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As you twist to the right, try to keep your left sitting bone as close to floor (or as close to resting on the bolster) as possible.

This competition is also behind calls for the United States to bolster its naval strength, even at a time of budget cuts.

More importantly for the DPJ, it may bolster the party's popularity, which has withered after its election landslide a year ago.

He said central banks are ready to take further actions to bolster the economy.

Industry supporters said the new report could bolster their case by showing that the U. S. can rely more heavily on gas without running out.

And when the messengers were come in, behold, there was an image in the bed, with a pillow of goats' hair for his bolster.

China wants to work with you to bolster regional cooperation, promote dialogue among civilizations and uphold cultural diversity.

In his interview, Mr. Lee said the growth of China and India would help bolster Singapore, as it lifts economies across the region.

No central bank anywhere is free from suspicion that it is trying to hold its currency down to bolster its economy.

That would bolster the video's authenticity which intelligence officials still are trying to confirm.

The fact that the candlestick maker had access to credit did not increase demand or bolster the economy.

The aim is to get tough with China to teach it a lesson, so it will bolster its currency and usher in a greater flow of U.

The suspicion must be that this law is designed to defend a declining regime rather than to bolster the security of Venezuelans.

But over the next few months, the school officials and I mapped out a plan to address his weaknesses and bolster his strengths.

Ubaldo and Carlo restrain Rinaldo, trying to bolster his strength, and ultimately drag him away from her.

Fast-growing nations like Thailand are trying to devalue their exchange rates to bolster their export-driven economies.

The United States condemned the attack and said it would continue supporting Pakistan's efforts to combat extremism and bolster democracy.

Will another phoenix , Fawkes himself , appear with his haunting song to bolster the pure of heart and weaken the dark forces even further?

The budget is tight in Oakland, and no extra money is going to be spent for Beane to bolster his roster for the upcoming season.

The outgoing Bush administration, however, is trying to bolster confidence as much as possible.

And, of course, the CCP limits the range of published opinion in an effort to bolster its own narrative and power.

Lastly, the commission should bolster its line on Lloyds Group, the elephantine product of a state-sponsored merger during the crisis.

But, one may ask, if inflation is the greatest danger, isn't the best answer to bolster the national currency, as the United States wants?

Or, to take a topical example, how to bolster the official news media in the face of micro-blog sites like Sina weibo.

Many smaller banks are trying to bolster their capital by selling assets and making fewer loans.

Both sides are feverishly trying to recruit new members to bolster their cause at the IWC.

At any rate, Melville, unlike these, actually made the voyage, and was thus able to bolster his romantic flights with personal knowledge.

Rafael Benitez has pledged to chase 'the best of British' as he looks to bolster his squad this summer.

Immigration could be one of our greatest strengths, rather than a continual effort to bolster political constituencies.

Paladins smite enemies with divine authority, bolster the courage of nearby companions, and radiate as if a beacon of inextinguishable hope.

Mourinho hopes to have centre-half Ricardo Carvalho back to bolster his defence after he missed the defeat at Liverpool with a fever.

The DPJ platform calls for an increase in aid to develop Asia as a way of helping bolster those middle-class consumers.

Imagine a yoga class that encourages you lie on your back, or at least a bolster . .

GM is counting on expansion overseas to bolster profit as it prepares for an initial public offering as early as the fourth quarter.

Toward the end of President Barack Obama's speech on Monday, he also announced potential further support to help bolster demand.

S. -led war against the Taliban has led to calls for a change of strategy including the option of sending more troops to bolster security.

The Nasdaq-ICE proposal would bolster New York's position as a global listings centre, while London would be strengthened in derivatives.

I do not intend to bolster your hopes with false reports of outside assistance; the truth is that we must face the enemy alone.

He had been engineering a comeback tour in an effort to rehabilitate his public image and bolster his tottering finances.

It condemns Japan's distorted perceptions of the comfort women system it used to bolster the morale of its troops.

Meanwhile, the company has sought to bolster its position by asserting that the strike is having little impact on service.

Commendably, the Senate Judiciary Committee is trying to bolster the government's power to enforce intellectual property protections.

But when the Little Wee Bear came to look at his bed, there was the bolster in its place!

That would no doubt cause a quick dip in yields and might bolster riskier assets.

His solution was to bolster the basic state pension by uprating it in line with earnings rather than prices, which usually rise more slowly.

Simon attends church to bolster his faith. His Sunday school teacher cannot bear him and begs the pastor to "get rid of that child. "

With that built up Rage, they are able to perform various abilities that bolster their defenses.

