31.   Muller remained in the background, delighted that the Nobel committee, in making the award, openly expressed the hope that all nations would sign the treaty.

32.   On what basis are these awards made?

33.   Russia and France objected, and no award was made.

34.   Some states like New York do not allow punitive damages despite a Supreme court decision last year that gives arbitrators the authority to make such awards.

35.   So while some punitive damage awards had been made, many others had been blocked.

36.   The award was made after a nine-month testing phase, Vebacom officials said.

37.   The awards will be made at a luncheon in New York City on Friday.

38.   The award was made to Clinton by Irish America Magazine.

39.   The FAA is expected to make an award by September.

40.   The first award will be made early next year and the search for the winning companies will start in September.