21.   This year looked even better, with no murders in August.

22.   This year looks more promising for the Xbox.

23.   This year looks no different.

24.   This year looks worse than usual for both.

25.   This year looks much rosier, if you excuse the Rose Bowl reference -- and Stanford will.

26.   This year looks to be more of the same.

27.   However, Tan said the association had yet to hear anything from themanufacturers on any price hike but the year did not look too bright forthe industry.

28.   Most analysts agree this year looks better for Latin American stocks, particularly in Brazil, where officials have been able to push down interest rates without sparking inflation.

29.   The current year also looked bleak, with Dentsu forecasting even weaker figures.