11.   He and former Cowboys coach Tom Landry cut the ribbon for a mall opening in Austin yesterday.

12.   He also opened a state technology trade fair, and he cut the ribbon at a new California trade office building in London.

13.   He cut a ribbon to open the airport, though it was opened with great fanfare several weeks ago.

14.   He and his wife made small contributions to the group for several years, and Vinroot cut the ribbon on a new Planned Parenthood center as mayor of Charlotte.

15.   He cuts the ribbon on the Nashville headquarters this week in a move that he hopes will also cut his expenses.

16.   If the job is completed on schedule, Giuliani will get to cut the ribbon.

17.   It involves using scissors to cut ceremonial ribbons.

18.   Ms. Alley, with Travolta and other Scientology celebrities on hand, cut the ribbon on the Wichita church three years ago.

19.   On Monday in Des Moines, Wilson cut a ribbon in front of his Iowa campaign headquarters and then introduced his state campaign lineup.

20.   On other days, he sends out press releases, cuts ribbons, officiates at dedications, talks to neighborhood groups and listens to their complaints.