31.   Kathleen Camilli, chief bond economist at Maria Fiorini Ramirez, an economic consulting firm, cited two factors that do not involve only foreign investors.

32.   Kelly cited factors including lower disc prices and an enthusiastic reception of DVD by retailers.

33.   Landis also cited international factors for the recent volatility, including the currency crisis in Southeast Asia and the weakness of the Japanese economy.

34.   Marshall cited other factors that made Oakland attractive, like lower business taxes and less-expensive parking.

35.   Much of the slump was tied to falling bond prices and rising oil prices, although some analysts cited technical factors.

36.   Most opt for the hand search, citing time factors, Murphy said.

37.   Other factors are cited as well.

38.   Other factors are commonly cited as well.

39.   Other observers, however, cite factors such as the dearth of dramatic national and global stories.

40.   Others cite cultural factors.