61.   During the quarter, businesses continued to reduce the value of the goods stockpiled in warehouses and elsewhere.

62.   Eastman Kodak Co., whose digital photography business continues to bleed profusely, said Tuesday that its sales and earnings had declined for a second consecutive quarter.

63.   Even as business continues to pour money into becoming more efficient, consumers have been hunkering down for months.

64.   Even with the improving picture, economists expect unemployment to rise as businesses continue to cut costs or delay hiring.

65.   Export business continued light and trade concern about crop damage from winter weather lessened.

66.   Gerrick said he expects his business to continue to grow, and Tatulli agrees.

67.   Gordeyev has said that state businesses will continue to play a key role in any agricultural revival, and Putin has promised renewed state support.

68.   He began selling desserts to the local caterers and the Oakville Grocery, and the business continued to quietly thrive.

69.   Hasselbach and his sons Arthur Jr. and Stephen have been in business together for years, and the model kit business will continue in the family, they say.

70.   He said he expects business to continue gaining this year, even though the U.K. economy might slow down.