1.   Administration officials have Declined comment on the number or names of the guests, citing privacy concerns.

2.   Kenyan Foreign Ministry officials declined to reveal whether the former President had requested asylum.

3.   Although AMD officials declined to divulge details, other sources said the company wants to develop a larger pool of skilled workers in Austin.

4.   Although company officials declined generally to speak on the record, they said they have turned a corner.

5.   Although city officials declined to provide details, they said the decision to deny a contract to the Grand Central group came after months of abortive negotiations.

6.   American intelligence officials declined to comment on the allegations that Abu Nidal conducted terrorist acts while in Egypt or that the Egyptians knew of his actions.

7.   American officials declined to comment on the speech.

8.   Amersham officials declined further comment.

9.   Amex officials declined to comment on the situation.

10.   Although Portland officials decline to reveal specific precautions, security has been tightened around water reservoirs and public buildings.