1.   Already, Lockheed has begun lobbying the Justice Department and the Pentagon to block the potential deal.

2.   And Bellenson and Smith are talking to advertising, music and movie companies about potential deals.

3.   Analysts hailed the potential deal as an important step for Ericsson, which has been struggling to reverse losses in the division.

4.   Analysts and investment bankers were split about the logic of a potential deal.

5.   And Dawson indicated he is still held in the highest regard despite the fact Rockets officials considered potential deals with the Raptors enticing because of the opportunity to rebuild.

6.   And what if a potential deal falls through?

7.   Apparently, Thomas -- who has been the subject of the most rumors regarding potential Islander deals -- is here to stay.

8.   A-Rod heard the rumors and, in effect, short-circuited any potential deal by announcing that he would veto any trade without a new contract.

9.   As for Netscape, Charron says the potential deal offers its portal site, Netcenter, a strong media partner and an international presence.

10.   As the trade deadline nears, the Braves continue to surface in potential deals around baseball.