21.   While the government is still talking up the economy, consumers have taken a dimmer view.

22.   Armey and others insisted that their August strategy of staging hundreds of town meetings talking up tax cuts had worked.

23.   Granted a few days off from filming, she is in a Manhattan hotel suite now, talking up her show.

24.   Talking up the game, Madrid midfielder Christian Panucci said his side had no plans to relax, even though they lead the table.

25.   This year, Evans has frequently followed Bush on the campaign trail, talking up his friend to whomever will listen.

26.   Top Australian jockey Shane Dye is another talking up his chances after Ebony Grosve won the Mackinnon Stakes, a major pointer to the Cup, on Saturday.