41.   Companies that engage in electronic business applauded the decision, saying the information revolution could not proceed without freedom of expression in cyberspace.

42.   Courts have also held that investigators can proceed without a warrant when they have fears that evidence might be destroyed, like someone washing away bloodstains or shredding documents.

43.   Despite fierce opposition from pro-Beijing forces here, the meeting proceeded without interference from the authorities.

44.   Discussions of who had the intention to hinder the government investigation proceeded without rancor, Criner said.

45.   Elsewhere, InnerChange has proceeded without legal challenge, Cowley said.

46.   Elsewhere around Europe, the roll-out of euro coins and bills proceeded without any major problems.

47.   For now, new negotiations would have to proceed without the strong American hand that has bridged crucial differences between the two parties in recent years.

48.   Galarraga took his base and the game proceeded without interruption.

49.   He admitted he started getting nervous as the off-season proceeded without him signing.

50.   He eventually allowed those nominations to proceed without forcing Bush administration officials to cooperate.