1.   A free-spirited anarchy tore holes in fences and rules as thousands streamed onto the concert site without searches and, sometimes, even without ticket checks.

2.   But even without the excessive drama that losing produces, the Celtics are on a pace to visit some historic outposts.

3.   But even without the benefit of crowd noise as a stimulus, the Trojans jump-started themselves enough times to keep down an underrated Houston team.

4.   But even without U.S. sound effects, that first birdie seemed to energize Tiger Woods.

5.   But even without a deduction on loan interest, COLI is still a growing business.

6.   But star performers lead by knowing how to bring out the best in other people, even without a high-ranking job title.

7.   Crows are loud and talkative and even without looking, you know thousands of birds surround you.

8.   Even without riding in enough PRCA events to qualify, there is plenty of money to be had.

9.   Even without the help of other teams, that schedule gives the Mets plenty of opportunities to catch the upstarts.

10.   Even without the specter of physical violence, those conditions made for a conflicted adolescence.