31.   National anthems are played, the various national flags are raised with the members of the U.S. team, naturally, getting the loudest receptions.

32.   National flags are rich in symbolism.

33.   On the one hand, the industry has been pushing away from government subsidies for national flag carriers.

34.   On Saturday, he will carry the national flag in the opening ceremonies, while his father walks behind him as the team leader.

35.   On Wednesday, at least, damp sheets and undershorts fluttered proudly near Italian national flags.

36.   One national flag should never be hung above another in time of peace.

37.   One bright spot in developments was that in several countries, the second carrier besides the national flag carrier is carrying significant portion of travelers.

38.   Ordinary people fly the national flag in their gardens.

39.   Optimists in a land synonymous elsewhere with winter gloom, Greenlanders have chosen as their national flag a red sun rising over white polar ice.

40.   Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi is preparing legislation to make them the national flag and national anthem, although it is unclear when the bill might actually become law.