31.   He has already had several practice sessions, including one last weekend, in which Sen. Judd Gregg, R-N.H., played the role of Gore.

32.   He also looks at tapes and practice sessions, listens to news conferences, and has assembled a large data base.

33.   Irvine is coming off two straight victories and has an eight-point lead over Hakkinen, who spun off the track in both of the two practice sessions.

34.   None of the practice sessions on the three previous days have been completed, either because of too much snow or too much wind.

35.   Police patrols also will escort the U.S. team bus to practice sessions and the hotel where it is staying in a quiet San Jose suburb.

36.   Schumacher clocked the fastest times in morning free practice sessions, only to see them beaten by Williams and McLaren in the afternoon.

37.   Schumacher dominated practice sessions in his Ferrari.

38.   Skiers have another two practice sessions to prepare for the downhill.

39.   She suggested banning judges from watching practice sessions that could influence their votes and allowing them to be interviewed afterward to explain their decisions.

40.   The CART drivers will have practice sessions Friday.