11.   If the restaurant then passed, a third surprise inspection would be performed within three months.

12.   Inspections are usually performed by the airline or an independent contractor.

13.   John Bozogan, vice president of quality assurance and engineering for MRC Bearings, said the company performed inspections exactly as it was told by Boeing.

14.   New York is one of only a few states with its own team of inspectors to perform routine inspections.

15.   Others performed inspections but were paid to overlook minor violations.

16.   Some states perform inspections but do not require insurance.

17.   Some said they are pushed to meet numerical goals, hindering their ability to perform meaningful inspections.

18.   Societe Generale, which performs customs inspections in two dozen countries worldwide, said it may sell one of its units to return to profitability.

19.   Spot inspections are now performed for shipments bound for a disposal site in Barnwell, S.C.

20.   The dealership you purchased the Taurus from has a good reputation in that it performs extensive inspections of all vehicles before they are considered for sale.