11.   Green Bay can clinch playoff berth with a win and a loss or tie by Detroit.

12.   In the fifth inning, Bonds preserved a scoreless tie by leaping high above the wall in left field to rob the Cards of a home run.

13.   It could also exploit faltering US-Chinese ties by securing protection for Taiwan under the US-Japan security umbrella.

14.   Last year, Idemitsu and industry leader Nippon Oil Co. strengthened ties by starting joint distribution of heavy oils for use in industry.

15.   Lewinsky took considerable pride in several ties by designers Zegna, Hugo Boss and Calvin Klein.

16.   Now the best Sahadi can do is tie by winning both of her races today.

17.   Political scientist Manuel Garcia y Prieto said the two presidents already have strengthened ties by opening a dialogue on immigration.

18.   She now has to face up to her blood ties by making a commitment she would rather shirk.

19.   Steele, who defeated Jacobs among other candidates in the race for the presidency last year, broke the tie by voting against him.

20.   The Colts can clinch a playoff berth with a victory and a loss by Miami or a loss or a tie by New York.