mostly for people with nontraditional living arrangements. There will be some benefits for some people but unhappiness for others. We have several clients that it's going to have an impact on, and it's not going to be favorable for them.

It's still too early to tell exactly where the storm will go, ... But conditions are fairly good for intensification, with warm waters and favorable upper-level winds.

The basic conclusion is that 1999-2000 will bring further gains in corporate profits, mild-mannered inflation and a generally favorable outcome for equity prices. Increasing confidence that the economic expansion will continue through our newly-extended forecast horizon encourages a modest upward revision in stock price targets.

The banks all depend on financial markets one way or another and the markets are favorable for the moment.

The background news is favorable for the euro. The euro zone economy is bouncing back and the U.S. economy is slowing.

The backdrop is very favorable and I would expect dollar strength in the lead up to the next FOMC meeting.

The air is so unstable, it can trigger these things. The conditions are just very favorable for these types of situations.

Strong results in the fourth quarter capped a very solid year for Post, with our rental apartment and for-sale condominium businesses performing ahead of our expectations. Market conditions remain favorable and we expect to experience upward momentum in rents, due to ongoing job growth, in-migration, household formation and moderate levels of supply in our primary markets.

It's clear that the Fed, while it sees many favorable things in the economic environment, believes that the economy needs to slow down. The clear message is there will be additional tightening.

It's difficult for democracy to function properly under the most favorable circumstances, but it has no chance at all when millions of voters are divorced from objective reality and incapable of understanding what is going on in Washington.

It's in some pretty warm water in the eastern Gulf and this environment is very favorable for intensification.

It was a good opportunity for us to go out and practice in not so favorable conditions, and that may benefit us someday down the road.

I've got a pretty good handle on how to jockey for a favorable starting number.

no longer believes that financial conditions are favorable enough to support a continued expansion in p/e ratios.

The two months of favorable data allow us to start connecting the dots. It gives us a picture of a rapidly improving labor market. I think we can categorically say we have seen a sea change in labor market environment at this time.

They are very cooperative. They came back with some alternatives. Still, I have more favorable terms from BMS - their premiums are less, there are more protections in place.

Things can change rapidly, but the last couple of years we've gotten favorable moisture.

This is a very favorable report. In the context of what we've seen in the recent past, the Fed is right to say that inflation has been quiescent. It gives them more latitude to forestall an inevitable rate hike.

This is a very favorable environment for the Australian dollar. The rate hike has come earlier than many in the market expected.

The new home sales rate has remained robust for a good many months already. Certainly adding to the level of sales in the past six-to-12 months has been a very favorable level of mortgage rates, which are basically hovering around 7 percent.

The near-term momentum is clearly favorable to the dollar. Two further rate hikes are a pretty sure thing.

So far I think he has done quite well under very difficult and trying circumstances, ... He's making the store more appealing and easier to shop, and has been reviewing the product mix for the last several months now and we have seen some very favorable shopper response.

That said, we continue to favor GM over Ford due to the former's more favorable 2006 product cycle and its more aggressive restructuring approach.

That's a huge drop in manufacturing... that throws that NAPM number in a less favorable light.

Around every corner lurk greasy Fisherman's Platters that give children nightmares, Naugahyde minute steaks that put tofuburgers in a favorable light and all those ubiquitous fast-food indigestion huts.

The labor markets in North America have been incredibly stable and, as is so often the case, the Mexican labor market is moving in tandem with its northern neighbor. There is notable optimism amongst employers in the construction sector in both the US and Mexico, where job seekers should find favorable conditions.

The last couple games we've gotten things back on track a little bit and we've got to keep going in that vein. We still are not in (the playoffs). We have a long way to go. We're going to have to win our way in because everybody else we're fighting against has got favorable schedules and are playing well.

The large influx of ducks into the state since the November survey is undoubtedly due to recent severe cold fronts bringing freezing temperatures and snow to northern and mid-latitude areas of the Central and Mississippi Flyway. Combined with persistent drought to the north, conditions were favorable for waterfowl migration into Louisiana.

The Ministry of Public Health provided timely information on the country's human infection cases of bird flu and held three news briefings on the epidemic within two months, which created a favorable environment for bird flu prevention and control.

The interest rate dynamics have been favorable and the indicators have been better than expected over the last four or five weeks.

The Fed may tighten anyway despite these favorable news announcements.

The cell phone companies will have the power to renegotiate contracts and ask for more favorable terms.

Indian and Indonesian banks, like Chinese banks, are benefiting from favorable economic conditions.

Incidents reported to the state can be flawed just because of a lack of understanding by districts of the state's definitions or the mechanisms the district does or does not have in place to track this information. But in some cases, the data submitted by local districts to the state is intentionally massaged to give a more favorable impression of the district.