1.   A popular radio soap opera is the real draw for most Afghans, BBC officials say.

2.   But for the young employees who spilled out of their offices on a recent morning to meet Stringer, their new boss, his credentials were the real draw.

3.   But the real draw here is the superb New American cooking of Megan and Joe Romano.

4.   But the real draw is the entertainment.

5.   But the real draw on this October night is the chance to witness firsthand the most recent example of the merger of politics and entertainment.

6.   But with all the amenities of the resort, the developers say its real draw is the location, with its views of the Choptank and beautiful countrylike setting.

7.   For many listeners, though, the real draw will be the artists featured in this collection of mostly vocal works.

8.   Its courts have the only fiberglass backboards in the neighborhood, but perhaps the real draw is less concrete.

9.   Prue and Phoebe battle a killer, but the real draw tonight is the guest appearance by Canadian rockers Barenaked Ladies.

10.   The business has added juice, soda and water to the route but John Pellegrino said the real draw is the old-fashioned feel of glass bottles.