Although they drew light ground fire they saw no signs of activity.

Although Croatian economy had showed signs of recovery in the last quarter of 2010 and officially exited recession in the first quarter of 2011, economic indicators suggest that the recovery may be sluggish with the economy expected to grow by 1. 5-1. 8 % in 2011.

Although the additives used have made cyanine more stable, it is still the most sensitive of the dyes in UV rays ( showing signs of degradation within a week of direct sunlight exposure ).

Although Dominican relations with its closest neighbor, the Republic of Haiti, have never been extensive, there are signs this would have changed with the government of President Hipólito Mejía.

Although signs of recovery have been seen in Grenada after the damage inflicted by Hurricanes Ivan and Emily, economic conditions remain difficult ; GDP is projected at a growth rate of only one percent for 2005.

Although the tax was later reduced to 20 percent, " No Dancing Allowed " signs went up all over the country.

Although most agree that Singapore's economic success has been due in part to its strong emphasis on developing and promoting talented leaders, there are signs that an increasing number believe that it is instead becoming an elitist society.

Although close relations have been maintained since peaceful independence and Australia remains the largest bilateral aid donor to Papua New Guinea, relations with Australia have recently shown signs of strain.

Although the site shows signs of continuous occupation from before 3000 BC, its power grew and reached its apogee in the second half of the following millennium.

Although Olafr Haraldsson's ( later known as Olav the Holy ) army lost the battle, Christianity spread, partly on the strength of rumours of miraculous signs after his death.

Although the zodiac remains the basis of the ecliptic coordinate system in use in astronomy besides the equatorial one, the term and the names of the twelve signs are today mostly associated with horoscopic astrology.

Although Falcone had been threatened before, this failed attempt bothered him extremely because it had all the signs of an inside job.

Although doctors can often feel the endometrial growths during a pelvic exam, and these symptoms may be signs of endometriosis, diagnosis cannot be confirmed without performing a laparoscopic procedure.

Although looking rather frail ( Buck at the time was sick with lung cancer ) and struggling to maintain his composure ( Buck was obviously showing the signs of Parkinson's disease as well ), Buck stirred emotions by reading a patriotic-themed poem during the pregame ceremonies.

Although the dogs can be trained to navigate various obstacles, they are partially ( red –– green ) color blind and are not capable of interpreting street signs.

Although the I-238 goes in an east – west direction from Castro Valley to San Leandro, Caltrans officially signs it as a north – south freeway since the rest of State Route 238 is more north – south.

Although the book shows some signs of immaturity — this was James's first serious attempt at a full-length novel — it has attracted favourable comment due to the vivid realisation of the three major characters: Roderick Hudson, superbly gifted but unstable and unreliable ; Rowland Mallet, Roderick's limited but much more mature friend and patron ; and Christina Light, one of James's most enchanting and maddening femmes fatale.

Although Interstate 84 does not enter New Jersey, the signs on it for the interchange with County Route 15 refer to Route 23, even though some signs erroneously refer to it as New York State Route 23.

Although its official name is Jeffersonville, the village is known locally as Geff, with that spelling appearing on local road signs, the US Post office, and many official documents.

Although this trail is intended for walking, there are signs posted that allow bicyclists, cross country skiers, runners, wheel chairs and various other ways of exercise permitted on the trail.

Although die-hard supporters of prohibition continued to fight the inevitable, there were signs that it was starting to become more and more detrimental to the social and economic aspects of the community.

From the port of Newhaven international ferries run to the French ports of Dieppe ( Transmanche Ferries ); and to Le Havre, ( LD Lines ) Although there are some derelict signs of the one-time train ferry operations, the harbour still sees a great deal of freight and passengers movement, with both the ferries running from this port being under three years old.

Although 14 bodies in the cemetery exhibited signs of a violent death, there is no evidence that they died at Maiden Castle.

