11.   But the shortage, the worst since perestroika, was both a stark reminder of communist days and a reflection of the mysteries of the Russian free market.

12.   But the shortage, the worst since perestroika, was both a stark reminder of Communist days -- and a reflection of the mysteries of the Russian free market.

13.   But the video-aided arrest also served as a stark reminder that the public is increasingly subject to the unblinking eye of modern techonology.

14.   His appearance was a stark reminder of what the Red Sox have endured in the form of serious injuries to key personnel.

15.   His latest misfortune, some say, is a stark reminder of the isolation many students face on large college campuses.

16.   Her test results serve as a stark reminder that this disease knows no boundaries.

17.   It also is a stark reminder that the information superhighway -- hyped for its technology -- is still plagued by thorny workplace issues.

18.   It was a stark reminder that sometimes words are as powerful as bullets.

19.   Monument Park was a stark reminder of all that San Diego had not achieved, of the work that still needed to be done.

20.   One stark reminder is the Hong Kong stock market, which has plunged sharply since August, when it reached its peak.