People here blame the shortage of priests not on celibacy but on a society warped by materialistic, self-gratifying values, an absence of commitment shown, they say, in everything from the dissolution of half the nation's marriages to Alex Rodriguez's cash-dependent attachment to the Yankees.
And the nation found the global expressions of solidarity a gratifying reminder that its values still resonate around the world.This week, as Mr Valls sent 10,000 soldiers to help protect schools, mosques, synagogues and media offices, and promised more resources for intelligence and policing, hard questions were emerging.
It is gratifying that the Ct values obtained by quadruplex PCR targeting GM cotton T304-40 and Cry2Ae from all four concentrations of cotton DNA tested were less than the results obtained using the simplex PCR method.
A low postoperative S-cortisol value is certainly gratifying for the surgeon, suggesting that adequate surgery has been performed.
The agreement of the calculated chemical shift anisotropy =8.7 ppm with the experimental value =10.1±4 ppm is gratifying.
But as a man who values opinions, Frankel should be gratified that many of his colleagues share his.
Mr Blavatnik said he was "gratified" by the increased value of the company, adding in a statement: "Our belief in LyondellBasell's potential has never wavered.
"It's always gratifying whenever one's work is recognised and valued, but to receive the Shelley award is particularly satisfying," he added.
With the cost of everything rising and the value of everything falling, it's gratifying to have Marion Bryant, her librarian counterparts across the country - and a library card.
We're a mission-driven organization and it's gratifying that almost every employee places such a high value on that mission.
