41.  Although his wife and son may have given him the power drill of his dreams, nothing lights up a birthday party like a victory in a Tour stage.

42.  Any regulation involving the FDA would be a blow to the industry led by Philip Morris Cos. and RJR Nabisco Holdings Corp. because it might lead to increased restrictions.

43.  Any remarks about the stock buybacks and dividends may be at least as important as the health of the industry.

44.  Cuba recently opened an embassy in Trinidad, and Castro may also visit Jamaica sometime in 1998, diplomats said.

45.  Cuban also acknowledged, when he released the 38-year-old power forward March 9, that signing Rodman might have been a mistake.

46.  Cuban exiles, who met with Carter prior to the trip, say they hope the visit might produce something positive.

47.  Cuban leader Fidel Castro begged off, saying he was worried he might be arrested.

48.  Cuban officials did not question that furloughed prisoners might have joined the refugees who have seized on a new permissiveness by the Cuban government.

49.  Cuban officials do not view the dissidents as a monolithic group, which may also explain whey they have not interfered with the meetings.

50.  Cuban said he remained inspired by his vision of the mythic "94-year-old lady" who may have bought shares at $74.