In legislative elections held between October 13-17, 2004, the group did not secure any seats.

With the support of local civic leaders, the group eventually secured its own building.

Public support was high and the group would secure over 11,000 season ticket pledges.

Such groups secure their reputations by releasing thousands of free movies, games, music and software programs on the Internet each year.

First, this group of 19 secured their position by placing liens on the mill property.

This group secured influence in the Georgia legislature to further its aims.

Ms. Israel added that the group had secured $1.7 million in pledges.

A group representing Baltimore was considered for admission, but could not secure a stadium.

Participation was initially low but a dedicated group of young students eventually secured it as a traditional sport at the campus.

But a third group, Team Fazisi, has secured American support.