31.   Any wine enthusiast looking for a worthy project for 1999 may consider finding and buying some of this remarkable non-vintage red from Marietta Cellars.

32.   Despite Bryant having a great season, Miles considers O'Neal to be the best player in the NBA.

33.   Despite dividend cuts and bond downgrades, many analysts consider Northeast financially sound, its book value supported by power-plant investments and 1.6 million customers.

34.   Despite ending the talks with Circus, Hilton is still considering splitting itself in two, industry officials said.

35.   Despite that remoteness, Bosley is considered a rising star in a Legislature where most real power is reserved for lawmakers in Greater Boston.

36.   Despite having the league's best regular-season record at 103-59, the Braves consider themselves to be the underdogs.

37.   Despite his conservative credentials in House, he now is considered a liberal Democrat.

38.   Despite his formidable wine collection, Koch does not consider himself much of an expert.

39.   Denso, an auto-electronics parts maker is considering manufacturing liquid crystal displays to be used in car navigation systems, the Nihon Keizai newspaper reported.

40.   DeNucci, a Democrat, and Kerasiotes, a Republican, are both considering running for state treasurer next year.