1.   Officials are especially intrigued by the lack of a massive refugee crisis.

2.   Oakland officials are intrigued by both sites.

3.   Senior administration officials also are intrigued by the man himself, whom they do not know well.

4.   One possibility that intrigues officials is a greater role for Russia and France in persuading Saddam to comply with the resolutions.

5.   Staples officials are intrigued by a Tyson-Lewis matchup, but they know other venues are interested in playing host to the long-anticipated bout.