21.   And he said that three to four people died every day from malaria, flea infestation, lack of food, suffocation or sheer heat.

22.   And religious school students received rewards or reprimands on that day from teachers disguised as the beloved bishop.

23.   As a reward, coach Colin Campbell gave the Rangers a day off from practice yesterday.

24.   As an adult, I also appreciate the Fourth as a day off from work.

25.   As far as New England is concerned, Nomar Garciaparra gets no more days off from now until as deep into autumn as the Red Sox play this season.

26.   As general manager of the Diamondbacks, Joe Garagiola Jr. receives dozens of resumes every day from people interested in working for the expansion baseball team.

27.   Asked about a drumbeat of criticism in recent days from House Speaker Newt Gingrich, R-Ga., Clinton dismissed the comments as political posturing.

28.   Big computer companies that offer a wide range of products and services face stiff competition these days from smaller, more nimble companies.

29.   Both girls agreed that the day at Boeing was anything but a day off from school.

30.   Bradley had come under criticism in recent days from some voters for his new, more combative style.