Wearing light armour and being solid defenders, these mercenaries are useful to bolster the ranks of any army.

Park says if the ship does return to the North, it will bolster the impression that international sanctions against Pyongyang are effective.

She had made me feel so utterly wrong and of no account that I needed to bolster myself.

China 's cabinet announced that it was studying measures to bolster struggling automotive, steel, petrochemical, and textile businesses.

Little has been done to bolster the central government's own paramilitary force, an important back-up to the state police.

Democratic government certainly has helped bolster free markets in the United States and around the world.

For this reason, the Obama administration recognises that it has an opportunity to bolster its standing in Asia at China's expense.

A strong nation, he wrote, needs strong people. And China has long used sports to bolster its international position and unite its masses.

Efforts should also be made to bolster the construction of water conservancy projects and increase rural farmers' incomes, Hui added.

The decline comes one day after President Bush outlined key parts of a plan to bolster the financial sector.

The US government began its tax rebate program Monday, aiming to bolster consumer spending and lift the economy out of the doldrums.

As a class project he developed a business plan for a nonprofit that would bolster minority talent both at schools and in the workforce.

You buy things because you're depressed or to bolster your self-esteem.

They speculate that Mr Kim's dependence on her during his illness may further bolster her political clout.

Share indices have generally fallen since the quake, and insurers rely on equity-market investments to bolster capital and performance.

Let me be clear: the United States is interested in a new START agreement because it will bolster our national security.

What's happened in Charlestown shows how rezoning and a change in public infrastructure can help bolster an area's home prices.

To bolster his qualifications, he would have to marry a daughter of Thutmose II and Hatshepsut, the royal queen.

The bolster, as the transition from the blade to the handle is called, is forged.

The U. N. resolution sought to bolster existing sanctions aimed at the economic, high-technology and military sectors.

Yet if the U. S. can be accused of playing with inflationary fire to bolster employment, so is China.

All the developments in improved transfer of information will bolster the technology of agriculture in the United States.

It is hard to see what the American authorities could do to bolster their currency even if they wanted to.

Among the most constructive steps that governments can take to bolster such confidence is to conclude the Doha Round.

Also Tuesday, Japan banned all exports to North Korea, a measure designed to bolster the U. N. resolution, a government statement said.

Okinawans claiming to feel no threat from China often use this to bolster arguments that bases should be eliminated from Okinawa.

Exporters lead gains in Tokyo on expectations the weaker yen against the U. S. dollar will bolster earnings.

Surging crude-oil costs, low global food stockpiles and a weakening dollar may also bolster prices, the report said.

Most European countries are far from achieving the target, and are introducing incentives and subsidies to bolster production.

And Goldilocks had pulled the bolster of the Middle-sized Bear out of its place.

The Blues have been linked with moves for several players as they look to bolster their squad for the second half of the season.

Other financial resources, including bank loans, also would be used to bolster the companies' financial health, according to the guidelines.

His appointment may help bolster shareholder support for any changes the company makes.

There, analysts say Europe will look for international support from countries like China to help bolster the debt deal.

Though unopposed and with his GOP nomination sewed up weeks ago, Bush wants to bolster his support.

Given that, investors will eye further moves by emerging governments to help local banks and bolster stock markets.

Robert Gates, America's defence secretary, visited India to bolster military ties between the two countries and promote American arms sales.

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The U. S continues to mull the HIA (Homeland Investment Act) which would bolster the greenback for some months to come.

Bush is to meet Palestinian and Israeli leaders separately to bolster talks launched at the Annapolis conference he hosted in November.

San Antonio did nothing to bolster its roster, nor did Portland, Houston or any of the other playoff teams in the West.

They fold their forest round their feet; And bolster up the sky.

Jackson had been engineering a comeback tour, an effort to rehabilitate his public image and bolster his tottering finances.

The existence of a pool of funds would help speed up payment and bolster depositors confidence in the scheme .

To meet these latter criticisms, however, OMB has recently taken steps to bolster the procedural regularity of its processes.

A facade of euphemism had to be erected to disguise the nature of Mubarak's regime, and press accounts seemed to bolster it.

Perhaps a reassessment of that prospect will bolster equities this month?

The industry has sought to bolster computer-system security as public and congressional scrutiny of its potential vulnerability has grown.

It has also taken other long-overdue steps to bolster transparency, including banning staff from accepting gifts from business partners.

