51.   Hula Bowl Maui and Pro Bowl officials announced a partnership Thursday that will put the two all-star games on the same weekend next year.

52.   In July and June, the firm announced partnerships with Japan Airlines and Hong Kong based carrier Cathay Pacific.

53.   Kasparov, of the Professional Chess Association, and Florencio Campomanes, president of FIDE, also announced a partnership of their organizations.

54.   Last month, Microsoft announced a partnership with chipmaker Intel to create a blueprint for mobile phones.

55.   Last week, Mitsubishi Electric announced a partnership in third-generation mobile phones with Tokyo-based electronics company Toshiba.

56.   Last month, Bertelsmann announced a partnership with Internet song-swapping service Napster.

57.   Last month Bertelsmann announced a partnership with Internet song-swapping service Napster.

58.   Microsoft Corp. and NBC on Tuesday officially merged their financial Web sites, MoneyCentral.com and CNBC.com, about two months after announcing the partnership.

59.   Microsoft previously announced a partnership with McAfee.com, based in Sunnyvale, Calif., to provide personal firewall security services for Passport.

60.   Microsoft used the National Cable and Television Association trade show in Dallas to announce the partnerships.