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...organizers have built a huge site they've dubbed the "City of Rock," a 2,500,000-square-foot complex that will host the concert, all five stages, and all the concession stands. In a country that's plagued by rampant homelessness it's a bit depressing, to say the least, to see the construction of a whole city for rock 'n' rollers before some of these street children even have roofs over their heads. It should be pointed out, however, that a portion of the proceeds from Rock in Rio is said to be earmarked for disadvantaged youth. Nonetheless...
...centuries China's rulers have struggled with corruption and lawlessness across their empire. Entire dynasties have collapsed after losing control over unruly provincial governors, warlords and self-enriching local officials. Today China's Communist Party is facing the same old nightmare--rampant abuse of power by officials at all levels and a growing level of discontent among ordinary people over the unaccountability of those who rule them. Every month sees protests by farmers or workers against graft and illegal tax gouging by local officials. President Jiang Zemin fears corruption could mobilize angry masses nationwide against the Communist Party and even...
Three states merited scrutiny. One was Florida. Reports of voter confusion in Palm Beach County were rampant, he said. When the first wave of exit polls were released about 1 p.m., Baker and his team began to map out strategy for the days ahead. (Published reports later revealed that a telemarketing firm hired by Democrats urged voters in the county to complain if they felt disenfranchised...
...Viewed in the big picture, Putin's decision is hardly surprising - weapons remain the most viable export of the somnambulant Russian economy, and while the rampant corruption of the Yeltsin years has slowed Western aid and investment to a trickle, Tehran's weapons order alone is equivalent to more than 10 percent of Russia's annual budget. Add on recent weapons orders worth $3 billion from India and $1 billion from China, and it becomes clear that there's considerable material incentive for Moscow to ignore Washington's objections. Indeed, a case can be made that even Russia's efforts...
...hair and breasts earlier than one's friends and peer pressure to conform are issues that young girls face while going through puberty, no matter what their age. I started growing breasts when I was 10, and the biggest troubles I had weren't deep inner conflicts caused by rampant hormones. My problems were caused by older boys who hadn't been taught to control themselves and by grownups who thought I should wear a bra. I didn't feel any different from before I had breasts, but I was treated differently. Blaming a girl's body for the failings...