States that international community should bolster proven microfinance programs to spur local-level entrepreneurship throughout the country.

It is being sold mainly because its parent bank, which turned down funds from the British government, wants to bolster its capital base.

The bank also is using its industry standing to bolster its ranks.

And in this climate, outlining ways you've saved the company money or brought in revenue will help bolster your request.

Reds boss Rafa Benitez has been linked with the Croatia international as he looks to bolster his squad for next season.

That sector would be devastated by any precipitate Chinese moves to bolster the yuan against the dollar.

Janet Yellen has supported the Fed's policy of ultra-low interest rates to bolster the economy and to help drive down unemployment.

The AU, he preferred not to say, is patently failing to bolster Somalia's government.

The United States, the dominant military force in the Pacific, is watching closely and has sought to bolster its alliances in the region.

Data on China's current account, released Tuesday, bolster Beijing's argument that the yuan is close to fair value.

In some ways, Wang has found a safe space where he can exploit a problematic word to bolster his own "hip-hop" (read: Black) credibility.

While Noah's ark found in Turkey would bolster Bible literalists, an American ark-hunter says the latest discovery could be a hoax.

The US must offer to assist this healing process and bolster democracy in Pakistan as the best bulwark against terrorists.

Recognizing his government's shortcomings in crisis management and internal coordination, Kan has tried to bolster his ability to govern.

Congress also has struggled to bolster its own intelligence oversight capabilities for years, with limited success.

We will also both do bolster our efforts to help developing nations combat other devastating diseases, like malaria and tuberculosis .

Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson is keen to bolster his squad in January and has been spotted at a few Rennes games in recent weeks.

Officials say the Pentagon intends to further bolster the teams and increase the number of missions they are assigned to carry out.

Avoiding a trade war is vital, as it would bolster China's notion of US dispensability even more.

even harder to solicit their support for measures to bolster a currency they do not like.

The trip is expected to bolster Washington's ties with Asian allies as it looks to balance Beijing's influence in the region.

The original justification was to bolster their revenues quickly, so they could invest them in the stock market.

The economic slowdown in the United states is likely to bolster confidence in the dollar even more.

Another key ingredient of Geely's turnaround strategy for Volvo is to bolster the auto maker's image as a premium brand.

It's the only remaining actor with both the means and the motive to bolster total spending substantially.

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Egypt recently sent 400 police to bolster security at its Rafah border terminal with the Gaza Strip ahead of a planned Palestinian protest.

The endurance, however, is sure to bolster him to probe so as to be "better" .

Yet if it is modernised in the right way, a new constitution could help to bolster Turkey's EU credentials.

Rafa Benitez believes Liverpool's defenders can bolster the Reds' attacking power and help reduce the number of home draws this season.

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A few companies have tapped new pools of capital, like sovereign-wealth funds, to bolster their finances.

The first may bolster the case of bullish analysts, but depend on "it's different this time" arguments.

Certainly, Washington's jockeying over the debt ceiling has done little to bolster confidence, already in short supply.

Finally, pay attention to the neck, allowing it to soften as the head tumbles down off the bolster onto the blanket.

Other priorities include supporting programs that will bolster people's health, education and economic opportunities.

In other words, the science is not so threatening when you've had a chance to bolster your value system.

The international alliance was formed under a U. N. mandate to bolster a secure environment and support the reconstruction of Afghanistan.

These models would bolster confidence in research results by allowing valid comparisons and experimental reproducibility.

He argued that the uninsured represent a "hidden tax" , whereas new "health insurance exchanges" would bolster competition.

When visa applicants are misled by this bad advice, they sometimes feel tempted to acquire a forged document to bolster their application.

Two other regulations help bolster a deceptive sense of security.

A more overtly nuclear-armed North Korea would also bolster Japan's already increasingly close security pact with America.

But over the years, as Wikipedia has added layers of control to bolster accuracy and fairness, it has developed a kind of bureaucracy.

Listings are being seen as an increasingly important source of cash to bolster insurers' balance sheets and propel their expansion.

He has another chance this week to bolster this country's image and to help support democratic change in the region.

Money is employed to bolster the sense of morality remaining in people's hearts.

Such close cooperation between the developers and the business interest is key to bolster the value of information managed in XML.

The recent market rally should bolster household balance sheets, the flow of funds data might show.

Specifically, this growth package should bolster both business investment and consumer spending, which are critical to economic growth.

The new money will bolster the IMF, enabling it to quickly respond to the financing needs of member countries in financial distress.

