41.   Lott expressed confidence that he would win the contest and indicated a willingness to work with Democrats.

42.   Meanwhile, Republicans indicated their willingness to work with the President.

43.   Microsoft has indicated a willingness to settle on these points.

44.   Musharraf also indicated a willingness last week to negotiate with the Northern Alliance, which has been anathema to Islamabad for a decade.

45.   Municipal governments adjoining the barrens to the south have indicated a willingness to restrict outdoor lighting, at least within a five-mile swath of the preserve.

46.   NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue has indicated a willingness to accept what local officials have offered.

47.   Nor did Gov. Bill Graves, although the governor in the past has indicated a willingness to sign such bills into law.

48.   No other Canadian company has indicated a willingness to sponsor the tournament.

49.   On Monday, Merrill will begin an open-enrollment period of sorts for employees to indicate their willingness to quit.

50.   Other key legislators, like Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, have indicated a willingness to loosen the present rules.