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...been drawn into a bigger one. In an essay called "Why Have I Worn a Bulletproof Vest for Six Years?" he accused fellow officials in Lianjiang of corruption. The article appeared on a website run by the Party's flagship People's Daily and became a must-read among knowledgeable Chinese?even though it was wiped off the Internet within 24 hours and Chinese media were barred from covering the case. The misconduct Huang alleges is almost banal?he says local officials deprived residents of their homes and manipulated land prices. What makes the case sensational is the rare dragon...
...primary beneficiary of the increased attention drawn by senior Brian Edwards, Mazza basked in his single coverage on Saturday. The sophomore hauled in four catches for 112 yards—cracking the century mark for the second straight week—and one touchdown...
...conflict quickly descended into ethnic cleansing, say human-rights observers, with the Janjaweed attacking and driving out people on the basis of ethnicity. Darfur's largest Arab tribes refused to take part in the fighting, and many Africans did not support the rebels. But the battle lines had been drawn: Arab against African. "I think the Sudanese government thought they could sort out the problem quickly," says Cynthia Gaigals, Care International's advocacy coordinator for Sudan. "But it soon became something much bigger...
...come from shopping in your bathrobe, but the latest trend in brick-and-mortar retail is to create an environment in which shoppers feel as if they are browsing through someone's very stylish living room, maybe even their own. Two new stores selling clothing and accessories have drawn attention to this trend--and have competitors snooping around in the shelves for inspiration...
...decades ago, the typical comfort-shoe customer was a 50-year-old who wanted a pull-on number with a gummy sole. Today traditional comfort brands like Aerosoles count among their clients college kids drawn in by hip T-strap sandals, go-go boots with 3-in. heels and mock-croc peep-toes adorned with silver buckles...