Chris Turney, head of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, says in an article in the Observer that despite the rescue of those on board the Akademik Shikolskiy, the expedition's research ship that has been trapped in ice since Christmas Eve, there was a "growing sense of frustration over what appears to be a misrepresentation of the expedition in some news outlets and on the internet".
Chicago lawyers expect a lengthy sentence, but public opinion is polarised: some observers believe that despite the gravity of the charges against him, Blagojevich could walk free.
It shows, observers say, that despite the rise of mega-rich commoners such as Richard Branson and J.K. Rowling, this is still very much a society where status is measured in birthright and breeding.
"Observers note that despite his youth he has 'a maturity, unflappability and lack of hesitation in his addresses' that puts one in mind of the hoariest proponents of the law".
Members of several delegations of observers said that despite the cumbersome electoral process, which included long waits and numerous double checks of voter cards and lists to prevent corruption, the vote was carried out smoothly and fairly.
Mr Zenawi is, again, more ambiguous, talking peace while beefing up Ethiopia's army.Many, perhaps most, Ethiopians and many foreign observers argue that, despite the government's recent bloody brutality, Mr Zenawi is still the best man to keep Ethiopia on a path to development.
Some observers said that despite his close relationship with Kim Jong-il, Jong-il, Mr Changidered to have become too influential wash too large a personal support base and henconsidereda toreat to thavestabecomed order.
4 Industry observers concur that despite the recent downturn in information technology hiring, "Analysts say expertise in network security, particularly as it relates to spam and wireless technology, also will become important.
Diego Laínez, a cofounder of the Society of Jesus and an intelligent observer, judged that despite handicaps Ignatius had as great diligence as any of his fellow students.
Emails seen by the Observer show that despite being refused permission to present the deal as a partnership, BAT went to other councils claiming "we have been working in partnership with Birmingham city council".
