Although not officially announced, the original backup crew consisted of Fred Haise ( CDR ), William R. Pogue ( CMP ) and Gerald Carr ( LMP ) who were targeted for the prime crew assignment on Apollo 19.

Although most South African parties announced their candidate list for provincial premierships in the 2009 election, the ANC did not.

Although not participating at all in the opening days of the invasion, Prime Minister Jean Chrétien announced on October 7 that Canada would contribute forces to the international force being formed to conduct a campaign against terrorism.

Although new publication dates were repeatedly announced, the book never appeared.

Although the trial was scheduled to start Monday, April 30, 2007 in U. S. District Court in San Francisco, the parties announced on April 25, 2007 that a settlement had been reached.

Although the automaker announced two days later that it had been approached with new offers, by April 2010, any sale became unlikely, as inventory was depleted and Hummer dealerships began shutting down.

Although the only announced candidate for the presidency of the republic, the National Assembly elected him by the second narrowest margin in Lebanese history ( 57 votes out of 92 ) on August 23, 1982 ; most Muslim members of the Assembly boycotted the vote.

Although Primus drummer Tim Alexander was announced as Bostrom's replacement, the position was later filled by Ted Marcus.

Although plans to lift investment restrictions were announced in May 2012, the change awaited what administration officials said were detailed reporting requirements on U. S. companies doing business in Burma, along with creating mechanisms to prevent U. S. economic ties to the powerful Burmese military and individuals and companies involved in human rights abuses.

Although Maoist-instigated intimidation and extortion continue, the killings have largely subsided since the cease-fire was announced.

Although her economy and technology could not have supported it, Nigeria announced to a bewildered international community that she was launching a nuclear program of " unlimited scope " of her own.

Although five candidates announced their intention to run, the three representing minor parties ( Benny Begin of Herut – The National Movement, Azmi Bishara of Balad and Yitzhak Mordechai of the Centre Party ) dropped out before election day, and Ehud Barak beat Netanyahu in the election.

Although originally announced to be released direct-to-DVD as an extra on the Planet Terror DVD, the film was produced as a theatrical release.

Although Taiwan's per capita energy use is on part with neighboring Asian countries, in July 2005 the Ministry of Economic Affairs announced plans to cut 170 million-tons of carbon dioxide emissions by 2025.

* Although initially it was announced that four wildcards would be given, the tour organisation decided to add five teams:

Although the announced price was $ 850, 000, Pocklington actually paid $ 700, 000.

Although announced in 1988, the AS / 400 remains IBM's most recent major architectural shift that was developed wholly internally.

Although phenytoin was not named in the study, the FDA announced that it expected the risk applied to every epilepsy drug.

Although a version 2. 0 had been announced, development was abandoned prior to a public release leaving version 1. 01a, released on April 16, 1994, to be the last version.

Although Magnus had appointed Sweyn his successor as king of Denmark, Harald immediately announced his plans to gather an army and oust his former ally from the country.

Although the GM-AvtoVAZ considered building a new engine plant for the local production of Ecotecs, in July 2005 it was announced that the project was cancelled, along with plans for the long-anticipated " export " Niva.

Although Nash wasn't traded, General Manager Scott Howson publicly announced that he had privately requested a trade, a move that has stirred up much controversy.

Although Israel does not have diplomatic or official trade relations with Djibouti ( a member of the Arab League ), following a meeting between officials of both countries in September 1995, plans were then announced to open liaison offices in the respective countries ’ capitals, prior to the possible establishment of diplomatic relations between the two states.

Although this caused worry over the future of the project, it was announced on July 7, 2006 that plans were in place that would most likely find freedb a new home and it would continue its operation as normal.

Although Sony Pictures Television announced that the show was renewed for the 2004 – 2005 TV season, Lake decided not to continue with the show, opting to spend more time with her family and having relocated to Los Angeles.

; Metal laminates: Although a number of companies had experimented with all-aluminum skis in the 1940s, none of these proved practical.

Although employers were willing to negotiate with each union separately, they refused to bargain with the Building and Metal Trade Councils, disapproving of the constituent unions that had joined the umbrella organization, and citing employers ' inability to meet proposed wage demands.

Although employers were willing to negotiate with each union separately, they refused to bargain with the Building and Metal Trade Councils, disapproving of the constituent unions that had joined the umbrella organization, and citing employers ' inability to meet proposed wage demands.

Although Venom's Black Metal, released in 1982, was the first record to coin the term, it was Bathory's early albums, featuring Satanic lyrics, low-fi production and an inhuman vocal style, that defined the genre.

Although criticized for poor production quality, it became Metal Blade Records highest selling release, also producing the songs " Die by the Sword ", " The Antichrist " and " Black Magic ", which are played at Slayer's live shows regularly.

Although the band did not have enough time to sell any records while touring, the album became Metal Blade Records ' highest selling release.

Although stealth gameplay had appeared in a several games in the 1980s and 1990s, 1998 is seen as a turning point in gaming history because of the release of Metal Gear Solid, Tenchu: Stealth Assassins, and Thief: The Dark Project.

) Although Elias Bing, the American Biological Art Metal artist, produces Art-Nouveau inspired jewelry, there is not any family relationship.

Although the series will continue after Metal Gear Solid 4, that title is Snake's final canonical appearance as Kojima does not want future developers to handle the character.

Although these features could not be achieved at that time, they were implemented in Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty.

Although Brainiac 13 was able to gain control of several android superheroes, such as the Red Tornado, Hourman, and the Metal Men, and use them against Superman, Superman discovered during a fight with the Eradicator — attempting to stop the Kryptonian program from ' hi-jacking ' the B13 virus and using it for its own ends — that Brainiac 13 could not cope with Kryptonian technology because he was not compatible with it, giving Superman a plan to stop Brainiac's scheme, tricking Luthor into connecting a Kryptonian battlesuit to one of Brainiac's power conduits and subsequently working with the reactivated Red Tornado to break Brainiac 13 down into his respective nanobots and trap him in the suit.

Although each individual game features its own storyline, they all revolve around the eponymous " Twisted Metal ": a vehicular combat tournament hosted once a year.

Although many G. rev employees were formerly a part of Taito's arcade division, none of them worked on Metal Black except for composer Yasuhisa Watanabe.

Although developed by a Japanese staff, Snake's Revenge was produced specifically for the international market, and developed without the involvement of Hideo Kojima, the game designer of the original MSX2 version of Metal Gear ( who was not involved in the NES port either ).

Although The Agony Scene was known for blending several corrosive elements from genres including thrash metal, black metal and hardcore punk, the band was also generally considered to be a part of the New Wave of American Heavy Metal.

Although, like all of This Heat's releases, it sold poorly, Deceit is now seen as a classic of the post-punk era comparable in quality and invention with Closer, Chairs Missing or Metal Box.

Although their firepower and range is rather weak, their defenses are good against missiles and especially enemy Metal Marines.

Although this is Dr. Koppelthorn's first appearance in a Metal Gear game, previous games have referred to the character.

Although the album's story line involves the adventures of a paraplegic boy in Tsarist Russia, Dailor told Metal Hammer that many of the songs are fantasy narratives involving him saving his sister from death.