Russian and Norwegian divers searched the fourth compartment of the wrecked submarine Kursk , Sunday , but they found too much damage to proceed with the task of recovering bodies .

<norp>Russian</norp> and <norp>Norwegian</norp> divers searched the <ordinal>fourth</ordinal> compartment of the wrecked submarine <product>Kursk</product> , <date>Sunday</date> , but they found too much damage to proceed with the task of recovering bodies .


A spokesman for Russia 's Northern Fleet says the divers were only able to venture about one meter into the compartment because of poor visibility .

A spokesman for <gpe>Russia</gpe> 's <org>Northern Fleet</org> says the divers were only able to venture <quantity>about one meter</quantity> into the compartment because of poor visibility .


The United States and the European Union will start lifting economic sanctions against Yugoslavia today .

<gpe>The United States</gpe> and <org>the European Union</org> will start lifting economic sanctions against <gpe>Yugoslavia</gpe> <date>today</date> .


Among the sanctions imposed against the regime of former President Slobodan Milosevic during the fight over Kosovo are an oil embargo and a ban on commercial air traffic .

Among the sanctions imposed against the regime of former President <person>Slobodan Milosevic</person> during the fight over <gpe>Kosovo</gpe> are an oil embargo and a ban on commercial air traffic .


French Foreign Minister Hubert Vedrine said Sunday that relieving the pressure on Belgrade 's devastated economy is the first step towards supporting the new President Vojislav Kostunica and reintegrating Yugoslavia into a democratic Europe .

<norp>French</norp> <org>Foreign</org> Minister <person>Hubert Vedrine</person> said <date>Sunday</date> that relieving the pressure on <gpe>Belgrade</gpe> 's devastated economy is the <ordinal>first</ordinal> step towards supporting the new President <person>Vojislav Kostunica</person> and reintegrating <gpe>Yugoslavia</gpe> into a democratic <gpe>Europe</gpe> .


President Clinton arrived in Brunei Tuesday , getting a red carpet welcome from officials of the tiny Islamic sultanate .

President <person>Clinton</person> arrived in <gpe>Brunei</gpe> <date>Tuesday</date> , getting a red carpet welcome from officials of the tiny <norp>Islamic</norp> sultanate .


He is scheduled to deliver the keynote address today at the Pacific Rim Conference .

He is scheduled to deliver the keynote address <date>today</date> at <event>the Pacific Rim Conference</event> .


The Pacific Rim leaders will discuss an array of economic issues Wednesday and Thursday , including high oil prices and the boom in electronic commerce .

The <loc>Pacific Rim</loc> leaders will discuss an array of economic issues <date>Wednesday</date> and <date>Thursday</date> , including high oil prices and the boom in electronic commerce .


Israeli helicopter gunships struck Palestinian targets in the West Bank and Gaza Strip , Thursday .

<norp>Israeli</norp> helicopter gunships struck <norp>Palestinian</norp> targets in the <gpe>West Bank</gpe> and <gpe>Gaza Strip</gpe> , <date>Thursday</date> .


Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak said the attacks were in retaliation for the killing of Israeli soldiers .

<norp>Israeli</norp> Prime Minister <person>Ehud Barak</person> said the attacks were in retaliation for the killing of <norp>Israeli</norp> soldiers .


This morning , the entire world was the witness of a cold - blooded brutal lynch of two or three Israelis within a Palestinian police station in Ramallah in the Palestinian - controlled territories .

<time>This morning</time> , the entire world was the witness of a cold - blooded brutal lynch of <cardinal>two</cardinal> or <cardinal>three</cardinal> <norp>Israelis</norp> within a <norp>Palestinian</norp> police station in <gpe>Ramallah</gpe> in the <norp>Palestinian</norp> - controlled territories .


Late Thursday , Mr. Barak invited Likud opposition leader Ariel Sharon to join him in a government of national emergency .

<time>Late Thursday</time> , Mr. <person>Barak</person> invited <org>Likud</org> opposition leader <person>Ariel Sharon</person> to join him in a government of national emergency .


It was a visit by Mr. Sharon to a Jerusalem religious holy site that sparked the violence that began last month between Israelis and Palestinian protesters .

It was a visit by Mr. <person>Sharon</person> to a <gpe>Jerusalem</gpe> religious holy site that sparked the violence that began <date>last month</date> between <norp>Israelis</norp> and <norp>Palestinian</norp> protesters .


UN Secretary General Kofi Annan who is leading mediation efforts in the Middle East urged Palestinians and Israelis , Thursday to show restraint .

<org>UN</org> Secretary General <person>Kofi Annan</person> who is leading mediation efforts in <loc>the Middle East</loc> urged <norp>Palestinians</norp> and <norp>Israelis</norp> , <date>Thursday</date> to show restraint .


Both Jordan 's King Abdullah and Syria 's President Bashar al - Assad charged Israel with insulting Arabs and Muslims by violating their rights at holy sites .

Both <gpe>Jordan</gpe> 's King <person>Abdullah</person> and <gpe>Syria</gpe> 's President <person>Bashar al - Assad</person> charged <gpe>Israel</gpe> with insulting <norp>Arabs</norp> and <norp>Muslims</norp> by violating their rights at holy sites .


President Clinton has told a memorial service for the victims of the deadly bomb attack on the USS Cole that justice will prevail .

President <person>Clinton</person> has told a memorial service for the victims of the deadly bomb attack on <product>the USS Cole</product> that justice will prevail .


Mr. Clinton promised the gathering at the Norfolk Naval station Wednesday that those who carried out the deadly attack that killed 17 sailors will be found .

Mr. <person>Clinton</person> promised the gathering at <fac>the Norfolk Naval station</fac> <date>Wednesday</date> that those who carried out the deadly attack that killed <cardinal>17</cardinal> sailors will be found .


To those who attacked them , we say you will not find a safe harbor , we will find you and justice will prevail .


Meanwhile , in Yemen President Ali Abdul Salay said important evidence had been uncovered in the investigation .

Meanwhile , in <gpe>Yemen</gpe> President <person>Ali Abdul Salay</person> said important evidence had been uncovered in the investigation .


President Salay was quoted as saying two people responsible for the blast were killed in a suicide mission and that the attack had been planned for a long time .

President <person>Salay</person> was quoted as saying <cardinal>two</cardinal> people responsible for the blast were killed in a suicide mission and that the attack had been planned for a long time .


His comments were not immediately confirmed by US officials who are leading the investigation with Yemen 's help .

His comments were not immediately confirmed by <gpe>US</gpe> officials who are leading the investigation with <gpe>Yemen</gpe> 's help .


The Voice of America presents differing points of view on a wide variety of issues .

<org>The Voice of America</org> presents differing points of view on a wide variety of issues .


Next , an editorial expressing the policies of the United States government .

Next , an editorial expressing the policies of the <gpe>United States</gpe> government .


This month 's visit of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to Washington is further evidence of the strengthening ties between the United States and Bangladesh .

This <date>month</date> 's visit of <gpe>Bangladesh</gpe> Prime Minister <person>Sheikh Hasina</person> to <gpe>Washington</gpe> is further evidence of the strengthening ties between <gpe>the United States</gpe> and <gpe>Bangladesh</gpe> .


It follows a visit last March by President Bill Clinton to Dhaka , the Bangladesh capital .

It follows a visit <date>last March</date> by President <person>Bill Clinton</person> to <gpe>Dhaka</gpe> , the <gpe>Bangladesh</gpe> capital .


That was the first time a US President had visited Bangladesh .

That was the <ordinal>first</ordinal> time a <gpe>US</gpe> President had visited <gpe>Bangladesh</gpe> .


The US is Bangladesh 's largest trading partner and foreign investor .

The <gpe>US</gpe> is <gpe>Bangladesh</gpe> 's largest trading partner and foreign investor .


US investment in Bangladesh has increased over the past four years from 20 million dollars to around 800 million dollars .

<gpe>US</gpe> investment in <gpe>Bangladesh</gpe> has increased over <date>the past four years</date> from <money>20 million dollars</money> to around <money>800 million dollars</money> .


Prime Minister Hasina and President Clinton expressed the hope that this trend will continue .

Prime Minister <person>Hasina</person> and President <person>Clinton</person> expressed the hope that this trend will continue .


It will depend on the implementation of investor - friendly policies .


Both the US government and American businesses , welcomed the willingness of Bangladesh to embrace innovative approaches towards sustainable economic growth .

Both the <gpe>US</gpe> government and <norp>American</norp> businesses , welcomed the willingness of <gpe>Bangladesh</gpe> to embrace innovative approaches towards sustainable economic growth .


Among other things , the US has worked with Bangladesh to establish the Tropical Forest Conservation Fund , the first of its kind in the world .

Among other things , the <gpe>US</gpe> has worked with <gpe>Bangladesh</gpe> to establish <org>the Tropical Forest Conservation Fund</org> , the <ordinal>first</ordinal> of its kind in the world .


The Fund will make it possible for Bangladesh to redirect some debt repayment money to projects and at preserving unique eco-systems and protecting the environment .

