11.   His staff remains small.

12.   Managers lowered their sales and profit forecasts, and said their inventories and staffs remain bloated, a sign that Japan is slipping into recession, economists said.

13.   Others want DeGregorio to get the job so the coaching staff can remain in tact.

14.   Richt also expects his coaching staff to remain intact.

15.   Still, the Forbes staff remains optimistic.

16.   Sources said Evans would bend on that philosophy as the All-Star break nears, providing the starting staff remains healthy.

17.   The normally secretive White House staff remained tight-lipped about the discussions leading to the decision to commence military action.

18.   The normally secretive White House staff remained close-lipped about the discussions leading up to the decision to commence military action.

19.   The pitching staff remains strong.

20.   The staff remained upbeat and even came to the room with air freshener.