"I think it's a major step," Mr. Wong, in an interview, said of recent appeals court decision ordering a new trial for him.

His most recent appeal, in 2004, also failed.

Its recent appeal seems due to the possibility of relaxation with no chemical assistance.

Ellis was represented at his most recent appeal by Fadiga and Co solicitors, an immigration law specialist with two offices in the capital.

A more recent appeal before the Tribunal showed the movement of vehicles in the 'vicinity' could be taken into account.

Following such a recent appeal by the Suffolk County man with the 100 pound pouch, his managed-care company agreed to pay $2,000 for surgery.

In recent appeals, the fund has contributed to Staten Island Family Service, which closed earlier this year.

"You live in the city of Houston," she said, recalling a recent appeal to an executive.

I would like to thank the thousands of people who responded, both in 2002 and to the recent appeal within the past weeks.

But he made it clear that in his view the party as a whole backs the recent appeals on the subjects of "aggressor music" and mixed marriages.