11.   American astronaut Norman Thagard promised on Monday to observe cosmonaut traditions as the first American riding into space aboard a Russian rocket.

12.   He observes religious traditions, but not does not wear a skullcap, as do most Yesha Council functionaries.

13.   One performer suggested the Chinese were being plagued because they were failing to observe traditions, including the vegetarian festival.

14.   The contrast was striking to people like Mr Yip who observe the tradition of market-strolling each year.