Mr. Schumer's advisers instantly alerted other reporters.

Advanced Micro made its warning after the close of the market but had alerted reporters and analysts late Tuesday to an announcement.

Although consumer advocates alerted reporters about the Web site posting, they said they did not call Ms. Veneman.

They alerted reporters that Mr. Bush would advocate more federal spending and bluntly asked how many Republican leaders in Congress were eager to do likewise.

But the Dole campaign learned of the radio advertisement from a supporter and quickly alerted reporters.

Under pressure from the news media, the Governor pledged that his office would alert reporters to all speeches.

About 15 minutes after he spoke, the Los Angeles Dodgers alerted reporters that they would have a major announcement.

Mrs. Clinton's aides alerted reporters to her statement just before 1:30 P.M. yesterday.

The Republican National Congressional Committee alerted reporters to the mass walkout this morning.

But she is hardly press-shy, alerting favorite reporters whenever she calls a protest.