101.   He said, however, that profitability would be a concern for the new entity unless it can carry out an effective restructuring policy.

102.   He views the document as a move toward a new entity that might form the nucleus of a Soviet-type state.

103.   If approved, the new entity would begin operations in May.

104.   Initial plans were for the new entity to launch commercial operations six months after the establishment date.

105.   Magaziner said the government wanted the new entity in place by mid-year and expected it would be based in the United States at first.

106.   Mizuho began operations that day as a new entity combining Fuji Bank, Dai-Ichi Kangyo and the Industrial Bank of Japan.

107.   Officials said the new entity will be the largest provider of networked technology services and business solutions in Europe and one of the five largest in the world.

108.   Once independent, Kosovo would likely join Albania and the new entity could become a base for Islamic militants, Sharon said Tuesday.

109.   Such events will be closely watched because when the dustsettles, these new corporate entities could become the future blue chips.

110.   --The American Nurses Association voted in June to create a new entity to support collective bargaining efforts by state nurse associations.