CIC's chief executive, Lou Jiwei , told a conference in Hong Kong on January 20th that two things would improve his organisation: more freedom from foreign authorities to make investments, which would doubtless be fostered by his second wish, more freedom to manage itself.

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But second-highest on the wish list was "a computer with Internet access, " followed closely by "a pet, " with nearly 25 percent each.

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As part of that agreement, the city said it would build a base for a second hotel tower should Roski wish to expand.

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But that doesn't mean for a second that Senate Republicans don't wish that Gonzales would simply go away.

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His second thought - "Crikey, I wish he had".

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Harvard President Drew Gilpin Faust was in Seoul giving a speech during the game, but a spokesman said she followed the second half closely and called coach Tommy Amaker to congratulate the team and wish them luck in the next round.

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It also gave manager Rafael Benitez his wish to claim top spot in the group, which means Liverpool will play the second leg of their last 16 match at Anfield.

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On my second night there, a police officer came to my hotel to welcome us to his city and wish us a pleasant stay.

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In the first and second semesters, the vocational workshops and group sessions are designed to help the students decide which training course they wish to complete during their third and fourth semesters.

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