1.   By selling the business now, Rose is opting to focus on aero engine-derived equipment, a niche business.

2.   CompuServe in February slowed down marketing for its flagship product, opting to focus on the introduction of its new easier-to-use WOW!

3.   On the other hand, Disney, despite its string of highly successful animated films, had generally opted to focus on cookie-cutter comedies.

4.   Nick Faldo, who has won twice here, opted to focus on the U.S. Tour Championship later this month.