1.   And industry participants say a combination of legislation and changes in cultural tastes have taken a toll on both in Southern California.

2.   As every devoted industry participant and Clinton-hater avers, this is entirely the fault of the president and his wife.

3.   Industry participants and observers say the long and arduous process of approval is improving, but not fast enough.

4.   Many of these industry participants, as well as the American Bar Association, have called for additional study of the plan.

5.   Proposed rules require a several-month schedule of comments and reply comments from industry participants.

6.   Some big industry participants remain unhappy with the switch to carcass pricing.

7.   The financial system should be opened up to competition from other industry participants as well as foreign banks, Argus said.

8.   The industry participants spoke regularly and politely about the need for a continuing partnership with the government in improving computer security.

9.   Unlike some other industry participants, the foundation has opposed cybersquatting laws, saying that they unfairly privilege trademark holders over domain holders and stifle competition.

10.   At the same time, it will be open to constructive suggestions and even criticisms from industry participants.