31.   They include substances often discussed as potential weapons of bioterrorism.

32.   Though earnings continue to grow at both companies, megamergers of a size that could swallow either bank are now discussed as a distinct possibility.

33.   Tokai Bank and Asahi Bank are often discussed as candidates for potential mergers or takeovers.

34.   Unfortunately, it was not something any of the group would discuss as they left.

35.   Virginia Tech, Maryland, Missouri and Southern Mississippi were also discussed as possible opponents but are no longer under consideration.

36.   Weapons of offense and defense will now be discussed as a set.

37.   Vornado has been discussed as a possible buyer of everything from Las Vegas casinos to New York horse race tracks.

38.   With Michael Ovitz possibly leaving Creative Artists Agency to take over MCA, Ron Meyer finds himself being discussed as the inevitable heir to Ovitz.

39.   A senior U.S. official said the idea was discussed as part of a way to move forward politically, but more talks were needed.

40.   Agents and players were surprised to learn that a luxury tax was being discussed as one way to tighten loopholes in salary cap rules.