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...problems. His poor ratings? "The economic situation is difficult. In France, there's always been a correlation between the popularity of the Prime Minister and the economic situation." The sputtering economy? "We'll have a pick-up hopefully in early 2004." The outrage from unions? "This seems normal when you are undertaking an important reform program." All the talk of decline? The last gasp of an enervated Parisian "nomenklatura" who "have for years been writing things that have all proved to be wrong." But the glum state of France isn't that easily explained away, and Raffarin's incremental approach...
...such a stupid, unfair, and ridiculous accusation, from biased accusers,” Beneficial Professor Charles Fried said. “Everyone does this, it is such a normal thing,” Fried added, referring to the sourcing practices that Finkelstein has complained about...
...this month? In Turn Left Turn Right he plays "a normal guy leading a normal, lonely life," says Kaneshiro. Next, he's looking to conquer mainland China. Kaneshiro is scheduled this month to begin closed-set shooting with fabled director Zhang Yimou (Hero, Raise the Red Lantern) in an as-yet-untitled film set in the Tang dynasty. As always, his challenge is to test the boundaries of his craft, making each role fresh and unexpected. "A melody can be made with only a few notes, right? In acting, it's the same," says Kaneshiro. "There are only a limited...
...height of the panic, Hong Kong's airport was handling just 20% of its normal passenger flow, and hotel occupancy rates were even lower than that. Those numbers have been soaring recently, thanks to a surge in visitors from mainland China, taking advantage of relaxed visa rules. To lure more big-spending long-haul travelers, the tourist association has launched a worldwide advertising blitz starring Jackie Chan. (The punch line: "Hong Kong: Live it. Love it!") And now the government is underwriting an ambitious fall concert schedule featuring pop acts Craig David, Westlife and Santana, and tenor Jos? Carreras...
...It’s awesome,” he said, surveying the crowd and shaking hands, “and normal...