The <org>Fund</org> will make it possible for <gpe>Bangladesh</gpe> to redirect some debt repayment money to projects and at preserving unique eco-systems and protecting the environment .


The Bangladesh government also deserves credit for making significant progress toward eliminating child labor in the garment industry .

The <gpe>Bangladesh</gpe> government also deserves credit for making significant progress toward eliminating child labor in the garment industry .


The US is committed to working with Bangladesh on this and other core labor standards including freedom of association and collective bargaining .

The <gpe>US</gpe> is committed to working with <gpe>Bangladesh</gpe> on this and other core labor standards including freedom of association and collective bargaining .


In addition to growing economic ties , the US and Bangladesh share a commitment to democracy at home and to meeting responsibilities abroad .

In addition to growing economic ties , the <gpe>US</gpe> and <gpe>Bangladesh</gpe> share a commitment to democracy at home and to meeting responsibilities abroad .


Bangladesh is one of the largest contributors to international peacekeeping operations .

<gpe>Bangladesh</gpe> is <cardinal>one</cardinal> of the largest contributors to international peacekeeping operations .


Its personnel have served with US forces in Somalia , Haiti , Bosnia , and Kosovo .

Its personnel have served with <gpe>US</gpe> forces in <gpe>Somalia</gpe> , <gpe>Haiti</gpe> , <gpe>Bosnia</gpe> , and <gpe>Kosovo</gpe> .


Bangladesh is also the first South Asian nation to ratify the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty .

<gpe>Bangladesh</gpe> is also the <ordinal>first</ordinal> <norp>South Asian</norp> nation to ratify <law>the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty</law> .


President Clinton and Prime Minister Hasina agreed that it is essential for the US and Bangladesh to coordinate positions on major issues , that come before the United Nations and other international bodies .

President <person>Clinton</person> and Prime Minister <person>Hasina</person> agreed that it is essential for the <gpe>US</gpe> and <gpe>Bangladesh</gpe> to coordinate positions on major issues , that come before <org>the United Nations</org> and other international bodies .


As President Clinton has said , the US and Bangladesh grow closer every day , through expanding trade , through the internet revolution and through a shared interest in building a world more peaceful , more tolerant , more prosperous and more free .

As President <person>Clinton</person> has said , the <gpe>US</gpe> and <gpe>Bangladesh</gpe> grow closer <date>every day</date> , through expanding trade , through the internet revolution and through a shared interest in building a world more peaceful , more tolerant , more prosperous and more free .


A note scribbled by an officer on the Russian nuclear submarine Kursk has revealed that at least 23 of its 118 crewmembers survived the explosions which sank the vessel .

A note scribbled by an officer on the <norp>Russian</norp> nuclear submarine <product>Kursk</product> has revealed that <cardinal>at least 23</cardinal> of its <cardinal>118</cardinal> crewmembers survived the explosions which sank the vessel .


The note was found in the pocket of Lieutenant Dimitri Kolesnikov whose body was one of the first to be recovered the explosions that shattered the submarine .

The note was found in the pocket of Lieutenant <person>Dimitri Kolesnikov</person> whose body was <cardinal>one</cardinal> of the <ordinal>first</ordinal> to be recovered the explosions that shattered the submarine .


Most of the Kursk 's crew apparently died instantly in the explosions that tore open the Kursk 's first six compartments or within minutes as water roared into the submarine .

Most of the <product>Kursk</product> 's crew apparently died instantly in the explosions that tore open the <product>Kursk</product> 's <ordinal>first</ordinal> <cardinal>six</cardinal> compartments or within <time>minutes</time> as water roared into the submarine .


Lieutenant Kolesnikov 's note indicates some crewmembers survived for several hours .

Lieutenant <person>Kolesnikov</person> 's note indicates some crewmembers survived for <time>several hours</time> .


Recapping the developments of this disturbing day in the Middle East and the Arabian Peninsula -- at least six American sailors are dead , 11 still missing and 35 injured after what intelligence experts say was a well - planned terrorist bombing that ripped a 20 x 40 - foot hole in the Navy destroyer `` USS Cole '' in the Yemeni port of Aden .

Recapping the developments of this disturbing day in <loc>the Middle East</loc> and <loc>the Arabian Peninsula</loc> -- at least six <norp>American</norp> sailors are dead , <cardinal>11</cardinal> still missing and <cardinal>35</cardinal> injured after what intelligence experts say was a well - planned terrorist bombing that ripped a <quantity>20 x 40 - foot</quantity> hole in the <org>Navy</org> destroyer <product>`` USS Cole ''</product> in the <norp>Yemeni</norp> port of <gpe>Aden</gpe> .


The ship was there for refueling .


President Clinton , vowing retaliation .

President <person>Clinton</person> , vowing retaliation .


As we heard from David Gregory , one of Governor Bush 's main themes in these last days of the campaign is getting rid of partisan gridlock in Washington , which was exactly what the President was talking about today -- an attempt to reopen debate on a $ 240 billion tax cut plan , saying the version House Republicans passed is unacceptable , because it is unfair , according to the President , to children and seniors .

As we heard from <person>David Gregory</person> , <cardinal>one</cardinal> of Governor <person>Bush</person> 's main themes in <date>these last days</date> of the campaign is getting rid of partisan gridlock in <gpe>Washington</gpe> , which was exactly what the President was talking about <date>today</date> -- an attempt to reopen debate on a <money>$ 240 billion</money> tax cut plan , saying the version <org>House</org> <norp>Republicans</norp> passed is unacceptable , because it is unfair , according to the President , to children and seniors .


Instead of meeting us on common ground , instead of working with the White House or congressional Democrats , the Republican leadership closed its doors to compromise -- literally closed the doors to compromise .

Instead of meeting us on common ground , instead of working with <org>the White House</org> or congressional <norp>Democrats</norp> , the <norp>Republican</norp> leadership closed its doors to compromise -- literally closed the doors to compromise .


They crafted their own partisan tax package and passed it last night on a party - line vote .

They crafted their own partisan tax package and passed it <time>last night</time> on a party - line vote .


Republican leaders for their part said reopening the tax debate is not now realistic and the tax cut bill is probably tombed .

<norp>Republican</norp> leaders for their part said reopening the tax debate is not now realistic and the tax cut bill is probably tombed .


They are angry that the President is threatening to veto it saying it 's wrong to have political budget battles right before the election .


NBC 's David Gregory is at his post as well in Austin , Texas .

<org>NBC</org> 's <person>David Gregory</person> is at his post as well in <gpe>Austin</gpe> , <gpe>Texas</gpe> .


David any reaction from the Bush team on the Democrats ' plan to contest the vote in Miami - Dade ?

<person>David</person> any reaction from the <person>Bush</person> team on the <norp>Democrats</norp> ' plan to contest the vote in <gpe>Miami - Dade</gpe> ?


Well , John , there has been reaction from the Bush team .

Well , <person>John</person> , there has been reaction from the <person>Bush</person> team .


You know , this decision by the Gore campaign , a refusal to concede even if they do not prevail in the manual recounts under way certainly carries some political risk , but the Gore team tonight defends the decision , saying that fellow Democrats and the public would not only accept but demand what they call a fair and accurate recount in all the relevant counties .

You know , this decision by the <person>Gore</person> campaign , a refusal to concede even if they do not prevail in the manual recounts under way certainly carries some political risk , but the <person>Gore</person> team tonight defends the decision , saying that fellow <norp>Democrats</norp> and the public would not only accept but demand what they call a fair and accurate recount in all the relevant counties .


The Bush team , responding quickly saying there would not be such support and that in that scenario Gore could only be seen as a sore loser .

The <person>Bush</person> team , responding quickly saying there would not be such support and that in that scenario <person>Gore</person> could only be seen as a sore loser .


Despite the holiday , there is no letup in the fight for Florida .

Despite the holiday , there is no letup in the fight for <gpe>Florida</gpe> .


A holiday legal victory to be thankful for , George and Laura Bush , all smiles in Austin today before a pot luck Thanksgiving meal with their twin daughters and friends .

A holiday legal victory to be thankful for , <person>George</person> and <person>Laura Bush</person> , all smiles in <gpe>Austin</gpe> <date>today</date> before a pot luck <date>Thanksgiving</date> meal with their twin daughters and friends .


The Texas governor makes time for recreation with a morning jog and prepares for some fishing at his ranch this weekend .

The <gpe>Texas</gpe> governor makes time for recreation with a morning jog and prepares for some fishing at his ranch <date>this weekend</date> .


The Vice President out of sight today at his residence , aides saying the entire family together for a meal and football on TV .


While the Gore menu remains a family secret , the Bush clan all to happy to share some of his favorite fare -- jalapeno pecan cornbread stuffing and coconut cake .

While the <person>Gore</person> menu remains a family secret , the <person>Bush</person> clan all to happy to share some of his favorite fare -- jalapeno pecan cornbread stuffing and coconut cake .


For vice presidential candidate Dick Cheney , turkey in the hospital with his wife and daughter this afternoon .

