1.   The stock market was generally lower Thursday, ending a blistering run that had repeatedly sent most major indexes to record highs.

2.   World all-around champion Joe Beaver had a hunch he had won the calf roping title at the Stock Show Rodeo after he made a blistering run last night.

3.   After a troubled opening leg, Von Gruenigen made a blistering second run, but it was not enough to catch the Austrian star.

4.   Dorfmeister turned in two blistering runs on the sunny cold day, taking advantage of a flat slope that favored those versed in the speed disciplines.

5.   Girardelli posted his best result of the season by finishing second, after a blistering second run.

6.   Maier, leader after the first run, put together a blistering second run to clinch his fourth win of the season.

7.   Mitja Kunc of Slovenia clinched the bronze with a blistering second run to prevent an Austrian medal sweep.

8.   Ousland has made some blistering runs on skis, pulled by a parachute-like sail.