31.   Wilson, who is recovering from throat surgery, is expected to formally announce his candidacy next month.

32.   Other performers included Trisha Yearwood, Strait and Montgomery, fresh from throat surgery.

33.   President Vaclav Havel underwent successful throat surgery Wednesday to correct a problem resulting from a tracheotomy almost two years ago, doctors said.

34.   President Vaclav Havel, preparing for his release from hospital after throat surgery, was the first to send his congratulations.

35.   As the live broadcast from Japan started Friday morning, Havel was being examined by doctors following throat surgery he underwent on Wednesday.

36.   Blackwell was unable to deliver his usual standup put-downs at a news conference, due to recent throat surgery, a spokesman said.

37.   Julie Andrews has dismissed reports that her singing career was over because of throat surgery, a British newspaper said Sunday.

38.   Lasers are the cutting edge in throat surgery.

39.   President Vaclav Havel, hospitalized for a week, is thought to be undergoing minor throat surgery.

40.   Reserve offensive lineman Ed Wilkins, who had throat surgery last week to open his breathing passages, also was missing.