31.   Former PUC Chairman Max Yzaguirre recently resigned after weathering criticism over his own past ties to Enron.

32.   Greenspan has come under increasing criticism over the past few months for not moving more aggressively to stop the apparent deterioration of the economy and the financial markets.

33.   Gymnastics has heard enough criticism over the stress and diet and exercise that has damaged more than a few world-level women in recent years.

34.   He has absorbed criticism over the mental block he has shown against his old team, the Detroit Pistons.

35.   He has routinely defended the Cliburn against national media criticism over the value of piano competitions.

36.   In a faint bow to blistering public criticism over a proposed rescue of mortgage companies, Japanese banks agreed Tuesday to shoulder a bit more of the burden.

37.   In addition, tobacco companies face rising criticism over the health costs of their product.

38.   In defending Safir, the mayor also addressed suggestions over the weekend by Gov. George Pataki that Giuliani has not responded well to criticism over the Diallo case.

39.   In an agency awash in criticism over its past handling of child-abuse cases, the Bronx offices have been notorious for mismanagement.

40.   In its response to the U.S. and Israeli criticism over the Party of God attacks against Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon, Syria has been more muted.