31.   Last year, six cities were chosen for the initiative, which was widened this year based on their successes in combating problems in housing projects.

32.   On both continents, the traditional way of combating the problem is to try to frighten the animals away by shouting at them, beating drums and throwing rocks.

33.   On Thursday morning, Lubbers said that one way the agency was combating the problem was by having only women distribute food rations.

34.   Obesity experts said they were hopeful that Koop will have some success in combating a problem that is much discussed but difficult to solve.

35.   Players have also been very good at taking measures to combat the problem.

36.   Saint Laurent is combating another problem, according to his chairman, Pierre Berge.

37.   So changes were made in practices to combat this problem.

38.   Such is the concern over the threat from debris that in February the White House produced a report outlining ways to combat the problem.

39.   The reason for the search for other funds, foundation President Tim Wirth says, is so the foundation can be more effective in combatting global problems.

40.   The researchers determined the money was better spent counseling smokers or paying for medications to directly combat the problem.