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...political dust kicked up by the allegations were in contrast to the smooth ceremony at her swearing in. The traditional presidential sash and baton of power were handed to her by her husband, the outgoing chief executive. There were no questions about popular support: Fernandez was more than 20 percentage points ahead of her closest rival. Kirchner's own accession four years before had been much less smooth. Having lost in the first round of voting against former President Carlos Menem, he became president only when Menem bowed out of the second round, acceding to office with only...
...contrast to its trendy counterpart, Dicenso said Pinocchio’s prides itself on its straightforward menu of Italian selections...
...contrast, human females typically experience menopause between the ages of 45 and 55, but are able to live for many decades beyond that...
...Marilyn Monroe and John F. Kennedy." Among his detractors in France, the president has regularly been called "Sarko l'americain." And like Kennedy, Sarkozy has carefully crafted his image as the modernizing President who will shatter outdated traditions - including perhaps the tradition of disregarding French leaders' sexual relationships. In contrast to the aloof Jacques Chirac, Sarkozy has stormed across the world, being photographed as he jogs, eats, drinks, and meets countless world leaders. "Sarkozy does not like to hide things," says Jaigu. "It is his trademark. Now he will never be able to hide from photographers." Then again, even Sarkozy...
...Morgan Freeman, meet in a same hospital room where their very divergent lives are thrown into sharp relief. Cole, a billionaire who just happens to own the hospital, is a man who lives by breaking the rules—always taking what he wants before considering others. The contrast with Chambers, a hard-working mechanic who has sacrificed his own happiness for that of his wife and children, is less than subtle. But despite this trite beginning, “The Bucket List” sustains itself on Nicholson and Freeman’s abilities. Diagnosed with terminal cancer, both...