31.  Aside from trying to achieve high ratings, I'm not sure what Wednesday's two hours will accomplish.

32.  Assets: Viewers embrace courtroom dramas, as shown by the consistently high ratings for the various "Law & Order" series.

33.  At another, it doesn't diminish the players' reputations, with Clinton's approval rating high and most of Congress getting re-elected."

34.  High ratings will almost guarantee additional showings.

35.  His latest comeback fight, against Orlin Norris on Saturday, will garner very high ratings.

36.  High ratings know nothing of human feelings; on the contrary, they thrive on death and disaster.

37.  His steady steering has helped avoid having the controversy collide with the important work of policy that has so far kept Clinton's job approval rating high.

38.  Hispanics give high ratings to a few Republican politicians, including Texas Gov. George W. Bush, who has actively courted their vote.

39.  High ratings and praise encourage more consumers to seek out those special wines, bringing supply and demand into play.

40.  High ratings are key to Wall Street, which relies on inexpensive financing to support its trading, underwriting and brokerage businesses.