41.   He enjoys the respect demanded by a fast river, the teeth-gritting rush of adrenaline that comes with facing white water and steep drops.

42.   He noted that the situation is far worse in California, which is experiencing steep drops in minority admissions offers in its first year without affirmative action.

43.   High speeds, a steep drop and the rough nature of the Rattler are some of its most attractive features to roller-coaster enthusiasts.

44.   Hotel and restaurant employment has been devastated by the destruction of the trade center and the steep drop in tourism that followed.

45.   However, a steep drop in demand for chips prompted the company to shelve its plans temporarily.

46.   Illinois stocks fell for the second consecutive day, led by CDW Computer Center Inc., amid a steep drop in the broader market.

47.   International Trade and Industry Minister Shinji Sato joined the chorus, saying a steep drop in the yen would be a problem for Japan.

48.   Investors are focusing on a steep drop in profit margins from refining so far in the fourth quarter rather than on third-quarter earnings, analysts said.

49.   It has caused a steep drop in the Indonesia stock market and in its currency, the rupiah.

50.   Its results, which were posted after the market closed, came on a day when tech stocks rebounded from a steep drop on Monday.