All this is intended to provide economic support for what Egyptians are doing to bolster their own economy, Clinton said.

The election of Nicolas Sarkozy in France is also likely to bolster the ranks of those wanting a tougher EU line with Russia.

Dear Lying: Many people lie to protect themselves or to bolster their ego.

She repeated U. S. calls on Israel to stop settlement activity and the Palestinians to end incitement and bolster security.

And unlike the previous failed Galactico era, Real chiefs have made moves to bolster the defensive side of their squad.

South Africa was also loth to unfreeze funds controlled by the colonel to bolster the new rulers in Tripoli.

It would bolster Chinese leaders' stated objective of developing the domestic consumer economy.

AS BARACK OBAMA casts around for ways to bolster the American economy, one area of focus is a still-moribund housing market.

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But rather than chart an immediate withdrawal, Gorbachev conceived an effort to bolster the pro-Soviet Afghan government by military means.

Although these European and American additions bolster its business, BASF cannot ignore developments elsewhere.

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The successful military campaign in Libya may yet bolster the president's image at home.

Multinationals should help bolster the rules of the game rather than pandering to the most unscrupulous players.

My advice is to channel them into more extra debt payments, but you might also want to bolster a long-term plan as well.

With Tom Thumbs's assistance she carried the bolster downstairs, and across the hearth-rug.

Mr. Ely was particularly skeptical about letting companies bolster their balance sheets by converting preferred shares to common.

Self-reliance, too, will probably bolster clan, tribal and regional coping mechanisms, the very forces the council was formed to quell.

But given human nature, microdoses of chocolate may be impractical, underscoring the difficulties of using nutrition to bolster fitness.

Border guards there have been equipped with new snowmobiles and equipment to bolster the eastern border.

The package includes measures to bar gender discrimination, bolster civil liberties and protect personal privacy.

MIGA's planned support to such projects in Ukraine and Russia is expected to bolster confidence in the financial system in these countries.

A Sinhalese-chauvinist government suits Mr Prabhakaran, helping bolster Tamil support for the Tigers.

Such thinly veiled references to military action would, he contended, bolster diplomatic and economic pressure on Iran to forgo the bomb.

Several generals of the New Model Army attempted to use their commands to bolster their personal seizures of power.

The Australian leader says the modernization of military forces across Asia means that his country needs to bolster its defenses, over time.

The United States, seeking to bolster the country's democracy, has provided some military aid.

They also bolster confidence in the currency. Money flows into the commercial banks, easing the specter of banking crises.

Some people will add a few drops of eucalyptus oil to their steam shower to give bolster the immune system.

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It has boundless resources to draw upon, and the steadfast courage of its people to bolster its armies.

Lower taxes on capital had the potential to bolster a growing "investor class" that tended to vote Republican.

The web-based retailer's decision to enter the music market could bolster the fortunes of the largest record companies.

And new technology will bolster the advertising capabilities of traditional media like television, backers say.

A resumption of public offerings would bolster revenue at investment banks authorized to underwrites local equity sales.

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The recent turmoil affirms executives' caution, and may prompt some to curb spending and bolster their already-bulging cash piles.

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Researchers say the results of the survey will bolster electronic prescribing efforts.

The forecast could bolster Beijing's resistance to appeals expected from Barack Obama to allow the renminbi to appreciate faster.

China, the story goes, is immutable as the current rulers invoke the mystique of past imperial dynasties to bolster their own authority.

Yossi Benayoun helped Israel bolster their qualification prospects as the Reds utility man captained them to a 3-1 success against Moldova.

The clear support of Mr Obama would bolster the region's many moderates and put recalcitrant Israelis and Palestinians alike on the spot.

To bolster the legal basis of the tribunal the summit agreed a Universal Declaration of the Rights of Mother Earth.

Big rate cuts were meant to bolster confidence in the face of uncertainty as much as stimulate demand.

They made the disclosure as they unveiled plans to bolster national defences against online attacks.

A new study adds to the growing evidence that fish oil supplements in the diet of pregnant women can bolster their infants' immune systems.

Relatives and friends visit constantly, to help with chores and to bolster the family's spirits.

At its meeting on Tuesday, the Fed's policy-setting committee will debate whether further steps are needed to bolster the economy.

The North's vow to "bolster its nuclear deterrent" came just hours before Mr. Bosworth was due to arrive in Seoul.

Chinese lenders are raising tens of billions of dollars in fresh capital to bolster balance sheets strained by rapid loan growth.

