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The rally the past few days shows investors are willing to look past this period of uncertainty toward a pickup in growth in early 2006. It's a pretty optimistic viewpoint and that could change when the data comes in.

Underlying demand is very strong. We continue to be optimistic about China. As you look around the world, growth continues to look good.

We lost too many challenges so we have to be content with the point. I am still optimistic but it is becoming more difficult for us.

He was just always a very optimistic guy?always very happy-go-lucky. He?d always brighten your day up, that?s for sure. He?s the kind of guy where a horse could run horrible, and he?d have something good to say about it. The glass was always half full.

He can't put on a uniform and go to work. He cannot be conventional. But you can see in the movie -- he has a very positive and optimistic attitude, though there is evident frustration and anger.

He is such an optimistic kid. He is so excited about playing football and his positive attitude and outlook rubbed off on those around him. The loss will definitely be felt.

He is still hoping and cautiously optimistic that the EU will present a strong proposal next week comparable to the level of ambition that the United States has shown on domestic support.

Greenspan saying he's optimistic about an economic recovery is as positive as it gets. He may as well jump up and down on Times Square ringing a bell.

Kimberly did not miss, so we expect investors will gain more faith that other companies yet to announce, such as P&G, Colgate and Alberto-Culver, will also have some more optimistic news to share with the market.

Ken did make optimistic statements. What do you expect the CEO to do in a situation like this? He was not lying. He was telling the truth as he saw it. He believed ... and he was fighting a battle.

Johan showed promise in India and we are bold enough to give him another opportunity. I am also optimistic that Nicky has the experience and desire to bounce back into the one-day squad.

is very optimistic that the replacement for the shuttle will be built at Kennedy Space Center.

I think it is going to be sooner rather than later, so I'm very optimistic about it. Maybe not as optimistic as to hope I could be out there on Sunday, but optimistic that it'll happen soon.

I think it's more optimistic about human nature to acknowledge that people are the products of their time but then to see that they have moments of grace and dignity that everybody has.

I think it's clear that the market is pretty optimistic about earnings next year.

It certainly looks good for us but we have to be cautiously optimistic at this point. There's a long, long way to go.

It confirms the Fed's optimistic assessment of the U.S. economy, and essentially signals that the Fed's measured (monetary policy) tightening campaign will persist,

It is a golden opportunity when the American administration is ready to be so much involved and has invested so much in the peace process, ... I am still optimistic about getting the solution in the very near future.

I think the market is taking some comfort that Procter is certainly making some progress. There's reason to be cautiously optimistic that the worst is probably behind us.

I think the press has been sucked in by the rhetoric of brinkmanship. I've been optimistic all along.

I think the picture is optimistic and earnings in general have been better than expected.

I think you'll find most people are optimistic about the merger, ... It's been a while since we've had anything to be excited about.

I think with Glen Sather behind the bench for a full season and the rest of the coaching staff that we have, we'll be as strong as anybody. We are very, very optimistic that we'll have a terrific season. Even last year, I don't think anybody would've wanted to face us if we got to the playoffs. But that's the age-old story -- we still have to get there.

I thought that in general we in the United States were too optimistic in believing that the Soviets might alter what had been for a long time, as a matter of fact for centuries, fundamental Russian policies in respect to the rest of the world.

I think we'll see a very close fight between three or four teams. I am pretty optimistic we'll be one of them along with Renault and Honda, I think. Whether we'll win it, we'll see, but we'll be in it, I think.

I think we have an optimistic view of the world. I think we're a very positive race, and I think we're very egalitarian - we give everyone a fair go.

I think it was pretty neutral from a rand perspective but he did a paint pretty optimistic outlook for the rand.

I think it's partly the war. Pink is very sweet, childish, optimistic color.

I think we can bring a focus to (hockey) and storytelling and coverage that will be something new. We're optimistic about growing the sport.

I think we are encouraged at the shape of what will be the outcome document, ... We are optimistic that, although it won't be everything we sought, we will have a strong outcome document.

I think we always kind of look forward to seeing each other. Dolly and Jane are both so kind of optimistic and upbeat, you know?

I think that looking forward we'll start to see strong economic growth, ... I'm fairly optimistic that the economy will start to pull through in the next 12 to 18 months.

I think that, with some notable exceptions, the community of scientists was excessively optimistic about how quickly imaging would have an impact on psychiatry. In their enthusiasm, people forgot that the human brain is the most complex object in the history of human inquiry, and it's not at all easy to see what's going wrong.

I think we're in a bottoming process and that once we get through this, we could see the market rally again. We may see a few more days of selling or of jagged trade, particularly as we have a lot of economic news to get through. But I'm actually feeling more optimistic than I have recently.

