11.   He has been notably absent from these two-week World Alpine Ski Championships in this Italian resort.

12.   However, the Italian resort was able to prepare a slalom course for two slaloms as temperatures fell earlier this week, allowing use of snow cannons.

13.   Like other Italian resorts, Cortina had been remarkably dry all winter, though cold enough to turn out man-made snow.

14.   Michaela Dorfmeister captured her second victory of the season Saturday, dominating the World Cup giant slalom race in this Italian Alpine resort.

15.   Officials of this Italian Alpine resort, which hosted the World Alpine Ski Championships last February, said the track meet will be definitely held next year.

16.   Officials of this Italian Alpine resort, which hosted the World Alpine Ski Championships in February, said the meet will return to the outdoor schedule next year.

17.   Schumacher, his British teammate Eddie Irvine and Ferrari officials gathered in this Italian resort this week for the traditional winter meeting with the press.

18.   The fastest and most spectacular race of Alpine skiing is scheduled in this Italian resort Saturday.

19.   The FIS held a first-ever night World Cup race last Monday, when the men competed in a slalom in this Italian resort.

20.   The four-day biathlon meet in this north Italian resort continues with relay events over the weekend.