1.   Down below, two points of red light appear, one at a time like a wink in reverse.

2.   The point appears to come through even more strongly in the role of the postgraduate student, particularly the research student.

3.   Although many specifics of the compromise were still under negotiation, the major points of contention appear resolved.

4.   As camp opened, the only weak point appeared to be left tackle.

5.   At this point there appears to be a compromise.

6.   Bruton made the point appear negotiable.

7.   But that point appears more elusive than ever, even though some strategists think the worst is over.

8.   Some major points of contention appeared to have been left unresolved, threatening to unravel the cease-fire effort.

9.   That point appears clear when visitors step into the living room of what the company is calling the Microsoft Home in New York.

10.   That point appears to be at least six months away, if Salon can last that long.