Initially, the Continuity IRA did not reveal its existence, either in the form of press statements or paramilitary activity.

Initially the sultan did not meet the demands, and the sloop-of-war USS Dale bombarded the island's fortifications ; ultimately Selim paid US $ 1, 000 and released Captain Moores.

Initially, the systems brought American stations to viewers in Canada who had no Canadian stations to watch ; broadcast television, though begun late in 1952 in Toronto and Montreal, did not reach a majority of cities until 1954.

Initially Eiffel showed little enthusiasm, although he did sanction further study of the project, and the two engineers then asked Stephen Sauvestre to add architectural embellishments.

Initially Madison did not want to stand for election to the Virginia ratifying convention, but was persuaded to do so because the situation looked so bad.

Initially, the company offered motor vehicle development work and consulting, but did not build any cars under its own name.

Initially, she did not notice that the bus driver was the same man, James F. Blake, who had left her in the rain in 1943.

Initially international opinion was skeptical and Suez Canal Company shares did not sell well overseas.

Initially when the production staff was talking about who was going to take the composing duties, Chris Carter did not know whom to ask.

Initially, many mathematicians did not accept this form of proof, but it has become more widely accepted in recent years.

Initially, Lauda did not want Prost to become his teammate, as he presented a much faster rival.

Initially wary, Straczynski finally did and was hired on as story editor under Jeri Taylor and David Moessinger.

Initially, Anderson did very well as an independent.

Initially Babylon was a small nation which did not control much territory, and was overshadowed by much older, powerful, and more established kingdoms like Isin, Larsa, Assyria and Elam.

Initially he entered the shop without money to clarify that the shop did sell lighters, and upon hearing that they did, went back to his car to retrieve the money.

Initially, the favourite among Red Tories was Flora MacDonald ; however she did worse than expected while Clark placed a surprising third in a field of eleven on the first ballot of convention delegates, behind only Claude Wagner and Brian Mulroney.

Initially Dingle argued that, contrary to the usual understanding of the famous twin paradox, special relativity did not predict unequal aging of twins, one of whom makes a high-speed voyage and returns to Earth, but he then came to realize and acknowledge that his understanding had been mistaken.

Initially, the line of demarcation did not encircle the Earth.

Initially medieval universities did not have a campus.

Initially, his father did not want Khan to follow the family's vocation.

Initially Anglia Polytechnic University ( APU ), it retained the word ' polytechnic ' in its title because " the term ' polytechnic ' still had value to students and their potential employers, symbolising as it did the sort of education that they were known for – equipping students with effective practical skills for the world of work " although in 2000 there was some self-doubt about including the term ' polytechnic ' – it was the last university in the country to have done so.

Initially trained as a sculptor, Anderson did her first performance-art piece in the late 1960s.

Initially, the NHTSA did not feel there was sufficient evidence to demand a recall due to incidents of fire.

Initially, the brothel did not serve black customers.

Initially, the Swedish and Finnish settlers continued to enjoy local autonomy, retaining their own militia, religion, court, and lands.

Initially, upon deregulation, Highland continued to enjoy the monopoly position across much of its operating area.

Initially, Flamini did not enjoy the number of starts or appearances for the Italian team as he enjoyed in his last season at Arsenal ; he was regarded as a utility player at Milan as he was during his first few years at Arsenal.

Initially the 133 was only sold in Spain and did not enjoy great success, since it suffered from frequent overheating problems.

Initially they enjoy their newfound popularity, but six months down the line Henny starts having his doubts: " what makes those teenage-girls fancy a thirtysomething?

Initially his mother was reluctant to let him commit to an insecure football career, so he began an apprenticeship as an electrical engineer ; however he went on to turn professional in October 1954.

Initially the European football union was accounted for 25 members which later doubled by the early 1990s.

Initially the Columbus Crew played their home games at the 102, 000-capacity Ohio Stadium, home of the Ohio State Buckeyes American college football team.

Initially widely popular, the code would later assume secondary popularity in Sydney, when in 1907, the New South Wales Rugby League was established and would grow to be the favourite football code of the city.

Initially the Huddersfield Athletic Club made no contribution to the support of the football club and each paying member was forced to pay a subscription of 2s 6d.

Initially the football section stayed at Rifle Field, but alterations made in the summer of 1878 meant that rugby could begin at the start of the 1878 / 9 season with the visit of Manchester Rangers on 2 November.

Initially Jim Thompson ran the club, but was banned from football for his part in the demise of Maidstone and Dartford and Paul Bowden-Brown took over as Chairman – a position he retained until 2010.

Initially, there was little prospect of Jordan getting first team football, as the partnership of Allan Clarke and Mick Jones was a well established and successful duo.

Initially the league was run as a year long tournament, but as of 1998, the league system has changed, and now, much like in many other football leagues in the Americas, the league holds two tournaments each year.

Initially viewed by his coach to be too scrawny to play football, Kerney eventually became team captain and was selected Most Valuable Player while recording three sacks, one blocked punt, one interception and 84 tackles in just eight games as a junior.

Initially, it was intended to reflect the formative role of the British in football's history, but the football associations of the Home Nations unanimously rejected such a body.

Initially, the club was formed by students of the Universidad de Chile and was the sport brand of the university until 1980 when the university's rector and president of the club at the time ( both of them appointed by the Pinochet dictatorship ) decided to separate the club from the university and created the CORFUCH to manage the football team.

Initially constructed as a home field for Jersey City's International League affiliate of the New York Giants, the stadium later saw its most common use for high school football, as Jersey City's William L. Dickinson, James J. Ferris, Abraham Lincoln, Henry Snyder high schools and the city's major parochial schools, Hudson Catholic and St. Peter's Prep, all used the stadium, particularly on Thanksgiving Day, when Dickinson and St. Peter's would sell it out.

Initially, the board rejected her request, voting 4-1 in favor of prohibiting Davis from playing on the Helix High School football team.

Initially built as a velodrome in 1894, it became the main stadium for the 1900 Summer Olympics ; Events that took place in the Velodrome at the 1900 Summer Olympics included cycling, cricket, rugby union, football and gymnastics.

Initially, a football premiership final appeared to be called a " grand final " only when the losers of a final were the minor premiers and they exercised the " right to challenge " the winners to a second premiership decider.