31.   Peter Githuka, who finished fourth last year.

32.   As she took the podium, Gerg asked that a minute of silence be observed for Regine Cavagnoud, who won the super G here last year.

33.   Cherop edged fellow Kenyan Simon Sawe, who placed third last year, while American Eric Poloncki took third.

34.   He tried the journey once last year, but had to turn around after contracting heat stroke.

35.   However, domestic production declined substantially because of a prolonged dry season, forcing the country to import rice again last year.

36.   It was to have been here last year, but damage from Hurricane Floyd forced the tournament to be moved back to The Dunes Club in Myrtle Beach.

37.   Only last year, a picture of President Mubarak and his toddler grandson was published for the first time in national papers.

38.   Sales of previously owned homes rose to the second highest level ever last year, a real estate trade group said.

39.   Sampras also came here last year with little preparation, but still reached the semifinals, losing to eventual winner Yevgeny Kafelnikov.

40.   South Korean Prime Minister Lee Hong-koo is in Beijing now, returning a visit last year by Chinese Prime Minister Li Peng.