1.  Despite all of the above, most Sox fans and press people believe that Valentin is merely renting the shortstop position until boy wonder Nomar Garciaparra is ready.

2.  Despite all the outrage and outpouring of grief, Chrissie believes, their brutal murders won't help the peace process.

3.  Despite all this, I believe that this could be a good time to invest in Canada.

4.  Despite an uneven growing season, King Estate viticulture director Brad Biehl believes grapes in Oregon vineyards will be complex in flavor and aroma.

5.  Despite concerns about excessive power in the men's game, ATP officials believe a balance has been struck.

6.  Despite her frustrations with the bureaucratic culture in France, Morgan believes Paris is an interesting place to be black.

7.  Despite his age and his even more youthful appearance, many Bulgarians believe he may be tough and competent enough to master the country's problems.

8.  Despite his renown as a thought provoker, he believed that a good columnist does not forget how to be a reporter.

9.  Despite improvements to the plants since the accident, nuclear power experts believe they still represent an acute danger.

10.  Despite independent analyses showing the freshman Collins safe for reelection, the Democrats believe they have an opportunity to pick up the seat.