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...though direct evidence is, oh, sketchy, alien abduction remains an enduring urban legend. Rather, a rural one, since the human victims are usually out in the boonies, far from help or, for that matter, from scientists who might investigate and challenge their stories. But isolation is a prime factor in horror stories - the fear of being alone, in the dark, confronted with some mysterious, nefarious force - and that suits the Nome, Alaska, setting of The Fourth Kind, a supposed semidocumentary on an abduction case. It's the fall's very Art-Belliest movie. Also possibly the silliest. (See pictures...
...power play was the difference between winning and losing against Dartmouth, and it could quite possibly be a factor [again],” Alex Biega said...
...Most companies that have put uncensored and unfiltered user reviews on their websites have found that it doesn't hurt business at all. I think a lot of companies are finding that they are far better off by letting people talk openly. That becomes much more of a deciding factor in a consumer's decision to buy than a commercial...
Another contributing factor to the stalemate was the Saudi Arabian king’s visit to Damascus. Relations between Syria and Saudi Arabia have been tense ever since the assassination of Prime Minister Rafik Hariri in 2005, but relations between the two countries have been improving steadily ever since Syria and Lebanon established proper diplomatic ties, and the reconciliation was sealed by King Abdallah’s visit to Damascus over the summer. Politicians in Beirut followed the events carefully, hoping that any new development might steer the government in a new direction. Both countries have interests in different Lebanese...
...factor holding Karzai's feet to the fire, though, may be the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan and his dependence on foreign troops for his physical survival. "I think [President] Karzai understands that he has to make changes to maintain an international commitment," says Hekmat Karzai. "He is also concerned about his legacy. If his presidency is going to be one that Afghans remember fondly, then clearly there has to be some issues he has to deal with...