1.   All three cities were founded by the ancient Romans along the northern border of the Empire.

2.   They have the excuse of securing their northern borders.

3.   Valmir von Raukov is a tough warlord whose constant vigil has protected the northern borders of the Empire for many years.

4.   Along the northern border, citizens emerged from bomb shelters.

5.   Although Powell said he had been promised that the bridge would open on Sunday, distributing the aid beyond the northern border region remained a serious obstacle.

6.   Among others whose appointments were announced were a former governor, Ernesto Ruffo, as czar of the northern border.

7.   Americans raised in northern border towns gradually absorb some of the subtle but significant differences between their culture and that of neighboring Canada.

8.   An Israeli diplomat here confirmed that Israeli was concerned about the northern border and that Prime Minister Ariel Sharon had spent considerable time discussing it with Bush this week.

9.   And in the northern border state of Coahuila, forest fires reportedly destroyed some of the vegetation that feeds a parrot that is in danger of extinction.

10.   Arizona also is home to Lake Powell on the Northern border.