41.   But once the deal was announced on Monday, the shares swiftly fell.

42.   But once the deal was announced, the Brazilian Congress concluded that the heat was off and there was no rush about the reforms.

43.   But participants warned against trying to predict when the deal would be announced, because it is so complex.

44.   But since the deal was announced in early September, Compaq has continued to publicize the signing of large contracts with customers like Ericsson, Raytheon and General Motors.

45.   But so far, at least, no such deal has been announced, and Pfeiffer declined to comment.

46.   But shortly after the deal was announced the White House had moved to distance itself from it.

47.   But the real surprise came after the game when the blockbuster deal was announced.

48.   But those calls were not returned, and First Interstate shortly announced its deal with First Bank system, the people familiar with the negotiations said.

49.   But those talks broke off after the Turner deal was announced, and U S West sued Time Warner to block the deal.

50.   Clarke said he did not have a problem if the Rangers were not ready to formally announce the deal Friday.