41.   That success has come despite the fact that the South Africans have only recently begun to train in high altitudes.

42.   That production came despite starting quarterback Patrick Ramsey missing most of the fourth quarter for Tulane with an injured shoulder.

43.   That came despite indications that the economy is growing.

44.   That exit came despite the acquisition of Gretzky in February.

45.   The advance came despite a weaker dollar.

46.   The announcement of the deal came despite growing support in Congress for a bill to impose economic sanctions against Iran.

47.   That slip came despite heavy advertising in the valley by the Dole campaign.

48.   That would mean that at least some Northeastern waters and forests will suffer from excess acid for decades to come despite billions of dollars in pollution controls.

49.   The approval came despite criticism from federal judges and doubts among many members of Congress.

50.   The announcement came despite a new exodus, as hundreds of thousands of Rwandans abandoned refugee camps in Tanzania.