11.   For starters, the Bruins could stand to stop giving up critical goals very early and late in periods.

12.   Given the lack of quality big men available, they have all but given up the prospect of landing a strong frontcourt player that late in the first round.

13.   Gooden has pitched in two games in rookie league ball and given up no runs in eight innings.

14.   Given up those hot dogs and gone on a decent diet.

15.   Had they given up cigarettes?

16.   He almost made you forget Mets pitcher Al Leiter, who was chased after hitting two batters and giving up five runs in the first.

17.   Having giving up so many leads, they seemed incapable of finding the resolve to win.

18.   He will urge both sides to start giving up their arms so that peace talks can begin early next year.

19.   If the cash does not come through, Wright may have to reconsider giving up the acres he refused to turn over last year.

20.   In addition to Amelio and Lewis, former CEO Michael Spindler and former Chief Financial Officer Joseph Graziano have exited the company and given up their seats.