41.   Abdurrahman, popularly known as Gus Dur, said despite her slim chances, Megawati had succeeded in breaking a political taboo of not nominating oneself for the presidency.

42.   Alam said despite the rainfall, a state of drought announced by the government last month persists because of scarce rainfall last November and December.

43.   Ahold said despite sales that were up in all its markets, the weaker dollar had caused sales revenues to edge lower overall.

44.   Analyst Brian Modoff of Deutsche Banc Alex Brown said despite positive signs, it would be premature to declare a recovery has begun.

45.   Anwar also said despite the additional credit made available to the property sector, the Government remains committed to reducing credit growth this year.

46.   Andrew Young, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, said despite bloody conflicts in eastern and central Africa, the south offered sound investment prospects.

47.   Arafat did not comment on the negotiations Monday, but said that despite the difficulties, the peace agreements with Israel were worth saving.

48.   Astronaut Linda Godwin said despite indications, it looked as though the latches had opened.

49.   Boies said despite the nature of the survey, it still provides a snapshot of how people use the Web.

50.   Bettman said despite the recent incidents, the changing landscape should be viewed as a positive.