1.   It came after parade organizers refused to meet with the local residents group that opposes the route.

2.   One protest organizer refuses to disclose his Los Angeles location over the telephone, fearful that the call is being monitored.

3.   Organizers refused to comment on whether the stabbing would alter either the schedule or security at the show, which is scheduled to run through Sunday.

4.   Organizers refused to open polling sites, touching off a near riot.

5.   Problem is, Japanese organizers refuse to move the start higher because it would threaten a preservation area.

6.   Race organizers refuse to cancel the race, saying a mass exit of fans would have hindered rescue operations.

7.   The party organizers refused to say how much money the wealthier guests had donated in exchange for their tickets.

8.   Then the meet organizers refused to let his scores count.

9.   Organizers refused to change the program.

10.   Organizers refused to comment on the reports.