Word: portly
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...need to. Chen's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has occupied the mayor's office in this port city for the past eight years, and as her party's candidate Chen would normally be the odds-on favorite to take the position. But these are not normal times. The DPP is under siege. Its top elected official, President Chen Shui-bian, has been under pressure to resign ever since his wife, Wu Shu-chen, was indicted on Nov. 3 on embezzlement and forgery charges. Prosecutors said they have evidence to charge President Chen too, but he enjoys immunity while in office...
...succulent blueberry POLTSAMAA TOMMU '94-'96 Black currant that's been maturing for a decade. This and an aged apple variant are prestige wines served on special occasions. Color: dark and opaque red, like a strong Hungarian vintage Nose: smoky black currant Palate: first impression is similar to port. Then the earthy aftertaste kicks in, and lingers disagreeably KIRSISUUDLUS (Cherry Kiss) A blend of black currants with a dash of cherry aroma Color: pinkish red Nose: a cloying cherry brandy Palate: Clean and surprisingly light, with no muddy aftertaste. Watch for this one to become the hot new cocktail mixer...
...response to internet gambling provisions that pose an obstacle to online poker players, the letter asks every individual affected to protest the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act (SAFE) signed by President Bush...
...tacked on literally in the 12th hour on a port security bill as kind of a last chapter,” Poker Players Alliance spokesman John A. Pappas said. “The legislation was never given a hearing.” He added that “whether you play poker or not, the way that legislature was passed through was not a good representation of what our democratic system should look like...
...this heated and polarized environment, conflicts and disturbances that seemingly have very little to do with national politics are often framed as a government-versus-opposition feud. When police injured eight people in a clash after fishermen seized a local port in the sleepy eastern town of Guiria, the local governor, a Chavez ally, was quick to blame the violence on "a group of people who want to destabilize the country." But when asked, fishermen said the conflict was far from political. They just wanted to be able to use their ice plant again, they said, since the port authority...