1.   And that retired detectives signed book deals.

2.   However once a record deal is signed the value of good management becomes obvious.

3.   I consciously signed this deal...

4.   There would be an advance paid to the writer on signing the deal.

5.   Conservationists claim that unless the deal is actually signed a new owner may not feel bound by it.

6.   Elton, who was performing in the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, and his long-time lyricist Taupin signed the deal with Time Warner.

7.   Already, the two sides could not be brought together to actually sign the deal being touted.

8.   And American Express and Lehman Brothers are already signing deals in New Jersey, according to real estate executives on both sides of the Hudson River.

9.   And it hopes to sign deals with manufacturers after the licensing show.

10.   And it is possible that other banks could make pre-emptive bids for either Bank of Boston or Corestates before a final deal is signed.