21.   CMS and NRG won the bid against two rival consortia.

22.   Cincinnati won the bid from a sight selection committee, who came to the Queen City for a weekend.

23.   Competing with U.S equipment maker Visible Genetics, California-based Applied Biosystems won the bid to sell HIV kits, which arrived in August.

24.   Could that change if Rhode Island wins the stadium bid?

25.   Despite the reputation for engaging in shady practices, the Japanese construction industry has generally enjoyed a reputation for good quality workmanship once they win the bids.

26.   Dracopoulos said Speyer would run day-to-day operations of Rockefeller Center if the Goldman group wins the bid.

27.   Dutch jet maker Fokker NV filed for bankruptcy after failing to win bids from aircraft makers in China, South Korea and Canada.

28.   Eastman Kodak Co. won its bid to extend a restraining order against two former company executives accused of stealing trade secrets.

29.   Eckels said that USOC officials have given Houston a strong indication that it could win the bid.

30.   Even if President Boris Yeltsin wins his bid for re-election, his government will have little time for rejoicing.