1.   But I am cautiously optimistic about the atmosphere in which the talks were conducted.

2.   The talks were conducted in a cordial atmosphere.

3.   They require urgent attention by the C E C and must be addressed before any talks are conducted with the T andG.

4.   And they will conduct the talks in an atmosphere made potentially more contentious by the appearance of a memo and the disappearance of a negotiator.

5.   AOL Time Warner, another possible partner, also has said it is not currently conducting talks with the company.

6.   Assad personally conducted the talks about Syrian participation.

7.   Before the Bush team took power, the Clinton administration conducted serious talks with North Korea on banning the export of all its missiles and missile technology.

8.   Albright conducted the talks by shuttling between the two Mideast leaders.

9.   British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his Irish counterpart, Bertie Ahern, are expected to conduct talks next week.

10.   Credit Suisse Group conducted talks with Chase Manhattan earlier this year.