1.   The greatest applause went to a young researcher who highlighted the poor career opportunities she faced.

2.   Applause goes to Erik Hanson, Tim Wakefield and Vaughn Eshelman.

3.   As the applause went on, the president could be seen whispering to Mrs. Clinton, who has moved to New York and is running for senator against Giuliani.

4.   A big applause went up.

5.   Loudest applause went to Maria Guleghina, a Russian soprano who sang the title role, delivering high notes of pure emotion that hung in the air.

6.   Shortly before the Gucci show, applause went to another Milan fashion giant, Giorgio Armani.

7.   Special applause went to Albanian soprano Inva Mula and Welsh tenor Gwyn Hughes Jones, who were both making their local debuts.