1.   A big part of the problem with being grumpy is that as an unlikable character, most people will turn the channel if you have nothing else to offer.

2.   But the senator said the White House will need to go further than it has in order to offer substantial reform.

3.   For example, if a syndicator has a strong new program to offer, it might make sense to go into business with Westinghouse-CBS first.

4.   He and Ms. Theron, looking cherubically beautiful, establish a warm rapport that would seem more natural if the film had anything else to offer.

5.   Some stores now feature used equipment, and many rinks have bulletin boards offering equipment for sale.

6.   The Bush campaign clearly thinks it will win more overseas ballots than Gore, and offered Saturday to have the Florida outcome determined by that vote.

7.   ------ Fifteen states have programs offering coverage or financial assistance for purchasing drugs, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

8.   Reports had Simitis offering Papandreou a job as deputy minister in charge of European relations, or as head of a new European Affairs Ministry.

9.   Torino refused to confirm reports that it had that offered that sum to guarantee rights on the young player.