51.   In an informal survey, the vast majority of boxing writers had De La Hoya winning a close fight.

52.   In an informal survey, many who apparently are blind to reality said they believe Chavez will win.

53.   Indeed, an informal survey of moviegoers and customers at video shops found little interest in war movies.

54.   Informal surveys have shown that a majority of the members in both the House and the Senate support an increase in the minimum wage.

55.   It did an informal survey and found that most funds will be providing income statements in line with the new tax law.

56.   My GCT tour mates, an informal survey revealed, were retired professional couples, with only a sprinkling of us single folk.

57.   Nostalgia is an equally big factor in toy trends, judging by an informal survey of local toy stores.

58.   Over all, in an informal survey of some New York City environmental groups, it was hard to find anyone totally opposed to reactivating the pump.

59.   Publishing Trends Newsletter did an informal survey and found most executives were reading books from other publishing houses.

60.   San Francisco bike messengers are among the lowest paid couriers in the country, according to an informal survey conducted by bicyclist and former magazine publisher Chris Carlsson.