How did companies with such a promising beginning fare so badly?

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Still, even with the occasional bump Byliner is off to a polished and promising beginning.

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Promising "a new beginning for policing" in Northern Ireland, Mr Mandelson strengthened the powers of the new policing board and said he had "an open mind" about further changes to the bill.

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Since then, we have added 11 more sites, introduced a booming wireless business and launched very promising enhanced television operation that is just now beginning to reach a large audience.

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