31.   Heat the broiler or grill before beginning preparation.

32.   His status is unclear as the Lakers begin preparations today for a first-round playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers.

33.   If Cinderella begins postseason preparations for the NCAA Tournament with a losing record, as Missouri did, the clock usually strikes midnight before the prince comes calling.

34.   If the players vote to reject the proposal and this season is canceled, Stern promised to swiftly begin preparations for a league of replacements.

35.   If using a grill, prepare coals before beginning preparation.

36.   In Galveston and Freeport, the Coast Guard is monitoring the storm but had not begun emergency preparations by Friday afternoon.

37.   In addition, health clubs, such as the Sports Mall Gym in Salt Lake City, begin aerobic preparations indoors before urging people outside.

38.   In March, Scorsese, Ms. Mathison and others went to India to begin preparation for the film they assumed would be shot there.

39.   It is time for the federal authorities to begin preparations to allow Elian and his family to go home.

40.   Late in August, she will join the Karolyis, Bela and wife Marta, at their Houston ranch, where she will begin preparations for the post-Games tour.