1.  Any pitcher who throws to first more than three times while attempting to hold a runner on base will be shot.

2.  Any profits on an asset held for 12 months or less are taxed at ordinary income-tax rates of up to 39.6 percent.

3.  Defensive stocks _ those that hold up well in weak markets _ is a standard answer.

4.  Defensively, a distinct edge goes to Florida, which has held the opposition to an average of 14.1 points, 10.4 better than Syracuse.

5.  Defensively, UMass has held opponents to 38 percent shooting.

6.  Denktash said the next round was likely to be held in late January.

7.  Denmark is holding a national referendum on Sept. 28 on adopting the euro, and the currency's weakness has seriously eroded popular support for the measure.

8.  Dennis Hopper, the actor and art collector, held a party for Warhol to introduce him to Los Angeles artists and celebrities.

9.  Dentists' records reside near archives that hold the original patents for cotton gins and mousetraps.

10.  DENVER _ For anybody who figures it can't get any worse for the Rockets, hold that thought until after tonight's game against Denver.