Unfortunately what they didn't do was dot the "i's" and cross the "t's" when creating and using the Department for Transport's complicated economic model for assessing franchise bids - which meant that in a judicial review of the Department's decision to go with First Group, launched by Virgin, the current holder of the franchise, the government was bound to lose.

BBC: Cameron: No more dotting of 'i��s'

"We were right to do so, even if in the circumstances it was not possible to dot all the "i"s and cross the "t"s along the way, " he said.

BBC: Social Security regulations debate

But to dot all the I's and cross all the T's, it will take a few more years.

BBC: Cosmos may be 'inherently unstable'

This senior official said that the Bush administration wanted to "cross t's and dot i's" before it authenticates or dismisses the latest e-mail.

CNN: Conflicting reports on missing reporter's fate

Corporate directors, executive coaches and recruiters say executives should study each board member's career path and personal background in advance, but make sure comments don't cross the line.

WSJ: Executives Looking to Get Ahead Should Get to Know the Board

Youkilis and Chamberlain, who was taking part in the second day of workouts for New York's pitchers and catchers, didn't cross paths Thursday.

WSJ: Youkilis says tension with Chamberlain overblown