31.   Observers speculated that Kolodko quit because of government coalition squabbling over spending, tariffs and subsidies.

32.   Observers speculated that the Khmer Rouge was moving to distance itself from Pol Pot so that it could formally align itself with resistance forces loyal to Ranariddh.

33.   Observers also speculate that Mahathir may call general elections before the UMNO party internal elections, allowing him to rule out a leadership challenge before he faces the electorate.

34.   Observers can also speculate about the justices philosophies during oral arguments, which are generally held the first week of each month.

35.   Observers have speculated that the rebels were holding out until they seized Kisangani, which they could then use a bargaining chip.

36.   Observers have speculated that some Emmy voters may be alienated by the violent and sexually charged cable series.

37.   Observers have speculated that the rebels were holding out until seizing Kisangani, which they could then use a bargaining chip.

38.   Observers speculate the political rivalry is heating up again as factions prepare for local elections.

39.   Observers had speculated the rebels would relent after taking Kisangani, which they could use as a bargaining chip.

40.   Observers have speculated he intends to run for president of the government of Catalonia, the autonomous region of northeast Spain of which Barcelona is the capital.