Although the prophets urged the people of Judah and Israel to see their exile as punishment for failing to uphold their covenant with Yahweh, it was not long after they had been restored to the land and to Temple worship that the people's commitment to their God began, once again, to wane.

Although Nelson had previously been castigated in the press for failing to intercept the French fleet, rumours of the battle had begun to arrive in Britain from the continent in late September and the news Capel brought was greeted with celebrations right across the country.

Although Secret Messages debuted at number four in the United Kingdom, it fell off the charts, failing to catch fire with a lack of hit singles in the U. K. ( though " Rock ' n ' Roll Is King " was a sizeable hit in UK, the US and Australia ) and a lukewarm media response.

Although Mokhehle completed his term as Prime Minister, due to his failing health, he did not vie for a second term in office.

Although ultimately failing against modern rifle and artillery fire in 1879, his theory achieved some success at Battle of Isandlwana | Isandlwana.

Although failing at the first attempt in 1950, he passed his agrégation in philosophy on the second try, in 1951.

Although the Indonesian government denied ordering this offensive, they were widely condemned for failing to prevent it.

Although MP3. com purchased the CDs for their index and users had to supply their own copy as well, MP3. com violated copyright laws by failing to acquire licenses for the music that was internally duplicated by digitally storing the material on their servers.

Although they ran again in 1932, the population saw Hoover as failing to alleviate the Great Depression, and they were defeated by Franklin D. Roosevelt and John Nance Garner.

Although failing to chart at home, it gained success on the U. S. west coast, prompting a three month tour there.

Although it is somewhat extreme and simplistic to put it this way, failing to be for the Church was failing to be for the monarch ; having an interest in physics and trade was to be associated with dissenting religion and the Whig Party.

Although Howe said subsequently that his intention was only to constrain any shift in European policy by the Cabinet under the existing Prime Minister, his dramatic speech is widely seen as the key catalyst for the leadership challenge of Michael Heseltine a few days later, as well as Thatcher's subsequent resignation as Prime Minister and party leader on 22 November 1990, after failing to win an outright vote on the first ballot.

Although Addie ’ s health is failing rapidly, two of her other sons, Darl and Jewel, leave the farm to make a delivery for the Bundrens ’ neighbor, Vernon Tull, whose wife and two daughters have been tending to Addie.

Although initially a corporal, Clark eventually demoted him to private after admonishing him for having " no authority " over his men and for failing to break up a fight at Camp Dubois.

Although he managed to pass three papers, his failure in one paper resulted in him failing the whole examinations in Part One.

Although Weld was said to have been supportive of Grimké ’ s desire to remain politically active after their marriage, Grimké eventually retreated to a life of domesticity due to failing health.

Although the government took initial steps toward meaningful judicial reform, the government was repeatedly criticized, including by the EU, for failing to combat substantially widespread corruption, including at the highest levels.

Although all of North Korea is economically depressed, Ryanggang province, along with neighboring North Hamgyong and South Hamgyong provinces, are the poorest, forming North Korea's " Rust Belt " of industrialized cities with factories now decrepit and failing.

Although Cushing became Washington's longest serving Supreme Court appointment, only 19 of his decisions appear in the case reporters, mainly due to frequent travels and failing health, as well as the incompleteness of the case reports of the era.

Although his eyesight was failing, he continued to campaign for abolition, focusing on the United States.

Although the NCC was given the authority to implement its plans, an authority confirmed by the Supreme Court in Munro v. National Capital Commission, it has been criticized for failing to assert that authority effectively.

Although the Test team had continued to perform well, sweeping South Africa 3 – 0 in the home series in 2001 – 02, the One-Day International ( ODI ) team suffered a slump, failing to qualify for the finals of the triangular tournament, leading to the dropping of Steve Waugh from the one-day team in February 2002.

Although he still uses hypnosis on occasion, his skills at this age are far less efficient than when used as an adult, with him failing to hypnotize a sleeping Baloo and only hypnotizing a couple of vultures by accident.