So it is a curious development to hear today it has been announced that SAAB Automobile and BMW reached an agreement to allow the Swedish group to use engines developed by BMW. The first element of the JV will be for engines to be deployed in the new 9-3 that will appear in late 2012.

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Another critical element is that for the first time at the global level we discussed the issue of economy.

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Earlier this year, Brighton and Hove became the first council to opt for a ballot element in its school admissions system.

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Hoggard was in his element and he first struck when Sehwag, not for the first time in the series, failed to get his gloves out of the way of a short-pitched ball which then looped into Shah's lap at first slip.

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Perhaps the first element of failed leadership herein falls upon Owner John Henry and CEO Larry Lucchino for reacting too quickly in firing Mr. Francona last fall.

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