For vice presidential candidate <person>Dick Cheney</person> , turkey in the hospital with his wife and daughter this afternoon .


After suffering a mild heart attack yesterday , his fourth , doctors say today he 's recovering well .

After suffering a mild heart attack <date>yesterday</date> , his <ordinal>fourth</ordinal> , doctors say today he 's recovering well .


Cheney gets a checkup call from Governor Bush and still expects to be released as early as tomorrow , and today , President Clinton cautiously speaks out about the Florida vote fight , saying everyone should , `` let the process play out . ''

<person>Cheney</person> gets a checkup call from Governor <person>Bush</person> and still expects to be released as early as <date>tomorrow</date> , and <date>today</date> , President <person>Clinton</person> cautiously speaks out about the <gpe>Florida</gpe> vote fight , saying everyone should , `` let the process play out . ''


I want everybody who tried to vote who legally voted to have their vote count , including service people .


Everybody .


Tonight for both George Bush and Al Gore and their war rooms all their advisers , this really comes down to a numbers game .

<time>Tonight</time> for both <person>George Bush</person> and <person>Al Gore</person> and their war rooms all their advisers , this really comes down to a numbers game .


Everybody keeping a sharp eye on these recount tallies and on Sunday 's deadline at 5:00 p.m. .

Everybody keeping a sharp eye on these recount tallies and on <date>Sunday</date> 's deadline at <time>5:00 p.m.</time> .


John ?


NBC 's David Gregory in Austin .

<org>NBC</org> 's <person>David Gregory</person> in <gpe>Austin</gpe> .


David , thank you .


Up next , from recounts to --


And one of the longest running struggles for international justice reached a milestone today of sorts , when a Scottish court , meeting in the Netherlands , finally officially found someone guilty in the 1988 bombing that brought down Pan Am Flight 103 .

And <cardinal>one</cardinal> of the longest running struggles for international justice reached a milestone <date>today</date> of sorts , when a <norp>Scottish</norp> court , meeting in the <gpe>Netherlands</gpe> , finally officially found someone guilty in the <date>1988</date> bombing that brought down <product>Pan Am Flight 103</product> .


He 's a Libyan intelligence agent and as NBC 's Jim Maceda reports tonight from the court , many of the families of the victims think the verdict did n't go far enough .

He 's a <norp>Libyan</norp> intelligence agent and as <org>NBC</org> 's <person>Jim Maceda</person> reports <time>tonight</time> from the court , many of the families of the victims think the verdict did n't go far enough .


Today was D - Day in the murder trial which in the end brought some relief .

<date>Today</date> was <date>D - Day</date> in the murder trial which in the end brought some relief .


For grieving families , only a partial victory .


After 12 years of waiting and a nine - month trial , family members of some of the victims of Pan Am Flight 103 come to this special Scottish courthouse in the Netherlands one last time to hear the verdict against two Libyan defendants charged with murder .

After <date>12 years</date> of waiting and a <date>nine - month</date> trial , family members of some of the victims of <product>Pan Am Flight 103</product> come to this special <norp>Scottish</norp> courthouse in the <gpe>Netherlands</gpe> <cardinal>one</cardinal> last time to hear the verdict against <cardinal>two</cardinal> <norp>Libyan</norp> defendants charged with murder .


A split decision for Lamen Khalifa Fhimah , aquittal , but Abdel Basset Ali Al - megrahi found guilty as charged .

A split decision for <person>Lamen Khalifa Fhimah</person> , aquittal , but <person>Abdel Basset Ali Al - megrahi</person> found guilty as charged .


The court ruled this senior Libyan intelligence agent planted the bomb that killed 270 , mostly Americans , when the plane bound for New York exploded over Lockerbie , Scotland .

The court ruled this senior <norp>Libyan</norp> intelligence agent planted the bomb that killed <cardinal>270</cardinal> , mostly <norp>Americans</norp> , when the plane bound for <gpe>New York</gpe> exploded over <gpe>Lockerbie</gpe> , <gpe>Scotland</gpe> .


Inside the courtroom today , the elation overwhelming .

Inside the courtroom <date>today</date> , the elation overwhelming .


A good many of the relatives gasped .


There was a big intake of breath .


Jim Swire , whose daughter died in the 1988 crash , collapses .

<person>Jim Swire</person> , whose daughter died in the <date>1988</date> crash , collapses .


He later recovered , blaming stress .


But Al - megrahi 's sentence , 20 years in jail , too light for Brian Flynn .

But <person>Al - megrahi 's</person> sentence , <date>20 years</date> in jail , too light for <person>Brian Flynn</person> .


His brother was on Flight 103 .

His brother was on <product>Flight 103</product> .


It was n't one murder it was 270 people he murdered .

It was n't <cardinal>one</cardinal> murder it was <cardinal>270</cardinal> people he murdered .


Frustration too that Moammar Khaddafi was immune from prosecution , one of the ground rules here .

Frustration too that <person>Moammar Khaddafi</person> was immune from prosecution , <cardinal>one</cardinal> of the ground rules here .


You get the operatives .


You do n't always get the higherups .


Reaction in Libya , where many followed the trial , mixed .

Reaction in <gpe>Libya</gpe> , where many followed the trial , mixed .


Some anger in the streets , but government officials downplaying the conviction , calling for an end to international sanctions .


Not yet , says President George W. Bush , at the White House today , demanding that Khaddafi meet certain conditions first , to accept responsibility for this act , and to compensate the families .

Not yet , says President <person>George W. Bush</person> , at <fac>the White House</fac> <date>today</date> , demanding that <person>Khaddafi</person> meet certain conditions first , to accept responsibility for this act , and to compensate the families .


But even that would fall short for those who have lost loved ones .


Tonight , some of those families made it clear their battle is not over to get to the truth and however difficult , punish the real authors of this crime .

<time>Tonight</time> , some of those families made it clear their battle is not over to get to the truth and however difficult , punish the real authors of this crime .


Tom ?


Thanks very much , NBC 's Jim Maceda tonight for the trial of the Lockerbie 103 Pan Am crash .

Thanks very much , <org>NBC</org> 's <person>Jim Maceda</person> <time>tonight</time> for the trial of the <gpe>Lockerbie</gpe> <product>103 Pan Am</product> crash .


We have a major development to report tonight involving the crash of that Singapore Airlines 747 in Taiwan this week .

We have a major development to report tonight involving the crash of that <org>Singapore Airlines</org> 747 in <gpe>Taiwan</gpe> this week .


Taiwanese officials thousand now say .

<norp>Taiwanese</norp> officials <cardinal>thousand</cardinal> now say .


They confirm the pilot made a wrong turn , simply down the wrong runway .


Correspondent Ned Colt has our report .

Correspondent <person>Ned Colt</person> has our report .


Tonight it appears at least 82 are dead from what may have been a wrong turn .

Tonight it appears <cardinal>at least 82</cardinal> are dead from what may have been a wrong turn .


Sources close to the investigation tell NBC News that Singapore Airlines flight 6 tried to take off on a runway closed for repairs .

Sources close to the investigation tell <org>NBC News</org> that <org>Singapore Airlines</org> flight <cardinal>6</cardinal> tried to take off on a runway closed for repairs .


She crash site today , the trail of evidence on the closed runway .

She crash site <date>today</date> , the trail of evidence on the closed runway .


Chunks of wreckage , fuselage , stretching in a straight line for hundreds of yards .

Chunks of wreckage , fuselage , stretching in a straight line for <quantity>hundreds of yards</quantity> .


Twisted overturned construction equipment .


This is what the 747 slammed into Tuesday night in a blinding rain storm .

This is what the 747 slammed into <date>Tuesday</date> <time>night</time> in a blinding rain storm .


Today investigators say the pilot had confirmed with the control tower moments before taking off he had turned onto the correct runway but pilots behind him say he turned onto the wrong runway .

<date>Today</date> investigators say the pilot had confirmed with the control tower moments before taking off he had turned onto the correct runway but pilots behind him say he turned onto the wrong runway .


They say the plane took off , clicking the construction equipment , slamming into the ground and then breaking up .


As the plane was taking off this passenger noticed she did n't see any runway lights .


I used to see the lights going by and I looked out and said it 's pitch black out here .


Reporter Lee , flying in from California , unsure if his wife was alive , today , identifying his remains , and tonight survivor John Diaz begins the long trip home to California .

Reporter <person>Lee</person> , flying in from <gpe>California</gpe> , unsure if his wife was alive , today , identifying his remains , and tonight survivor <person>John Diaz</person> begins the long trip home to <gpe>California</gpe> .


I just want to get home , never been so ready to get back to the United States .

I just want to get home , never been so ready to get back to <gpe>the United States</gpe> .


His flight number a reminder Singapore Airlines 006 , the same flight he survived Tuesday night .

His flight number a reminder <org>Singapore Airlines</org> <cardinal>006</cardinal> , the same flight he survived <date>Tuesday</date> <time>night</time> .


Gregg Jarrett , they did get a unanimous court for this decision .

