61.   But SADC executive secretary Prega Ramsamy said despite some pockets of instability, the region enjoys relative peace and stability.

62.   Butler said despite the failure to win approval to search the palaces, there was no intention to end the inspections.

63.   Chairman and chief executive John Perriss said despite continuing strong growth in new form of marketing expenditure, advertising will remain a vibrant industry with real growth prospects.

64.   Chan said despite an expected slowdown in issuing new car insurance policies next year, the company could depend on renewal of policies from existing clients.

65.   Christie said despite the margin of victory then, his team expected a battle.

66.   Clarke said despite the gloomy outlook, there was little cause for deep concern.

67.   Cooper said despite government promises made to the group two years ago, there had been little improvement in press freedoms.

68.   Cosmonaut Alexander Lazutkin said despite all his preflight training, nothing could have prepared him for such an emergency.

69.   Critics say despite strict standards for pay and working conditions set by the government, including vacation and bonuses, many employers cheat their maids.

70.   Despite what people say about him, his music and, well, his collection of shades and dark glasses, M. Shariff marches on.