41.   The announcement comes just days after extended negotiations between Compaq and Time Warner Inc. collapsed, according to executives familiar with the talks.

42.   The shift was described Thursday by executives familiar with the account who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

43.   Two NFL team executives familiar with the duties of officials confirmed that the time allotments stated in the documents are accurate.

44.   Two executives familiar with the proposal, who discussed it on condition that they not be identified, said there would be one long halftime break.

45.   A review of saleable assets was expected to be conveyed to company directors at a board session today, executives familiar with the plan told the newspaper.

46.   The Time Warner-led venture would involve Itochu Corporation and Toshiba Corporation, executives familiar with the talks told the newspaper.