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...middle class that has traditionally seen scant need to get involved, these groups have organized dozens of marches that have brought millions onto the streets in cities across the nation. "Our strategies are long-term," says a friend of Koseoglu's, Demir Buyukozkan, 28, at a recent late-night session in Istanbul. "In the next generation, our goal is to be leaders of this country...
...recent training session of the Los Angeles Galaxy found only four fans braving the 90-degree heat to watch the relatively anonymous soccer stars execute their training drills on a beautifully manicured field a few hundred yards from the 27,000-seat Home Depot Center. But the tranquility of those training sessions may be about to end, as fans, groupies and paparazzi jostle for a glimpse of the Galaxy's new signing - English superstar David Beckham. Starting with a game on July 21, the former Real Madrid "galactico" will put his creative midfield skills to work creating and scoring goals...
...what can Reid do? After months of being banged around, last week he decided to play hardball. He threatened to hold the Senate in session through August recess-a month both chambers usually take off-unless Republicans relent and clear the way for ethics reform and the implementation of the 9/11 commission's recommendations...
...government appears unmoved. There have been media reports warning of police action against bars not complying with the ban, while the Department of Health cites a World Health Organization study which says that an average shisha session lasts up to 80 minutes, compared to eight to 12 puffs for cigarettes...
Thankfully, they did not do much. Even with a supermajority, the Democratic legislature failed to pass a budget and was forced to convene a special session. Other pet projects, such as universal healthcare and a ban on trans fats, died in the cage. The Democrats can boast some accomplishments: notably, passing a law to legalize marijuana for medical use; but the law would allow people to grow marijuana in their homes without medical supervision. Unfortunately for the Democrats, Governor Rell vetoed the bill...