1.   Despite planned closures, the continuing Decline in demand will continue to generate spare capacity.

2.   County Nat West oil analyst Neil Thomas said that decision would be affected by anger over the planned closure of nearby Point of Ayr colliery.

3.   Caltrans officials said there were no planned closures, but snow and ice can change the driving climate quickly on the Grapevine.

4.   In recent months, since the planned closure of the Fresh Kills landfill was announced, the mayor appears to have tempered his views on recycling.

5.   Renault said Tuesday it started an independent study into the planned closure of its Vilvoorde, Belgium plant.

6.   The planned closure prompted concern over future shipments.

7.   About four dozen student dissidents have been staging a hunger strike since Tuesday to protest the planned closure and possibly repatriation.

8.   Employees of consumer electronics maker JVC took their Japanese and French bosses captive for much of the day Wednesday to protest the planned closure of a stereo factory.

9.   Jospin, who denounced the planned closure during the campaign, has been criticized by Communist members of his governing coalition for saying he can do nothing about it.

10.   Polish coal miners angry about the planned closure of a mine occupied the headquarters of a mine holding company Thursday in the southern city of Katowice.