1.   At least one critic denounced the MSRB for not acting to limit securities firms from donating to political parties and political committees.

2.   C. Olivetti SpA in acting to limit damage from the intensely competitive PC market.

3.   Copper slumped after the London Metal Exchange said it stepped up surveillance of the market, raising concern that the exchange might act to limit certain trades.

4.   Japanese officials have said they will be most likely to pursue ratification if they see signs that the United States may eventually act to limit warming.

5.   It also assumes that Congress will act to limit the impact of the alternative minimum tax so that it affects roughly the same number of taxpayers year after year.

6.   This will act to limit the intensity and extent of showers.

7.   The companies acted to limit the effect of the strike, notably by air traffic controllers, baggage handlers and maintenance staff.