101.   The mayor had only a brief statement to make after the sentencing of the man who served as his chief of staff for nine years.

102.   The mayor has a history of lying.

103.   The mayor has coordinated recreation and welfare services with schools, but Massachusetts still categorizes many Boston schools as failing.

104.   The mayor has had many opportunities to exit under his own power, but seems intent on waiting until he is dragged offstage by a hook.

105.   The mayor has his own cubicle a row away.

106.   The mayor has the right to meet with anyone he chooses and will continue to do so, Powers said.

107.   The mayor has the support of Pataki and Joseph L. Bruno, the Senate majority leader, both Republicans.

108.   The mayor has, as the saying goes, other things on his mind.

109.   The mayor is probably having a good laugh over this whole thing.

110.   The mayor does have authority over city departments such as libraries and parks that could help the LAUSD build schools faster or convert existing buildings to schools.