51.   As the crisis developed, no government agency or industry group kept tabs on falling inventory and rising back orders, the first sign of a coming shortfall.

52.   Asahara did show the first signs of his later mastery of physical fitness and body control, earning a black belt in judo while still in school.

53.   At our house, the first sign of spring has nothing to do with robins or the tinge of green in what passes for our lawn.

54.   At the first sign of blood, politicians abandon missions and generals are retired.

55.   At the first sign of trouble, they are tempted to reformat the disk, reinstall all their programs and jerk cards out of the machine with great vigor.

56.   At the first signs of the flu this year, Maria Flegas did not load up on over-the-counter drugs to quiet her cough and relieve her congestion.

57.   At the first sign of a possible geomagnetic storm, they cut voltage on the most vulnerable lines to prevent an overwhelming power surge.

58.   At the first sign of any redness, itching or burning, remove the depilatory with your washcloth.

59.   At the first sign of infection, begin spraying plants weekly.

60.   At the first sign of trouble, investors across Latin America tend to flee to dollars.