1.   Earlier this season, Ripken responded testily to columnists calling for him to end his streak by saying that considering his age, his production was pretty good.

2.   Hebert says considering that the neighbors might be listening, he just does it under his breath.

3.   -- Murayama said considering when to step down.

4.   Committee member K. Kumaraendran said considering the present economic situation, it was not wise to spend so much money on coconuts.

5.   Defense officials say that considering the vast number of inquiries, applicants should expect a lag time of as long as four months before they receive their certificates.

6.   He said considering the coming State election, Sabah needed the strongest possible combination in the State Cabinet.

7.   Officials would then consider an expansion to the project if considered viable, Prawoto said without further elaboration.

8.   While some parents praised the proposal, critics said considering race in any form violates terms of the settlement.

9.   And former military ruler Muhammadu Buhari is also said considering an electoral tilt.