1.   Defensive tackle Ennis Davis said improving the work ethic in practice is the most important factor for the Trojans the remainder of the season.

2.   Fox said improving the economy and reducing crime eventually will be determined in large part by how well Mexico educates its people.

3.   Gossage said he could not estimate how much the work will cost, but said improving the track never has been a money issue.

4.   Primakov said improving economic, cultural and political relations with the countries of the Central and Eastern Europe were among his priorities.

5.   DiFrancesco also said improving the quality and controlling the cost of care for senior citizens is a high priority.

6.   Wilby said improving weather conditions and the addition of more plans had allowed the air operation to expand.