81.   What is keeping some labels solvent, many executives agree, is hip-hop and contemporary rhythm-and-blues.

82.   When the deal was announced last fall, Bristol-Myers executives agreed that the company would not sell its ImClone holdings for three years.

83.   While most real estate executives agree that employees generally draw comfort from a higher level of security, tighter security increases the cost of operating buildings.

84.   While barriers still block women in some professions, executives agreed that women can capitalize on golden opportunities in banking and financial services.

85.   Young public relations companies founded to ride the Internet rocket will probably face the most difficulties, executives agreed.

86.   Zisman said that Lotus had been considering suing Netscape until late last week when Netscape executives agreed to withdraw the comparison.

87.   Pharmaceutical executives agree a coordinated approach is necessary, in part to fend off demands for similar treatment from other interest groups.

88.   And some broadcast executives agree.

89.   As part of the late-night deal, Guinness executives agreed to reconsider when to close the plant, but insisted it still needed to be shut eventually.

90.   Business executives agreed.