<person>Gregg Jarrett</person> , they did get a unanimous court for this decision .


Absolutely , Brian .


It was very stern , very direct and it left no question , I think , in the minds of anybody that this court unanimously believes that certification should include the manual recount , and that is a clear victory for Vice President Al Gore .

It was very stern , very direct and it left no question , I think , in the minds of anybody that this court unanimously believes that certification should include the manual recount , and that is a clear victory for Vice President <person>Al Gore</person> .


The language here , really leaves no doubt .


The right of the people to cast their vote , the court said , is paramount .


The amended certifications must be accepted by November 26 .

The amended certifications must be accepted by <date>November 26</date> .


The reason they are picking that particular day is it allows , Brian , enough time for the aggrieved party , the losing party to file within 10 days a contest of the certification and that still allows enough time for the contest to be litigated through the courts primarily the circuit court and back to the Supreme Court if necessary and still meet the December 12 deadline for the Electoral College vote here .

The reason they are picking that particular day is it allows , <person>Brian</person> , enough time for the aggrieved party , the losing party to file within <date>10 days</date> a contest of the certification and that still allows enough time for the contest to be litigated through the courts primarily the circuit court and back to <org>the Supreme Court</org> if necessary and still meet the <date>December 12</date> deadline for the <org>Electoral College</org> vote here .


Now , Greg , the only question that means anything at this hour .

Now , <person>Greg</person> , the only question that means anything at this hour .


We know their view is the hand counts should now be included .


Will it put Al Gore over the top in the race to match and exceed the votes of George W. Bush ?

Will it put <person>Al Gore</person> over the top in the race to match and exceed the votes of <person>George W. Bush</person> ?


It very well could , although , I must say that the Gore campaign has been somewhat disappointed by the number of votes they have not received thus far in the counties that are undertaking the manual recounts , Brian , but a lot of hand counts still must be tallied .

It very well could , although , I must say that the <person>Gore</person> campaign has been somewhat disappointed by the number of votes they have not received thus far in the counties that are undertaking the manual recounts , <person>Brian</person> , but a lot of hand counts still must be tallied .


We are also including the undervotes of 10,000 in Palm Beach and junt votes of 10,000 in Miami - Dade as well .

We are also including the undervotes of <cardinal>10,000</cardinal> in <gpe>Palm Beach</gpe> and junt votes of <cardinal>10,000</cardinal> in <gpe>Miami - Dade</gpe> as well .


Keep in mind , those were not registered by the computers because they either had a hanging chad or dimpled chad .


Those must be gone over by hand by each respective canvassing board .


So there are a lot of votes remaining there .


This is a Gore campaign to the White House .

This is a <person>Gore</person> campaign to <fac>the White House</fac> .


Greg , just a logistic question , How long is it going take you to get the opinion run to you from the building behind you ?

<person>Greg</person> , just a logistic question , How long is it going take you to get the opinion run to you from the building behind you ?


I would say we should have it here in the next five minutes .

I would say we should have it here in <date>the next five minutes</date> .


It depends how quickly the line moves .


We have two producers , I believe , near the front of the line .

We have <cardinal>two</cardinal> producers , I believe , near the front of the line .


It how quickly they get handed .


It reversed the two orders of the earlier trial court , Circuit Court Judge Terry Lewis .

It reversed the <cardinal>two</cardinal> orders of the earlier trial court , <org>Circuit Court</org> Judge <person>Terry Lewis</person> .


The bottom line , this court rules unanimously the right of the people to have the votes counted is paramount , thus , the amended certifications to include the hand counts must be accepted by November 26 .

The bottom line , this court rules unanimously the right of the people to have the votes counted is paramount , thus , the amended certifications to include the hand counts must be accepted by <date>November 26</date> .


In fact , it seemed to have some language here .


In fact , Brian I do have it handed to me now .

In fact , <person>Brian</person> I do have it handed to me now .


Let me take a the .


Brian , if for some reason the Secretary of State would n't accept by the 26th , the certification , it could be certified elsewhere .

<person>Brian</person> , if for some reason the Secretary of <org>State</org> would n't accept by <date>the 26th</date> , the certification , it could be certified elsewhere .


Gregg Jarrett .


I should point out , he is a former lawyer himself and so can help put this into English .

I should point out , he is a former lawyer himself and so can help put this into <language>English</language> .


Greg , go ahead , if you come to a passage we should hear .

<person>Greg</person> , go ahead , if you come to a passage we should hear .


I 'm flipping through the summary of enacts because that is not important .


The summary of facts .


You flag us when you come to the first portion we should hear aloud .

You flag us when you come to the <ordinal>first</ordinal> portion we should hear aloud .


Guo Kai 's Economic Notes : Beijing 's Gas Price vs. US Gas Price

<person>Guo Kai 's Economic Notes</person> : <gpe>Beijing</gpe> 's Gas Price vs. <gpe>US</gpe> Gas Price


Guo Kai 's Economic Notes

<person>Guo Kai 's Economic Notes</person>


In the US the current average price of regular unleaded gas is about 2.3 US dollars per gallon -LRB- 3.78 liters -RRB- .

In the <gpe>US</gpe> the current average price of regular unleaded gas is about <money>2.3 US dollars</money> per gallon <quantity>-LRB- 3.78 liters -RRB-</quantity> .


According to the official exchange rate of one US dollar for 7.9 RMB , this price is equivalent to 4.80 yuan / liter .

According to the official exchange rate of <money>one US dollar</money> for <money>7.9 RMB</money> , this price is equivalent to <money>4.80 yuan</money> / liter .


Note , this gas price includes all taxes .


The current gas price in Beijing is 5.09 yuan / liter , 2 mao and 9 fen more than in the US .

The current gas price in <gpe>Beijing</gpe> is <money>5.09 yuan</money> / liter , <money>2 mao and 9 fen</money> more than in the <gpe>US</gpe> .


In fact , the gas price difference between the two places is larger than 2 mao and 9 fen because China 's gas price does not include so many taxes as in the US ; for example , the highway maintenance fee in China is paid separately .

In fact , the gas price difference between the <cardinal>two</cardinal> places is larger than <money>2 mao and 9 fen</money> because <gpe>China</gpe> 's gas price does not include so many taxes as in the <gpe>US</gpe> ; for example , the highway maintenance fee in <gpe>China</gpe> is paid separately .


Just now , I only narrated a fact .


But I believe that different persons see different problems in this fact .


Let me describe people 's two reactions that I can imagine , or the two problems I can see .

Let me describe people 's <cardinal>two</cardinal> reactions that I can imagine , or the <cardinal>two</cardinal> problems I can see .


1. The US gas price is too cheap .

<cardinal>1.</cardinal> The <gpe>US</gpe> gas price is too cheap .


In an absolute sense , the US gas price has +already been cheaper than China 's , and in a relative sense , the US gas price is even cheaper .

In an absolute sense , the <gpe>US</gpe> gas price has +already been cheaper than <gpe>China</gpe> 's , and in a relative sense , the <gpe>US</gpe> gas price is even cheaper .


In the US , the money you pay for a meal at McDonald 's can fill up more than 10 liters of gas , but in Beijing you can get 5 - 6 liters of gas at most .

In the <gpe>US</gpe> , the money you pay for a meal at <org>McDonald</org> 's can fill up more than <quantity>10 liters</quantity> of gas , but in <gpe>Beijing</gpe> you can get <quantity>5 - 6 liters</quantity> of gas at most .


The US low gas price policy has undoubtedly led to this country 's excessive use of and overdependence on energy resources .

The <gpe>US</gpe> low gas price policy has undoubtedly led to this country 's excessive use of and overdependence on energy resources .


However , there is more to this matter , the whole world has to share the various negative effects caused by the US excessive energy consumption : global warming , and wars caused by oil , etc.

However , there is more to this matter , the whole world has to share the various negative effects caused by the <gpe>US</gpe> excessive energy consumption : global warming , and wars caused by oil , etc.


It is totally a joke that the US gas price could be cheaper than China 's .

It is totally a joke that the <gpe>US</gpe> gas price could be cheaper than <gpe>China</gpe> 's .


2. China 's gas price is too expensive .

<cardinal>2.</cardinal> <gpe>China</gpe> 's gas price is too expensive .


Both Americans and Chinese buy gas from the international market , and the technology and cost of oil refinement are not too much different .

Both <norp>Americans</norp> and <norp>Chinese</norp> buy gas from the international market , and the technology and cost of oil refinement are not too much different .


But with the US gas price including taxes even lower than China 's gas price excluding taxes , you can see how much money Chinese oil companies have made out of this .

But with the <gpe>US</gpe> gas price including taxes even lower than <gpe>China</gpe> 's gas price excluding taxes , you can see how much money <norp>Chinese</norp> oil companies have made out of this .


If there are no price controls and monopolies , China 's gas price should n't have been this high .

If there are no price controls and monopolies , <gpe>China</gpe> 's gas price should n't have been this high .


I want to say that I think these two opinions are both correct .

I want to say that I think these <cardinal>two</cardinal> opinions are both correct .


