11.   Presidential spokesman Rigoberto Tiglao tried to smooth ruffled feathers.

12.   The measure combines punitive measures with incentives for economic revitalization to smooth ruffled feathers.

13.   Ultimately, White House counselor Mack McLarty flew to Brazil to smooth ruffled feathers.

14.   President Ernesto Samper Friday reiterated his denial of a US request to extradite four drug kingpins, as his foreign minister attempted to smooth ruffled feathers in Washington.

15.   The meeting at the Elysee Palace lasted three-quarters of an hour and indicated that both sides were anxious to smooth ruffled feathers over the tests, officials said.