71.   Transportation costs also continue.

72.   U.S. labor costs continued to rise at a subdued pace in the third quarter while consumer confidence slumped this month, signs inflation will remain restrained as growth slows.

73.   While many goods prices, most notably foods and beverages, have shown little change, service costs continue to increase.

74.   While the prices of many goods, most notably foods and beverages, have shown little change, service costs continue to increase.

75.   While many goods prices, most notably those for food and beverages, showed little change earlier in the year, service costs continue to increase.

76.   Part B costs continued to climb last year, the trustees said, although at a slower rate than expected.

77.   And while officials here are proud to be hosts for the biggest games, costs continue to be a serious concern for Nagano.

78.   At the same time, housing costs continue to climb, making it difficult for many to find affordable residences.

79.   But prescription drug costs continued to flare.

80.   Climbing newsprint costs continued to affect Gannett, as it has other newspaper publishers.