51.   Rail service was back to normal Thursday except in Marseilles, where strikes continue.

52.   Should the strike continue much longer, other statistics could be affected, though, leading to further confusion about the true state of the economy.

53.   So as the strike continues, the debates about personal achievements will continue.

54.   Spot shortages of some popular vehicles could develop if the strike continues.

55.   Still, the possibility that the strike could continue or spread to other ports raised concern that shipments of coffee harvested in the past several weeks will be delayed.

56.   Some passengers were dreading the idea that the strike would continue through the busy Presidents Day weekend, disrupting vacation plans.

57.   Still, some companies are concerned that the impact will grow if the strike continues.

58.   Strikes continue to plague Venezuelan business.

59.   Strikes continue at two GM plants.

60.   Strikes continued at two GM plants and an assembly plant closed last night because of a parts shortage.