So , on the issue of oil consumption , I think China and the US , the No. 1 and No. 2 oil consumers in the world , are also a funny pair .

So , on the issue of oil consumption , I think <gpe>China</gpe> and the <gpe>US</gpe> , the No. <cardinal>1</cardinal> and No. <cardinal>2</cardinal> oil consumers in the world , are also a funny pair .


From a global perspective , the US gas price is obviously too low .

From a global perspective , the <norp>US</norp> gas price is obviously too low .


So Mankiw at Harvard even formed a " Pigou Club , " gathering social celebrities who support levying higher taxes on gas prices -LRB- hereby raising gas prices -RRB- .

So <person>Mankiw</person> at <org>Harvard</org> even formed a " Pigou Club , " gathering social celebrities who support levying higher taxes on gas prices -LRB- hereby raising gas prices -RRB- .


China 's gas prices are more complicated .

<gpe>China</gpe> 's gas prices are more complicated .


In fact , gas prices in China are probably not very high , but in order to reduce China 's future overdependence on gas , it may be better that China 's gas prices are higher .

In fact , gas prices in <gpe>China</gpe> are probably not very high , but in order to reduce <gpe>China</gpe> 's future overdependence on gas , it may be better that <gpe>China</gpe> 's gas prices are higher .


But , the direct result of the gas price increase in China will be the increase of monopoly profits of the monopoly companies .

But , the direct result of the gas price increase in <gpe>China</gpe> will be the increase of monopoly profits of the monopoly companies .


This part of money will not become the government tax revenue , will not be used for public welfare , and on the contrary , will only make the benefits of those people working at the monopoly department even better .


In other words , the gas price in China is too high in the distributive sense .

In other words , the gas price in <gpe>China</gpe> is too high in the distributive sense .


It is the price that transfers the entire social resources to a very small number of people .


But in terms of sustainability , China 's gas price may still be too low .

But in terms of sustainability , <gpe>China</gpe> 's gas price may still be too low .


We need high gas prices to control the overdependence on energy imports .


Perhaps someone will condemn me , saying further increase of gas prices will make life unbearable for people .


If you are a taxi driver , my reply is : the reason your life is unbearable is not the gas price , but because of our taxi licensing regulation system .


If you are a car owner , my reply is : ride the subway and bus more often .


It saves money , reduces congestion , and also lets you know car owners are not in a position to say " life is unbearable . "


Compared with most people , your life is already quite good .


Comparing McDonald 's in the US with McDonald 's in China may not be right .

Comparing <org>McDonald</org> 's in the <gpe>US</gpe> with <org>McDonald</org> 's in <gpe>China</gpe> may not be right .


Eating a meal at McDonald 's in the US is more comparable to buying a 5 - yuan boxed meal in China .

Eating a meal at <org>McDonald</org> 's in the <gpe>US</gpe> is more comparable to buying a <money>5 - yuan</money> boxed meal in <gpe>China</gpe> .


Eliminate the personal income tax -LRB- Reproduced from Yueguang blog -RRB- .

Eliminate the personal income tax -LRB- Reproduced from <work_of_art>Yueguang blog</work_of_art> -RRB- .


Dift Wu


Official data confirm that in 2004 the total personal income tax for the country amounted to approximately 181 billion , of which 65 % came from the working class , and only 10 % came from the wealthy .

Official data confirm that in <date>2004</date> the total personal income tax for the country amounted to <cardinal>approximately 181 billion</cardinal> , of which <percent>65 %</percent> came from the working class , and only <percent>10 %</percent> came from the wealthy .


Clearly the personal income tax policy has too little effect on controlling wealth accumulation by the rich , and too little impact on improving the quality of life of wage earners .


While this type of tax in China has no effect on regulating the income gap or on " taking from the rich to help the poor , " neither is it beneficial in expanding the working class .

While this type of tax in <gpe>China</gpe> has no effect on regulating the income gap or on " taking from the rich to help the poor , " neither is it beneficial in expanding the working class .


If this tax continues to be collected , it will be working against the original intention behind the income tax .


Clearly the necessity for the personal income tax needs to be challenged .


I propose eliminating the personal income tax just as the agricultural tax was eliminated , to give people an opportunity to prosper .


If we think in terms of humanizing the system , i.e. , helping the poor by letting poor people get rich , we should give low - and moderate - income people a chance to improve and raise the quality of their lives ; the threshold for China 's personal income tax should be at least tripled from the starting threshold of 800 yuan per month , i.e. , to 6400 yuan per person .

If we think in terms of humanizing the system , i.e. , helping the poor by letting poor people get rich , we should give low - and moderate - income people a chance to improve and raise the quality of their lives ; the threshold for <gpe>China</gpe> 's personal income tax should be at least tripled from the starting threshold of <money>800 yuan</money> per month , i.e. , to <money>6400 yuan</money> per person .


That would take it to a minimally humanized level , and then we could really talk about " people first . "

That would take it to a minimally humanized level , and then we could really talk about " people <ordinal>first</ordinal> . "


With a threshold below this level , the poor will always be poor .


Yesterday CCTV presented a program on adjustment of the personal income tax , emphasized that the main goal of the adjustment was to " take from the rich " and let poor people get wealthy .

Yesterday <org>CCTV</org> presented a program on adjustment of the personal income tax , emphasized that the main goal of the adjustment was to " take from the rich " and let poor people get wealthy .


If we really want to give poor people a chance to get wealthy , the threshold for the personal income tax should be tripled .


With anything under this threshold , the poor will have no chance to get rich .


And if we 're looking at it in terms of " taking from the rich , " the problem to be adjusted is definitely not whether or not to tax income but rather the problem of the actual method for distributing China 's social national income , namely how to eliminate the " unreported income . "

And if we 're looking at it in terms of " taking from the rich , " the problem to be adjusted is definitely not whether or not to tax income but rather the problem of the actual method for distributing <gpe>China</gpe> 's social national income , namely how to eliminate the " unreported income . "


The income of the vast majority of China 's rich people is unreported income , and unreported income is a problem that Chinese society will not be able to solve for quite a long time to come ; it is a characteristic of China , an uncontrollable black hole in China 's social oversight .

The income of the vast majority of <gpe>China</gpe> 's rich people is unreported income , and unreported income is a problem that <norp>Chinese</norp> society will not be able to solve for quite a long time to come ; it is a characteristic of <gpe>China</gpe> , an uncontrollable black hole in <gpe>China</gpe> 's social oversight .


This is far from being a tax problem ; it is a deeper systemic problem .


If China 's personal income tax can not achieve the effect of helping the poor to become rich , neither can it control the excessive incomes of the wealthy , so what is it we expect this personal income tax to do ?

If <gpe>China</gpe> 's personal income tax can not achieve the effect of helping the poor to become rich , neither can it control the excessive incomes of the wealthy , so what is it we expect this personal income tax to do ?


It would be better to eliminate it in one fell swoop , as we did with the agricultural tax .

It would be better to eliminate it in <cardinal>one</cardinal> fell swoop , as we did with the agricultural tax .


Below are some of the main reasons :


1. China 's income tax can not become a tool for keeping the poor perpetually poor ; it can not become a social tool that keeps on producing a penniless proletariat .

<cardinal>1.</cardinal> <gpe>China</gpe> 's income tax can not become a tool for keeping the poor perpetually poor ; it can not become a social tool that keeps on producing a penniless proletariat .


In China the primary function of the income tax is to increase the state 's financial revenues ; it is not to regulate the income gap .

In <gpe>China</gpe> the primary function of the income tax is to increase the state 's financial revenues ; it is not to regulate the income gap .


In 2004 China 's income taxes amounted to approximately 180 billion , accounting for about 6 % of the state 's financial revenues .

In <date>2004</date> <gpe>China</gpe> 's income taxes amounted to <cardinal>approximately 180 billion</cardinal> , accounting for <percent>about 6 %</percent> of the state 's financial revenues .


But of this 180 billion , about 65 % , or 117 billion , was paid by the working class .

But of this <cardinal>180 billion</cardinal> , <percent>about 65 %</percent> , or <cardinal>117 billion</cardinal> , was paid by the working class .


Less than 10 % was paid by the wealthy .

<percent>Less than 10 %</percent> was paid by the wealthy .


In China more than 90 % of the people who depend on fully declared total earnings for a living are urban poor .

In <gpe>China</gpe> <percent>more than 90 %</percent> of the people who depend on fully declared total earnings for a living are urban poor .


These poor people , who struggle just to pay for the necessities of life , their children 's education , old age , illness and death , also have to pay income tax .


In all of China 's cities now , anyone with a monthly income of 2000 yuan or less is considered poor .

In all of <gpe>China</gpe> 's cities now , anyone with a monthly income of <money>2000 yuan or less</money> is considered poor .


If a husband and wife have a total monthly work income of 2000 yuan , and if they pay 33 % income tax on anything over 1500 yuan , they have a disposable income of only 1670 yuan .

If a husband and wife have a total monthly work income of <money>2000 yuan</money> , and if they pay <percent>33 %</percent> income tax on anything <money>over 1500 yuan</money> , they have a disposable income of only <money>1670 yuan</money> .


