Although the United States and the U.S.S.R. have been arguing whether there shall be four, five or six top assistants, the most important element in the situation is not the number of deputies but the manner in which these deputies are to do their work.

Although a look of alarm passed over his face, he did not arrest his movements but disappeared into the shower room just as the chambermaid emerged from number nine.

Although there were no startling developments in shotgun design this year, a number of new models and variations of existing models did hit the market.

Although there is no question but that the process of washing fabrics involves a number of phenomena which are related together in an extremely complicated way and that these phenomena and their interrelations are not well understood at the present, this section attempts to present briefly an up-to-date picture of the physical chemistry of washing either fabrics or hard surfaces.

Although a large number of coatings systems, particularly at low thicknesses fail cohesively by the cutting mechanism, frequently a second type of cohesive failure may also take place.

Although Brooklyn College does not yet have a junior-year-abroad program, a good number of students spend summers in Europe.

Although the primary mathematical properties of the middle number at the center of the Lo Shu, and the interrelation of all the other numbers to it, might seem enough to account for the deep fascination which the Lo Shu held for the Old Chinese philosophers, this was actually only a beginning of wonders.

Although England decisively won the Ashes 4 – 1, Bodyline caused such a furore in Australia that diplomats had to intervene to prevent serious harm to Anglo-Australian relations, and the MCC eventually changed the Laws of cricket to curtail the number of leg side fielders.

Although the vocalists varied, a small number of musicians worked with the Alan Parsons Project regularly.

Although a number of different broadcast television systems were in use worldwide, the same principles of operation apply.

Although gold has an atomic number of 79, immediately after Rutherford's paper appeared in 1911 Antonius Van den Broek made the intuitive suggestion that atomic number is nuclear charge.

Although it is commonly believed that assassins were under the influence of hashish during their killings or during their indoctrination, there is debate as to whether these claims have merit, with many Eastern writers and an increasing number of western academics coming to believe that drug-taking was not the key feature behind the name.

Although initial studies suggested that antioxidant supplements might promote health, later large clinical trials with a limited number of antioxidants detected no benefit and even suggested that excess supplementation with certain putative antioxidants may be harmful.

Although 64 is the highest number depicted on the doubling cube, the stakes may rise to 128, 256, and so on.

Although passengers rarely have cause to refer to either document, all travel is subject to the National Rail Conditions of Carriage and all tickets are valid subject to the rules set out in a number of so-called technical manuals, which are centrally produced for the network.

Although BJU never reapplied for federal tax-exempt status, and it continues to pay federal taxes, a number of its ancillaries, including Bob Jones Academy and the BJU Museum & Gallery, are tax-exempt entities.

Although counting the number of elements in a set is a rather broad mathematical problem, many of the problems that arise in applications have a relatively simple combinatorial description.

Although all the nuclei of all atoms belonging to one element will have the same number of protons, they may not necessarily have the same number of neutrons ; such atoms are termed isotopes.

Although not known with certainty the total number of species in the family, conservative estimates indicate approximately 2. 600 species worldwide, distributed in 109 genera.

Although Attlee's second government was less radical than the first, it oversaw the passage of a number of reforms relating to issues such as industry in development areas, the restoration of land which had been devastated by ironstone pollution, and river pollution.

Although Confucius claimed that he never invented anything but was only transmitting ancient knowledge ( see Analects VII, 1 ), he did produce a number of new ideas.

Although a " bijection " seems a more advanced concept than a number, the usual development of mathematics in terms of set theory defines functions before numbers, as they are based on much simpler sets.

Although Wegener's theory was formed independently and was more complete than those of his predecessors, Wegener later credited a number of past authors with similar ideas:

Although integration is the primary purpose of these organizations, they also serve as forums in which Brazil can exercise its leadership and develop consensus around its positions on regional and global issues.

Although the Agency for International Development ( USAID ) closed its office in Ouagadougou in 1995, about $ 18 million annually of USAID funding goes to Burkina's development through non-governmental and regional organizations.

