1.  E-mail has become an increasingly important means of business communication.

2.  It is equally true, however, that other of its elements are important means to the attainment of these riches.

3.  Newspapers are still an important means of communication.

4.  Surveys are an important means of gathering information.

5.  On the other hand, the state and its leaders also form an important means by which people understand their own circumstances.

6.  In conclusion biliary endoprosthesis insertion for common bile duct stones offers an important alternative means of establishing duct drainage in selected cases.

7.  Music can also be an important means of communication.

8.  Electronic seminars are an important means for learning and the network provides interesting opportunities for cross-boundary research.

9.  At Northeastern, officials defend University Court as an important means of maintaining behavior standards on campus and providing victims with a confidential way to fight back.

10.  Autopsies still are the most important means of determining whether a death is due to homicide or natural causes.