11.   German officials today released a list of that and seven other major contracts between German and Chinese companies, that were signed immediately after the ministerial ceremony.

12.   He was willing to form a joint venture, however, and the agreement was signed soon after.

13.   His performances in the CONCACAF Gold Cup impressed assistant coach Renato Capobianco, and Nakhid signed after joining the Revolution for training in Pensacola, Fla.

14.   If the Angels trade for him now they are not guaranteed to sign him after the season.

15.   In many ways, the bipartisan Massachusetts overhaul presaged the federal law, which Clinton signed after vetoing two earlier versions.

16.   Japan claims that the treaty, signed just after the end of the post-World War II U.S. occupation of Japan, unfairly favors U.S. carriers.

17.   Johnson, a quick and clever point guard, was signed after the Long Beach team folded and already is making the Reign a better team.

18.   Kwasniewski, a former Communist, surprised many when he quickly signed the civilian control bill a year ago, shortly after taking office.

19.   Roger Pavlik pitches for the Rangers tonight against Tom Gordon, a free agent who was signed after spending seven years with the Kansas City Royals.

20.   Still, he gave the Mariners more than they hoped for when they signed him after a five-minute audition last spring.