21.   Gavil said the settlement strategy was a good one for Microsoft since any payments would not have much affect on the company financially.

22.   Hospital officials said the payments would have no effect on patient care.

23.   Ifeanyi told the eligibility committee Thursday that the payments had nothing to do with his status as a football player.

24.   The assistance program has caught the attention of several Utah officials, who are concerned about the effect the payments will have on public confidence in Olympic organizers.

25.   To be counted, an order must be placed online, although payment does not have to be made online.

26.   Threats have failed, and so have cash payments.

27.   USDA officials say they do not believe the supplemental income payments would have any significant impact on production.

28.   Where such a provision exists, payments will have to be made in the stipulated currency.

29.   The judge ruled that the compensation payment nevertheless had to be made immediately.