1.   That decision took a lot of guts.

2.   And consider the toll corporate decisions take on the average Joe and Joette.

3.   And did this decision take you by surprise?

4.   Another crucial decision took a goal away from the Bruins, who lost their third consecutive game.

5.   Any ruling is likely to be appealed, so a final decision could take several years.

6.   Appeals court decisions do not take effect immediately.

7.   A decision could take three to four weeks.

8.   A decision then could take several months.

9.   A decision will not take place any sooner than next month.

10.   A decision will take another week, after Scalfaro begins a third round of meetings with political leaders.