1.   Bid to Western Conference finals received.

2.   Rite Aid representatives met yesterday with the FTC commissioners in a last-minute bid to head off a vote to oppose the transaction.

3.   Siripongs last week lost an appeal in the California Supreme Court and a clemency bid to Gov. Gray Davis, a Democrat.

4.   The share prices collapsed simply because they had been bid up to irrational and unsustainable levels.

5.   Yes, certain stocks have been bid up to silly levels, but overall, stock prices accurately reflect the strong profits and prospects of U.S. corporations.

6.   Barcelona coach Carles Rexach gave a clear indication that his players will bid to attack on Sunday.

7.   Changing cab rules latest painful bid to reform old Italy.

8.   He returned to his hometown Gdansk last year after losing his re-election bid to ex-communist Aleksander Kwasniewski.

9.   He returned to his hometown Gdansk last year, after losing his re-election bid to ex-communist Aleksander Kwasniewski.

10.   It said Monday it has recommended the Wal-Mart bid to shareholders.