1.  Any rate increase will help profitability at Electricidad de Caracas, the only publicly traded utility.

2.  Any relaxation of the sanctions regime will almost certainly help him a bit, at least in his presumed ambitions to wage biological war.

3.  Any ticket sales beyond the 5,000 mark will help the A's lessen the losses incurred by fixed costs such as permanent employees, scouting and the minor-league camp.

4.  Cuban-Americans will help Elian best by encouraging peaceful change, even if they have to endure their bearded nemesis for a few years longer.

5.  Designation as an international trade corridor would help the region get federal and state funding for transportation and trade.

6.  Designing for Halston would help Ms. Wang expand her customer base.

7.  Delaying the sale a few months, one option under consideration in Washington, will not help.

8.  Delta hopes thinning out its schedule by up to 5 percent of its daily flights will help ease delays and cancellations.

9.  Cutting spending would help the government meet a goal of slashing inflation to 25 percent from 37.6 percent in 1997.

10.  Derek Anderson, if he comes, will help.