41.   Bad economic news was followed almost immediately by words of calm reassurance that things would be better in a little while.

42.   Besides, the pickings are better in cyberspace than in the flower district.

43.   Bigger is better in the view of Zell the Consolidator.

44.   Being an old-timer has never looked better in the world of sports.

45.   Both Barrett and Kirtzman aver early on that New York has become vastly better off in the years Giuliani has been mayor.

46.   Both decided he would be better off in a different environment, which is where Northridge came in.

47.   Both rival systems seemed better in many ways.

48.   Bob Feller will grant a thousand interviews telling everybody that the game and the players were better in his day.

49.   A good light source may also help, because the eye can accommodate to near work better in bright light.

50.   A no-hitter looks no better in the standings than a seven-hitter.