31.   Forecasters said Thursday the outlook for the planned weekend launch of the shuttle Columbia on its oft-delayed research mission improved as Hurricane Roxanne veered away from Florida.

32.   Grossman said he thinks the markets will eventually improve as traders and regulators grow more experienced.

33.   He equates them to his game and how he can improve himself as an individual on and off the floor.

34.   He also would like to improve as a pass rusher.

35.   His numbers improved as a sophomore, but as a junior he too often was seen face-down on the field, the victim of failed blitzes.

36.   However, the most important thing is to improve as a football player.

37.   I expect us to improve as the season progresses.

38.   I think he needs to continue to improve as a passer, but he has the arm strength.

39.   In a season in which teams could force the Rockets to rely on their infrequent ability to shoot well outside, only Mobley improved as a perimeter shooter.

40.   Incredibly, its strength and range actually improved as Torme aged.