1.   She could almost hear her brain scurrying about in confusion, computer-fashion, seeking familiar data to confirm location.

2.   Although Prada declined to confirm that location, a spokeswoman assured it would choose a venue based on its architecture, not its politics.

3.   American officials said that the Space Command could not confirm the location of the spacecraft.

4.   A survey of the land is the only way to confirm the location of your property lines.

5.   It would require excavators to contact a central telephone line before digging, to confirm the location of underground lines laid by a variety of utilities.

6.   Pacific Lumber, owner of the last ancient redwoods outside state and federal parks, would not confirm the location.

7.   A government spokesman would not confirm the location of the railway but said additional cross-harbour transport was being considered.

8.   An underwater inspection by a remote-control camera confirmed the location of the crack.

9.   CBS confirmed the location Tuesday.