1.   They have no idea of amenity, no regard for landscape and have scant interest in problems of drainage and water.

2.   And in a computer industry focused on bells and whistles, security careers draw scant interest.

3.   Besides, Palestinian officials have shown scant interest in any finds that show Jewish roots in territories they consider their own.

4.   But some hospital executives say Novation officials have shown scant interest in their opinion of Neoforma.

5.   Colombian stocks were little changed as investors showed scant interest before a three-day weekend.

6.   His fund-raising had grown increasingly meager, as polls showed scant interest in sending him to the White House.

7.   Hollywood, though, has shown scant interest in the Richter canon for theatrical films.

8.   In a poll out last week, people showed scant interest in interactive services -- far less than in plucking out information.

9.   Meanwhile, the Economic Development Authority and Chamber of Commerce continue to seek growth in the high-tech area and display scant interest in diversifying the economy.

10.   Netanyahu too had shown scant interest throughout the summer in making the gestures necessaryeccessary to jump-start the stalled peace process.