1.  Any pesticide is by definition a poison and can be dangerous if the directions on the label are not followed to the letter.

2.  Defensive lineman Jason Nicastro, defensive back Travis Campbell, linebacker Cos Abercrombie, offensive lineman Keith Kincaid and receiver Jamaal Perry are expected to miss practice all week.

3.  Defensive tackle Bernard Riley and defensive back Darrell Rideaux are also guaranteed playing time.

4.  Defensive tackles Anthony Fletcher, Rodney Leisle and Ken Kocher are battling for two spots.

5.  Defensive wars are permitted, but should the enemy sue for peace, Muslims must respond positively.

6.  Defensively, Hundley's nine errors are tied for most among National League catchers.

7.  Defensively, the Nets are still trying to learn the new trapping-switching system (a la Seattle) that Calipari has installed.

8.  Defensively, the Rams are led by All-LSC and preseason All-American Terry Marino on the defensive line and all-conference cornerback Valery Jackson.

9.  Defensively, the Vikings are lacking, too.

10.  Deputy INS general counsel Dea Carpenter said the government lawyers are spread too thin.