The proxy statement also illustrates the feverish competition for mall properties as huge REIT's try to expand their business when there are few desirable locations left for large shopping centers.

The feverish competition over Equity Office Properties Trust, the nation's largest office landlord, ended today with the original suitor, the Blackstone Group, coming out on top.

But the number of international channels has mushroomed in the past five years because of the feverish competition between satellite and cable companies.

Such a plan has been bolstered by the feverish competition between Seoul and Tokyo for the event, both of which have said it is a government priority to win the bid.

By all accounts, they have raised standards over the last decade to a high caliber, creating a feverish competition for roles.

Will the feverish competition in City Council contests from Flatbush to Flushing to Washington Heights inspire new civic spirit among the disaffected and the new immigrants to the city?

Hotels and resorts are all decked up in anticipation of the tourist influx and feverish competition ensures to entice the vacationers with exciting New Year offers.

Dr. Mullin, who has no personal financial or commercial stake in the research, is one of many scientists and companies involved in the feverish competition to develop an economically viable biofuel substitute for gasoline.

With competition feverish, fund companies are dumping less-than-stellar managers faster than ever.

The feverish competition over Equity Office Properties Trust, the nation's largest office landlord, appeared to be nearing an end yesterday, with the original suitor, the Blackstone Group, leading the bidding.