61.  And for many, she noted, the last communication from loved ones was a cell phone call saying that they were fine and on their way out.

62.  And reporters, dispatched to New York in droves by local stations looking to plant their flags, were interviewing anyone holding a sign of a missing loved one.

63.  And he said friends or relatives would donate eggs to make the clones of the patients, just as people now donate kidneys to loved ones.

64.  And knowing that these loved ones still hover around them is a source of profound solace, assuaging their grief and even granting them second chances at reconciliation.

65.  And some have turned to mediums who say they can reach the spirit of loved ones.

66.  And some people still follow the centuries-old tradition of leaving food and other goodies at the graves of departed loved ones.

67.  And like anything having to do with the heart, deep feelings occasionally cause people to jump ugly with their loved ones.

68.  And like many loved ones, Margaret Mauro turned to online message boards Wednesday when emergency hot lines were jammed or offered little reassurance.

69.  And people are clinging more tightly to friends and loved ones.

70.  And they suggested sweetly to shoppers that they spend their time with loved ones or resting instead of herding automatically to the stores.