While Asahi Optical didn't put the Metallica into production, the concepts of a bayonet lens mount and a metal focal plane shutter were already being discussed internally at the company.

The Mets internally discussed offering Delgado $13 million to $14 million a year.

But the perjury investigation report was discussed internally by major league officials yesterday.

Another candidate that has been discussed internally and could be interviewed is New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael, the paper notes.

The issue is being "discussed internally," he said.

F.S.: And don't think that scenario hasn't been discussed internally at the networks.

While Selig is prepared for the possibility that Giambi will not meet with Mitchell, baseball's lawyers have discussed internally what type of penalty would be appropriate.

The model has been discussed internally within SCOTVEC and with Field Officers and assessors.

"It's been discussed internally, but we've always been able to negotiate our differences," he said.

"There are some proposals being discussed internally as to what in addition might be done, if anything," Mr. Rumsfeld said.