21.   But last September, according to documents and interviews, Markowitz was fired as special counsel by Martin Marks, the Scotch Plains mayor.

22.   But Joe McIlvaine was fired as general manager.

23.   Carlesimo is in his first season with the Warriors after being fired as coach of the Trail Blazers.

24.   Charlie Parker, expressed shock and disappointment at being fired as USC basketball coach Wednesday, and said he may sue the university.

25.   Company officials said about six commodity traders were fired as part of a strategic review of business and staffing.

26.   Dallas Green, who never shied away from saying what he thought, was fired as manager of the Mets, in part, for something he said.

27.   Davalos, who has since reportedly been fired as Miss Spain regional delegate for Alicante and Murcia, has yet to comment.

28.   Dan Duquette was fired as general manager last week, just as soon as the sale of the Red Sox became official.

29.   Dave Wannstedt, fired as Bears coach last month, also reportedly got a good laugh in Miami, where he is assistant head coach of the Dolphins.

30.   Dilday was fired as president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth four years ago by conservative trustees who disagreed with his moderate beliefs.