71.   But there are no telemarketers calling John Q. Public at dinner time to offer comparable discounts.

72.   But they are offering more discounts.

73.   But Thursday, with the city brimming with holiday-season tourists and retail stores offering post-Christmas discounts, the crowds seemed even thicker than usual.

74.   But Thursday, with the city brimming with holiday season tourists and stores offering post-Christmas discounts, the crowds seemed thicker than usual.

75.   But, like their counterparts nationwide, local stores are offering big discounts to lure customers, which will hurt the bottom line.

76.   But United will offer travel discounts as rewards for MyPoints points.

77.   By controlling a larger number of patients, HMOs can force vendors and health care providers to offer steep discounts for their services.

78.   Buying multiday lifts tickets will cut costs, and several resorts offer discounts on tickets purchased in advance.

79.   CGPME has also asked France Telecom to compensate its members by offering discounts on telephone subscriptions.

80.   Companies that offer free Internet service have such ads, as does a company called Dash, which offers shopping discounts.