1.   DeFeo said he is still considering potential alliances, but he is not convinced such a partnership is essential.

2.   Denson, who averages 106 yards rushing and leads the Irish with 15 touchdowns, is the key to Notre Dame's offense, especially considering Jackson's status.

3.   Culbro also said it's considering options to raise new equity capital for its General Cigar subsidiary.

4.   Delahoussaye said that since the start of the year, he has been seriously considering retirement.

5.   CULTURE (Moved in "e" category) LINCOLNCENTER-ARTSALE (New York) _ Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is considering selling some art work.

6.   Deputy Prime Minister Recep Onal said the government was considering issuing special "earthquake bonds" to raise more money.

7.   Curators are considering creating a Tupperware display in the museum itself.

8.   Delta has said it is considering all its options, including remaining independent, a spokesman said.

9.   Delta, the third-largest U.S. carrier, is considering buying Airbus's A330 or Boeing's 777 or 767 models.

10.   Current federal policy generally bars the reclassification of formerly secret documents, but the Bush administration is considering an executive order that would permit it.