1.   Angelenos are optimistic by nature.

2.   This figure is viewed as overly optimistic by many observers.

3.   Both estimates are seen as over optimistic by some economists.

4.   Brokers attributed it to more dynamic transactions by businessmen, who had been made optimistic by the outcome of a recent Jordanian trade delegation to Iraq.

5.   But the United Nations was more optimistic by late Sunday, saying electricity repairs could be finished by deadline, barring disruptions.

6.   But the United Nations was more optimistic by late Sunday, saying electricity repairs could be finished by the deadline.

7.   But the United Nations was optimistic by late Sunday, saying electricity repairs could be finished by deadline.

8.   The projections are considered too optimistic by private analysts.