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...Even in the region's democracies, General Sonthi's coup is widely welcomed. Filipinos?who endured 14 years of authoritarian rule under Marcos?see Thaksin's military ouster as a portent of embattled President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's own political demise. Arroyo was a big Thaksin fan. She applauded "Thaksinomics," as his pump-priming policies were termed, and even vowed to "do a Thaksin" on her country's drug dealers after he unleashed a killing spree in which more than 2,500 drug suspects died. But Arroyo's popularity slumped to record lows amid allegations that she cheated...
...clinics, fast reporting of natural disasters, support for trading co-ops and better educational opportunities. So they designed a solar-powered Internet network that is inexpensive, easy to install and nearly maintenance free. At its heart is a regional hub from which wireless relay stations - some bolted to trees - fan out for up to four miles and connect a network of PCs. Total cost, including solar panels and relay stations: $1,995. One year later, Nyarukamba is already reaping the benefits. Village income is rising, thanks to improved access to market prices for crops and co-ops formed with other...
NICHOLSON: Well, the question depends on if it's a part you could play or a part you just want to play. I mean, I can't pick Jake LaMotta. I can't play that. But what's the movie with the crazy fan...
...view, in light of the high level of secrecy that has surrounded Harvard’s review, it highlights yet another conflict of interest,” says Michael P. Connett, project director of FAN. “Harvard’s investigating a guy who donated the university a million dollars...
...already making light of the incident and noted that Owens was out running routes in the afternoon heat. "We're gonna have fun with it," James said. "He prides himself on taking care of his body. Lucky he wasn't in his hyperbaric chamber." Owens is a big fan of the chambers for healing sore and injured muscles; he's even flown a portable unit to away games...