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...contrast, when Megawati took over as President in 2001 after the impeachment of her predecessor Abdurrahman Wahid, the economy was on the verge of another debt crisis. "We had to rebuild the economy, not from scratch but from ruin," says Laksamana Sukardi, Megawati's minister for state enterprises. "We can't really please everyone in two years." But, he adds, much has been achieved: "I guarantee that there will never be a crisis like 1997 again...
...took KSG’s reins in December 1995, 19 months after his predecessor Albert Carnesale was elevated to the title of University provost...
...Zarzuela Palace in the presence of King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia, with a Bible, a gold crucifix and a copy of the Spanish constitution before him. The changeover is more than merely ceremonial. Yes, the early days of Zapatero's government - like the final days of his predecessor's - will be overshadowed by the fallout from the March 11 Madrid bombings. Two days before his inauguration, three more men - a Moroccan, a Saudi and an Egyptian - were detained for questioning in connection with the attacks; on Saturday, a Bosnian on a police wanted list turned himself in. But nearly...
...expects—or dreams—that Bush could ever produce a coherent or eloquent public address, unlike his predecessor. But even those most reverent of quick-witted Clinton must admit that hardly anyone could hold a candle to his charisma—least of all Mr. Bush. So, it’s not fair to judge poor George against such insuperable talent. Where Bush does excel, however—and where Dartboard was supremely impressed—is in his ability to shamelessly avoid questions, of any significance, and turn a random query into a dissertation...
...odyssey through the fringes of culture on the soundtrack to Kill Bill Vol. 2, coming up with yet another bounty of oddities and forgotten “classics.” But, though providing an intriguing and original listen, this installment lacks the immediacy and sparkle of its predecessor...