51.   KCT managing director Abdul Samah Mohamed is optimistic of newpotentials opening up for Malaysian ports.

52.   KPK is optimistic of the long-term prospects of the timber industry as it has been forecasted that there will be a major long-term price growth.

53.   Low is optimistic of the future.

54.   Nicol was optimistic of her chances against Daphine.

55.   Northern Ireland Secretary Mo Mowlam, the top British official in the province, said she was optimistic of getting an agreement by Thursday.

56.   President is optimistic of Duma approval for prime minister.

57.   Safety and Security minister Sydney Mufamadi, who joined the agents Thursday, has said police are following strong leads and are optimistic of making arrests soon.

58.   Safety and Security minister Sydney Mufamadi, who joined the FBI agents Thursday, has said police are following strong leads and are optimistic of making arrests soon.

59.   Smith, actually, said he was optimistic of re-signing Messier, as he was many of his other free agents.

60.   The administration appeared more optimistic of a resolution of the crisis on Thursday than it had the day before.