1.   Among the questions is whether the Geneva Conventions require a formal proceeding before captives are refused prisoner-of-war status, as many legal experts contend.

2.   An overthrow of Hussein and a subsequent balkanization of Iraq could set off a spiral of regional conflict, experts contend.

3.   And experts contend it does little or nothing to stem financial losses by compulsive gamblers.

4.   And some industry experts contend that while Apple has a serious image problem with customers, the affliction is not necessarily fatal.

5.   Arms control experts contend that the list of conditions for suspending sanctions must be left open-ended so inspectors can add to it if necessary.

6.   Attitudes about Ritalin vary by city and region, medical and education experts contend.

7.   A user fee could more than double that amount, experts contend.

8.   Both experts now contend that the scheme was a hoax.

9.   But even in a world where homophobia would not be an issue, public lip-locking would be a charged topic, experts contend.

10.   But experts contend such restrictive drug lists cost more money in the long run, leading to more treatment later.