It is not surprising, therefore, that the regulators they appointed did not vigorously exercise control.
Over the years, it is not surprising that the Arhuac have vigorously defended their culture.
It is not surprising, then, that Faust's Feb. 18 letter had an alarmed tone.
It is not surprising that Mr Simon would rather change the subject back to Oracle.
It is not surprising that gamers are migrating from Facebook to tablets and smartphones.
So it is not surprising that the latest development in New York is attracting global interest.
It is not surprising that poor countries are unconvinced about the merits of a new round.
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It is not surprising that he should amplify his opposition to what Labour is proposing.
It is not surprising that he has not yet declared his candidacy in next year's elections.
It is not surprising that he expects these elemental motivators to work in Washington as well.
Given these handicaps, it is not surprising that the record of the committees has been patchy.
Given the strength of the two-week move, it is not surprising or unhealthy to see small corrections.
It is not surprising that the new capitalist countries of the developing world are catching up fast.
So it is not surprising that many Turks consider that the EU anchor has lost its purchase.
Given this background, it is not surprising that the prospect of additional road taxation is unpopular with voters.
When overseers offer only tepid justification for their oversight, it is not surprising that the overseen get tired.
It is not surprising that those who espouse this view are almost always in the private sector themselves.
It is not surprising, come to think about it, that the birthday bash was rather a damp squib.
So it is not surprising that voices every-where have protested against their disappearance.
Given the cities' economic weight, it is not surprising that many of the region's wider problems are reflected there.
Even so, it is not surprising that Alberta's politicians should be touting their model to the rest of Canada.
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It is not surprising to find originality and beauty in the American Renaissance.
It is not surprising that Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni are behaving in this manner.
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With so much to play for, it is not surprising that the grey market has become a lawyer's paradise.
So it is not surprising that Poles in the western part of the country are still nervous about Germany.
It is not surprising that Russia's elite nowadays favour huge jeeps, invariably foreign-made.
It is not surprising then that the capital district enjoys the highest job growth since December 2009 of any region.
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Certainly last year with the record we had, it is not surprising that we would only be on there twice.
In addition to solid reports from auto manufacturers, it is not surprising that auto retailers are also reporting better results.
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