1.   During the talks, the USA reportedly agreed to cede control over Clark and the four smaller installations, but differences remained over the future of Subic Bay.

2.   Although all the major players had agreed to attend a conference, disagreements remained over guarantees and conditions sought by Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization.

3.   Doubts remain over the fitness of striker Ian Baird and midfielder Derek Ferguson, both of whom are suffering from hamstring injuries.

4.   Although they found many areas of agreement, deep differences remained over preserving ancient forests, protecting property rights and creating jobs in the woods.

5.   Although Hurricane Opal will remain over the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, abundant tropical moisture will stream north ahead of the system.

6.   Although most political analysts had agreed that the treaty seemed likely to be approved, uncertainty remained over the margin of victory.

7.   Although slight differences remain over the basis for talks, it appears that they might begin early next year.

8.   Amid the mood of growing optimism, though, Rubin cautioned that ninth-inning snags remained over issues critical to both sides.

9.   And that requires that fighters and bombers be refueled several times in flight in order to reach and remain over their targets.

10.   As opinions shift to a more bullish outlook, investors could be looking at additional gains even though the shadow of the Fed remains over the market.