11.   The one certainty is that the debate will sharpen as laser hair removal and other high-tech treatments beckon to a youth-obsessed population.

12.   The one certainty is that the dirt track linked two Serb villages, and the only people using it were Serbs and NATO patrols.

13.   The one certainty is that the purchase agreement has set in motion a whole sequence of events.

14.   The one certainty is that, independent or privately owned, Chrysler will emerge from the fight with its cash reserves depleted, just as it needs them most.

15.   The one certainty is the company has a fighting chance for long term survival and will never be liquidated without an employee vote.

16.   The other certainty?

17.   One of the few certainties will be the failing health of President Boris Yeltsin, who is likely to spend more and more time out of sight.

18.   The one certainty is that until anyone shows otherwise, Woods is the man to beat.

19.   The one certainty was that with political kudos at stake as much as car sales, both sides would be claiming the high ground whatever the outcome.