In February Vietnam came down against recognising Kosovo's independence, disappointing Western powers which had tried to persuade it that the Balkans were a special case and recognition would not set a precedent for separatism elsewhere.Shortly afterwards the vote on sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programme set another test for Vietnam's diplomacy.
Even lapsed Catholics may feel like they are disappointing a Higher Power when they skip mass, while Jews may feel pressure from family and friends if they fail to uphold traditional Jewish values like marrying inside the faith and supporting Israel.
The Scottish government said any new powers were to be welcomed, but First Minister Nicola Sturgeon argued the Smith Commission package was ultimately disappointing because many powers, like the personal tax allowance, corporate taxation and child and working tax credits, would remain with Westminster.
Which is why it is disappointing that the powers that be, both in church and politics, have not condemned Father Jankowski outright.
Utilities were lower after disappointing results from International Power, down 9.75p to 439.5p.
The president's embrace of nuclear power was disappointing, and the wrong way to go about winning Republican votes, he said, adding that Mr. Obama should not be endorsing such a costly and potentially catastrophic energy alternative "as bait just to get talks started with pro-nuke senators".
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar — Mayor Andry Rajoelina, who over the weekend claimed he was now running this island nation, had a disappointing first Monday in "power": the ministries he ordered closed remained open; the civil servants he told to stay home went to work; even the children he allowed to skip school studied at their desks.
While the Sky has an oversized but speedy gearshift controlling a five-speed transmission, as well as crisp steering and a suspension that is surprisingly sturdy on New York's atrocious street surfaces, the car's lack of power is disappointing.
The somewhat low predictive power is disappointing since intentions and its predictors were measured at the same time on the same questionnaire using similar items – conditions that should maximise predictive power.
Putting aside her disappointing Australian Open, Serena Williams powered into the quarterfinals of the Paris Open yesterday by beating Switzerland's Patty Schnyder, 6-2, 6-2.