Although BR was a single entity, it was divided into six ( later five ) regional authorities in accordance with the existing areas of operation.

Although it remained a distinct military body for several years, FAT was eventually reduced to the status of a regional army representing the south.

Although Ecuador's political elite is highly factionalized along regional, ideological, and personal lines, a strong desire for consensus on major issues often leads to compromise.

Although Haiti actively assisted the independence movements of many Latin American countries – and secured a promise from the great liberator, Simón Bolívar, that he would free their slaves after winning independence from Spain – the nation of former slaves was excluded from the hemisphere's first regional meeting of independent nations, held in Panama in 1826.

Although Honduras eventually adopted the name Republic of Honduras, the unionist ideal never waned, and Honduras was one of the Central American countries that pushed hardest for the policy of regional unity.

Although it was not legally recognized until 1982, the CGT was originally formed in 1970 by the Christian Democrats and received external support from the World Confederation of Labour ( WCL ) and the Latin American Workers Central ( Central Latinoamericana de Trabajadores — CLAT ), a regional organization supported by Christian Democratic parties.

Although the two parties have dominated Indian politics, regional parties also exist.

Although no longer a member of the OAU ( Organisation of African Unity ) since November 12, 1984 — following the admission of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic as the government of Western Sahara — Morocco remains involved in developing the regional economy, as the city of Casablanca contains North Africa's busiest port and serves as the country's economic center.

Although the beliefs described above were held in common among Mesopotamians, there were also regional variations.

Although Oman enjoys a high degree of internal stability, regional tensions in the aftermath of the Persian Gulf War and the Iran-Iraq war continue to necessitate large defense expenditures.

Although samba exists throughout Brazil – especially in the states of Bahia, Maranhão, Minas Gerais, and São Paulo – in the form of various popular rhythms and dances that originated from the regional batuque, a type of music and associated dance form from Cape Verde, the samba is most frequently identified as a musical expression of urban Rio de Janeiro, where it was born and developed between the end of the 19th century and the first years of the 20th century.

Although the concept of an urban center wasn't developed until the Roman period, various larger fortifications which also served as regional market centers were numerous.

Although neighbouring Belgium currently recognizes and fosters both Picard and Dutch, and a few city-level governments within Nord-Pas-de-Calais have introduced initiatives to encourage both languages, the national French government maintains a policy of linguistic unity and generally ignores both languages, as it does with other regional languages in France.

Although the tribunals had been established in 1982, the law providing for the creation of a national public tribunal to hear and determine appeals from, and decisions of, regional public tribunals was not passed until August 1984.

Although Brest is by far the largest city in Finistère, the préfecture ( regional capital ) of the department is the much smaller Quimper.

Although a few geologists have argued that it is possibly related to a Precambrian extraterrestrial impact and have compared it to Mare Crisium on the Moon, no credible evidence for such an impact crater has been found by regional magnetic, Bouguer gravity, and geologic studies.

Although the idea of separation from Massachusetts eventually proved impracticable, it did receive attention in the local, regional and even national media.

Although the term " regional planning " is nearly universal in English-speaking countries the areas covered and specific administrative set ups vary widely.

Although in previous reigns, younger sons of Savoy had been granted rich appanages in Switzerland ( Genevois, Vaud ), Italy ( Aosta ), or France ( Nemours, Bresse ), the Savoy dukes found that this inhibited their own aggrandizement while encouraging intra-dynastic strife and regional secession.

Although in previous reigns, younger sons had been granted rich appanages in Switzerland ( Genevois, Vaud ), Italy ( Aosta ), or France ( Nemours, Bresse ), the Savoy dukes found that this inhibited their own aggrandizement while encouraging intra-dynastic strife and regional secession.

Although relatively small by national standards, Casper is a regional center of banking and commerce.

Although most casting takes place in New York City, regional auditions are also held.

Although the basic structure of the game generally remains constant there are often regional variations of the game's original " Terry Rules ".