31.   Bixby has no explanation for the clustering phenomenon, but the Bolton breeders do.

32.   Boxer had another explanation, suggesting that the race and gender of the nominees is a factor.

33.   A company spokesman said Telefonica had no explanation for the recent prices gains.

34.   A few minutes later I had an explanation.

35.   A spokeswoman for Tambrands said that the company had no explanation for the market activity leading up to the announcement.

36.   Add this to worries about the ozone layer and ultraviolet rays and there you have the explanation for the renaissance in hats.

37.   Alas, he has turned into Shaq at the free throw line and has no explanation.

38.   All of the contenders have logical explanations of what went wrong last year and abounding optimism of why things will go right this season.

39.   Bruins coach Steve Lavin has no explanation.

40.   Bush, who jokes about how his life would be easier if Texas were a dictatorship, has a shorthand explanation for his leadership style in the legislative arena.