71.   The company has been shutting down on Fridays as a cost-saving measure that could continue until year end, a spokesman said.

72.   The dollar slipped against the yen on selling by Japanese exporters to convert their overseas profits into yen before their business year ends this month, traders said.

73.   The exchange already has eclipsed several annual trading records with more than three months to go before year end.

74.   The Houston-based oil and natural gas company said it expects to complete the sale by year end.

75.   The merger is expected to be finalized by year end.

76.   The northern section from Three Lakes and Kissimmee, including Orlando, should be done by year end, she said.

77.   The purchase is expected to be completed by year end.

78.   The result is generally a rush of gifts to museums as the tax year ends.

79.   The Super Bowl has been a means to an end this year for Brett Favre, not simply an unexpected mid-winter treat.

80.   The transactions are expected to close by year end.