1.  Dale Earnhardt Jr. considered such discussions, fanned early this week on racing Internet sites, to be "ridiculous."

2.  Didion, legendary for her icy persona in her writing, considers that criticism for a moment, then almost smiles.

3.  Dodgers manager Bill Russell is in the Dominican Republic to evaluate Guerrero, considered the leading candidate to replace Delino DeShields at second base.

4.  Dole considered his response.

5.  Don Davis, a UT professor of library science and history, considers the trips with Anghelescu, his teaching assistant, highlights of his career.

6.  Delta last year considered acquiring Continental Airlines Inc., a move that Allen supported, according to industry analysts.

7.  Democrats and Republicans both consider the Social Security surplus off limits for tax cuts or spending programs.

8.  Dr. Rupert considers that.

9.  Economists consider GDP a more accurate measure of national growth than GNP because it doesn't include net overseas income as GNP does.

10.  EAS considers the Broncos some of their most valuable clients, while the NFL does not like the company or its products.