31.   But laughing about one invites serious discussion about the other.

32.   But McCurry said he was not aware of any serious discussion within the administration of voluntary industry measures that could provide an alternative to tougher regulation.

33.   But the two sides had their first serious discussion about specifics Thursday night.

34.   But when serious political discussions finally did begin, we rejected any proposals that would have permanently divided Bosnia.

35.   But, he added, at least the two sides are beginning serious discussions on the rights of the two dominant world religions to preach their own messages.

36.   But those two entities held serious high-level discussions about the possibility of becoming partners in an all-news cable channel.

37.   But, they said, the idea of becoming the first community anywhere with a dot-com in its name was under serious discussion.

38.   Crew disclosed in an interview Friday that he was having serious discussions with the University of Washington about leading a newly established institute there.

39.   Despite these sudden recruiting shortfalls, there seems to be little serious discussion of reviving the draft.

40.   Even so, the negotiators say they have enough data for serious discussions.