21.   Labour leaders say they would place the issue high on the agenda if they win the next election as some observers predict.

22.   Last year, many observers predicted the dark Los Angeles thrash band Tool would be the one new act to emerge nationally from its place on the Lollapalooza bill.

23.   Legal observers have predicted that Hopwood could be the first case of affirmative action in higher education to go before the U.S. Supreme Court.

24.   Many financial observers are predicting that the Fed will raise rates once again when it meets next month.

25.   Many observers had predicted the ministers would wind up in jail.

26.   Most observers predict the conference will involve few lawmakers.

27.   Most observers predict that rates will drop substantially as carriers compete to gain market share.

28.   Most observers predict that a big win for the state will prod Congress to scrap the proposed national settlement in favor of a deal that is tougher on tobacco.

29.   Most observers predicted a modest stock rally, but not until the second half of the year.

30.   Observers also predicted that the ruling could restrict the amount of scientific testimony and potentially shift the balance of power in both civil and criminal cases.