31.   For a while, rumor had it that the Emmy winners might be announced without the glitz, the gowns, or even celebrity presenters.

32.   For voters, it was akin to the television networks announcing the winner on election night before polls close in the West.

33.   Geier also announced the winners of annual honors.

34.   Hamlin said the Web site would join the contest, disclosing lucky numbers periodically and announcing winners.

35.   In fact, school board officials today announced the winner of the first city-wide Ebonics spelling bee.

36.   Indeed, others with more resources say they had no intention of announcing the winner should they discover his identity.

37.   Letterman will give points for responses and announce a winner.

38.   Lottery officials said Monday they will announce the winner this week.

39.   Next month, when Rhodes and Marshall winners are announced, the professor and the student will find out if their strategy worked.

40.   National winners will be announced in Miami in April.