1.   The company notices strong growth in the sale of short breaks, at the expense of longer package holidays.

2.   And companies are noticing a swing toward regional rather than national conferences to give employees and clients the option of driving.

3.   And credit card companies have noticed.

4.   But only after the widespread sale of Bollgard cotton last year did the companies notice that its pollen had too little insecticide to keep determined bollworms from feasting.

5.   But, she says, few companies have noticed that there will not be enough younger workers to replace them.

6.   Companies also have noticed that seniors are an important market to be wooed.

7.   Eustace also said the company barely noticed any increase in European television sales related to the Olympics and the European soccer championship in June.

8.   Gap would not disclose itemized sales figures, but the company has noticed a trend toward the purchase of pajamas as separates.

9.   It paid off when the company noticed her dedication and hired her.

10.   John Quirk, Avis vice president for international sales, said that his company had noticed no increased claim activity in the three countries.