US retail prices for petrol have fallen about half compared with last summer, which traders expect to bolster consumption.

Seoul has vowed to bolster its defenses and sharpen its rules of engagement, particularly when civilians are attacked.

The Fed's 'quantitative easing' policy, unveiled Wednesday, is designed to bolster the economy by keeping credit easy.

Seoul has vowed to bolster its defences and sharpen its rules of engagement, particularly when civilians are attacked.

San Antonio also signed veterans Antonio McDyess(notes) and Theo Ratliff(notes) in the offseason to bolster its frontcourt.

Lithuania scents Russian interference whenever it tries to bolster its energy independence.

A U. S. official announced the request Tuesday in Beijing, saying it could bolster the IEA's ability to weather soaring energy prices.

The government is trying to bolster pork supplies but also assure the public that meat supplies are safe.

And we will also bolster our efforts to help developing nations combat other devastating diseases like malaria and tuberculosis.

As a result, the company needs to find replacement products to bolster the profit picture.

That has water-strapped countries eager to establish secure food supplies and bolster biofuel production.

All attempts to bolster up colonialism are bound to fail.

Still, the stronger-than-anticipated export performance could bolster the contribution of trade to economic activity in the second quarter.

If a new government can show that it will get a grip on the public finances, this would help bolster confidence.

The attack may also bolster concerns in Germany that the country is failing to integrate its immigrants.

Market expectations that weekly crude stocks data, released today, would show a fall in the country's inventories also helped bolster oil.

Married women appear likely to bolster Japan's ejaculation industry for some time to come.

Both talk convincingly, but fail to back this up with the concrete steps needed to bolster the financial system.

The past few years have seen signs that the party wants to use nationalist sentiment to bolster its legitimacy.

GAMA president and CEO Pete Bunce used the report to bolster the industry's case against new user fees proposed by President Obama.

Promoting innovation and brand-name companies would probably bolster the economy and create better jobs.

Glaxo and other drug companies have been paying high prices for biotech companies to bolster their drug pipelines.

Jackson had been engineering a come-back tour, an effort to rehabilitate his public image and bolster his tottering finances.

It is particularly important for building the popular masses' strength of justice to bolster the national defense capability.

In providing this support you will bolster the global economy, help to underpin your own growth, and secure global stability.

The trend is helping bolster companies like Cisco Systems Inc. , which sells hardware for moving Internet data.

Eventually, Axelrod hired Stephanie Cutter to bolster Michelle's image and help her shape her passions into an agenda.

The group also plans to bolster its non-print businesses, distribute in Taiwan and expand its presence in mainland China.

So it has great significance to research the problem of bolster fatigue fracture under the conditions of high-speed and heavy load.

And bolster up the sky.

Japan is pursuing government-oriented policies to bolster its position in high-technology markets.

We never talked much, but knowing my potentials, he found my bearings for me and helped me bolster my self-confidence and self-esteem.

All attempts to bolster up apartheid are bound to fail.

Qunar's ties with Baidu, long listed in the U. S. , likely would bolster the offering, however.

The main aim is to bolster the hunt for oil and minerals seen as vital to future growth.

The government had said Tuesday that it would fully guarantee all bank deposits to bolster confidence in the banking system.

All three bilateral agreements would bolster relations with important allies.

And not enough banks have been willing to sell stock at low prices to bolster their balance sheets.

The program aims to bolster the Navy's air defense and operational capabilities using mostly domestic assets.

China hopes to bolster its production of such fuel-efficient vehicles, however.

So, yes, China probably should continue to bolster its currency against the dollar.

In response, some companies are helping managers bolster their influencing skills.

Those struggling to bolster the nations' defences are only too aware that in cyberspace, the attacker always has the advantage.

More-stable inventory figures should further bolster third-quarter GDP, giving ammo to the V-shapers.

Researchers believe that heavy silicon levels in beer may bolster new bone formation.

And the political mayhem in Washington has done little to bolster consumer confidence, a crucial economic engine.

Some Syrian financial experts are dubious about sanctions, fearing they could bolster support for the regime.

And just last week, the market hailed new steps by the Federal Reserve to bolster the credit markets.

On the diplomatic front, LDP Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka made a landmark visit to Brazil in 1974 to bolster investment deals.

China's worries over its internal security provide a further motivation to bolster Pakistan's stability.

Falling interest rates may help to bolster up the economy.

Companies in developing nations still struggle to bolster balance sheets by raising equity.