The other point about her arrest is that it is something of a shock to the political establishment, since she was on unusually good and friendly terms with three successive prime ministers, Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and the current tenant of 10 Downing Street, David Cameron.

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In smaller markets, getting on friendly terms with the competition also can be good for business.

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And what says optimism about the 2011 holidays other than a good old fashion pepper spraying and stepping on our friendly neighbors as they collapse from heart failure?

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He was approachable and - on the right day - friendly and you always knew his first thought was about the good of the newspaper.

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They have probably forty hours of really good content and, most importantly, provide you friendly, one-on-one help with around three hours turnaround when you need it.

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The US gets much of its oil from Canada and Venezuela, but new supplies coming on line from drama-free Petrobras would be good for the US who is on the constant look-out for crude from friendly states in friendly regions of the globe.

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The staff are friendly, the place is clean, the food is good, and the news is on big screens.

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On the other hand, parents sending their children to day nurseries can expect a child-friendly environment with a good range of equipment and activities, available all year round and geared towards busy parents.

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On the last day of evidence, Mr Sapstead read a handwritten statement and said he was "honest, friendly and good with people".

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