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...After imposing 38 years of martial law and brutally repressing political activists who later became the core of the now-ruling DPP, the KMT introduced democratic reforms in the 1990s. But Taiwanese used their new freedoms to demand bentuhua, which translates as "localization." Bentuhua means politicians bear Taiwanese lineage, speak the Taiwanese dialect, emphasize Taiwan's history in schools and promote Taiwanese culture. For many, bentuhua also means independence, or at least permanent separation from China. The KMT, which still draws heavily on support from mainlanders, can't please everybody. Says KMT adviser Wu Tung-yeh: "The old-line faction...
...military may bear some responsibility for the town's unstable, dangerous condition. Fallujah has had six commanders in the 12 months since the end of the war. At first, troops were a visible presence in the city, routinely patrolling on foot. But after making deals with the local sheiks last winter, troops from the 82nd Airborne Division pulled back to a base 5 miles from the city center. While the retreat protected U.S. forces from attacks, it allowed criminals and ex-regime loyalists to have the run of the place. The city's chronic violence also dissuaded reconstruction workers...
While the clothes in these new lines aren't necessarily designed differently from nonethnic clothing, some bear striking Latin signatures. The Cubavera and Havanera men's lines feature tops that are inspired by the loose-fitting, four-pocketed guayabera, a traditional shirt that's popular with many Latin men. But the market goes beyond the Latin customer base. Jennifer Lopez, who launched her JLo fashion empire in 2001, has a diverse clientele, as do some of the other brands. Says Feldenkreis: "Our brands have crossover appeal." Republica Trading Co., a small men's apparel brand founded by Rafael Jimenez, started...
Bedlam in the Black Bear section. Dead, foreboding silence for the Crimson contingent...
BYRNE: I also believe in the financials, names like Lehman Bros., which just reported earnings above expectations, and Bear Stearns, which is one of the best-managed companies on the planet. A number of the health-care companies are attractive. I don't know whether we will have a national purchasing system of drugs. From my viewpoint, it's irrelevant. Drug prices would come down with controls, but usage would soar. That's the nature of the business for Pfizer and Merck, both of which I find attractive. I want companies that no matter what happens, they would be able...