1.   Human rights observers said it was the most swingeing clampdown that the world had known on the free use of cyberspace.

2.   Industry observers say this came as a disappointment to Mr Chalayan, who had hoped to clinch a deal with Gucci himself.

3.   Many observers say that if the leadership election were held now, Redwood could topple Major or at least come close.

4.   Most observers say the President is a cinch to win re-election.

5.   Political observers said that without a strong opposition party in Parliament there would be few checks on Chretien and the Liberal Party.

6.   Some observers said Jones would be likely to suffer from guilt by association and the tarnishing of her golden girl image.

7.   Some observers say this is due to a heightened fear of crime.

8.   Texas political observers said Forbes has not begun a campaign here.

9.   The observers said such moves as shortening the campaign period to only two weeks threaten the credibility of the vote.