71.   Bankers said cross-border transactions are expected to increase.

72.   Beaird and Troutwine agree that the long Simpson trial -- expected to last months -- could distort the jury pool.

73.   Because of the larger yield and several weather delays, the sugar cane harvest, which typically ends in March, is expected to stretch into April.

74.   BELGIAN stocks are expected to rise over the next few days as bond yields maintain record low levels, boosting financial stocks and making borrowing cheaper for companies.

75.   Because Congress is expected to recess at the end of the week, the committee will probably not take up the matter until next year.

76.   Before acquisitions and divestitures, sales volumes are expected to increase in the mid single-digit range.

77.   Beukeboom, recovering from an ankle fracture, is expected to skate Monday.

78.   Bjornson, who did not play against the Giants, did not practice Tuesday and is not expected to practice today.

79.   BELGIAN stocks are expected to trade mixed next week, as investors await clearer signs from companies about the pace of economic growth and the effect on earnings.

80.   Boschetti, who was qualified academically out of high school but had no offers, is expected to jump into the mix at the spot opposite junior Rodney Leisle.