11.   He pits levity against gravity, change against stasis.

12.   In currency markets, the dollar was little changed against major currencies as investors waited for signs of progress in Washington.

13.   In preseason, the Oakland passing game has looked great and there is no reason to think that will change against the Oilers.

14.   In financial markets, the dollar was little changed against the yen in afternoon trading after initially losing ground against the Japanese currency.

15.   It also rose against the Swiss franc and other European currencies and was little changed against the Japanese yen.

16.   It ended the week little changed against the yen.

17.   It was barely changed against the German mark.

18.   It was little changed against the mark and the yen as investors awaited key economic reports due for release tomorrow in the U.S. and Japan.

19.   It was little changed against the yen amid speculation the Bank of Japan will sell dollars for yen.

20.   It was little changed against the yen.