11.   Although the company has considered locations outside New York, Reuters began focusing on Times Square months ago.

12.   An Accor spokeswoman today confirmed the company is considering a hotel acquisition.

13.   An eBay spokeswoman told me that the company considers sales figures proprietary.

14.   And as gifts, logo-emblazoned calendars also may be out this year, although companies still should consider printing them if customers seem to appreciate them.

15.   Analysts have said the company was considering a special dividend to make it a less attractive takeover target.

16.   And copyright lawyers say several cosmetics companies are considering similar actions.

17.   And Rinehart said the company would consider other acquisitions if the financial terms are attractive.

18.   As rates rise, some companies inevitably will consider turning to other methods of getting their messages out.

19.   At Ohra, chairman Huesmann said the company is considering selling teakwood investments in the U.K. and Germany once ground for new trees becomes available in Brazil.

20.   At the time, a James River spokesman said the company was considering outside, as well as inside, candidates.