21.   Analysts say the estate tax is less likely to be eliminated than modified, probably tailored to ease the burden on business owners and farmers.

22.   Among them is Sen. Lauch Faircloth, R-N.C., a hog farmer and business owner who is facing a tough race against charismatic trial lawyer John Edwards.

23.   And business owners expect results.

24.   And not every business owner has time to constantly monitor e-mail, he said.

25.   And some business owners note that many fans would not care if replacements are used because it is baseball that they miss.

26.   And like many downtown business owners, Hacohen said, he has yet to collect any insurance for his losses.

27.   And many business owners and residents feel grateful.

28.   And that has irritated reform-minded politicians and fledgling business owners alike.

29.   And these business owners never had their day in court.

30.   And they seem to fall victim to some of the same oversized dreams as Western business owners as well.