I think we're good and we have a chance to be very good. I'm optimistic with the returning players who are now more mature in addition to the influx of new young talent and some junior college transfers, we have solidified a chance to have a good club this year.

I was always optimistic that it was going to come, ... I can blame myself. I was in control and I let him back.

I think they'll (the Fed) move at the meeting but I think the market is grasping at any straws you can twist into an optimistic story.

I think they did a good job of painting a big picture of growth opportunities in new products and new markets, which is what one would expect going in. A lot of people are pretty bullish and optimistic about growth opportunities.

I think they can keep it going because they offer the consumer exceptional values. And in an economy where the consumer may be a bit more cautious and therefore a bit more price sensitive, I think those values become even more important. So, yes, I'm optimistic about the sector.

It is an unusual situation. Normally, you would expect the government to err on the optimistic side.

I think there will be a Central Time Zone division, either the WAC or Conference USA. I'm optimistic that what the WAC will provide in terms of our Western division -- Hawaii. Fresno State, Boise State -- will be attractive to the Conference USA teams.

I think the report was a bit overly optimistic. I find it strange that although they admit there's no good data, they come out as very optimistic that this isn't that big a deal.

Just as with everybody who is aware of the case, I'm unhappy with the fact it is taking so long to reach a successful conclusion, ... But I am optimistic we are headed in that direction.

Last week was good. The customer shifted into gift-giving categories and I am optimistic the month will finish out strong. We did significantly better in areas that were not impacted by the strike. The customer feels positive.

I think for a long time we thought we were 'fortress America' and that we were impenetrable. Maybe in our heart of hearts we knew sooner or later that it was going to happen, ... But to take a look at the president and extraordinary vice president ... I couldn't think of a better team at a tougher time to be leading America, so I'm optimistic about it.

I saw valuations as a real issue back in April, but they're not an issue now, really. I'm quite optimistic on the market. Positive. Upbeat.

Isaac has been an integral and valuable member of our organization for a long time, both on and off the field. This has been a difficult process. However, we remain optimistic that a contract extension can be completed in the near future.

People are getting more optimistic that we have seen the bottoming of the economy.

People are really optimistic about first-quarter earnings numbers. Consensus is also that large-cap stocks are what's going to move this market and they are strong today.

Pending a resolution of the insurance process, I would be very optimistic that there will be a race meeting here next year. Hopefully that would be resolved by the end of March.

Overall, we're coming in week after week for about five to six weeks of negative news. Everyone is being optimistic about any number that comes out, hoping that will be the catalyst to stem the downside. But that hasn't happened.

Overall we are optimistic about the prospects for the economy, ... yet in some important respects, 2006 could be a more difficult year for companies and the business agenda.

Our performance reflects the efficiencies that now exist in the company, and we are optimistic about our ability to capitalize on the opportunities presented by our fast growing market.

Our school district looks dramatically different now in comparison to what it looked like right after Katrina hit. It looked as if there was no way we would be able to have school one month after the storm, but we were very optimistic from the beginning and took an aggressive approach to getting our children back in the classrooms.

Our schedule is tougher than last year because of the addition of a match against Carmel on April 11, but I would expect the team's dual record to remain above .500 this season. While Cathedral remains a solid favorite to repeat as team champion in the City Tournament, we are optimistic about our chances to finish in one of the top two spots. We should compete for a couple of the individual City championships as well.

Overall, I think they'll be OK, given that the economy is improving and fuel prices are starting to moderate. But nobody knows which way fuel will go, and to base your long-range planning on an optimistic view of oil prices, I think, is very risky.

Overall the group is in a strong position and optimistic for the future,

Overall, I'm pretty pleased. Colfax is a perennial power, but we hung in there. Those were some competitive matches, so I'm pretty optimistic about our chances (the rest of the season).

Our young players give us reason to be optimistic for the future. Holliday continues to improve and should become a good offensive player.

Results have been much better. The market seems to be recovering. We're optimistic for the long run for European stocks.

Physically, I am a bit tired, but I have three days to prepare myself for the court. We are optimistic and we can't wait for Friday.

reasonably optimistic that we can come up with a procedural agreement, certainly in the next 24 hours.

Orders will be only 30 to 40 percent of last year's (level), and we see them leveling out next year but are cautiously optimistic that they will come back in 2001,

Optimistic is a relative term, but telling because it takes into consideration what their expectations are. It has been good in the last few years, there is nothing that looks like a bad year in terms of online sales.

Steve has indicated to me his progress has been slower than he would have liked. But he is very positive and optimistic and has every intention of getting better and resuming his NHL career.

Stephen is progressing well. We are optimistic about his prospects for the weekend.

Star Trek always presented an optimistic view of the future. It showed us a world in which people were not going to destroy themselves with war, a view of different people and cultures coming together and celebrating those differences.

