1.  Desmarest, though soft-spoken, still used street-fighter instincts in his hostile takeover of Elf.

2.  Designers also used fur collars, cuffs and borders for interest and contrast.

3.  Democrats also used the third night of their convention to reach out to women by showcasing female lawmakers.

4.  Cynthia Haines allegedly used a dozen credit cards to play craps, blackjack and other online games over a three-month period early last year.

5.  Democrats, conceding they were fighting a losing battle, nonetheless used a series of procedural motions to push the censure alternative to the floor.

6.  Dempsey also used his address to look forward to today's vote on restructuring of the NCAA.

7.  Designers usually use force-feedback as a haptic clue, to let you know you're rolling over something or bumping into something.

8.  Davis, meanwhile, used his harshest words on his players.

9.  Director Jerry Zucker also used digital enhancements in battle scenes for "First Knight."

10.  Detractors and fans alike often use the word "cartoon" to describe the Ramones.