41.   Chains such as AMC, Regal, General Cinema and Carmike led the impressive expansion pace, driven by the improved financial performance that the new theaters deliver.

42.   Does it make sense to demand higher performance while simultaneously undermining one of the cornerstones of improved performance?

43.   Even so, automakers are still trying to lure minivan buyers with more features, like dual sliding doors and improved performance.

44.   For some, improved eyesight has directly improved performance.

45.   For the poorest children, the changes could mean an end to the free meals, including breakfast, that have been linked to improved academic performance.

46.   Furthermore, increased savings may be an effect, not a cause, of improved economic performance, and they could dry up in a significant economic downturn.

47.   Georgia High School Association executive director Tommy Guillebeau said no one has proven to his satisfaction that an extended season would lead to improved performances or more scholarships.

48.   Guinness said its two main units both reported improved trading performances for the first half.

49.   GUS said first-half pretax profit rose on improved performances at its Burberry and Scotch House units.

50.   Growth was driven by continued strong sales of transaction terminals, including Instinet, and an improved performance from information terminals and foreign exchange transaction revenues.