1.   Although he declined to elaborate on any plans, sources close to the museum said that the plans included creating tiered steps that form a semicircle.

2.   According to several non-UCLA sources close to Davis, he has not reconsidered his decision to leave school.

3.   But sources close to the process say he is likely to be rejected because of the scandals that eventually drove Drexel out of business.

4.   But sources close to Bush say he has made up his mind and will announce the formation of an exploratory committee to get the ball rolling within weeks.

5.   But the senator is not likely to follow through on the threat, sources close to him say.

6.   But sources close to Davis and the talks with Oakland city officials say Davis is ready to move and could sign off as early as today.

7.   But, Thursday, City Hall sources close to the mayor said he would at least consider a run.

8.   Coles insisted that the decision to quit the chairman and chief executive officer post was his alone, and sources close to the board agreed.

9.   Despite denials from company officials, Apple Computer and Sun Microsystems are indeed talking about merging, say sources close to both companies.

10.   If sources close to the basketball program are correct, it might not turn out to be an issue.