41.  Despite a bogey on 18, he had fashioned a 67, one final errant putt shy of the course record Tiger Woods established Thursday.

42.  Despite a poor 22nd-starting position, Marcis turned in an 11th-place finish in the second Twin 125 race Thursday.

43.  Despite a publicity buildup from NBC, "Just Shoot Me" isn't good enough for 9 p.m. Thursday.

44.  Despite a return to good form, he was not exactly excited after his round Thursday.

45.  Despite a vow on Thursday by Clinton to veto it, the tax bill is expected to pass the full House as soon as next week.

46.  Cuomo said Thursday that the ad "sounds ugly and it sounds as though they're desperate."

47.  Cupertino, Calif.-based Apple made the announcement after the stock market closed Thursday.

48.  Derek Fisher has a final bone scan scheduled Thursday but said the test is a mere formality and he feels ready to play.

49.  Derek Fisher, who briefly scrimmaged in a four-on-four, halfcourt game Thursday, also should be back soon.

50.  Despite another blast of frigid weather, the earth will be at its nearest annual approach to the sun on Thursday.