61.   Rather, to draw customers, the company appeared to be banking on the experience the stores might offer.

62.   Small companies appear to be seizing the opportunity.

63.   Some companies appear to have taken these complaints to heart.

64.   Sperling said technology companies appeared to have difficulty finding workers with the necessary skills.

65.   Some companies appear to be making donations through their non-tobacco affiliates.

66.   Some companies appear to offer much cheaper cover.

67.   Still, some fund companies appear proud that their funds do not keep costs low.

68.   Telephone companies appear to be divided over how to respond to the technological challenges.

69.   Still, the company does not appear to be letting up.

70.   Swiss prosecutors say both companies appeared to be controlled by Lethier and Holzer, who have not denied receiving the sums.