21.   He said the Packers had a similar scheme, although his practical experience there was limited because he was behind Brett Favre.

22.   He said other retailers have similar schemes that have helped sales, although the benefits may not be enough to offset the costs of the cards.

23.   He noted other computer companies had tried similar CD-ROM distribution schemes with little success.

24.   Ms. Heatherly told the court that Gianquinto has been charged with using a similar scheme in New Jersey, and uses at least six aliases, including Robert Saragossa.

25.   Prosecutors also say that Smith conducted a similar scheme in Texas, receiving kickbacks from its former lieutenant governor, Ben Barnes.

26.   Several other big firms have since offered similar schemes.

27.   Similar schemes, traders say, remain in wide use.

28.   Similar schemes followed World War I.

29.   Several Gambino family members were implicated in similar schemes but to a lesser extent than the Lucchese group, the investigators said.

30.   Similar offensive schemes hurt the Giants last season.