1.   For the people in this emirate, life was largely normal despite the change of power at the top.

2.   Life appeared normal despite the change of power.

3.   Meanwhile, we also have pictures from Lima where life goes on as normal despite the nine-day skirmish.

4.   Business went on as normal despite the somber martial music playing on state radio and television.

5.   Federal Express said Monday its express delivery operations were normal despite a slowdown begun over the weekend by pilots over job security retirement and work rules.