1.  Any precipitation encountering such cold air is certain to fall as snow rather than rain, as it did this weekend in the Middle Atlantic and Northeastern states.

2.  Any profit is used to cover bonds as they come due.

3.  Defensive inconsistency, the soul of strong March teams, was cited, as was team discipline and mental toughness.

4.  Defensive tackle Marc Matock underwent X-rays Tuesday, which revealed that his broken ankle is healing as scheduled.

5.  Defensively, linebackers Pete Monty and Ryan Phillips were credited with sacks, as was defensive tackle Frank Ferrara.

6.  Denning says accidents caused by improper use of antilocking brakes have declined as drivers have been educated in their use.

7.  Dennis Hayes founded D.C. Hayes Associates in 1978, buying out partners along the way as the company helped define the modem industry.

8.  Dennis Rodman grabbed a Mavericks season-high 18 rebounds and was his usual colorful self, as he exchanged pleasantries with the fans throughout the game.

9.  Dennis Skillicorn, 34, was arrested Thursday by the California Highway Patrol as he hitchhiked near Escondido in Southern California's morning rush hour.

10.  Dense fog will be slow to lift over the inland valleys of the Northeast as a veil of high clouds dims the sunshine.