11.   Although neither side will say publicly who will question Fuhrman, sources close to the case say that F. Lee Bailey will handle the cross-examination of the detective.

12.   Also, both sides have said no signs would promote tobacco, alcohol or firearms.

13.   Although both sides say they are willing to have the case mediated, they have not been able to agree on conditions.

14.   Although promises are rarely watertight in Albany, both sides said they expected the tax to be approved, barring new complications.

15.   Although neither side says so, the violence is assumed to be between the UDM and the governing African National Congress.

16.   Although the scheduling of debate caught many Republicans and Democrats alike off guard, both sides said they were ready to go.

17.   Although the two sides said they had reached a preliminary accord, large differences remain on steps needed to narrow the fiscal deficit.

18.   Amendment supporters continue to lead in the latest polls, but both sides say the vote could be close.

19.   And all sides say they expect the debate over a sound, basic education to continue as well.

20.   And each side says it sees no reason to go back to the bargaining table until the other side makes a counteroffer.