1.   Fate seemed determined to translate his dramatic mission into slapstick.

2.   Although no one seems sure why fate seemed to favor the Falcons over the Vikings on Sunday, there were signs of Divine Intervention.

3.   A victory would have muted his critics for a week, but now his fate seems sealed, although no one will publicly say it.

4.   But fate seemed kind to Duane.

5.   By Tuesday, his fate seemed obvious enough for his coalition partners to begin weighing the chances of other leaders.

6.   Fate seems determined to snare Burleigh in the long-playing Iraqi story.

7.   Fate seems to be on their side.

8.   Fate seemed to be on his side.

9.   Finally, fickle fate seems to be smiling on Aaron Oliver.

10.   Fate seemed to be working in their favor in that regard Wednesday.