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At the same time, first-term Democrats who should have been at risk after riding the 2006 wave into office were able to position themselves to fend off challenges.

In all, the researchers were able to position more than 1000 markers on the chromosome that will help them and others hunt for useful genes.

Using AC dielectrophoresis and systematic electrode design, Krupke and co-workers were able to position single SWNTs across electrode pairs over a large area with more than 90% yield [194].

But in the past weeks as NDP numbers slumped — partially due to Conservatives and Bloc Québécois attacks focusing on the of divisive issue of the niqab in Quebec —the Liberals were able to position themselves as a credible alternative to the Harper government. .

By exposing proven, successful women executives to new relationships and a wider pool of leadership styles beyond their specific roles, companies and industries, the mentorship programs organized by the 30percentt Club and others were able to position more women to effectively compete for board seats.

The camera trap was an Olympus digital camera (model) with a passive infrared motion detector (Archipelago Consulting Ltd ,Westerway, Tasmania, Australia), which we were able to position above a female echidna while she was hibernating in a hollow tree, and later in a tree stump.

And Mr. Gore was able to position loyalists throughout the executive branch.

"A lot of smaller firms are able to position themselves globally and go after global business.

If a rider is hemmed in by other cyclists, he may not be able to position himself to go for the lead.

Participants stressed that successful branding is not confined to the logo; its importance lies in being able to position the university in the market.

By taking the lead, Mr. Rosen was able to position himself as the main advocate on derivatives for the securities industry and to make sure that the group of nine banks in the CDS Dealers Consortium had a loud voice within Sifma.