1.   The firm is hoping to sell to Europe.

2.   But several prominent South African firms also hope to secure his services.

3.   Another law firm is hoping to talk to Northwest about an incident involving three Iraqi-Americans from Salt Lake City.

4.   At one time young technology firms hoped to grow into mighty oaks.

5.   Both firms hope that their new operating systems will boost sales of new computers, and breathe some life into the ailing PC industry.

6.   -------- Other electronics firms hope to bring the Internet home by targeting the telephone rather than the television.

7.   A Czech firm is hoping to help you join in the fun.

8.   A fledgling Tucson firm hopes to market virtual quality time with children by bringing live video from day care centers to working parents.

9.   According to Scott, some firms hope to avoid the hassle by not writing down their privacy policies at all.

10.   Along with providing an investor service, the firms clearly hope to see new business by attracting holders of bearer bonds.