Though the Dienststelle Ribbentrop concerned itself with German foreign relations with every part of the world, a special emphasis was put on Anglo-German relations, as Ribbentrop knew that Hitler favoured an alliance with Britain.

Though Ribbentrop had competed with the Foreign Office in the past, his appointment as Foreign Minister was welcomed by the career diplomats who saw Ribbentrop as a Nazi champion who would improve the agency's standing with Hitler.

Though Henderson was a leading supporter of appeasement, his relations with Ribbentrop were extremely poor throughout his ambassadorship.

Though Ribbentrop was all for taking Stalin's offer, Hitler by this point had decided that he wanted to attack the Soviet Union.

Though there is obviously great need for continued experimentation with various types of short-term intervention to further efforts in developing an operational definition of prevention at the secondary -- or perhaps, in some instances, primary -- level, the place of short-term intervention has already been documented by a number of investigators in a wide variety of settings.

Though the age of the knight was over, armour continued to be used in many capacities.

Though he also continued the tradition of Aristotle-and Augustine-focused thought in the Franciscan school, he did so through an Anselm-directed lens.

Though the marriage was annulled, Nin and Pole continued to live together as if they were married, up until her death in 1977.

Though the United States refused to aide Chiang Kai-shek in his hope to " recover the mainland ," it continued supporting the Republic of China with military supplies and expertise to prevent Taiwan from falling into PRC hands.

Though the CPC charges a limited due on its members for its expenditure, its total amount would be insignificant for the continued operation of this hegemony.

Though the progressive rock genre was beginning to decrease in popularity, concept albums had become a medium that continued.

Though at first seen as a data collection and outcome reporting tool, the use of computer technology in the classrooms, meeting areas, and homes continued to unfold.

Though he could no longer publish in Germany, Hausdorff continued to be an active research mathematician, publishing in the Polish journal Fundamenta Mathematicae.

Though Hamilcar was killed in 229 BC, the offensive continued with the Carthaginians extending their power towards the Ebro valley and founding " New Carthage " in 228 BC.

Though the Indian music craze soon died down among mainstream audiences, die hard fans and immigrants continued the fusion.

Though the British rewarded John Harrison for his marine chronometer in 1773, chronometers remained very expensive and the lunar distance method continued to be used for decades.

Though this regulation was replaced by a constitution () in 1936, the changes to the government structure remained superficial, and Curaçao continued to be ruled as a colony.

Though his most influential books were written in the 1920s, he continued to write prolifically until his death ( in academic quasi-exile ) in 1985.

Though Chuck Klein won the Most Valuable Player Award in 1932 and the National League Triple Crown in 1933, the team continued to flounder at the bottom of the standings for years.

Though the problems first appeared to be solved, they continued for many users.

Though the group continued to tour around the world, over a decade of living a rap superstar lifestyle was beginning to take a toll on McDaniels.

Unready to inherit the throne, Nicholas reputedly said, " I am not ready to be Tsar ...." Though an intelligent and kind-hearted man, lacking any preparation to rule, he continued his father's harsh polices.

Though her health declined as she entered her seventies, Parks continued to make many appearances and devoted considerable energy to these causes.

Though he died owing money, his novels continued to sell and the debts encumbering his estate were eventually discharged.

Though the war proved disruptive for Surrealism, the works continued.

According to the University, the Latin motto Sidere mens eadem mutato can be translated as " Though the constellations change, the mind is universal ", therefore, conveying the aspiration that " the traditions of the older universities of the Northern Hemisphere are continued here in the Southern.

Though their project, like others in the state, had to contend with the Great Depression and World War II, work continued as Colonial Williamsburg became a major tourist attraction.

Though she was still beset by bouts of depression, she continued to work in the theatre and, in 1963, won a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her role in Tovarich.

< sup > δ </ sup > Though this term is non-standard usage – by " left ", agorists mean " left " in the general sense used by left-libertarians, as defined by Roderick T. Long, as "... an integration, or I'd argue, a reintegration of libertarianism with concerns that are traditionally thought of as being concerns of the left.

Though the Soviet Union declared itself anti-imperialist, critics argue that it exhibited tendencies common to historic empires.

Though a major commercial failure on release, some argue the film has gone on to become a cult favourite.

Though the movie does explain what a Sampo is, the MST3K characters are talking during the explanation and miss it, and are therefore confused throughout the film as to what exactly a " Sampo " is, and argue about it their own theories throughout the rest of the episode.

" Though Sigil is commonly held to be located " at the center of the planes " ( where it is positioned atop the infinitely tall Spire ), some argue that this is impossible since the planes are infinite in all dimensions, and therefore there can never truly be a center to any of them, let alone all of them.

Though some sources claim that colonial American houses often lacked closets because of a " closet tax " imposed by the British crown, others argue that closets were absent in most houses simply because their residents had few possessions.

Though he could be droll and flippant about social and political matters, he always was serious about art and often invited public controversy and debate to argue for his strongly held theories.

Though some believe that advertising aimed at adolescents takes advantage of their impulsiveness and self-consciousness, proponents of adolescent consumerism argue that it is not only advertising, but the strong influences that teens have on each other regarding their purchases that drives adolescent consumerism.

Though differing in approach, they argue that several verses in the Gospel of John are best understood as responses to a Thomasine community and its beliefs.

Though the Soviet Union was not ruled by an emperor and declared itself anti-imperialist, critics argue that it exhibited tendencies common to historic empires.

Though he was ultimately acquitted, some argue he should not have been permitted to exercise his constitutional authorities during the trial.

Though many argue that there is an inconsistency on how the EPO now applies Article 52, the practice of the EPO is fairly consistent regarding the treatment of the different elements of Article 52 ( 2 ).

Though some argue this is likely on the grounds that her beliefs countered the imperialistic intentions of the British Empire and the notion that Africans were inferior peoples, this is not entirely true, as she did support British traders and British indirect rule in Africa, and thus cannot entirely explain her sometimes unfavorable reception.

Though hundreds of letters claiming to be from the killer were posted at the time of the Ripper murders, many researchers argue that the " From Hell " letter is one of a handful of possibly authentic writings received from the murderer.

Though many commentators and dictionaries apply this title both to God and to Christ, some secular sources argue otherwise.

Though statistically there are sex differences in white matter and gray matter percentage, this ratio is directly related to brain size, and some argue these sex differences in gray and white matter percentage are caused by the average size difference between men and women.

Though not as prolific or popular as Scorn, one can argue that this project in its own way is just as influential.

Though Wright clearly does not posit an answer to the question of struggles among economic classes — whether they be because of or in spite of natural selection — some argue it is relevant to Wright's treatment of evolution as resulting in greater and greater moral progress, and thus strangely ignored, given that Wright is the author of another book examining human morality ( The Moral Animal ).

Though Carr made it clear that he preferred that historians refrain from expressing moral opinions, he did argue that if the historian should find it necessary then such views should best be restricted to institutions rather than individuals.

Though not a term explicitly denoting lower class, some argue that the term degrades impoverished rural people and that " hicks " continue as one of the few groups that can be ridiculed and stereotyped with impunity.