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...numbers." Indeed, there have been missteps along the way during his past five years as President - such as being misled by certain advisors and his government's failure to use 20% of the budget for education, as mandated by the national constitution. But they have not appeared to fatally dent S.B.Y.'s largely positive image. "People's memories here are short," adds Purboyo. "And for the most part they are quick to forgive...
...Johnson Sirleaf's early association with Taylor, the revelation could tarnish Johnson Sirleaf's image somewhat. Still, the President's unlikely to come under too much pressure from donors. Says one political observer who has worked in Liberia and asked to remain anonymous: "It will take a lot to dent her reputation...
...world's reserves held in dollars at the end of last year - way more than in any other money - a move to a new reserve currency would be both time-consuming and complicated. And since China holds so many dollars, selling even a small amount of its reserves would dent the value of those that remained. But despite the glitches, argument over the need for a new international reserve does little to lift sentiment in the dollar's favor. Its replacement might be an "implausible suggestion," analysts at HSBC wrote in a May note to clients, but "its pre-eminent...
...annually in car accidents, making vehicular injuries the ninth leading cause of death in 2004. Without stricter laws and better safety precautions, car crashes are expected to become the fifth deadliest killer by 2030. Aside from the obvious human costs, the report notes that unsafe roads make a significant dent in the world economy. (Read "Text-Messaging Behind the Wheel...
...passions of Iranian fans couldn't have been helped much by the results of the game. It ended in a 1-1 draw, putting a serious dent in Iran's qualification hopes...