21.   Secondly, the disparity suggests just how globalized American business has become, and how dependent on overseas profits.

22.   Senior defensive end Jesse Tarplin called his defense together in the late going when it became apparent Tech had a chance to win.

23.   Software leasing, which has become increasingly common in the last few years, was unheard of a decade ago.

24.   Some of the perennials got crossed off, having become in some way impractical or no longer of interest.

25.   Still, he insisted that he is much happier having become an Independent.

26.   Stern, who has made a career out of tastelessly mocking any and all ethnic groups, was obviously unaware just how popular Selena had become.

27.   That tight relationship with Enron has became more of a hindrance than a help since last November, however.

28.   The two women grew up in the business together, having become friends while working for the Nederlander Organization, the second-largest theater owner on Broadway.

29.   This is where the dream forks, where having all that talent suddenly becomes a liability.

30.   Three years later, when it became apparent Jimmy Johnson had something cooking with the rebuilt Cowboys, the fans were forgiving.