1.   Several venture capital funds, former owners and other real estate developers reportedly have shown interest in the landmark.

2.   Their former owners are now trying to build new lives abroad.

3.   The Court advised the German government to pay compensation to former owners.

4.   Bills on reform of the banking system and the restitution of nationalized properties to their former owners were also approved.

5.   Its former owner, the late Audrey Barrie-Brown left it to the Roman Research Trust and asked that it be turned into an educational centre.

6.   But friends of its former owner, Audrey Barrie-Brown, say the sale goes totally against her wishes.

7.   Among the other potential buyers are current Vikings CEO Roger Headrick, Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad and former San Antonio Spurs owner Red McCombs.

8.   Among the bidders for the film studio are Polygram NV and a management team backed by Seven Network Ltd. and former MGM owner Kirk Kerkorian.

9.   Among those who have been approached by Veronis Suhler is Bob Guccione Jr., the former owner of Spin magazine who has said he is looking to buy properties.

10.   And some questioned whether CyberWorks was managing that business as effectively as its former owner, Cable and Wireless of Britain.