41.   At the same time, the message to the supervisors is that their loyalty and dedication basically count for nothing.

42.   Because politics in California counts for little, huge leads can melt like ice cream.

43.   Being, of course, counts for something.

44.   Being early has always counted for something in presidential politics, although not all early candidates do well on energy alone.

45.   Being reliable counts for a lot in politics.

46.   A merger with Chicago-based Continental Bank, closed at the end of August, counted for some of the increase.

47.   A portion of your medical expenses counts for itemized deductions on Schedule A of your federal income tax return.

48.   A playoff game would count for the Cubs slugger.

49.   Advantage, Yankees, if resumes count for anything.

50.   Actual financial performance clearly counts for more than anything else now.