51.   Carnival committee officials said they tried to avoid any cruelty to the animals.

52.   Committee officials could offer few details or identify the authors.

53.   Committee officials failed to immediately return a phone call.

54.   Committee officials have yet to indicate whether the proposals will be given special committee consideration or be the subject of a future hearing.

55.   Committee officials launched the giveaway Wednesday at a senior housing complex where they delivered beds and kitchen appliances to low-income residents.

56.   Committee officials said one reason Turin prevailed was its larger number of competition venues.

57.   Committee officials launched the giveaway Wednesday at a Salt Lake senior housing complex where they delivered beds and kitchen appliances to low-income residents.

58.   Committee officials were looking for a new site.

59.   Committee official Boris Mikuz told The Associated Press that his organization was asking for citizenship on her request.

60.   Committee officials could not immediately be reached for comment.