1.   Working in partnership with the education service, the careers service, training providers and employers, the TEC can help smooth the transition from education to work.

2.   And, of course, there was always booze to smooth the transitions.

3.   BellSouth Corp. on Tuesday added to its portfolio for small-business customers by announcing a service that aims to smooth the transition to electronic business.

4.   Bugel said it was not unusual for an assistant to visit a newly hired coach to help smooth the transition.

5.   But a vibrant economy has helped smooth the transition.

6.   But he said it would smooth the transition for Smith to stay on temporarily as chairman.

7.   Clinton aides said the early meeting was called to smooth the transition from his first and second terms.

8.   Future plans Jordan, who appeared tired yet relaxed, vowed to smooth the transition.

9.   It seemed evident to the lawyers that too many managers were kept, doubtlessly to smooth the transition, and that some of them would eventually vanish as well.

10.   Mack has asked Nelson to remain with the firm until the first quarter of next year to help smooth a transition.