51.   Israeli also froze the transfer of millions of dollars in badly needed tax refunds to the Palestinians, and only this week began paying some of the money.

52.   The physical work was almost done at Steamtown as the week began.

53.   The week began with Giants quarterback Kerry Collins delivering a confessional about how alcohol had ruined his life.

54.   The week began with Michael Owen and David Beckham collecting international awards for their skill and Paolo Di Canio being rewarded for fair play.

55.   The week began on a cautious note as investors were sidelined ahead of results announcements by gaming counter Genting and utility giant Telekom Malaysia.

56.   This week begins the Year of the Snake in Chinese cosmology.

57.   The week began with a surge in long-term interest rates on Monday as primary products prices shot up on speculative buying.

58.   The trading week began with a light day Monday in the absence of many dealers due to the Jewish New Year.

59.   The week began with a drop in long-term interest rates which went below six percent for the first time in two years.

60.   The week begins with a party at which five cigar boxes will be auctioned off, including one by Ecuadoran painter and Castro admirer Oswaldo Guyasamin.