Contrary to recent reports in sections of the global media, these initiation ceremonies are not "forced sex camps".
Contrary to recent press reports, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa has not retired, and has no immediate intention of doing so.
Contrary to recent reports, the Academy Awards, which take place again this Sunday night, do reward fantastic acting.
"Contrary to recent reports, IFC has not signed any agreement with the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC)," said an IFC statement.
That is contrary to recent anecdotal evidence of hordes of laid-off technology workers moving back in with their parents rather than buying their own homes.
Thrown on the defensive, the company issued a statement Monday saying: "Contrary to recent reports, Labor Day is still a holiday at Tyson Foods.
Contrary to recent claims, such as the one made by Éric Zemmour in his gloomy best-seller, "Le Suicide Français," France is very much alive.
The sale indicates that contrary to recent speculation, the government has not closed the door to potential acquisitions of banks by foreigners.
"There is an element of showing off," says Philippe Mellier, president of Alstom Transport.And, contrary to recent fears, the money is there.
In addition, Mr. Buhl is not donating any of his works to the Guggenheim, contrary to recent recommendations from the Association of American Art Museums stating that museums should show only those private collections already promised as gifts.
Speaking earlier by the Warren Hill gallops, John Gosden said he will run Mahsoob on day one of the Festival, contrary to recent suggestions that the horse would go straight to Ascot's King George later this month.
