21.   Thus, with morning chill slow to depart, afternoon temperatures will be slow to rise despite abundant sunshine.

22.   Petsalnikos, appointed a month ago, launched the measure to fight bank robberies and other forms of street crime, still rising despite police initiatives.

23.   And stocks rose despite bleak earnings outlooks, which some analysts say is a sign the market is ready for a longer-term rally.

24.   But no action was taken, and statistics showed that Marlboro sales rose despite the campaign.

25.   Financial stocks rose despite disappointing earnings from investment bank Morgan Stanley Dean Witter.

26.   Grain futures prices rose despite word-of-mouth reports of improved planting progress over the weekend.

27.   In early trading, stock prices rose despite economic data that could re-ignite inflation worries.

28.   In early trading, stock prices rose despite new economic data that could re-ignite inflation worries.

29.   In Hong Kong, share prices rose despite a sluggish start, surging on a rush of afternoon buying by investors with new-found confidence.

30.   In Tokyo, share prices rose despite continued concerns over the domestic political and economic situation.