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...plan, keyed to the vow by Iran to continue its nuclear program despite the opposition of several major world powers. Presidential advisers believe that by putting pressure on Iran, Bush may be able to rehabilitate himself on national security, a core strength that has been compromised by a discouraging outlook in Iraq. "In the face of the Iranian menace, the Democrats will lose," said a Republican frequently consulted by the White House. However, a Los Angeles Times/Bloomberg poll this April 8-11, found that 54% of respondents did not trust Bush to "make the right decision about whether we should...
...north is riding a second wave of economic development in Vietnam. During the early 1990s, encouraged by the government's heralded doi moi (renewal) economic reforms, investors poured in and growth soared. But an arduous, corrupt licensing process plus bureaucratic meddling soured the outlook. Investment all but dried up after the 1997 Asian financial crisis. Starting in 2000, however, leaders intensified efforts to compete in the global economy. "The crisis was actually good for Vietnam," says Vietnamese-American venture capitalist Don Lam. "It forced the government to think realistically, to be proactive instead of just sitting and waiting...
Whatever the outlook, an NCAA takeover of men’s rowing could drastically alter the schedule and stature of East Coast collegiate rowing—the very place the sport originated...
Jarding and Saunders argue that the Democratic Party is ignoring an important constituency. “Bubbas”—distinct from “rednecks”—are blue-collar in outlook, devoted to God and family, and keenly patriotic. They are also concerned with conservation...
...team as the favored finalist in the Peltier Business Plan Competition in Texas. Even though inventing keeps him so busy, it’s become a way of life. When Rapoport could barely keep up with his packed schedule, he wrote a program connecting his cell phone to his Outlook e-mail, and now gets reminders from his e-mail in text messages. It seems that this science whiz has never failed, and he’d probably be the first to agree. “I always win,” he said...