21.   The governor of Hong Kong, Chris Patten, has met a cabinet committee to discuss the future of the colony.

22.   Although Williams has been adamant about not discussing the future, he relented slightly Friday.

23.   And can Pitino make a difference before he meets with owner Paul Gaston in mid-January to discuss his future.

24.   An altogether perplexing mix technologists, business folk, engineers, lobbyists, and lawyers gathered Saturday in Cambridge, Mass. to discuss the future of the Internet.

25.   And discuss their futures with a scout from the San Antonio Spurs and a Drug Enforcement Agency representative.

26.   At a briefing here Saturday, Lakhdar Brahimi, the U.N. special representative for Afghanistan, discussed the future of Afghanistan in the event the Taliban were deposed.

27.   At the same time, Yoxall and his wife, Nancy, were discussing their future while driving home after a Christmas in Texas.

28.   Barry appears to be close to a decision and has scheduled meetings with advisers this weekend to discuss his future.

29.   Bledsoe said he will discuss his future with the Patriots after the Super Bowl.

30.   A Warrior spokeswoman, Julie Marvel, said Nelson met this weekend with the team owner, Chris Cohan, to discuss his future.