81.   His salary and his history of knee problems became major topics of discussion around Chicago.

82.   Italian officials said the ministers received the proposal favorably, but it appeared not to have been a major topic.

83.   Koizumi said it would be a major topic of discussion.

84.   Meanwhile, the wait for the new Windows NT is now a major topic in computer industry magazines.

85.   MMS will be a major topic at the CeBIT trade fair that starts Wednesday in Hanover, Germany, where Nokia and others will be showcasing new products.

86.   News repots said this would be a major topic in his discussions with Mahathir.

87.   Other major topics expected to be taken up at the Obuchi-Kim meeting include ways to promote a partnership between the two historical rivals, Seoul officials said.

88.   Sheldon said the Hanson-inspired race debate was a major topic of conversation amongst Asian investors, particularly in Singapore.

89.   Some countries objected to single words in the document and others to the presence or lack of major topics.

90.   Talk of introducing equity-based derivatives like futures and options, became a major topic of discussion.