31.   Power cuts were initiated for select industrial customers that have agreed to power reductions in return for discounted rates at other times of the year.

32.   Rather than putting together special packages, some New York hotels are simply offering discounted rates.

33.   Requests must be made at the time of reservation, and the offer does not apply to discounted rates.

34.   Selling customers a multitude of services at a discounted rate reduces the chance that customers will leave, because they have a financial incentive to stay.

35.   Several new or newly purchased hotels in New York City are offering discounted rates through late summer or early fall.

36.   So all regional Bell telephone companies must resell their services to competitors at discounted rates, or sell portions of their network.

37.   Some families above that level are allowed to buy coverage for their children through the program at discounted rates.

38.   That can be more profitable for doctors who want to escape the discounted rates they receive in managed-care practices.

39.   That means local fans have a shot at plenty of good seats, most at discounted rates.

40.   Summertime gives everyone a chance to experience the high life at discounted rates.