He merely questioned rather pointedly: "Your uncle never mentioned Rico?"

"There will be a turning point," Taylor insisted, questioned pointedly after the match.

Astronomers, lawmakers and the public pointedly questioned the decision, noting that astronauts on previous missions had safely refurbished the observatory, which continued to make groundbreaking discoveries.

He founded the webpage WashingtonStakeout.com which features him pointedly questioning political figures as they leave the Sunday morning talkshows.

The committee's Democrats who had started out the week pointedly questioning the nominee seemed suddenly discouraged on Friday by his stolid refusals to engage them in debate on several issues.

It crowds the walls of museums and commercial galleries with images that pointedly question its powers - a medium flaunting its disillusionments.

In Arkansas, Mr. Hutchinson pointedly questioned the position of his Democratic opponent, Mr. Pryor, on abortion rights.

On the other hand, some old friends of Mr. Baker pointedly questioned his suitability for a staff job.

Mr. Kadyrov, who often clashes with Russian officials, also pointedly questioned the ability of Russian forces to provide sufficient security.

Three federal appeals judges today pointedly questioned lawyers for the record industry about their argument that Napster, the Internet music service, is liable for contributing to copyright infringement.