41.   A Canadian-based chain of funeral homes and cemeteries called Loewen Group Inc. just gave a lesson on dealing with hostile takeover offers.

42.   A spokesman for Chatsworth, California-based Great Western said earlier today he was unaware of the takeover offer, which was reported in the Wall Street Journal.

43.   AGF shares were suspended today pending a review of the takeover offer, which can last a maximum of three months.

44.   But Manzi and Lotus directors spurned all takeover offers and decided to go it alone.

45.   But the flurry of takeover offers and counteroffers has so far failed to lift railroad stocks, and some analysts say they see bargains.

46.   Cominco Ltd. may make a rival takeover offer for Westmin Resources Ltd., the Financial Post reported.

47.   Cominco may make a rival takeover offer for Westmin Resources Ltd., the Financial Post reported.

48.   De Beers officials called the projections an attempt to thwart its takeover offer.

49.   Deutsche Postbank AG said its supervisory board supports its efforts to garner a counter bid that would thwart a takeover offer from a group led by Deutsche Post AG.

50.   Did you hear about the hostile takeover offer received by your company from the morning newspaper?