31.  Despite concerns raised by the GAO, the FDA contends that nearly a decade of records show the vaccine composition has been consistent.

32.  Despite copious sunshine, readings will average nearly 10 degrees lower than Wednesday as high pressure builds into the region.

33.  Despite credit problems, trade between the two countries has nearly quadrupled in the last five years, hitting $130 million last year.

34.  Delon Washington is nearly 400 yards away, and a ground game that once was promising has accounted for an average of 81 yards over the past three games.

35.  Curiously, Charleston's previous record for the date was nearly 5 inches of rain with Hurricane Hugo.

36.  Des Jarlais pointed out that in Britain, needle exchange programs have nearly eliminated HIV infection among intravenous drug users.

37.  Describing American's plan as "great news," Massport executive director Peter I. Blute said Massachusetts exported nearly $2.1 billion in goods to Japan last year.

38.  Despite diplomatic blunders and derailment of a peace process that is overwhelmingly supported by Israelis _ nearly 60 percent, according to recent polls _ he remains popular.

39.  Currently nearly all movies projected in theaters are film prints, which are delicate and can be scratched or damaged.

40.  Currently, about 25,000 Jews live in Iran, a nation of nearly 70 million people.