In the interim, there had been progress on a political transition.
"There is progress on a lot of small stuff, but no deals on the big stuff," he said.
There was progress on a number of issues, including a compromise on protecting endangered animals and plants, which calls for a significant reduction in the rate of extinction by 2010.
Mr. Ban said he thought there was progress on a limited number of issues, including deforestation, sharing of technology and financial payments to poorer nations from the developed world to help them overcome the effects of climate change.
Clearly there is progress on a lot of fronts–sexier products, new sales outlets, strength in servers and storage, better customer service.
"I had a terrible last 30 minutes," said Martin, who grimaced as he watched Froome's progress on a TV near the finish line at the picturesque island on the Normandy coast.
It's only January 1969, but there has been progress on a few fronts: Pete is established and happy in Los Angeles (Pete is happy? That may be the weirdest thing that "Mad Men" has ever done).
And happily, there is progress on all three.As well as appealing to the charity of ordinary people, agencies are finding new ways to raise money from lenders.
Work is progressing on a north-south highway between Durban, South Africa, and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
United Airlines and the union representing its machinists are progressing on a new contract for 12,800 mechanics and cleaners before a Wednesday strike deadline, the union said.
Now, work is progressing on a $132.4 million courthouse at Fourth and King streets in which Chancery Court will have the top billing, with state-of-the-art courtrooms on the highest floor.
