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...society of disparity). It isn't hard to find statistical evidence of the phenomenon. In a land once noted for its armies of workaholic salarymen, part-time employees now account for 30% of the labor force. In February, the government announced that the number of people on welfare rose 60% over the last 10 years, reaching 1 million citizens for the first time since the program started in 1950. And according to recent findings by the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), 15% of Japan's households today are living in poverty (defined as having incomes that...
...some probably commited war crimes themselves", she says. "They feel threatned, because they fear they will be exposed." She believes that most Serbs are on her side, and she may be right. According to a recent opinion poll, the number of Serbs who support the war crimes Tribunal rose 15 percent after the release of the tape, with almost half of Serbia now supporting an institution long dismissed by many as a kangaroo court to victimize Serbs. And on Monday, for the first time, Serbia's president will take part in Srebrenica commemoration...
...collective groan that rose in the damp air expressed more than mere disappointment. Losing its third bid in 20 years to host the summer games was bad enough for Paris, but to lose to London seemed the cruellest of fates. Just two weeks ago, British Prime Minister Tony Blair refused to sign off on an EU budget that continues to commit the largest part of its revenues to agricultural subsidies that flow liberally to France. Last week, Britain commemorated - with some delicacy - the 200th anniversary of Lord Nelson's routing of Napoleon's fleet at Trafalgar. The traditional rival across...
Scissors just don't cut it. For rose bushes and other thorny matters, Fiskars 15-in. Easy Reach Pruners have handy levers for snipping at a distance...
...member of the Court, Breyer was appointed by Bill Clinton in 1994, replacing Harry Blackmun. Breyer is seen as a pragmatist who often takes issue with Justices Scalia and Thomas's narrow view of constitutional rights, preferring to consider the impact of law on the lives of everyday people. Rose to prominence and gained respect of congressional Republicans after deconstructing extremely complex deregulation guidelines for the airline industry. Often sides with the liberal wing of the Court: Justices Souter, Ginsburg and Stevens...