Obviously these claims were bordering on the complete delusional already, but considering the event was backed by big name sponsors like Monster, Poliakov vodka and Kun Hadi, an NGO focusing on the drink-driving problem in Lebanon, it was clear that either Maalouf has some kind of religious agenda, a desperate need for ratings, or is just a complete idiot.
Obviously the borders that "Erasing Borders" means to erase are multiple: between Indian dance and the West, between the many countries in which Indian dance is performed, between Indian and Western dance genres.
Obviously, the states that were bordering on the Persian Empire and in the seas next to Asia Minor were absolutely at risk, if the Persians came back.
Obviously, this expense should be bordering on zero, as should, say, paying for network construction that isn't being done or 'corporate operations'.
This is a watched if not an obviously armed border, though no doubt the Gardien has weapons.
"They are obviously very intelligent, and have this confidence bordering on arrogance.
We obviously need secure borders -- and contrary to the hysteria, the facts show our border is more secure than ever.
They knew he was obviously strong on border security".
"Obviously, we have borders and we have laws that apply to them, and we have to apply them, and so do the Mexicans," he said.
The presence of 30,000 or so American GIs in the South moving up to China's borders obviously alarms the PLA, while Seoul wonders what it would do with the DPRK's 1.2m-man army and the possibility of "last ditch" attacks on its territory.
Long story short, thanks to the power of TechCrunch (and, of course, Gary's exquisite literary taste) The Upgrade finally has a US publisher and will be available in all good American bookstores (except Borders, obviously) early next year.
