As the old saying goes, "it's easier said than done."

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By Hsu Yung-ming 徐永明
Recent news reports claim that former president Lee Teng-hui (李登輝) is advocating the establishment of a third political force, and that he plans to split the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) by asking KMT Deputy Chairman and Legislative Speaker Wang Jin-pyng (王金平) and DPP heavyweight Frank Hsieh (謝長廷) to establish a new party.

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By Nat Bellocchi 白樂崎
On Nov. 2, I decided to write about what I thought the people of Taiwan were likely to encounter in the months and years ahead.

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By Chu Yen-kui 朱言貴
On Nov. 3, Chief Prosecutor Eric Chen (陳瑞仁) indicted first lady Wu Shu-jen (吳淑珍) and three top presidential aides on embezzlement, forgery and perjury charges in connection with the handling of the state affairs fund. Once President Chen Shui-bian (陳水扁) steps down, he may also be prosecuted.

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A new study said that many countries are now poised to make the transition from deforestation to reforestation, providing a little ray of light in the murky fog of global climate change warnings
By Elisabeth Rosenthal
A large and growing number of countries are reversing the longstanding trend toward destruction of their forests, a surprising new analysis has found.

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By Rory Carroll
Another agreeable lunch ended at the Caracas Country Club with a bottle of Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon, the chef's famous flan and a round of espressos. From their table in the courtyard the three businessmen could hear only the fountain's gurgle, the murmur of other diners, the clink of glasses and the swish of waiters.

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