61.   And it is in the first quarter that the most decisions are made, as companies act after getting results for the previous year.

62.   And Fitch held to his word, pulling Loy Vaught, Rodney Rogers, Brent Barry and Stojko Vrankovic after the first quarter.

63.   And it may bolster growth in the first quarter as companies step up production to bring stock levels in line with demand.

64.   And King seemed to be hurrying his throws in the first quarter, as if he were a bit nervous.

65.   And I think Debbie overcompensated after the first quarter and slowed down.

66.   And Doe Run says its emissions met federal air-quality standards for the first quarter of this year.

67.   And figures for the first quarter this year show a drop against the same period last year.

68.   And record production outside the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries expected during the first quarter could give stockpiles a further boost.

69.   And it still plans to look for ways to renegotiate its bank credit facilities in the first quarter to improve its financial flexibility.

70.   And REGGIE MILLER drew a technical foul in the first quarter when he took exception to a hard foul by HUBERT DAVIS.