A household like this can not even continue bearing basic living expenses , and their standard of living will decline .


And should anyone in the household get sick and have to go to the hospital , the family may well find itself in an economic crisis .


And if a family like this wants to buy its own home , that will basically be impossible .


And if only one person in a three - person family is employed , the family will have a very difficult life .

And if only <cardinal>one</cardinal> person in a <cardinal>three</cardinal> - person family is employed , the family will have a very difficult life .


But even so , they have to pay 165 yuan in income tax .

But even so , they have to pay <money>165 yuan</money> in income tax .


Clearly , if our income tax threshold is set at 1500 yuan , our society is destined always to produce a proletariat , always to deny hope to the poor or to the masses of ever getting rich .

Clearly , if our income tax threshold is set at <money>1500 yuan</money> , our society is destined always to produce a proletariat , always to deny hope to the poor or to the masses of ever getting rich .


Our production relations are no different from the production relations in Marx 's " Das Kapital , " constantly reproducing a proletariat who can only rely on selling its labor to make a living .

Our production relations are no different from the production relations in <person>Marx</person> 's " <work_of_art>Das Kapital</work_of_art> , " constantly reproducing a proletariat who can only rely on selling its labor to make a living .


In short , if the personal income tax threshold is set lower than 6400 yuan , it will be ineffective in helping the poor get rich .

In short , if the personal income tax threshold is set lower than <money>6400 yuan</money> , it will be ineffective in helping the poor get rich .


Conversely , if the threshold is too low , it will cleanly and quickly inhibit the ability of poor people to get rich .


2. The personal income tax is absolutely unable to control the accumulation of wealth by the rich .

<cardinal>2.</cardinal> The personal income tax is absolutely unable to control the accumulation of wealth by the rich .


We should not entertain any illusions that China 's income tax can in any way regulate income distribution , much less that it can " take from the rich and give to the poor . "

We should not entertain any illusions that <gpe>China</gpe> 's income tax can in any way regulate income distribution , much less that it can " take from the rich and give to the poor . "


In Chinese society , 20 % of the people hold 80 % of social wealth , and 80 % of the people are able to use only 20 % of the social wealth to suffer through their lives .

In <norp>Chinese</norp> society , <percent>20 %</percent> of the people hold <percent>80 %</percent> of social wealth , and <percent>80 %</percent> of the people are able to use only <percent>20 %</percent> of the social wealth to suffer through their lives .


In China , freedom , human rights , democracy , happiness and all the other most effective benefits that society can offer refer only to 20 % of the people .

In <gpe>China</gpe> , freedom , human rights , democracy , happiness and all the other most effective benefits that society can offer refer only to <percent>20 %</percent> of the people .


Western countries that attack China for not having human rights , democracy and freedom are quite wrong ; these 20 % of upper - class citizens have broader human rights , democracy and freedom than do Western societies .

Western countries that attack <gpe>China</gpe> for not having human rights , democracy and freedom are quite wrong ; <percent>these 20 %</percent> of upper - class citizens have broader human rights , democracy and freedom than do Western societies .


When God looks at China , he sees only these 20 % ; the other 80 % he ca n't see clearly .

When God looks at <gpe>China</gpe> , he sees only <percent>these 20 %</percent> ; the other <percent>80 %</percent> he ca n't see clearly .


The income of the vast majority of these 20 , of upper - class citizens in China is basically unreported income ; the proportion of their income that comes from fully declared earnings is a negligible part of their wealth .

The income of the vast majority of these <cardinal>20</cardinal> , of upper - class citizens in <gpe>China</gpe> is basically unreported income ; the proportion of their income that comes from fully declared earnings is a negligible part of their wealth .


Only if China eliminated unreported income would the income tax have an effect on rich people .

Only if <gpe>China</gpe> eliminated unreported income would the income tax have an effect on rich people .


And if China wants to eliminate unreported income , to date there is no sign of that , and there is no compelling evidence to explain when China might eliminate unreported income .

And if <gpe>China</gpe> wants to eliminate unreported income , to date there is no sign of that , and there is no compelling evidence to explain when <gpe>China</gpe> might eliminate unreported income .


Anyhow , it is not something our generation will see .


That is why the income tax has no effect on regulating the wealth of China 's rich people .

That is why the income tax has no effect on regulating the wealth of <gpe>China</gpe> 's rich people .


It does however have a highly restrictive effect on the ability of poor people to get rich .


A very simple explanation is that poor people are all wage earners who rely on fully declared wages for their living ; they do not have unreported income .


Fully 100 % of their income falls within the income - tax field of vision , so they ca n't escape even if they wanted to .

Fully <percent>100 %</percent> of their income falls within the income - tax field of vision , so they ca n't escape even if they wanted to .


Add to this the fact that the threshold is under the level required to meet the necessary expenditures to maintain the basic necessities of life , and the poor are completely stymied .


" Dragons give birth to dragons , phoenixes to phoenixes ; the son of a bandit will live in a cave . "


" The children of poor people are always poor . "


With the previous 800 yuan income tax threshold , if it were strictly enforced , 80 % of beggars would have to pay .

With the previous <money>800 yuan</money> income tax threshold , if it were strictly enforced , <percent>80 %</percent> of beggars would have to pay .


With a threshold set below 5000 yuan , this generation of poor people need not think about buying a home or driving a car .

With a threshold set below <money>5000 yuan</money> , this generation of poor people need not think about buying a home or driving a car .


They will always be poor .


Of course , many children of poor people are able to get rich , but this came about because the parents struggled harder , tightening their belts and " skimping on food and clothing " for themselves .


Now how many university students who have received acceptance notifications are unable to enroll , and how many enrolled university students from the countryside have parents who are living through unimaginably hard times ?


In Western countries , the personal income tax is the most effective means of controlling excessively high incomes among the rich .


But these are countries ruled by law , where official income is all recorded , citizen 's incomes are fully transparent , and therefore the personal income tax can easily achieve the effect of regulating income distribution .


The situation in China is not like that ; if the personal income tax has an effect , it 's to increase financial revenues , and it has absolutely no income - regulating effect .

The situation in <gpe>China</gpe> is not like that ; if the personal income tax has an effect , it 's to increase financial revenues , and it has absolutely no income - regulating effect .


3. Eliminating the income tax will benefit peasants .

<cardinal>3.</cardinal> Eliminating the income tax will benefit peasants .


The vast majority of China 's 900 million peasants are unable to reach the income level for paying income tax .

The vast majority of China 's <cardinal>900 million</cardinal> peasants are unable to reach the income level for paying income tax .


But the peasants have contractual land , they have a low - consumption rural lifestyle and conditions , and they have basic housing .


But if people in the cities do n't have money , everything is a struggle .


If they go shopping for food by bike , they have to pay 20 cents for parking .

If they go shopping for food by bike , they have to pay <money>20 cents</money> for parking .


They ca n't not pay the rent or they 'll have to sleep on the street .


In terms of macroeconomic law , the distribution of wealth in Chinese society is set at 2/8 , with the 20 % of wealthy people holding 80 % of the social wealth , and the 80 % of poor people holding just 20 % of the social wealth .

In terms of macroeconomic law , the distribution of wealth in <norp>Chinese</norp> society is set at <cardinal>2/8</cardinal> , with <percent>the 20 %</percent> of wealthy people holding <percent>80 %</percent> of the social wealth , and <percent>the 80 %</percent> of poor people holding just <percent>20 %</percent> of the social wealth .


The personal income tax threshold is too low , the urban population is too large , and the population participating in the 20 % that goes to peasants is even greater , so the peasants ultimately have to get a reduced share of this 20 % .

The personal income tax threshold is too low , the urban population is too large , and the population participating in <percent>the 20 %</percent> that goes to peasants is even greater , so the peasants ultimately have to get a reduced share of <percent>this 20 %</percent> .


If we eliminate the personal income tax , the number of poor people in the cities will be reduced , and the people participating in the peasant struggle for this 20 % will be reduced , which will benefit the peasants .

If we eliminate the personal income tax , the number of poor people in the cities will be reduced , and the people participating in the peasant struggle for <percent>this 20 %</percent> will be reduced , which will benefit the peasants .


In China the wealthy will always hold 80 % of the social wealth ; there has never been a softhearted rich person .

In <gpe>China</gpe> the wealthy will always hold <percent>80 %</percent> of the social wealth ; there has never been a softhearted rich person .


4. This will really be beneficial in establishing a soft - landing market economy system .

<cardinal>4.</cardinal> This will really be beneficial in establishing a soft - landing market economy system .


In recent years China 's rate of state financial growth has been higher than economic growth ; this is a highly abnormal phenomenon , and in terms of economic theory it is highly adverse for sustained , healthy growth of the national economy .

In <date>recent years</date> <gpe>China</gpe> 's rate of state financial growth has been higher than economic growth ; this is a highly abnormal phenomenon , and in terms of economic theory it is highly adverse for sustained , healthy growth of the national economy .


