1.  Self-pity tends to block taking action that will be truly effective in reversing the downward spirals of primary and family diseases.

2.  A lot of these problems could be prevented by thinking ahead and taking action early.

3.  And even in litigation-happy America, taking legal action would most likely bring you more pain than justice.

4.  But actually taking retaliatory military action would raise serious problems and extremely serious dangers.

5.  But supporting the U.S. operation was already a political risk for him, and taking action against domestic Islamic organizations under Indian or American pressure would be downright dangerous.

6.  But until that discussion takes place, many directors may be wondering if taking decisive action is more likely to harm than help investors.

7.  Congress has discussed taking action on power plant emissions, and bills have been introduced in both the House and the Senate.

8.  Doing nothing is risky, but taking action is, too.

9.  Most analysts expect the Bundesbank to defer a rate cut until early next year instead of taking action this week.

10.  National League president Harry Pulliam deferred taking action, waiting to see if the game would have bearing on the pennant race.