81.   A number of top business executives are lobbying on his behalf.

82.   A smaller-scale meeting in Leipzig next weekend is intended to allow American, German and central European business executives to discuss prospects for cooperation.

83.   A survey published in June by BankAmerica Corp. showed Michigan business executives have more confidence in their local economy than any of their midwestern peers.

84.   A survey that showed declining confidence among German business executives added to the gloom on the Continent.

85.   A teen-age wunderkind, Gray is an unusual business executive.

86.   A Thai opposition leader who is the favorite of investors and business executives announced Friday that he had gathered enough support in Parliament to form a new government.

87.   A Western business executive in Thailand, who insisted on anonymity, was even harsher.

88.   A top marketing executive was named general manager for news, and each section of The Los Angeles Times now has a business executive assigned to help in planning.

89.   A year ago, a group of New York City business executives appealed to Albany to streamline the education system and give the mayor more power.

90.   A young generation of French users has emerged, including business executives, whose outlook on the Internet has broadened.