1.  As a first baseman, his day job, he's batting .300 for an Astros team that Tuesday night accomplished something none of its 36 predecessors could.

2.  As Arizona has grown, so has spending on prisons, health care and public schools.

3.  As Asian stocks have climbed, so has trading on the region's exchanges.

4.  Any time you have a Ken Griffey Jr. hitting behind you, you are going to get good pitches to hit."

5.  Defensively, Ryan was able to inspire his troops and had them playing top-notch ball.

6.  Currently, drug-producing nations are put on a list and must be certified as having adequate anti-drug policies, or risk losing U.S. economic and foreign aid.

7.  Despite his exuberance, Bush said he's taking nothing for granted, and described the race as "hard and close."

8.  Despite a 105-96 loss, they had Rick Pitino complimenting them on their passing and shooting.

9.  Despite all he has going for him, the company is still in its infancy, and Wilkinson is well aware of the risks involved.

10.  Despite all military's wizardry _ including new radar technology called "blobology" _ it has had no luck.