But Shakespeare in the Courts is still going strong under the direction of Kevin Coleman.

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"What is good collateral for a sovereign government? Good collateral is sound policy, and therefore that is a very strong step in the right direction,"

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"There is a perception that President Obama brings with him a sensibility and sensitivity to the region and I think that will stand him in very good stead because there is already a very strong expectation that President Obama will set a new direction for US policy towards its partners, towards APEC, and in particular towards Asia."

VOA: standard.2009.11.08

"Sun is getting a proven enterprise-class directory built into the operating system - it's a strong direction, " says Gary Rowe, executive vice president of The Burton Group, which sponsored the Catalyst Conference.

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Of course, people change their minds and certainly the changed strategic circumstances over the past decade and strong presidential direction can make a huge difference in attitudes.

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It handles well, with some leeway in the slim steering wheel but with a strong sense of direction.

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