21.   In response, authorities asked residents in several states to leave their roadside mailboxes open to give nervous letter carriers a clear look inside.

22.   Italy spent millions to spruce up Genoa and even asked residents not to hang their laundry outside while summit leaders were in town.

23.   Now, in its latest bid to attract visitors, the city is asking residents to show out-of-towners around.

24.   Sakai officials have also asked residents to submit to free, voluntary stool tests.

25.   Serb authorities asked residents not to use ovens, electric water heaters or washing machines Monday, warning that the power grid risked being overloaded.

26.   The government asked residents to stay home Sunday to keep roads open for emergency and rescue vehicles.

27.   However, he made no mention of any plebiscite asking residents whether they wanted to be part of a Moslem autonomous region.

28.   A referendum will be held in three years, asking residents of the provinces if they wish to be part of a permanent Moslem autonomous region.

29.   Authorities asked residents who wanted to be evacuated to tie red cloths to the outside of their homes.

30.   Manila had wanted to ask residents of these provinces and cities, most of whom are Christians, whether they want to be under Moslem rule.