21.   Conditions remain difficult in Russia, but Pokrovsky revels in his artistic freedom.

22.   Conditions remain oppressive, some workers say.

23.   Daniel R. Kunstler, an analyst with JP Morgan, said, however, that Lehman seemed to indicate that future economic conditions remained murky.

24.   Dry conditions will remain across northern Maine, however, as high pressure deflects moisture south of the area.

25.   Elsewhere, partly sunny and dry conditions will remain near the Northwest coast.

26.   Even if that happens, further U.N. conditions remain, including acknowledging the responsibility of Libyan officials for Lockerbie and cooperating in any further investigations.

27.   Farther east, however, chilly conditions will remain over the upper Mississippi Valley.

28.   Favorable market conditions have remained in place this year, prompting analysts to forecast further earnings increases for companies in the industry.

29.   Five men still are hospitalized from blast injuries and their conditions remained unchanged.

30.   For many Haitians, conditions at home remain abysmal.