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When it comes down to it, though, it is not the parliamentarians that make the final decision. Frumin's $170,000-a-year job is strictly advisory: he recommends, based on his expertise and the research done by his office on precedents, a course of action to whomever is presiding...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Health Reform's Reconciliation Ref | 3/3/2010 | See Source »

Parliamentarians' loyalty is above all to the institution, however imperfect. When asked if he supports the filibuster and cloture, Dove quoted the advice passed on to him by his predecessor and that he passed on to Frumin: "The rules are perfect and if they're all changed, the rules are...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Health Reform's Reconciliation Ref | 3/3/2010 | See Source »

Unusually, Thai architect Lek Bunnag says the best time to visit Krabi, the sleepy southern Thai beach town famous for its limestone karsts and craggy coastline, is in monsoon season. "The clouds are changing every second and form a very dramatic stage set. If I were to say anything, it...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: On Cloud Nine at Phulay Bay | 3/3/2010 | See Source »

But don't fret. It's not all raging nature at Phulay Bay. In fact, the architect's official design mantra is luk sanuk, a Thai phrase that translates as "have fun with the sun." And it's amorous fun to boot, judging by the fittings at this 54-villa...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: On Cloud Nine at Phulay Bay | 3/3/2010 | See Source »

In a controversial move, the army is also giving weapons and training to "friendly" tribes so they can keep militants out of their territories. The drawback: some critics argue that if a tribe again becomes disillusioned with Islamabad - and it wouldn't be the first time - these militias will simply...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Pakistan's Taliban War: Bringing Back the Music | 3/3/2010 | See Source »

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