11.   Economists say mild weather and low mortgage rates helped sales last month.

12.   Greenpeace Australia spokesman Ben Pearson said bad weather, inexperience and unsuitable boats could imperil private citizens who sail to the area.

13.   He said rough weather and poor visibility apparently concealed the line.

14.   NATO said bad weather and low clouds plagued operations for most of Thursday.

15.   NATO said bad weather and low clouds had plagued operations for most of Thursday.

16.   NATO said bad weather and low clouds had plagued operations for most of today.

17.   On Thursday, Rumsfeld said bad weather and heavy fire at a landing area had prevented some of the U.S. teams from entering Afghanistan in recent days.

18.   Police said stormy weather and high waves caused the vessel to sink.

19.   Scott Base officials said weather conditions had cleared, with some scattered clouds, good visibility and no sign of snow.

20.   Shell U.K. said bad weather and interference from Greenpeace activists, who used a helicopter Friday to board the platform, could lead to a delay in ditching it.