71.   Housing construction has shown new signs of strength, demand for industrial equipment is healthy and businesses continue to hire more workers than they dismiss.

72.   Housing sales and construction are on the mend, demand for industrial equipment remains healthy and businesses continue to hire more workers, albeit at a sluggish pace.

73.   If business continues as usual, the world is likely at some point to find out who is right.

74.   If business continues steadily, Martiros plans on adding a canine snack bar to sell biscuits and an accessory shop with leashes and chew toys.

75.   Iceland said the business continues to generate cash and that it plans to maintain its dividend policy.

76.   If business continues to be strong this fall, Northwest and USAir may relent and allow the pack to push prices higher.

77.   Iceland said the business continues to generate cash and that it plans to maintain its dividend policy, which has meant a steady increase over the past eight years.

78.   In projecting continued economic growth, the Fed says businesses will continue hiring.

79.   In Paris Thursday, business continued as usual, with schools opening.

80.   In the U.S., meantime, businesses continue to merge and streamline operations -- and eliminate jobs -- to keep costs in check.