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This trend is spreading to some surprising places. When French carmaker Renault introduced the midsize Logan in 2004, it expected to sell the bulk of the basic sedans in Eastern Europe. But the Logan, which Renault builds in Romania and Russia and costs as little as $7,200--about 40% less than rival sedans--quickly took off in wealthier Western Europe as well. The car now sells in more than 50 countries, and Renault is struggling to meet demand. "Our aim is to produce the most affordable car in its segment, and because we're doing that well...
...perfect match when the Obama campaign chose to buck the traditional system of hiring a vendor to produce and distribute its paraphernalia. The bulk of the profit from $20.08 T shirts (the most popular item) and other gear goes to the campaign as a donation. Baltes produces the goods and ships them to wherever Obama is speaking; last-minute events may find one of his employees scrambling for a flight with suitcases stuffed full of Obama swag. Other candidates have now expressed interest in Baltes' wares. But his loyalty--and business--remains with Obama...
...preseason poll, taking 14 of 16 first-place votes. Yale also benefits from the bevy of questions that accompany its closest rivals. Harvard must replace the leading rusher and scorer in Ivy history, Princeton must find a substitute for the 2006 Player of the Year, and Penn loses the bulk of its excellent offensive line while also instituting a new offensive system...
...they are officially subject to either American or Iraqi laws at all. Therefore, it is unlikely that the U.S. government will end its important relationship with Blackwater even after the Iraqi decree—more than likely, it will simply be pushed into the legal gray area where the bulk of Blackwater’s business resides. According to its Web site, Blackwater USA’s mission statement is: “To support national and international security policies that protect those who are defenseless and provide a free voice for all with a dedication to providing ethical, efficient...
...both parties and a lot of Senators. Senator Trent Lott, the No. 2 Republican in the Senate, was so incensed at the role they played in killing the immigration bill that he revoked the $7,500 in funds they get from the leadership to help maintain their offices (the bulk of their funding, however, comes from fees that Senators pay to be members). While he recognizes what they're trying to do, Lott notes that their talents need to be "channeled in a more constructive way," in a way where their own party isn't taking embarrassing votes...