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...stoppage of Guinness, however temporary, could hasten this decline. Last month, Coors Brewing Company hired a former Guinness marketer to gain a better foothold in the United Kingdom, apparently unaware that it’s impossible to order a glass of the pale stuff with a straight face. But if the Guinness actually runs out (or goes up in price, a possible result of importing it), watery American brews may have a chance to get hold of the market. A Coors Light, Bud Draft or even a creamy Cafrey’s Ale is a weak substitute for an Irish...
...UNITED KINGDOM Restoring Control The outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease showed signs of slowing in Britain last week. Only four new cases were confirmed on Friday, leading experts to believe that the pre-emptive slaughter of thousands of animals was bringing the epidemic under control. The encouraging signs caused the government to delay a decision on whether to vaccinate still healthy herds in the most severely affected areas. Prime Minister Tony Blair was under pressure to postpone local elections, called for May 3, until later in the year...
...these holes in the plot are things to think about the day after the performance. During our three hours in Sarastro’s magic kingdom, they do not occur to us. The charm of the characters, the glory of the music and the loftiness of the ideal they extol simply overwhelm even the most cynical listeners. This is especially so at the Met, where even an average night means a breathtaking performance. When the great gold curtain falls over the Lincoln Center stage, the audience leaves knowing they witnessed a masterpiece. And—for one night, at least?...
...lanky British lad hasn't even finished high school, but already he has two successsful start-ups under his belt. The first, the football site Soccernet, is now part of Disney's online kingdom. His current project, the education site Schoolsnet, was valued at $60 million in a financing round last year. Who is this kid? A nerd? A spoiled brat? A calculating opportunist? And what can he possibly do for an encore...
Devika is one of thousands of Nepali women who endure social injustice and discrimination, most of it sanctified by religion?and ignored by law. This Hindu kingdom in the Himalayas is a man's world, and it seems determined to stay that way. A two-year attempt to change the civil code and go some way toward putting women on an equal footing with men has been bogged down in the national assembly for more than a month by opposition protests against government corruption and, along with other legislation, is unlikely to be passed. This, despite extensive debate over four...