The blood has all been pumped out of the national economy ; it 's like eating up all the seeds sown in the spring .


The proportion of financial revenues from the personal income tax is about 6 % .

The proportion of financial revenues from the personal income tax is <percent>about 6 %</percent> .


If we cancel out this 6 % , we can slow down financial growth .

If we cancel out <percent>this 6 %</percent> , we can slow down financial growth .


And in the Chinese economic cycle , excessive financial investment is not a good thing for economic growth and the establishment of a true market economy system .

And in the <norp>Chinese</norp> economic cycle , excessive financial investment is not a good thing for economic growth and the establishment of a true market economy system .


Compared to market investment , the efficiency of financial investment is less than half .

Compared to market investment , the efficiency of financial investment is <cardinal>less than half</cardinal> .


And when there is too much financial investment , corruption is everywhere , all the time .


5. It promotes the establishment of a harmonious society .

<cardinal>5.</cardinal> It promotes the establishment of a harmonious society .


Chinese and foreign history amply demonstrates that a harmonious society is an olive - shaped society : the distribution of numbers of poor , middle - class and wealthy people making up the society is small at either end and larger in the middle , with 40 % or more of the society being middle class .

<norp>Chinese</norp> and foreign history amply demonstrates that a harmonious society is an olive - shaped society : the distribution of numbers of poor , middle - class and wealthy people making up the society is small at either end and larger in the middle , with <percent>40 % or more</percent> of the society being middle class .


Chinese society is 80 % poor people , 20 % wealthy ; there is no stable middle class , or it floats between the lower levels of the wealthy and the upper end of the poor and is highly unstable .

<norp>Chinese</norp> society is <percent>80 %</percent> poor people , <percent>20 %</percent> wealthy ; there is no stable middle class , or it floats between the lower levels of the wealthy and the upper end of the poor and is highly unstable .


There is no way this " 2/8 " social structure can establish a harmonious society .

There is no way this " <cardinal>2/8</cardinal> " social structure can establish a harmonious society .


Eliminating the personal income tax to accumulate wealth for the people will be beneficial in producing and nourishing a middle class and will promote the creation of a harmonious society .


In short , if our personal income tax policy can not help the poor get rich , and is unable to limit the excessive increase in wealth among the rich , then it is better not to have this kind of personal income tax .


We need to adopt this kind of strategic insight when we consider this matter , so as to benefit the country and the people .


This essay is dedicated to all the hardworking people of the world .


Advice to Wu Jinglian and Others : Killing the Father -- Does You No Good ! .

Advice to <person>Wu Jinglian</person> and Others : Killing the Father -- Does You No Good ! .


Posted by -LSB- Little Peng Zhongyi -RSB- at Jan 3 , 2007 18:53:26 -LSB- SMS -RSB- -LSB- Tables -RSB- .

Posted by -LSB- Little <person>Peng Zhongyi</person> -RSB- at <date>Jan 3 , 2007</date> <time>18:53:26</time> -LSB- SMS -RSB- -LSB- Tables -RSB- .


-- Some Thoughts on the Attitude of Benign Inheritance towards Social Reform .


A glance at the title , people with a little political sensitivity may roughly understand the core topic of this article : the rule of benign interaction between planned economy and market economy , and between public ownership and private ownership -- because only their relationships are those between a father and a son , and it is only between them are there different conflicts involving " human relations , " " rules " and " science , " as well as bloody wrestling between classes , factions and individuals on the basis of morality and interests .


Comparing planned economy and public ownership to a father is tantamount to comparing market economy and private ownership to a son , which holds water principally and historically no matter you put it this way or another .


This is because the former two given " fatherhood " are indeed the most essential factors of the national character and institution of the socialist new China , while the latter two dubbed " son " in this article -- are indeed the ideological outcomes derived after the death of China 's founder Comrade Mao Zedong under tremendous international and domestic political pressures on planned economy and public ownership , which grew into today 's para-system after about 30 years of reform and opening up .

This is because the former <cardinal>two</cardinal> given " fatherhood " are indeed the most essential factors of the national character and institution of the <norp>socialist</norp> new <gpe>China</gpe> , while the latter two dubbed " son " in this article -- are indeed the ideological outcomes derived after the death of <gpe>China</gpe> 's founder Comrade <person>Mao Zedong</person> under tremendous international and domestic political pressures on planned economy and public ownership , which grew into <date>today</date> 's para-system after about <date>30 years</date> of reform and opening up .


Regarding this , the factual development process of political civilization that the Marxist ideology has been increasingly marginalized over the past 30 years or so is a strong evidence .

Regarding this , the factual development process of political civilization that the <norp>Marxist</norp> ideology has been increasingly marginalized over <date>the past 30 years</date> or so is a strong evidence .


By sorting out the essence of the above historical background and conceptual relationships , we will have a pretty thorough , comprehensive and systematic knowledge framework about the benign inevitable trends and development guidelines of the future society dependent on the rule of society , so that the associated impression captured may be more concrete .


Regarding this , my standpoint is : because the socialism underpinned by planned economy , public ownership and the people 's democratic dictatorship is indeed a really " fresh " systemic thing for China in the mid and late 20th century -- without a model or sufficient experience or theories to refer to , no matter how scientific its kernel is , it is hard not to have certain superficial and local problems .

Regarding this , my standpoint is : because the socialism underpinned by planned economy , public ownership and the people 's democratic dictatorship is indeed a really " fresh " systemic thing for <gpe>China</gpe> in <date>the mid and late 20th century</date> -- without a model or sufficient experience or theories to refer to , no matter how scientific its kernel is , it is hard not to have certain superficial and local problems .


However , this should not provide an excuse to overthrow it by fair means or foul , as he is our father and the common choice of millions of laboring people .

However , this should not provide an excuse to overthrow it by fair means or foul , as he is our father and the common choice of <cardinal>millions</cardinal> of laboring people .


The fact that it " finally became our national character and main system after over half a century of international and domestic political transformation " is a stronger proof that it is the milestone for a new civilization resulted from the blood and sweat of thousands of proletarian revolutionary martyrs .

The fact that it " finally became our national character and main system after over <date>half a century</date> of international and domestic political transformation " is a stronger proof that it is the milestone for a new civilization resulted from the blood and sweat of <cardinal>thousands</cardinal> of proletarian revolutionary martyrs .


Therefore , no matter from the perspective of average citizens or from the standpoint of the founder of the new government , we should respect and develop her on the basis of inheritance , innovation and improvement .


Is my opinion above correct ?


I believe you will naturally obtain a relatively fair and just conclusion if you could understand and treat the above - mentioned " father " system and " son " system with impartiality and sufficient goodwill .


For example , based on the existing institutional cultural heritage in the human history , we could see : the " father " system mentioned herein has the majority in mind or it is established in the fundamental and long - term interests of the majority , as well as the need for sustainable and sound development of the country , the nation , and the overall society -- while the " son " system mentioned herein is ignorant and sick in the company of such behavioral characteristics as exploitation , fraudulence , pernicious influence and robbery .


So , we can not urge the son to throttle the essentially healthy and scientific " father " system by fair mean or foul without considering the consequences , because there are problems in its practice and development -- such as state monopoly for purchases and sales , lower efficiency due to centralized management , and inhibition of the will of productivity by undue political pressure resulting from class struggles during the new deal .


It is because that will not only make the society increasingly ignorant and sick as it violates the rule of benign social development , distorts normal " human relations " and the ethic and prevalent value and the rule of civilization update rooted in it , but the humanity will retrogress as people 's thoughts and behaviors become increasingly ridiculous .


Yes , this is the case .


My opinion above is not absurd and delusive at all , because this is true not only in theory , but also to the rule of social development as demonstrated by historical facts , as well as from the perspective of the situation and reality of the country : of the current " advocates of market economy , private ownership and dictatorship of the bourgeoisie " has established and proposed a new deal " against planned economy , public ownership and dictatorship of the proletariat . "


All their criticisms are directed at the developmental symptoms such as " lower efficiency due to centralized management " or " inhibition of the will of productivity by undue political pressure resulting from class struggles during the new deal , " all their proclamations are political attacks and instigation aimed to win over the less than 5 % " vested interests , " and their development logic asks the " 95 % " laboring people to stay where they are and willingly endure the hard work -- it speaks for itself how empty , ridiculous , sick , ignorant and anti-government it is .

All their criticisms are directed at the developmental symptoms such as " lower efficiency due to centralized management " or " inhibition of the will of productivity by undue political pressure resulting from class struggles during the new deal , " all their proclamations are political attacks and instigation aimed to win over the <percent>less than 5 %</percent> " vested interests , " and their development logic asks the <percent>" 95 % "</percent> laboring people to stay where they are and willingly endure the hard work -- it speaks for itself how empty , ridiculous , sick , ignorant and anti-government it is .


That 's why I want to say to the world and the age by the end of the article : when the father 's toes are injured , we should try our best to treat the foot problem , and open up a new life and embrace health in the principle of respecting human relations , obeying people 's wishes , conforming to science and carrying on the legacy -- if the present capitalist followers frantically urge the son to kill him by all means , the result could only be a tragedy !


