1.   Although Braddee said a separate incident safety officer was not appointed to serve at the blaze, his assertion was disputed by District Fire Chief Walter C. Giard.

2.   Anadarko spokeswoman Anne Vincent disputed the assertion that the provision was written with only Anadarko in mind.

3.   And they have disputed the assertion of some experts that the authority had failed to adequately maintain the fireproofing.

4.   And still others might dispute his assertion that America once again makes the best cars in the world.

5.   Aviation specialists contacted by the Globe, however, disputed that assertion.

6.   Bhutto acknowledged that Pakistan has developed nuclear expertise, but she disputed assertions that her nation has battle-ready warheads.

7.   Bin Laden has said he fought at the front lines, an assertion disputed by some, but he clearly was well-known as a money man, a facilitator.

8.   A legal source close to Caliper said Parce disputed that assertion on the witness stand.

9.   Alabama and the Carolinas are suing the EPA over the mandate, disputing the assertion they are causing pollution downwind.

10.   Brian Burke, NHL executive vice president and director of hockey operations, has disputed the assertion that officials will turn the other cheek and simply let play continue.