1.   He said the freeze on the bequest is not affecting library operations.

2.   He said water shortages are not affecting tourist areas, where hotels and private homes draw water from private reservoirs.

3.   The current currency turmoil is not affecting consumer spending, says Golden Harvest chief Raymond Chow, left.

4.   The good response from vacationers shows they understand the political events are not affecting tourist resorts, he believes.

5.   Ireland goalkeeper Pat Bonner and midfielder Roy Keane dismissed claims from World Cup chief Alan Rothenberg that the heat and humidity in Orlando were not affecting matches there.