11.   USC did that with noncontact practices Saturday, Sunday and Monday, but NCAA rules dictate that Sundays do not count toward the three days of noncontact.

12.   Whatever the Lakers pitch, Orlando is able to beat it, since salary-cap rules dictate that teams have no limitations when re-signing their own players.

13.   Political rules dictate that Scalfaro meet first with former presidents.

14.   A media shy scion of a prominent Maronite family, Lahoud could not speak for his candidacy because rules dictate that the army commander stay out of politics.

15.   A media shy scion of a prominent Maronite family, Lahoud could not speak for his candidacy because rules dictate that the army commander stays out of politics.

16.   Because it is scheduled for a quick vote, House rules dictate that it cannot be amended, and debate will be time limited on Monday.

17.   He is being released now because federal rules dictate he cannot be held any longer.

18.   La Russa said he decided to send Kile to the interview room because league rules dictate he make a pitcher available.

19.   Lemieux has dual citizenship in the United States and Canada, but Patrick said international hockey rules dictate that a player cannot switch national allegiances.

20.   Refusing to take part is considered bad form, and social rules dictate that once a bottle is opened, it must be finished.