71.   But now Els is threatening to win for the third time this year.

72.   But now for the second time this year, Garciaparra is taking a stand.

73.   But three times this year, snakes from Australia and Indonesia were captured in or near newly arrived shipping containers, raising fears of further reptilian incursions.

74.   But there comes a time each year when every New England meditator must move indoors.

75.   By comparison, shares of some western German companies selling stock to the public for the first time this year have doubled.

76.   CANADIAN government bonds rose, outperforming U.S. Treasuries, on expectations the Bank of Canada may drop interest rates for the eighth time this year.

77.   Canterbury Downs in Minnesota closed and reopened, turning a modest profit for the first time this year.

78.   Central bank policy makers convene tomorrow to consider reducing overnight bank loan rates for a second time this year.

79.   By this time every year I am even tired of pesto.

80.   CBS executives say that for the first time this year, they are counter-programming against cable channels.