71.   At a conference planned for August in Orlando, the group wants to have at least a dozen black owners of big tech companies as presenters.

72.   At the same time but on the opposite end of the radio dial, commercial radio stations were consolidating into national broadcasting companies as ownership rules have been relaxed.

73.   At the time, Raytheon spokesmen often portrayed the company as a maker of so-called defensive weapons designed to protect US troops and planes from the enemy.

74.   At various times, it has invested in such entertainment and media companies as Motown Records, Six Flags theme parks, and the National Enquirer supermarket tabloid.

75.   Automakers often use rental-car companies as a dumping ground for slow-selling vehicles, though these sales are generally less profitable.

76.   At the time, Jane Richman was an executive vice president who had started at the company as a secretary.

77.   At this point, it would seem that ads demonize the tobacco companies as liars and killers are not the answer.

78.   Barth also said he expects the company to continue to invest in biotechnology companies as a central strategy for maintaining a strong lineup of drugs under development.

79.   Battista joined the company as chief executive six months ago.

80.   Because it pools resources and negotiates prices with drug companies as a wholesaler, the committee can buy the drugs at markedly lower prices.