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...know. Such certainty may be appealing in a post-9/11 world. Then again, few people would prefer a suicide bomber over an officious border guard. And when a rebel becomes a teacher - when a sword turns into a plough-share - shouldn't we be grateful? These questions weigh heavily on Sri Lanka as it contemplates the November 17 presidential election, where the choice is between opposition leader Ranil Wickremesinghe, who began the original peace process, and prime minister Mahinda Rajapakse, backed by Sinhalese nationalists who, while not openly advocating war, oppose the current ceasefire. Whatever the answers, the residents...
...though new editions often do little more than change page numbers to render previous editions obsolete. Professors must make their courses compatible with the current and previous editions of textbooks to save students money, even for courses that draw their problem sets from the texts. And new professors must weigh carefully the benefits of switching textbooks...
...hotel Identity Parade An iconic style magazine marks its quarter century Summits of Style Esoteric treatments in a minimalist setting A Starflyer Is Born In-flight comfort with an internet connection in every seat Take a Hike Destinations to restore your sense of wonder ZAMBIA Tiger fish may only weigh between 2 and 10 kg, but they're aquatic pit bulls with razor-sharp teeth and a fighting spirit that'll test the strongest angler. This is a dominant predator in several rivers, including the Upper and Lower Zambezi. Contact Go Fishing Worldwide, tel: (44-20) 8742 1556; www.gofishingworldwide.co.uk...
...MONGOLIA Communist-era neglect was good for Mongolia's rivers: they're some of the world's cleanest and home to the taimen, the largest salmonid in the world, which can grow up to nearly 2 m in length and weigh up to 70 kg. You'll need a nap in your yurt after trying to land one of these monsters, but don't think about fish steak?it's all about catch and release. Contact the Association of Mongolia Angling Guides at info@taimen.mn...
...MONGOLIA Communist-era neglect was good for Mongolia's rivers: they're some of the world's cleanest and home to the taimen, the largest salmonid in the world, which can grow up to nearly 2 m in length and weigh up to 70 kg. You'll need a nap in your yurt after trying to land one of these monsters, but don't think about fish steak?it's all about catch and release. Contact the Association of Mongolia Angling Guides at info@taimen.mn...