71.   Allen has used the Monday engagement for years as an excuse for skipping the Oscars, but the Academy keeps nominating him anyway.

72.   Although technical standards often get hung up for years as industry factions push and pull for comparative advantage, all sides are eager for a quick resolution this time.

73.   Although Lee has never said he wants Taiwan to be independent, China has viewed his search for international recognition in recent years as a sign that he does.

74.   Although technically not a rookie, this is his first year as a fulltime starter.

75.   Alydaar Software shares have also soared in the past year as investors got excited about companies -- including Viasoft Inc. and Data Dimensions Inc..

76.   Alvarez was transferred to the prison nicknamed Hanoi Hilton and spent the next eight-plus years as a prisoner of war.

77.   Amerada Hess changes its campaign every year as the toy changes.

78.   An Air Force brat, he traveled with his family from base to base every few years as his father rose to the rank of four-star general.

79.   Analysts expect metal supplies will escalate this year as mine expansions leads to higher production.

80.   Among the four surviving Mercury astronauts who attended the gathering, Glenn followed his colleague into space the following year as the first American in orbit.