71.   This weekend the European Union formally begins preparations for a new single currency.

72.   Tiger Woods begins preparation today in Fort Worth for the MasterCard Colonial.

73.   Uhm began preparations for the Korea Window server after returning home from a two-year assignment at the United Nations.

74.   With rumors and allegations of illegal gambling activity hanging over their heads, the Eagles now begin preparations for a tough nonconference game against Notre Dame Saturday.

75.   Palestinians began preparations for the Israeli pullout Tuesday.

76.   A rested and confident English side arrived Sunday in the central Pakistani city of Lahore to begin preparations for the upcoming World Cup.

77.   Acting on an election promise, President Leonel Fernandez has begun preparations for an official visit to neighboring Haiti, the government announced Sunday.

78.   After a four-hour examination by experts, the authorities determined that the threat was credible and began preparations.

79.   Armed with confidence and camcorders but no new guarantees, the New York Giants arrived on Sunday to begin preparations for a Super Bowl showdown with the Baltimore Ravens.

80.   Brahimi said he would go to Afghanistan early next week to begin preparations for the transfer of power from the nominal northern alliance leader Burhanuddin Rabbani.