61.   A year was longer than many observers had predicted Vajpayee would be able to hold on.

62.   And some observers are predicting a bumpy ride for Tobin as he makes the transition from federal to provincial politics.

63.   And some observers predict the cracks could lead the party to split in two.

64.   But observers had predicted Dubrovnik would be a flashpoint if the United Nations withdrew from Croatia or reduced its presence.

65.   But overall, observers predict Putin will probably have little trouble getting what he wants -- whatever that turns out to be.

66.   But observers predicted that the Akali Dal, the party that once sympathized with secessionists, could win the election.

67.   But they appeared unlikely to gain control of the new Rada, which many observers predict will not differ greatly from the old one.

68.   But the loss was not as severe as many observers had predicted.

69.   Following the results, observers had predicted a possible invitation to the opposition parties that backed Iala to join the government.

70.   If the merger does go ahead, many observers predict that Studer will be one of the thousands of UBS employees without a job.