1.   That is why molecular studies designed to find the weak points in the viral attack must continue, Trono said.

2.   But if the recent downturn in the market continues, he said, that could change a lot of minds about retirement.

3.   If current trends continue, the scientists say, the only culture chimpanzees may be left with is that of a zoo.

4.   If that trend continues, said Bachman, the impact on financial markets would be considerable.

5.   If the trend continues, researchers said spending on Medicare could actually stop increasing.

6.   If it continues at this pace, Casada said, there is a potential for safety officials to become desensitized to the seriousness of each call.

7.   If the trend continues, she said, maybe she can trash her plastic sheets at last.

8.   If the strike continues, provincial authorities said, they will urge parents to educate their children at home using assignments and learning aids provided on the Internet.

9.   If the shutdown continues, the Barefields say, they will apply for food stamps and hope that they qualify.

10.   Sharon, on the other hand, deprecated Palestinian pledges to enforce the truce and said continued shooting precluded any attempt at substantive mediation.