Since Taiwan elected Chen Shui-bian, a onetime supporter of independence, as president in March, being identified as a person who favors independence -- or who even seems to -- has become a sure way to derail one's prospects in China.
The victory party, which had a valedictorian air, was held at Little Rock's Capital Hotel... McDougal presided like the diva she has become — making sure she spent a little quality time with each cluster of well-wishers... Writer interviewed Terry Frieden, who was involved in an assault case stemming from the conviction of Arkansas Gov. Jim Guy Tucker.
The victory party, which had a valedictorian air, was held at Little Rock's Capital Hotel... McDougal presided like the diva she has become — making sure she spent a little quality time with each cluster of well-wishers... Writer interviewed Terry Frieden, who was involved in an assault case stemming from the conviction of Arkansas Gov. Jim Guy Tucker..
Looks like it has become a sure thing since: in an interview with The Street, Nvidia's GM of mobile Mike Rayfield fessed up that one of the big five manufacturers should launch a Tegra phone by the end of this year.
One longtime Biden associate, who months ago thought the vice president could afford to sit out some of the first nominating contests if needed, said he has become less sure.
The duo has become as sure a bet as any actor-director team in Hollywood, but for their next project together, Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio may be going gambling.
Four years later, the financial crisis has dissipated and the president himself has become more sure-footed in economic policies and politics.
Taking notes on the trespasses of anybody famous has become a sure-fire way to borrow glory and sell a lot of books in the bargain.
Always quick, always a masterly defensive player, he has become more sure-footed on this surface, capable of sliding and recovering, moving seamlessly from one shot into the next.
Given the bare-knuckled legal brawl that the election has become, we could sure use some simple truths right about now.
