101.   One person familiar with the discussions between Apple and IBM said they were initially put back on track after Cannavino of IBM was removed from the discussions.

102.   One person familiar with the list said background searches on Harlan and Golden are taking longer than expected because of their many real estate transactions.

103.   One person familiar with the planned alliance said that the carriers would in time work toward common branding, as have KLM and Northwest.

104.   Other makers of citric acid and corn syrup are still under investigation, according to a person familiar with the probe.

105.   Other possible buyers are electric utilities that want to expand because they expect only limited profit gains from their current businesses, the person familiar with Tenneco said.

106.   Persons familiar with the management side of the process stressed that the idea of a luxury tax on high payrolls has not been abandoned.

107.   Portions of the closely guarded document, which was prepared in May, were recently given to a reporter by a person familiar with the negotiations.

108.   Privately held Berkley, based in Fort Lauderdale, shares ownership of several time-share condominiums in Fort Lauderdale with Vacation Break, the person familiar with the talks said.

109.   Person familiar with Weyer said he had previous health problems involving his heart.

110.   Raytheon is making the acquisition in part to enhance its position in the competition for the Hughes businesses, according to a person familiar with the transaction.