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Personally and professionally, we had a great relationship. It was just a perfect fit. He shared a similar sensitivity. There was an inherent shorthand from 'Diner' on.

Barry Levinson

Out of sensitivity to the people of New Orleans.

Mack Bradley

We're trying to address the issue of cost. We're very aware of cost sensitivity and we're looking at ways to make this technology affordable.

Karl Johnson

Sensitivity and accuracy, at the end of the day, are the same thing. Because of what we've heard from the police, firefighters, civilians, the Port Authority, everyone who was there that day, loved ones - they said, 'Tell the story accurately so people understand what happened.' You can't do the Hollywood version.

Michael Shamberg

There's a sensitivity to doing things better than maybe we've done in the past. So we're going to delay a bit from time to time until we get our sea legs.

Councilman Clem Lee

We aren't interested in making enemies of the police and the Fire Department, they are our public servants, but we'd like for them to understand that some sensitivity needs to be applied to these situations. We are reading that evidence was destroyed after the police learned the girl was a minor. That indicates there are some gaps in training.

Jet Tilley

The sensitivity [to the United States] is going to be highest for equity markets and lowest for currencies, but even then you're going to get some sort of divergence happening.

James Malcolm

The main difference that we see is pigmentation, so there is an increased amount of melanin in skin of color, and that can lead to different amounts of sensitivity.

Dr. Roopal Kundu

In a case like this, we try to have a lot of sensitivity because of the fact that there is a victim. We try to be very sensitive to (the victim's) needs. ... (The two assailants) will both face school consequences and whatever charges that were filed as well.

John Weidlich

There hasn't been sensitivity to doing something.

Robert Stuart

It's always a fine line, but what we try to do is evaluate what other courses within a general 30-mile radius of Ames are charging, on a comparable type of course. Then it's just a sensitivity, where we try to stay really competitive.

Nancy Carroll

It doesn't appear he understands the sensitivity to gay and lesbian students when a word like that is used.

Rand Hoch

In 1959 we'd just begun the Space Age, and we didn't have communications satellites, for example. So the same size cycle as 1959 would have a much bigger effect today, because there's much more sensitivity to it.

Peter Gilman

My biggest weakness is my sensitivity. I am too sensitive a person.

Mike Tyson

There's great majesty with the instrument. There's also great sensitivity.

Judy Kort

Changes should be made with due sensitivity to the impact they will have on academics. These decisions were made entirely without consultation.

Robert Kravchuk

I don't know what to expect in Cuba, ... I think what the Holy Father is for is greater freedom for the church, and greater responsibility on the part of Catholics to exercise their religious freedom, and greater sensitivity on the parts of governments to recognize human rights.

John P. Foley

We are worried about how forces are handling women. Many cases are being reported and the forces are not handling things with any sensitivity.

Sapana Pradhan Malla

We are concerned about decreased sensitivity to the drug in Southeast Asia, which is the region that has traditionally been the birthplace of anti-malarial drug resistance.

Arata Kochi

There's much more awareness about the problem of suicides in jails. Twenty years ago if you asked a sheriff, he wouldn't have any information on it or any sensitivity to it. It wouldn't be on his radar screen.

Lindsay Hayes

We're driven by business logic, and we'll adopt a fair and balanced approach as we rationalize. We recognize the sensitivity of the employees, and we'll be fair, balanced, and caring in approaching this.

Pat Russo

From now on, the sale, purchase, exchange and display of art from this period will be addressed with greater sensitivity and a higher international standard of responsibility.

Stuart Eizenstat

What is it dogs are smelling, and can chemical analysis match the dogs in terms of specificity and sensitivity? Then the pathway will likely lead to an ?electronic nose.

Michael Mcculloch

I think he had less sensitivity to the religious needs of minorities than other justices.

Jonathan Lewin

Flavan-3-ols have a positive effect on endothelial function [the function of cells lining the blood vessels] improving the elasticity of the blood vessels so that they respond better to changes in blood stream. They also improve insulin sensitivity.

Brian Buijsse

Interestingly enough, some big names in NASCAR are using it and they don't want anybody to know, so there's quite a bit of sensitivity to it.

Paul Bemis

They knew there would be a strong reaction. They were aware of the sensitivity.

Youk Chhang

They wouldn't meet our standards for what we publish in the paper. We have standards about language, religious sensitivity, racial sensitivity and general good taste.

Leonard Downie

I just thought that in this place, discussing a book written together with a Palestinian, it shows lack of sensitivity.

Daniel Barenboim

The people on this committee need to be willing to discuss anything and everything. Leave your sensitivity at home.

