21.   But skeptics say the real reason for these stock-exchanges-without-a-floor has little to do with the public interest.

22.   But skeptics say the value of anti-aging treatments has been exaggerated.

23.   But skeptics say the technology could backfire.

24.   But some skeptics said that all the hoopla surrounding the removal of the pumpkin suggested that Cornell was trying to milk the situation for every last drop of publicity.

25.   But some skeptics said Wednesday that the longer the discussions dragged out, the more unlikely it was that the parties would reach an agreement.

26.   But this, skeptics say, raises the prospect of overwhelming the user with too much information.

27.   But the skeptics also say that U.S. Filter has assembled a grab-bag of companies, some not very good ones and some for which it overpaid.

28.   But the skeptics say this will only force parties underground and off campus.

29.   Even strong skeptics say you can never count out a company with strong fundamentals, even if it is delisted.

30.   Even skeptics say they are impressed at the extent to which many governments have followed through on their pledges.