71.   The Bells were considering getting into the television business because the cable television companies were talking about getting into the local phone business.

72.   The companies have actually talked about a combination before.

73.   The companies have been talking about a transaction since at least January.

74.   The companies have been talking about a transaction since January.

75.   The company has also talked with other spirits companies, though no merger is expected for weeks, perhaps months, the people said.

76.   The company has been talking to investment bankers about a secondary stock offering, which would raise new capital and increase the available shares.

77.   The company has talked about providing wireless Web connections, cell-phone capabilities and more through the Advance.

78.   The company is already talking about joint ventures with nearly all the major air bag makers on both sides of the Atlantic.

79.   The company is also talking with auto makers about incorporating the system into cars at the factory.

80.   The company is talking with licensed DTH providers and the Canadian government to find long-term service options for Canadians, Boisvert said.