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...Ninety-five percent of voters are in a one-party-dominated or nominally opposed district,” Nader said. “Of the 435 seats in the House of Representatives, only 25 are competitive. Election implies selection...
...drugs, firearms and people. Starting on Thursday Island, the region's administrative hub, Time tags along with marine and land-based Customs officers to find out exactly what border protection means in this key outpost. "It's busy - or it's busier," says Steve Jeffs, Customs' Torres Strait district manager, of the agency's enforcement tasks. "The more time we spend out there, gathering intelligence, being part of the community, the more work it generates. And there's no such thing as seasonal crime. It's a year-long event." Engaged in sea trials in thursday Island harbor...
...Fitzsimmons and Leeman set off from the ACV in a tender to reconnoiter. Leeman is hoping to improve the knowledge base in the district office by taking photographs of little-known islands in the immediate area, recording their topography and the best sea approaches in case of a future incident, such as a search-and-rescue or a suspected illegal entry vessel. They've also brought along a rod and reel, hoping that dragging a lure in the water might attract a plump fish for dinner. Moored just off Masig, the larger of Yorke's islands, is Mr. Nobody...
...Sands Macao casino, according to Asian high rollers, isn't the 60-ft.-tall windows or the 50-ton chandelier or even the opulent bar offering 200 kinds of tea (free!). No, for big spenders accustomed to the dingy, smoke-choked quarters of China's only legal gaming district, the highest praise for the first American-run casino goes to its ventilation system. "It doesn't feel stuffy," marvels local resident Tong Tin-Chung, "so you won't get dizzy." And the Sands is offering more than clean air--there are sequined showgirls, megaplex-size...
...flashy new Sands Macao casino, according to Asian high rollers, isn't the 18-m-tall windows or the 50-ton chandelier or even the bar offering 200 kinds of tea (free!). No, for big spenders accustomed to the dingy, smoke-choked quarters of China's only legal gaming district, the highest praise for the first American-run casino goes to its ventilation system. "It doesn't feel stuffy," marvels local resident Tong Tin-Chung, "so you won't get dizzy." The Sands offers more than clean air - there are sequined showgirls, megaplex-size TVs and a 90-m-long...