1.   After a year in office, Sharon appears further than ever from making good on his central campaign pledge, to bring peace and security to Israel.

2.   He appeared further isolated by his casual dress in relation to the business suits sported by the other three.

3.   The talks are expected to resume next week, though Democrats and Republicans appeared further apart than ever.

4.   Much of the countryside appeared further from recovery.

5.   Relations appeared further strained when the British government reportedly offered to mediate in a territorial dispute between India and neighboring Pakistan.