21.   A spokeswoman at Our Lady of Mercy acknowledged last week that the hospital had treated Vernon for two weeks in August.

22.   A spokeswoman at Philip Morris said the company was interested in pursuing food and tobacco opportunities both in the United States and abroad.

23.   A spokeswoman at Southeastern Asset declined comment.

24.   A spokeswoman at the bank refused to comment.

25.   A spokeswoman at the iron company Monday said there would be no comment from the firm.

26.   A spokeswoman at the King County Health Department said there was no inspection of tattoo salons by that agency.

27.   A spokeswoman at the National Capital Planning Commission, a defendant in the case, said her office had not received the suit and declined to comment.

28.   A spokeswoman at Fininvest confirmed the appointments.

29.   A spokeswoman at Global Crossing declined to comment.

30.   A spokeswoman at Morris Farms in east-central Georgia said a few onions may have suffered, but the majority of the crop is expected to be fine.