31.   A mild winter in many parts of the country, lower mortgage rates and the rise in household net worth all contributed.

32.   A mild winter, like the past two, entices snakes to come out of hibernation earlier, find mates and reproduce sooner, and usually more often.

33.   A mild winter entices snakes to come out of hibernation earlier, find mates sooner and reproduce earlier, and usually more often.

34.   A mild winter in the Midwest and Northwest is limiting demand.

35.   A mild winter last year has produced a great population of squirrels this season, according to public reports and the Arizona Game and Fish Department.

36.   A mild winter up to that point had seduced trees into blossoming early.

37.   A mild winter would mute such concern.

38.   A mild U.S. winter and weaker Asian economies slowed oil demand growth.

39.   A mild winter and early Easter encouraged more shopping than usual.

40.   A mild winter could drive prices lower.