Thanks Jim. Now I get it. I was understanding this in exactly opposite sense even after reading it a million times. However, in the above sentence, I am confused about the use of 'despite'. To me it would have made more sense if the sentence sounded as: Despite new methods, counterfeiting has become...

Despite vs Because

Today, despite widely available technology such as high-resolution scanners and printers, counterfeiting is more difficult than it was at the time of the Civil War, when it was estimated that one-third of all currency in circulation was counterfeit. Today, despite widely available technology such a...

Female and Male Students in US medical schools

According to the enrollment statistics published by U.S. medical schools, the number of female medical students is equivalent to the number of male medical students currently enrolled in medical school. (A) the number of female medical students is equivalent to the number of male medical students cu...

calling Manhattan experts to help.

I have the same doubt.. Isn't "said 'that'" not required in the above sentence?
Experts please opine.