21.   He and other passenger advocates believe that any kinks in the system can be worked out before heavier travel periods begin in the spring.

22.   He could have signed an offer sheet once the free agency period began today.

23.   He pointed out that the two- and four-year periods generally begin only after the victim becomes aware of the victimization.

24.   Here they were against the Caps, down by two goals when the third period began.

25.   However, as the period began, it was the Dane who attacked, earning two quick points.

26.   If one signs before the free-agency period begins Friday, the Cardinals can slap the franchise tag on the other and protect both.

27.   If no agreement is reached in the talks in Stuttgart today between unions and employers, a three-week period of arbitration begins.

28.   It is then that the annual free agency signing period will begin, and Wolf has a daunting task.

29.   Jenkins becomes the first free-agent visitor from another team at Valley Ranch since the signing period began last Friday.

30.   Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Dan Evans has made obtaining a closer his top priority as the free-agent period begins today.