1.   Another mere coincidence, say school officials, adding that Tarkanian was adamant about having such a watchdog on staff.

2.   And after having completed the camp, say officials, he will be less likely than other teens to get into trouble again.

3.   Added assurance, say federal officials, that they actually get what they buy.

4.   But allegations against the two leaders have failed to produce evidence to justify prosecuting them, say officials of the accountability commission that the interim government established.

5.   But advocates for the poor say city officials have known about the shortage of services for years.

6.   But back at home, say Taiwanese officials, they are very meaningful.

7.   But food aid has been necessary for years in these hills, say officials who have concluded that these slopes simply cannot support the resident population.

8.   But it was a needless death, say officials with the local Mental Health Association, Legal Aid and a patient advocate group.

9.   But numerous other states are now off limits, say Democratic officials, all speaking on the promise of anonymity.

10.   But the interview, in the Manhattan Detention Center, was brief and ended badly, say jail officials who were present.