1.   A firewall provides more than real security-it often plays an important role as a security blanket for management.

2.   A modicum of semi-professional training defines the role as putting into practice a set of ideals inculcated in that training.

3.   Also playing a key role as protagonists and unlikely allies are two former sworn enemies, both ladinos.

4.   At another, he deals badly with his role as the father of a deaf son.

5.   Banks play a central role as consultants, advisers and agents in acquisition situations.

6.   Bowman said he had been perfectly happy in his role as director, before the change in job specifications.

7.   But meanwhile, her new role as fashion supremo is something she can really get her teeth into.

8.   But the private sector had the pivotal role as the provider of jobs and the builder of the new urban resource base.

9.   Case will take responsibility for overall strategy and deal-making in his role as company chairman.