1.   But their appearance meant more work for technicians and slowed efforts to restore e-mail services at many companies who shut down their systems Thursday.

2.   Even though the first asparagus in the market are from California, the appearance means crocuses are not far behind.

3.   For Fuhrman, his appearance could mean redemption and peace of mind after months of intense scrutiny.

4.   If appearances mean anything, where does that leave Bowe?

5.   If appearances meant everything, the sole sponsor seemed to be Variety magazine.

6.   They had broken up, so this appearance would mean a regrouping.

7.   His appearance meant even more, he said, because Monterey was the only festival to invite him to play while he was still a fledgling musician in Cuba.