Someone once asked me whether I am an idealist or a dreamer. I'm neither. I consider myself an optimistic realist. I see reality, but I give it the benefit of the doubt.

My motivation is very high. I am very pleased to be with a great team like Renault, the world champions. Also, I know I am driving a very quick car this year. My target is to fight for the championship, and I am optimistic I can do that.

My view is that the U.S. market will eventually join the emerging markets on the downside because if you take a bearish view about emerging economies, you cannot be too optimistic about the U.S. because for many U.S. corporations, 50 percent or more of their profits come from emerging economies.

Longer term I'm bearish, but I'm pretty optimistic for next week.

Looking out even further toward the end of the year, investors might grow optimistic about the end-of-year economic situation, as 2004's strong job growth could be seen as raising the prospects for holiday spending, hence giving the economy momentum as it enters 2005,

Looking ahead, we continue to foresee an excellent year for Knight-Ridder. Advertising strength has grown each quarter, and we are optimistic that the fourth will be strong as well.

Looking ahead to 2005, we are moderately optimistic and are looking for a stronger performance in the first half of the year followed by some weakness in the second half of the year.

Looking ahead, the CEOs are cautiously optimistic but not as optimistic about the short-term outlook as they were at the end of 2004.

I won last year and I have a great memory. I am optimistic for Sunday (TV, 10:30 p.m. ET Saturday).

I wish I were more optimistic of our ability to get a broad slice of the public to understand this and be motivated to act.

I won't race again until next season. I am optimistic that I will be back.

I was here the last time around with the Coliseum, so I'm not real optimistic about the Los Angeles Coliseum.

I think I'm OK. I'm very optimistic and in good shape physically. I only need a goal to make me feel calmer,

I think he has to calibrate it very carefully. The White House says it is going to be a very optimistic speech. But I think people are not feeling very optimistic at the moment.

I think he adds substantial credibility to the combination; it makes people very optimistic that he will build a significant and multibillion-dollar company over time,

I think Gates had a very optimistic view of the world.

It definitely would be nice to add another win. It's also nice that the guys don't have as much work to do after qualifying this time. I'm pretty happy with the results. We've made a lot of progress through the weekend. Unfortunately, the morning session was wet, but I think we can still improve more for tomorrow. I'm pretty optimistic we are going to have a good car for the race.

I think the states have an agreement in concept on all the difficult points. I am more than optimistic that we will meet the Feb. 2 deadline.

Just because Oracle is up and is optimistic about the future is not getting us excited about everything, ... Nobody's convinced there will be a rebound in the second half.

I think this is a more optimistic assessment of the chances for keeping climate change moderate in the next 50 years, and the way to do that is to focus on stopping the growth of several gases, ... Global Warming in the 21st Century: An Alternative Scenario.

I'm staying optimistic and positive. I'm just going to attack this rehab and get back as soon as I can.

I'm still very optimistic about stocks, and I think that's where you have to be. But I think it needs to consolidate. And actually, yesterday in the market, the Dow was a lot stronger than the rest of the market.

I'm still reasonably optimistic that we will perhaps have a second round of Geneva talks.

I'm still optimistic this team will be here forever but, again, we need a new facility, ... I don't know how many times I need to say it, but this is the last time I'm going to.

Management is typically an optimistic group. That's definitely one of the concerns I'm looking at right now.

Being a pessimist is just such a gloomy way of looking at things, so I have to hope for the best - life wouldn't be worth living if we didn't have hope. And I also do think that human beings often do do wonderful, correct, brilliant things. So, on balance, I'd like to be optimistic about the future.

The appeals court has twice overturned the judge in this case, so I think investors are optimistic that this case could be significantly modified or overturned on appeal.

The arm is progressing along the timeline he hoped it would and he's optimistic it's going to be ready. If he's sound and healthy, he wants to play.

I was really optimistic going into practice. I thought we were a little more comfortable at the plate today.

I was pretty optimistic last year going into the season. The only thing different this year is I have my cousin working with me again. So, there is that comfort aspect and familiarity. It is easier to know what to expect this year, whereas last year, we were optimistic but uncertain about how well we were going to do. He (Tony) is really good at what he does. We are family and just communicate well, even though we don't always get that right either. For the most part, he is one of the best crew chiefs in the garage. He builds a great race car.

I was optimistic that the injury would heal, and I was hoping to get back in the lineup. It is disappointing that I won't have a chance to return to the ice this season, but I look forward to coming back next year.

I was optimistic going in after the week of practice that we had. I thought we were more comfortable offensively. We swung the bats better, and hopefully things will continue in that direction.

I was optimistic and now I am happy that we have found a solution that respects Italian law but eliminates all the dangers we faced.