Though there was some criticism in the final evaluations of her performance as governor general, mostly for a perceived aloofness and sense of self-importance which her closing of the Rideau Hall estate to the public came to symbolise Sauvé was also described as having been elegant, charming, and a person who could mingle well with common Canadians especially children while also maintaining a sense of the dignity of state.

" Though more valuable than comparable AC or Shelby replicas, the Aceca is still a bargain when compared to a Shelby CSX Cobra, while maintaining similar performance.

Though track through Carleton Place has not been removed, local advocates work towards maintaining the presence of a local train track, however, rail utility buildings in downtown Carleton Place were recently removed.

Though there are no legal ramifications for disclosure, discretion on part of the lawyer may be in the long term interests of maintaining the propriety of the legal profession.

Though professional bodies often act to protect the public by maintaining and enforcing standards of training and ethics in their profession, they often also act like a cartel or a labor union ( trade union ) for the members of the profession, though this description is commonly rejected by the body concerned.

Though the semicircular canals cause most of the reflexes which are responsive to acceleration, the maintaining of balance is mediated by the stretch of neck muscles and the pull of gravity on the utricle ( otolith organ ) of the inner ear.

Though there are some differences in traditions and customs, the Don Cossacks speak the Russian language and have always related themselves to greater Russia, while maintaining their own unique national identity.

Though the Bell has a larger cabin with more seats ( four passengers plus pilot in the Bell vs. three passengers plus pilot in the R44 ) and carrying capacity, the dramatically higher cost of purchasing and maintaining a turbine-powered helicopter makes the Robinson a viable option for many prospective buyers.

Though the Bosch reaction would present a completely closed hydrogen and oxygen cycle which only produces atomic carbon as waste, difficulties maintaining its higher required temperature and properly handling carbon deposits mean significantly more research will be required before a Bosch reactor could become a reality.

Though IGN praised the game for maintaining the " epic " feel of the original, Blevins was critical of the relatively short length of the game.

Though consensuality is an important component of sexual roleplay, the illusion of non-consensuality ( i. e., rape ) is important to maintaining the fantasy.

Though many physiology textbooks still use this misconception, modern evidence shows that in most cases venular blood pressure exceeds the opposing pressure, thus maintaining a positive outward force.

Though Derbyshire broadly agrees with many other writers at National Review Online on immigration, he encountered strong opposition from former NRO blogger John Podhoretz, who described Derbyshire's comments on restricting immigration to maintain " ethnic balance " in severe terms: " But maintaining ' ethnic balance ' is not fine.

Though the Bosch reaction would present a completely closed hydrogen and oxygen cycle which only produces atomic carbon as waste, difficulties maintaining its higher required temperature and properly handling carbon deposits mean significantly more research will be required before a Bosch reactor could become a reality.

Though the U. S. had established the Tank Corps in WWI using French Renault FT ( and Six Ton Model 1917 tanks, copies of Renault FTs ) and British MK tanks, and some officers like Dwight D. Eisenhower and George S. Patton, Jr. emerged from that war initially as avid proponents of continuing and developing an American armoured force, the rapid reduction of the forces and apathy and even antipathy towards funding and maintaining armed forces in the inter-war years led to relative stagnation of armoured doctrine in the United States.

Though first published in the first half of the century, Cicely Mary Barker ’ s original eight volumes were re-launched in 2002 with slightly contemporary jackets, while maintaining their classic artwork.

# Though some of the content may be formed or manipulated by both groups, the flow of information is primarily from message creator or sender to receiver, thus maintaining the roles of author / performer and audience ( rather than dissolving those roles into equal participants in a conversation ).

Though Allen was capable of maintaining good position, he struggled to make interceptions ( four interceptions after his rookie season ).

Though the unified reign of the First Qin Emperor lasted only 12 years, he managed to subdue great parts of what constitutes the core of the Han Chinese homeland and to unite them under a tightly centralized Legalist government seated at Xianyang ( close to modern Xi ' an ).

Though they were very close friends for a while, it was ultimately the differences in worldview and personality that led their friendship to strand.

Though their influence declined, the clan remained close advisors to the succeeding Emperors.

Though the rich usually led fashion, the increasing affluence of early modern Europe led to the bourgeoisie and even peasants following trends at a distance sometimes uncomfortably close for the elites — a factor Braudel regards as one of the main motors of changing fashion.

Though the Astros were poised to close out the series in Game Five in Houston, Brad Lidge gave up a monstrous two-out three-run home run to Albert Pujols, forcing the series to a sixth game in St. Louis, where the Astros clinched a World Series appearance.

Though no state conditioned ratification of the constitution on a bill of rights, several states came close, and the issue almost prevented the constitution from being ratified.

Though by the close of the 1989 season the team boasted a powerhouse bullpen in the AL Cy Young Award winner Bret Saberhagen ( set franchise record with 23 wins in ), two time All-Star Mark Gubicza ( 15 game winner in 1989 ) and 1989 AL Rookie of the Year runner-up Tom Gordon ( won 17 games in 1989 ), the organization felt they were still missing a few pieces that would give the divisional rivals Oakland Athletics a run for their money.

Though seemingly herbivores, witnesses reported that the creatures were fearsome, and were known to attack canoes that were steered too close.

Though he is initially an enemy of Shang-Chi, the two become close friends over time.

Though many believe the shotgun is a great firearm for inexperienced shooters, the truth is, at close range, the spread of shot is not very large at all, and competency in aiming is still required.

Though his reach was close, and the ball mere inches away from the end zone, it was still not enough to score.

Though UFO sightings have occurred throughout recorded history, modern interest in them dates from World War II ( see foo fighter ), further fueled in the late 1940s by Kenneth Arnold's report of a close encounter, which led to coining of the term flying saucer, and the Roswell UFO Incident.

Though he spent much of his life in Athens, Xenophon's involvement in Spartan politics ( he was a close associate of King Agesilaus II ) has led to him being closely associated with the city.

" Though as rector he prevented students from displaying an anti-Semitic poster at the entrance to the university and from holding a book burning, he kept in close contact with the Nazi student leaders and clearly signaled to them his sympathy with their activism.

Though Bering seems to have been primarily interested in landing in North America, his recognised the importance of secondary objectives: the list of which expanded rapidly under the guidance of planners Nikolai Fedorovich Golovin ( head of the Admiralty ); Ivan Kirilov, a highly-ranked politician with an interest in geography, and Andrey Osterman, a close adviser of the new Empress, Anna Ivanovna.

Though still rated fourth, by the late 1940s ABC had begun to close in on the better-established networks.

Though the politicians were close to making an end to the conflict, the war would prove to have a momentum of its own.

Though they only met twice during the first series, the mad Dr. Anton Arcane and his obsession with gaining immortality became Swamp Thing's arch-nemesis, even as Swamp Thing developed a close bond with Arcane's niece Abigail Arcane.

Though Malick paid close attention to period detail, he did not want it to overwhelm the picture.

Though most predicted a Milwaukee cakewalk, the 76ers kept the game close before falling, 80 – 74.

Though they bear Priscillian's name, four describing Priscillian's trial appear to have been written by a close follower.

Though heralded as a fighter that could do everything ( fast supersonic dash, slow carrier and short airfield landings, tactical strike, and even close air support ), in the end it involved too many compromises to succeed at any of them.

Though scientists have not created Maxwell's demon, they are coming surprisingly close.

Though located in Allegheny County, Pittsburgh International Airport is within close proximity of Beaver Falls, and is easily accessible by way of I-376 ( former PA 60 ).

Though West Berlin held close ties to the West German Federal Republic of Germany, it was legally never part of it.