21.   Japanese stocks ended the week on an optimistic note, rising on hope a strengthening domestic economy will bolster corporate profits.

22.   On an optimistic note, McKendry said problems with rendering time are certain to become obsolete with the advent of a new standard for capturing video files.

23.   On a more optimistic note, Turner said the current situation presents an opportunity for the United States to improve its relations with Russia.

24.   Outfielder Vladimir Guerrero, an All-Star the past three seasons, struggled to strike an optimistic note.

25.   So I would like to end on an optimistic note.

26.   Striking a more optimistic note was Larry Sabato, a political science professor at the University of Virginia.

27.   The Mets ended last season on an optimistic note sounded by a core of tough, young players, tested by a hard campaign.

28.   The three days of talks finished on an optimistic note.

29.   But Tang sounded an optimistic note.