11.   Computer makers are beginning to see signs of broad economic weakness coupled with saturation in some segments of the market.

12.   DVD advocates believe the format will likely receive a boost later this year as personal computer makers begin including DVD drives in new PCs.

13.   Fed policy makers will begin a two-day meeting on Tuesday.

14.   Four years ago, some PC makers began offering TV reception on their more expensive lines, but there was scant demand.

15.   He said Highland sold more of its mature whiskeys to other blenders, which indicates that discount whisky makers are beginning to eliminate overcapacity and are short of inventory.

16.   Later this year, several DVD player makers will begin shipping DVD-ROM players to computer stores and to major computer manufacturers.

17.   Map makers begin work and the production staff is converting text to type at a breakneck pace.

18.   Meanwhile, as other drug makers begin producing herbal pills, the FDA is struggling to find a way to exercise its limited oversight authority.

19.   More recently, several big drug makers began negotiating directly with officials in the Department of Health.

20.   Next year, the chip maker will begin shipping its Merced microprocessor.