81.   The annual convention of the National Association of Theater Owners, called ShoWest, causes some movie executives and producers to roll their eyes.

82.   The annual convention, for example, is a job market as well as a chance for scholars to present papers.

83.   The bank plans to begin offering the new service in March, when its parent, the Independent Bankers Association of America, will hold its annual convention.

84.   The big names are already in town as the NAACP kicks off its annual convention this weekend.

85.   The American Medical Association had its annual convention in Chicago, and floated a proposal to ban drug ads from TV and print media.

86.   The American Racing Pigeon Union is holding its annual convention this week in San Francisco.

87.   The annual convention, which includes seminars and cultural events by artists from Bangladesh, has long been troubled by splits and factions.

88.   The challenges and innovations make up the theme of the annual convention of the American Institute of Architects that opened Friday in Atlanta.

89.   The cable industry, which gathers here this week for its annual convention, is a relatively mature business, but still a fairly healthy one, too.

90.   The group recently held its annual convention in Seattle.