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...leadership, which had been informed by Tung that the protest would be small and well contained, was not amused. A year later, after Beijing ruled out the direct election of Tung's successor, around the same number marched again, this time for greater democracy. Suddenly, Tung looked less an asset for Beijing than a liability?a man who had not just become deeply unpopular but seemed unable to control the territory. From being a folk who (it was condescendingly said) worried about nothing other than the state of their pocketbooks, Hong Kong people have developed a taste for public protest...
...responsibility also to ensure that the delivery systems are improved," he told TIME, and his speech acknowledged the reality of India's sclerotic bureaucracy. "The fact that someone in government has voiced this concern is a positive step," says Sashi Krishnan, chief executive of Bombay-based Cholamandalam Asset Management Co., which manages mutual funds. Chidambaram has shown that the government has the will and the wallet to help the poor. If he can now ensure that they truly get the help they deserve, his budget will be remembered even more than the one from eight years ago that the middle...
Junior Tom Mikula is the only man left of the three starting defenders from last year, and his experience and talent at the position will be a huge asset to the team in helping the other three players to adjust...
Anderson and the team are also extremely confident in the defensive lines, because of its two great short-stick midfielders, senior Zach Chandis and Kocis. Short-stick midfielders are unheard of in lacrosse, and will be a great asset for the team...
...defense is looking incredibly strong considering its losses, the offense is looking powerful as well even with the loss of sophomore Greg Cohen. Last week, Cohen broke his arm and will be out of play for at least six weeks if not the whole season. Cohen was a huge asset last season, leading the team in scoring and assists last year...