61.   And this year, many of the independents, which have expanded overseas and led major companies into international projects, are stepping up spending abroad.

62.   And why not, since the major companies behind the digital video disk have given Digital Theater Systems the cold shoulder?

63.   Are the economic problems taking an increasing toll on major companies doing business there?

64.   As a result, he said, the major recording companies have never reached agreement for their works to be produced in China.

65.   As part of this self-regulation effort, nearly all major companies now publish privacy policies on their Web sites.

66.   As the Texas oil industry winds down, major companies are selling leases to smaller independent and mom-and-pop operations.

67.   As it is, Clinton will enter the Senate as a business associate of a major company that has dealings before many regulatory agencies and interests in Congress.

68.   As yet, no two major French pharmaceutical companies have merged.

69.   At least one major Canadian company, Toronto-based Sherritt Inc., is expected to go on a US blacklist this week.

70.   At least six other major companies, including Jack Tar Villages and Sandals, now offer all-inclusive beach vacations.