11.   And, for managers making the switch from mutual funds, hedge funds usually frees them from restrictive investment policies.

12.   And well-prepared banks are trying to persuade customers to make the switch to euros sooner rather than later.

13.   Apolo Anton Ohno, Derek Parra and Jennifer Rodriguez all started as inline roller skaters before making the switch.

14.   Ascend, which makes digital modems, and Cascade, which makes switches, could combine their products to sell one integrated device, analysts said.

15.   At about that time, the TPI Group offered a better employee package, and Maney made the switch.

16.   At the time, the cost savings of aluminum bats allowed youth leagues, high schools and colleges to save money by making the switch.

17.   AxoNet Technology is a venture capital-backed start-up that makes switches.

18.   Bailey checked with general manager Dan Duquette and Co. and the switch was made.

19.   Batiste, a defensive tackle who was switched to the offensive line in preseason, made the switch back to defense this week.

20.   Biggio is chewing gum and telling another group how he made the switch from All-Star catcher one season to All-Star second baseman the next.