11.   POLICE have advised people to make sure their garages and sheds are locked following a series of break-ins this week.

12.   It follows a series of scandals involving alleged physical abuse, drug taking and prostitution in homes around the country.

13.   And it follows a series of devastating security breaches by Robert Hanssen, a former FBI agent who pleaded guilty to spying for the Russians.

14.   As it passes through Koreatown, it will follow a series of undulations that actually follows an upward line.

15.   Both governments have stated their interest in building closer ties following a series of disputes over Taiwan, intellectual property rights and human rights.

16.   A regional Bell company must prove its local markets are completely open to competition and follow a series of steps to guarantee competitors access to the local market.

17.   A takeover would follow a series of cross-shareholdings among U.K. media companies seeking to exploit a relaxation in cross-media ownership rules.

18.   Bullock repeatedly tried to quit smoking, following a series of serious health problems.

19.   But security had already been a hot topic at many plants, following a series of mock raids in which private guard forces failed to stop intruders.

20.   Disappointed with cruise bookings following a series of nationally publicized problems on its holiday voyages, Norwegian Cruise Line is hoping a newer, bigger ship will boost sales.