21.   Because of Rupert Murdoch, the Coyotes will get an extra day off to regroup.

22.   Because of the expected unbalance, one team likely will have at least two instances in which it has a few extra days off between games.

23.   Bed-ridden with the flu, he stayed in his native Oklahoma for an extra day.

24.   Besides, she said, banks would be judicious about using an extra clearing day.

25.   A non-union worker, Galinda said her unionized colleagues were given extra days off if they agreed to go to PRI rallies.

26.   After an analysis of the weather forecasts for Florida late this week, managers agreed to an extra day, though more favorable conditions are expected Saturday than Friday.

27.   After breakfast, the players scattered throughout the hotel, eager to enjoy an extra day of rest.

28.   Aggies coach R.C. Slocum gave the players Sunday off to spend time with their families and friends, giving them an extra day to deal with the tragedy.

29.   Brooks decided to practice at home for a few extra days this year, taking his chances on the weather, which turned out to be fine.

30.   Businesses have noticed that one extra day a year on the calendar means one extra day to buy stuff.