Capello, unconvinced about David James' fitness, chose Green ahead of the inexperienced Joe Hart - on the surface a sensible decision but ultimately a costly one.

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But Birkenshaw also noted some poor shots and will defer a decision on whether to report the surface until having had another peek.

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When it came to making a decision about a tablet I would have jumped at Surface, rejected the iPad because I need to type, and took the ASUS ultra only because nothing on the market at the time served my needs.

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When we gain consensus on a decision or course of action, everyone agrees on the surface.

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The NHLPA has always taken this escalator option and on the surface it seems like a no-brainer decision.

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Surface may have limited distribution, but that was a Microsoft decision.

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Admitting that it was a borderline decision, Birkenshaw took into account some poor batting and the fact that the Nevil Road surface played better as the game progressed on day two.

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Connacht made the decision due to a combination of the Dragons having difficulty travelling from Wales and doubts over the Sportsground surface.

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If those violations surface before the Heisman vote is due, the voters may decide to factor that into their decision.

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