Dennis Whitling

But it really leads us to believe he doesn't understand the sensitivity of minority groups, especially the gay and lesbian community. At least with this explanation, we can put the matter to rest.

Rand Hoch

Acting is all about truth and honesty, and the sensitivity that's capable of transporting you.

Thomas Kretschmann

It seems from what we know of the story that the Prince of Wales has acted with deep sensitivity and very quickly, which is exactly what is needed.

Peter Martin

Because of the sensitivity of the timing and the critical stage we are going through, it is very important for this force to remain committed, ... Any premature withdrawal will send the wrong message.

Hoshiyar Zebari

They take each of these purchases pretty seriously. They might think about its placement before they buy it, but they oftentimes just find a home for it because they have to have it. Not only is it the art they pick, but how do you choose to display it? They have astute taste and a real sensitivity to the images they choose.

Wally Mason

The individual's sensitivity, health and frequency of consumption will determine the effect of the caffeine. But if a product's not labeled, how will consumers know how it will affect them?

Linda Greene

The authors admit that their studies did not address genetic sensitivity to mercury and neurological problems arising from exposure that may occur over time. The studies also didn't address the risks to the fetus from maternal mercury exposure.

Michael Bender

With the development of a sexual color scheme, you don't need the pheromone sensitivity to sense whether a female monkey is ready to mate. It's advantageous to use visual cues rather than pheromones, because they can be seen from a distance.

Jianzhi Zhang

It all starts with a commitment to get it right in the eyes of our native advisers and native communities, ... We want to present the material in a way that connects to people and helps them understand native cultures, builds cultural sensitivity, builds cultural awareness and makes them want to go beyond what they've seen.

Frank Goodyear

It was understood back then everybody needed a pier. Now there's a perception of a value change. There's a sensitivity to the scenic impacts of piers.

Brandon Lane

I understand the people's frustration, but we can't tell people what we are doing because of the sensitivity of these investigations, ... I wish we could, because people could see we are not just ignoring the problem from drug bust to drug bust.

Cameron Nichols

For me, ... there are no real taboos, as long as it's done with respect and sensitivity and the care and creativity of an artist. But is there a clear line between pornography of a sexual and violent nature, and art? It is a fine distinction and we'll probably argue about that to the end of our days.

Piers Handling

It's very much a sensitivity model; you don't know what your business looks like a month out. If it rains tomorrow, or it rains for the next week, then you're missing your entire month or quarter. It's a thin business as far as margins are concerned.

Dan Aptor

Our reporters made initial inquiries about the adoptions, as they did about many other aspects of his background. They did so with great care, understanding the sensitivity of the issue. We have not pursued the issue after the initial inquiries, which detected nothing irregular about the adoptions.

Toby Usnik

I understand why they are redoubling their efforts to get around to show there is some sensitivity.

Paul Berendt

The currency market will be more volatile than before. The sensitivity to the upcoming data will be higher than before.

Masafumi Yamamoto

We appreciate the sensitivity of the commissioner and (the TEA's) understanding of what we've been through down here.

Jolene Ortego

This field is part of an active, diversified agricultural operation and ... is irreplaceable. It is part of an historic ranch that has been kept whole by our family for 85 years. The continued operation of our business would be seriously compromised by an adjacent medical complex with its sensitivity to odor, sound and dust.

Joe Leveroni

I firmly believe that if you follow a path that interests you, not to the exclusion of love, sensitivity, and cooperation with others, but with the strength of conviction that you can move others by your own efforts, and do not make success or failur.

Neil Simon

The attitude and reactions of artists toward their art children reveal an attitude similar to that which mothers in general possess toward their children. There is the same sensitivity to any criticism, the same possessive pride.

Beatrice Hinkle

Any leader, particularly in this day and age with a sensitivity to public relations, has a tendency to want to isolate opponents on specific issues. Part of that is putting out an emotionally laden phrase in the hopes of associating opponents with that phrase.

Dennis Simon

The planning was constant, the logistical invasion of every country she visited, every party she attended the cloth, the weather, the sensitivity of the people and what they wanted to see her in.

Oleg Cassini

BLM previously acknowledged that the beauty and sensitivity of these lands required an update to its management plan to consider protecting them, a sensible position the agency now refuses to follow.

Adriana Raudzens

It was not only excessive force but a meanness and bias against this person because he was disabled, a lack of sensitivity cause this fellow could walk very well.

Jim Harrington

I am told that he rejected the request ... because of the sensitivity of the material for a political reason.

