61.   Typically, big, established companies that place many vending machines are given the prime spots, leaving a limited number of lucrative locations for individuals.

62.   Vendors jockeyed for prime spots to sell T-shirts and soft drinks, while Olympic flags fluttered from light poles.

63.   West got up early to drive from his home in San Jose for a prime spot on the water.

64.   When Maria Gatzelli took delivery of a shipment of new poetry this week, she cleared a prime spot in the shop window.

65.   Zeleka McKissic was among throngs who showed up in the wee hours to get prime spots to watch the Celebrity Homecoming Concert, headlined by Wonder.