11.   In NEW YORK, coffee rose as low exchange stockpiles led to expectations that roasters are running short of supplies before the peak-demand season beginning in December.

12.   Neither side wants to contemplate the prospect of an NBA season beginning with the referees who are presiding over these exhibition games.

13.   Orange juice prices rose as cooler-than-normal weather in Florida encouraged buying before the peak-demand season beginning at the end of the year.

14.   Orange juice rose as cooler-than-normal weather in Florida encouraged buying before the peak-demand season beginning at the end of the year.

15.   Prices were bolstered by stronger demand from jewelers preparing for the gift-giving season beginning in December.

16.   Prices rebounded last week on increased buying by jewelers preparing for the gift-giving season beginning in December.

17.   San Francisco received an expansion team last month that is scheduled to play in the Cow Palace beginning next season.

18.   So Caray will be helped a bit by the season beginning on the road.

19.   Still, with the end of the quarter approaching and warnings season beginning, more bleak announcements are likely.

20.   The first gauge may be this unpredictable, seat-of-the-pants season beginning Friday.