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...tourist numbers. But Sri Lanka's economy kept growing during the earlier years of war, and is in better shape today than it was, now that a collection of boutique hotels has made the island the favored destination of the long-haul travel crowd. Although tourists may continue to enjoy Sri Lanka, if war is renewed, those who live there year-round will continue to have their aspirations for peace thwarted. Haunting the island is the possibility that neither side in the conflict is able to rise above its worst instincts, and that two decades of ferocious conflict may have...
...lose no-confidence votes have two options. “A government cannot operate effectively unless it can command a majority within the House of Commons,” according to a 2003 report of the U.K. House of Commons Information Office. “Should it fail to enjoy the confidence of the majority of the House, it has to hold a general election.” In fact, in some parliamentary systems, prime ministers have purposely staged no-confidence votes with the intention of losing, on the assumption that their party will perform well in the subsequent election...
...Worst 1. The Sly Stone Tribute The introduction by "Crazy" Dave Chappelle was a high point, even though, as Chappelle admitted, "It's like watching a baby walk, isn't it?" Then the music started and all hell broke loose. The Grammy producers really enjoy "spontaneous" moments, and despite years of evidence, they believe nothing provides more of them than star-filled medleys. What we learned is that Joss Stone, John Legend, Fantasia, Maroon 5, Ciara, Will.i.am, Steve Tyler, Joe Perry and Robert Randolph all have one thing in common-they can butcher Sly Stone songs beyond recognition...
...prevent emigration, not immigration. The wall that the House of Representatives has proposed building will only strengthen the sovereignty and integrity of the U.S. while ensuring that the migrants and workers who come to the U.S. legally are given the rights and protections that U.S. citizens and visa holders enjoy...
...personality when explaining the breakdown in the relationship between the leaders.Kirby himself said, in an interview last week, that he and Summers “are very different people” with “different approaches” for achieving shared goals.The dean doesn’t enjoy pushing back against the president’s initiatives to consolidate power over the Faculty in his Mass. Hall office, individuals inside and outside the Faculty said recently.But Summers, some say, would rather argue than compromise. According to an individual who has spoken to members of the Harvard Corporation, the University?...