31.   At a news conference Tuesday in Bonn, both men pronounced themselves satisfied with the outcome of their negotiations and confident about the future.

32.   At one point, Bush acted so confident about winning that he spoke of the importance of using the campaign to build up a governing mandate.

33.   At the All-Star Game break, the New York Knicks are unfazed by where they have been and confident about where they are going.

34.   Auto executives and economists said the biggest reason is that buyers still feel confident about the economy and still have money to spend.

35.   Azzi is almost as confident about the ABL and likes its more shoestring appeal.

36.   Bajram Curri was the kind of place people moved to when they were confident about the future.

37.   Baffert, for one, is confident about his chances Saturday.

38.   Becky Taylor, chief technical officer of Austin, Texas-based Impart, said it is easy to be too confident about leaping a technological hurdle.

39.   Beirne is confident about his competitive position, too.

40.   Both said they are confident about their ability to compete.