1.   He found that in some materials, alternating groups of atoms align their electrons in opposite directions, neutralizing the net magnetic effect, the phenomenon called antiferromagnetism.

2.   Labor unions, free-traders, and consumer groups aligned with Democrats and Republicans to defeat the FTC who were goaded by Northeastern shoe manufacturers and lawmakers.

3.   Now it turns out that a key Kurdish group has aligned itself with the dictator himself.

4.   Several consumer groups already are aligning to oppose the United-US Airways deal, and Congress plans hearings on it.

5.   Ultra-right gun rights groups aligned themselves with the association even as the nation reeled after the Oklahoma City bombing a year ago.

6.   It also was unclear whether other opposition groups once aligned to Hezb-e-Islami also would join Rabbani, although it seemed unlikely.