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...statement by the British Defense Secretary Des Browne to MPs on Thursday that the 22-year-old prince, third in line to the British throne, will soon find himself patrolling a stretch of southeastern Iraq poses anything but a relaxing prospect for army chiefs. Browne announced that the junior royal will go on active service this summer, confirming days of rumors about a six-month Iraqi tour of duty for the Household Cavalry, including Harry's Blues and Royals regiment, as part of Operation Telic...
...well as in setting. Fifteen years have elapsed since Leontes sent away his infant daughter. Raised by kind—if simple—shepherds, Perdita (Cristi Miles) falls in love with Florizel (James Ryen), the son of Polixenes and Prince of Bohemia. Florizel does not reveal his royal heritage to Perdita, who is likewise unaware of her royalty...
...should be opposed in principle to a legacy presidency. European settlers in the New World risked life, limb and fortune to escape the monarchies that held power within royal families. The Adamses, Harrisons, Roosevelts and Bushes have given us ample experience with all-in-the-family presidencies. With the notable exception of the Roosevelts, legacy Presidents have been mediocre. There are plenty of qualified candidates in the race with names other than Clinton or Bush. Let's elect one of them next year. Craig Cranston Williamsburg, Virginia...
...should be opposed in principle to a legacy presidency. European settlers in the New World risked life, limb and fortune to escape the monarchies that held power within royal families. The Adamses, Harrisons, Roosevelts and Bushes have given us ample experience with all-in-the-family presidencies. With the notable exception of the Roosevelts, legacy Presidents have been mediocre. There are plenty of qualified candidates in the race with names other than Clinton or Bush. Let's elect one of them next year. Craig Cranston Williamsburg, Virginia...
...junta's philosophy is inspired by the revered Thai King's notion of a "sufficiency economy," which "stresses the middle path as the overriding principle for appropriate conduct by the populace at all levels," according to a royal statement. Many Thais, including top economists, aren't quite sure what that means on a practical level - "none of us really understand it, but we can't say anything because it's His Majesty's idea," one Bangkok investment banker told me. But it's safe to assume that a $29,800 meal doesn't hew to the middle path. (In their...