21.   A final bonus of a ridge vent is that it often eliminates or reduces the likelihood of ice dams in the winter.

22.   A newer surgical procedure, known as nerve-sparing surgery, reduces the likelihood of impotence by preserving the nerves and blood vessels to the penis.

23.   A rise in U.S. rates would slow demand for Canadian exports and reduce the likelihood of further interest rate cuts by the Bank of Canada.

24.   A stronger currency often reduces the likelihood the Bank of Mexico would raise local borrowing costs to defend its value and stifle inflation.

25.   A stronger peso makes stocks worth more and reduces the likelihood that interest rates will rise to defend its value.

26.   A weaker U.S. economy reduces the likelihood the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates, relieving pressure on the Bank of Japan to do the same.

27.   All are useful tools to greatly reduce the likelihood of those offensive late-term abortions, which the Supreme Court has stated may be restricted under certain conditions.

28.   Condoms reduce the likelihood of AIDS transmission.

29.   Evidence of a large increase in jobs in the U.S. could reduce the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this month.

30.   Fewer bonds on the market reduces the likelihood they will have to be sold at a discount.