1.   Already, Travers said, the Project is planning late-night openings as the holiday season approaches.

2.   America Online generally debuts upgrades to its software late in the year to attract new subscribers as the holidays approach and consumers buy new personal computers.

3.   But as the holiday toy frenzy approaches, the economics and etiquette of playthings becomes more and more complex.

4.   DealTime.com and other bots also have reported surges in traffic as the holidays approach.

5.   Every year as the holidays approach, the baked bliss known as gingerbread becomes an edible obsession.

6.   Gold rose amid expectations for increased demand from U.S. jewelers as the holiday season approaches.

7.   In NEW YORK, gold rose amid expectations for increased demand from U.S. jewelers as the holiday season approaches.

8.   Joy to the world can be a big pain in the psyche as the holidays approach.

9.   Light trading is expected for the rest of the week as the summer holiday session approaches.

10.   Mild weather in December may be great for golfers and outdoor enthusiasts, but it has some retailers distraught and disconsolate as the all-important holiday season approaches.