1.  As a critic and a student of culinary history, I know that food and national identity are inseparable.

2.  As a former editor of the report, I know that it can quickly transmit needed health information.

3.  As a former fighter pilot in the Texas Air National Guard, Bush knows he needs to break out of his political stall, or crash.

4.  Despite all of the surveillance Gipson had been under, no one knew he was selling marijuana and steroids.

5.  Despite all that, Duchesne knows teams are looking for a puck-carrying offensive defenseman.

6.  Despite all the fuss, people here know that the movie star's role in the purchase never lived up to its billing.

7.  Despite his frustrations with slow movement in the conversion market, Learner knows that a lot of his success hinges on the gas pump.

8.  Despite his misfortunes, Bolukbasi knows that he is among the lucky ones.

9.  Despite his popularity, Rose knows he will not in the Hall any time soon.

10.  Despite his tender years, Rimbaud knows he's the best French poet of the century.