21.   Although the reliance on corporate and foundation sponsors makes for similar temptations, the record has its bright spots.

22.   Although Sprint PCS may represent a bright spot for Sprint, the company will not be immune to the effects of the slowing economy.

23.   Amid the gloom, a couple of bright spots stand out.

24.   Among the bright spots are Internet companies, vying to make the Web into a profitable electronic playground.

25.   Among the bright spots this quarter, U.S. banks will report strong earnings, boosted by solid revenue growth and better cost controls.

26.   Among the bright spots in the market on Monday were defense and savings and loans stocks and drugs issues.

27.   Among the few bright spots were industries that benefited from the aftermath of the attack, namely heavy construction and telecommunications, both of which added jobs.

28.   Among the few bright spots in the market on Monday were the stocks of military contractors, savings and loans, and drug companies.

29.   Amid this gloom, a bright spot remains in the niche market of water purification and the treatment of wastewater.

30.   Among bond funds, junk bond funds have been the only bright spot in attracting money.