11.   As if the Panthers do not have enough problems, defensive end Jay Williams complained this week about being benched for Sean Gilbert.

12.   At least two Internet research firms have made predictions in recent weeks about online holiday sales.

13.   Asked on a visit to New York this week about the situation Jews face in the former Soviet Union, he reported good news and bad.

14.   At the same time, there have been reports in the last week about armed men breaking into the offices of relief groups, stealing cash and taking vehicles.

15.   Athletes were being asked all week about going back to work and trying to regain some sense of normalcy.

16.   Australian Treasurer Peter Costello said remarks he made this week about a conversation with U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan reflected information that was already public.

17.   Big East coaches have been buzzing all week about the impressive victories turned in by Boston College and Miami.

18.   Big announcement set for this week about going after World Boxing Organization champion Herbie Hide of Britain.

19.   Bill Clinton and Slobodan Milosevic face critical decisions this week about the war in Yugoslavia.

20.   A Gallaher spokesman said the company approached Seita this week about a possible bid.