11.   And despite talk from both sides about the need for compromise, there was precious little room to maneuver.

12.   At the United Nations Thursday, the conciliatory tone of most members of the Security Council was in sharp contrast to the tough talk from Washington.

13.   Big East commissioner Mike Tranghese had enough of that and told everyone no more NBA talk from coaches for the remainder of the season.

14.   Blunt talk from an out-of-town guy was taken by some as negative.

15.   A little barbecue and plain talk from Tiger might help the esteemed justices come to that realization.

16.   A talk from a professional would be a useful experience for the parents who participated.

17.   All this talk from lawmakers about how universities must respond to the needs of businesses and must prepare students for the high-tech economy has professors worried.

18.   Bryant hears this macho talk from Iverson and some of his teammates and understands that they feed on being underdogs.

19.   But by Thursday, those words sounded downright rosy compared with the talk from officials of several unions.

20.   But despite recent gains and bold talk from McConnell, analysts say that the days of easy pickings for the Grand Old Party in the South are over.