1.   A spokesman said the move also marks the first time Microsoft has experimented with renting a product.

2.   But the move also marks the beginning of a new debate in Washington over what extent the active-duty military should be involved in civil defense.

3.   Nonetheless, the British Columbia move marks a dramatic step toward a system providing affordable, licensed care to all families.

4.   Such a move would mark the last mission for the Independence, which is scheduled to be decommissioned later this year.

5.   The move marked the start of a vicious downward spiral.

6.   The move marks a new emphasis on pushing Powerade, which remains a distant second to the category leader, Gatorade.

7.   The move marks the first time AOL has opened its doors to non-AOL and non-AIM subscribers.

8.   The move marks the second departure of a top Lotus executive this week.

9.   The moves mark a small uptick for the local power and sail boating industry.

10.   The move marked a policy flip by Germany, which had said it would press for European Union-wide regulations.