Matthew Aid

For the yen it's much to do with oil prices. High oil prices are an unambiguous negative for all Asian currencies but the yen's sensitivity is historically high.

David Mann

There will have to be some sensitivity employed, but just how that will pan out we're waiting to see. We don't want to restrict development ... but we don't want to swallow up these beautiful brick buildings with giant skyscrapers.

Christine Palmer

That would be useful information so we could judge whether the sensitivity programs that the law-enforcement officials go through are effective or not.

Danica Jamison

We're finding strong traction in the owner community -- both public and private -- because of the pure financial gains that accompany a decision to build a green building. Green buildings provide operational performance, environmental sensitivity and improved health for their occupants. It's a triple bottom line great companies can relate to.

Rick Fedrizzi

You need the proper sensitivity to the local market on content. That requires relevant stories and characters.

Jon Niermann

I never thought anybody in such a position of sensitivity in the Justice Department would breach confidences.

Chuck Colson

There's a lot of sensitivity to fuel prices right now, so this could be a good promotion. If the state can draw some people to travel here for $20, that's a pretty good deal.

Ron Lamberty

She had an amazing sensitivity, which expressed herself in artistic talents. She was a wonderful artist. No one is going to see her amazing sculptures because they're all in Robin's house. She didn't want them going in any museum.

Florence Treistman

We are happy to announce these awards to further public awareness of stuttering. Media coverage has grown in volume and sensitivity in recent years. We want to continue recognizing outstanding reporters.

Jane Fraser

There are very small niches in the institutional investment community where there may be some sensitivity to (alcohol) investing, but it is quite the exception.

Marc Cohen

The strength of the GE model really shines during slower parts of the business cycle, ... have reduced GE's sensitivity to business cycles.

Jeffrey Immelt

We're the first to have the combination of resolution and sensitivity to be able to do this experiment.

Mark Gurwell

We want to work on how to install it with sensitivity to the concerns of Mr. Garrett and sensitivity to the property. We're not giving up on him.

Bill Lusher

We do not read (the law) to elevate accommodation of religious observances over an institution's need to maintain order and safety, ... We have no cause to believe that (the law) would not be applied in an appropriately balanced way, without sensitivity to security concerns.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Our concern is that this heightened sensitivity is short-lived. And I think it could be unless reforms include credible, strong enforcement of new rules and regulations.

Mary Boyle

My guess is that they are probably good parents, too, because of their own sensitivity to that position of being a middle child.

Anne Dubois

There's a much greater rigor and sensitivity about background checks.

Bill Olson

About 42 percent of the growth in global demand is coming from China, where there is virtually no price sensitivity to demand. There's a huge relationship to income growth there, but a very uncertain relationship to price at all.

Jeffrey Rubin

Listening to students who have been through racist incidents, I think will just raise the level of awareness and sensitivity for all of our students.

Phil Distefano

I think what really makes this telescope special is its high sensitivity, especially in spectroscopy.

Klaus Pontoppidan

Such a combination of steps will help relieve pressure from a rebound in investment, increase the sensitivity of the central bank's (monetary) adjustments and reduce the banks' interest income losses.

Xia Bin

Tom Lynch may not be the only one who could use a sensitivity workshop.

Rand Hoch

It has given us more sensitivity.

Rita Cosby

A woman simply is, but a man must become. Masculinity is risky and elusive. It is achieved by a revolt from woman, and it is confirmed only by other men. Manhood coerced into sensitivity is no manhood at all.

Camille Paglia

We (Northwest flight attendants) have been going across the Pacific for 70 years and offering excellent service. Our (plane) loads are full. We continue to have the highest loads because of excellent flight attendant service,which includes cultural sensitivity and language skills.

Karen Schultz

Surely there is some residual fear or sensitivity to the announcement of threats, but clearly less than there was after 9/11. A greater residual is economic fallout from 9/11 and corporations being fiscally conservative on spending.

John Heimlich

We'll meet with the various groups to make sure that all sensitivity of the memorial is taken into consideration.

Richard Turner

There was a stepped increase for the truckers, principally because they have some contracts longer term freight contracts and wanted some sensitivity to ease that rate in.

Tom Sharp

The vanity of men, a constant insult to women, is also the ground for the implicit feminine claim of superior sensitivity and morality.

Patricia Meyer Spacks

There were some mixed feelings about it initially because of the sensitivity of the topic.

Eric Nelson

Certainly there is great sensitivity to the issue.

Elliot Pellman

Though investors were rattled by the lack of Q&A following a terse call, we believe reticence reflects heightened sensitivity in light of the pending SEC settlement, rather than any intent to withhold negative color.

Edward Maguire