81.   Andersen reached out to other accounting firms, and while there were discussions, the talks were as difficult as with Deloitte.

82.   Armitage also said there had been discussions about sharing U.S. satellite surveillance with both sides in an effort to avoid miscalculation and war.

83.   Another executive noted that there was discussion about looking for ways to be competitive without trying to be destructive.

84.   Arlington, Va.-based USAir stressed that its discussions were preliminary but that talks centered on possible alliances, as well as an outright acquisition.

85.   As a result, said Swofford, there will be some discussions about adding a head-to-head component to the formula by next season.

86.   As a result, there has been much discussion in Washington about whether the carrying of the Telecommunications Act has been a failure.

87.   Any discussions beforehand are a waste of time.

88.   As far as the offensive coordinator is concerned, no further discussion is necessary.

89.   As usual at APEC meetings, there will be discussion of adding new nations, including Russia now that relations between Tokyo and Moscow have improved.

90.   At a break in the talks this evening Ahern and Trimble said the discussions were positive and helpful.