51.   Bill Angel, a forum organizer, said despite the criticism he was pleased with the results.

52.   Bizimungu said despite the raids by some of the exiled Hutu fighters into Rwanda, his government had continued to appeal to the exiled Rwandans to return home.

53.   Blatter said despite all the negative headlines, World Cup sponsors still backed the organization.

54.   Borer said despite her concerns for the future, she will not leave the settlement.

55.   Brown said that despite the merger, ESPN and STAR Sports will continue to broadcast their four channels separately, but some programs may be shared.

56.   Bristow said despite the unpleasant conditions under which Gill left Charlotte, the Hornets were convinced his second stint would be better.

57.   But a U.N. police spokesman in Sarajevo, Alexander Ivanko, said despite the public pronouncements the Serbs were basically in compliance.

58.   Buckingham Palace said despite security fears, the prince will fly to Colombo on Monday as planned.

59.   But analysts said despite the drop in the often-volatile orders report, the economy is growing moderately.

60.   But he said despite the added danger to the gorillas that comes from exposing them to the possibility of human disease, he was encouraged by returning tourists.