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Dean's campaign stands out because the Internet provides its fuel as well as its funding. His early success suggests that the Internet may prove to be the great modern means of creating grassroots momentum. His Internet supporters--an army 55,000 strong and growing--find one another on the Web and are cheered on at every step by what may be the most interactive effort in electoral history. "They weren't just sending email solicitations," a Democratic official says of the Dean campaign. "They developed an online community, nurtured it and, once it was firmly established, mined...
...think the term granny grabber refers to an unsavory frequenter of shopping malls. But in the garment industry, it evokes one of the most heartwarming and affirming human interactions: diminutive overalls and dresses that prove so downright adorable that grandparents can't resist buying them as gifts. Thanks in part to the granny-grabber factor, children's clothes have been a consistent bright spot in an otherwise rocky retail environment. "The children's market has bucked the trend," says Marshal Cohen, co-president of the market-research firm NPDFashionworld. "It's the only apparel sector that grew...
Thank you for the piece on how the TV show American Idol and the movie From Justin to Kelly prove that teenagers value genuine ability over superficial sex appeal [TELEVISION, June 23]. Although I listen to stars like Britney Spears, I have much more respect for performers like American Idol's Kelly Clarkson and Clay Aiken, whose talents far outshine the clothes they wear and the way their bodies look. Each has an incredible voice, and that is what makes them beautiful. Kelly doesn't need micro-minis and tube tops; Clay was still idol material with red hair...
Mahmoud Abbas and Ariel Sharon were the leaders in the spotlight last week as the Palestinian and Israeli Prime Ministers shared a warm grip-and-grin to launch peace talks. But sidelined Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat retains considerable clout and wants to prove he is indispensable. Abbas, who replaced Arafat at the negotiating table after being named Prime Minister, has secured a cease-fire from Palestinian militant groups. That prompted Israel to begin withdrawals from towns in the West Bank and Gaza. But Abbas faces opposition within his own Fatah faction and must crack down on renegades...
...Taedong River Royal Family (1996) By: Lee Il Nam, Kim's nephew (the author was killed by unknown assailants in 1997) Dirt: A top official shot his own wife to death in front of Kim to prove his loyalty after she displeased the dictator...