1.   The operators say there is provison in law for the government to make grants to companies so they can buy more environmentally friendly vehicles.

2.   Although some of the key streets are blocked off around the San Dieg Convention Center, taxicab operators say demand is high.

3.   Although some of the key streets are blocked off around the San Diego Convention Center, taxicab operators say demand is high.

4.   An operator said that as of the middle of February, tickets remained for quite a few dates in July and August.

5.   And at least one operator said he simply shut down his board rather than risk having something among his files that might cause him problems.

6.   And for now, hotel operators say they are doing all they can to avoid layoffs.

7.   Area BBS operators say they almost always require proof of legal age before allowing a user access to adult materials.

8.   As a result, pay phone operators say immediate rate increases are not likely.

9.   As in an earthquake, regular telephone service out of Las Vegas yesterday was spotty and operators said circuits were jammed.

10.   At a time when their stock prices and balance sheets are already suffering, cable operators said the aggressive attitude of programmers is an unfair burden.