1.   The central committee was granted extraordinary powers to take policy decisions during the current crisis period.

2.   Bangor ref Barr booked five players and made a number of decisions during the game that infuriated the home fans and caused puzzled looks in the press box.

3.   And Gold said he was confident Harvard would reconsider its decision during the appeal.

4.   Armey blamed his loss on low voter turnout and his record of sometimes controversial decisions during his nine years on the Denton County Commissioners Court.

5.   Beck found out about the decision during batting practice Sunday.

6.   A live show requires quick decisions during commercial breaks.

7.   According to their merger agreement, Office Depot and Staples each have four business days following the decision during with each can withdraw from the deal.

8.   According to a Bush administration source, Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson plans to formally announce the decision during a trip to Southern California Friday.

9.   Clinton informed Major of his decision during a long-delayed telephone call Sunday night.