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EDITORIAL: A case for absentee voting
Nothing better betrays a politician trying to line his or her pockets than complaining bitterly about a problem and blaming it on political foes -- but doing absolutely nothing about it.
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Intellectuals must be the watermelon effect's foe
By Hsu Yung-ming 徐永明
It is not the appropriateness of the Chinese Nationalist Party's (KMT) referendum boycotts that is dominating debate, nor is it the cloud of uncertainty surrounding KMT presidential candidate Ma Ying-jeou's (馬英九) nationality that marks this presidential election campaign. Instead, it is the bandwagon effect, more affectionately termed the "watermelon effect."
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Johnny Neihu's NewsWatch: Neihu family planning: shag, baby
O brothers, where art thou?
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Johnny Neihu's Mailbag
Charitable smearing
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Clinton still has a fighting chance
Wins in Texas and Ohio have brought the former first lady back from the dead as rival Barack Obama goes on the defensive
By Beth Fouhy
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton proved again that she does her best work when her back is against the wall.
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John McCain savors a moment of success
His campaign has had its hurdles, but the senator has shown the grit that got him through five years as a POW
By Nancy Benac
Any other day, Senator John McCain might have answered a reporter's question about campaign strategy straight on.
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How to write contracts that benefit firms and countries
By Karl Sauvant
A number of countries in Latin America, Africa, Eastern Europe and elsewhere are abrogating or renegotiating contracts with multinational enterprises (MNEs), and others are likely to follow suit. The costs can be high. Governments may get better terms, but they may also become embroiled in international investment disputes and discourage other investors. For companies, renegotiations mean uncertainty and possible interruptions of production and revenue.
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