And these happen to be the core of the destiny where the capitalist roaders " will inevitably bury themselves due to their ignorance and insanity , and more or less harm the human society ! "


At last , I would like to admonish sincerely and earnestly those who blindly oppose , hate and even suppress planned economy , public ownership and dictatorship of the proletariat , especially the " mainstream elite scholars " including Wu Jinglian , who insist on smearing the " father " to the end : do not treat the " fathers " on which the new civilization is based barbarously , against your conscience and frantically for immediate gains .

At last , I would like to admonish sincerely and earnestly those who blindly oppose , hate and even suppress planned economy , public ownership and dictatorship of the proletariat , especially the " mainstream elite scholars " including <person>Wu Jinglian</person> , who insist on smearing the " father " to the end : do not treat the " fathers " on which the new civilization is based barbarously , against your conscience and frantically for immediate gains .


The result is definitely a tragedy -- because even if you kill the " father , " your felony will be disdained by the age and condemned by the people , which naturally leads to nothing good !


Independent economic and human studies analyst .


Brother and companion of conscientious Chinese sons and daughters : Peng Zhongyi .

Brother and companion of conscientious <norp>Chinese</norp> sons and daughters : <person>Peng Zhongyi</person> .


January 2 , 2007 .


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Something Even More Absurd Than the " Breakneck 90 M/H On a Snowy Night " ?? My Personal Experience .

Something Even More Absurd Than the " Breakneck <quantity>90 M/H</quantity> On a Snowy Night " ?? My Personal Experience .


poqi


Poster : poqi -LRB- poqi -RRB- , Area : Automobile .

Poster : <person>poqi</person> -LRB- <person>poqi</person> -RRB- , Area : Automobile .


Title : Something Even More Absurd Than the " Breakneck 90 M/H On a Snowy Night " ?? My Personal Experience .


Originating site : BBS Unknown Space -LRB- Tue Jan 16 22:51:46 2007 -RRB- .

Originating site : BBS Unknown Space -LRB- <date>Tue Jan 16</date> <time>22:51:46</time> <date>2007</date> -RRB- .


I have deep feelings and a lot of sympathy with the author after reading the article Breakneck 90 m/h on a Snowy Night .

I have deep feelings and a lot of sympathy with the author after reading the article Breakneck <quantity>90 m/h</quantity> on a Snowy Night .


It also reminds me of something that I experienced several years ago , also related to an airport and meeting people .

It also reminds me of something that I experienced <date>several years ago</date> , also related to an airport and meeting people .


A couple of years ago , my neighbor approached me to borrow my car , saying he was meeting his parents at the airport .

<date>A couple of years ago</date> , my neighbor approached me to borrow my car , saying he was meeting his parents at the airport .


He also said both his wife and children wanted to go .


As his car was too small and mine was big , it could make his parents more comfortable .


He added that he would only use it for one morning and would return it to me before noon .

He added that he would only use it for <time>one morning</time> and would return it to me before <time>noon</time> .


Although there was only a nodding acquaintance between the neighbor and me , we lived in the same apartment building after all and were both Chinese .

Although there was only a nodding acquaintance between the neighbor and me , we lived in the same apartment building after all and were both <norp>Chinese</norp> .


So I discussed with my wife back home and lent him the car as we thought we would not be using the car until the same afternoon .

So I discussed with my wife back home and lent him the car as we thought we would not be using the car until <time>the same afternoon</time> .


And then something happened ...


At 1:00pm , the neighbor called me , saying he took his parents to a buffet and would probably not to be back until around 3:00pm .

At <time>1:00pm</time> , the neighbor called me , saying he took his parents to a buffet and would probably not to be back until around <time>3:00pm</time> .


I of course agreed and asked them not to rush .


This wait lasted till 5:30pm , when the neighbor told me in a half - crying tone that there was an accident , and everyone else was intact , except his father , who was in hospital for fractures .

This wait lasted till <time>5:30pm</time> , when the neighbor told me in a <cardinal>half</cardinal> - crying tone that there was an accident , and everyone else was intact , except his father , who was in hospital for fractures .


I comforted him first and asked my friend to rush me to the hospital .

I comforted him <ordinal>first</ordinal> and asked my friend to rush me to the hospital .


My neighbor showed me the police report at the hospital , which indicated it was all my neighbor 's fault .


He clashed into a truck going straight when he made a left turn .


My car was completely damaged and had been towed away .


I forced myself to refrain from the grief of loosing my beloved car -LRB- mine was liability - only coverage -RRB- and asked the friend to send their family home .


And then the nightmare began .


The next day , my neighbor called me , saying his father needed to undergo an operation in hospital and asked where the money would come from

<date>The next day</date> , my neighbor called me , saying his father needed to undergo an operation in hospital and asked where the money would come from


I told him part would be covered by my car insurance .


After a while , he called again , saying the operation charge was high and it was difficult for them to afford


I tried my best to comfort him then and told him to think of a way slowly


Just then , a nearly crazy voice of a woman came from the other end of the line , saying her family had just saved several dozen thousand bucks for the down payment of a house ; where would they live afterwards if they spent this .

Just then , a nearly crazy voice of a woman came from the other end of the line , saying her family had just saved <money>several dozen thousand bucks</money> for the down payment of a house ; where would they live afterwards if they spent this .


She also said my car was a Japanese one , which had poor safety performance and it was my car to blame for the car accident .

She also said my car was a <norp>Japanese</norp> one , which had poor safety performance and it was my car to blame for the car accident .


She added that I should pay the money because the car was mine .


I hung up the phone angrily as the dialog could not go on .


My wife -LSB- pw% -RSB- had been persuading me aside , saying some women would easily lose mind once in fury .


She asked me to take no heed of them and let them calm down first .

She asked me to take no heed of them and let them calm down <ordinal>first</ordinal> .


So I did n't take their words seriously but still felt angry .


Out of my expectation , a phone call on the third day completely changed my original idea .

Out of my expectation , a phone call on the <ordinal>third</ordinal> day completely changed my original idea .


The telephone rang just as I was about to go to work in the morning .


I thought it was a sales call and was prepared to end it perfunctorily .


Unexpectedly , coming from the other end of the line was a deep and resolute voice of a middle - aged man .


He said in an incontestable tone that my neighbor had a car accident as a result of borrowing my car , which traumatized them both physically and mentally and harmed their economic interests , and as the car owner , they would not sue me if I compensated them for the hospital charge and the costs of missing work hours -LRB- three times -RRB- , otherwise they would see me in court .

He said in an incontestable tone that my neighbor had a car accident as a result of borrowing my car , which traumatized them both physically and mentally and harmed their economic interests , and as the car owner , they would not sue me if I compensated them for the hospital charge and the costs of missing work hours -LRB- <cardinal>three</cardinal> times -RRB- , otherwise they would see me in court .


He added that he was certain about the case as a lawyer in business for ten years and the compensation he requested could double in court .

He added that he was certain about the case as a lawyer in business for <date>ten years</date> and the compensation he requested could double in court .


As a great Chinese guy , how could I be scared by a few remarks of the lawyer ?

As a great <norp>Chinese</norp> guy , how could I be scared by a few remarks of the lawyer ?


I also took up the weapon of law for justice .


Of course , I also retained a lawyer .


Out of my expectation , my lawyer solved the problem by merely making two phone calls .

Out of my expectation , my lawyer solved the problem by merely making <cardinal>two</cardinal> phone calls .


One was to the police station , asking for any additional findings in the investigation report of the accident .

<cardinal>One</cardinal> was to the police station , asking for any additional findings in the investigation report of the accident .


There was additional findings unexpectedly , which were against them .


Someone at the junk yard found a bottle of unfinished wine without the lid inside the car and reported it to the police station .


The police found they put the bottle of unfinished wine in the car without the lid after lunch .


The second call was to their lawyer .

The <ordinal>second</ordinal> call was to their lawyer .


So their lawyer dropped the lawsuit .


Of course , they would not stop it there and came to discuss with me several times , sometimes honey - tongued and sometimes threatening .


The most classic one was : Do n't ever dream of living a life back to China , as we have people across the country .

The most classic one was : Do n't ever dream of living a life back to <gpe>China</gpe> , as we have people across the country .


Disgusting !


Here comes the old topic again , are you going to lend your car if your neighbor or friend asks .


I think many people will say they wo n't .


I would suggest not to lend online .


However , the Internet is after all virtual .


Words sometimes have no emotions .


When your seemingly nice neighbor , seemingly close friend , or a girl whose eyes can speak asks for it in the real world , how many people will answer with a " no ? "


Anyhow , I was not able to do that .


I lent my car to some people in need after that , and I believe there are not many people like my former neighbor couple .


In conclusion , here is a summery of the loss of the two sides : .

In conclusion , here is a summery of the loss of the <cardinal>two</cardinal> sides : .


Our side : A 02 Camary of 50,000 miles , retaining fee 200 . Annual leave two days .

Our side : A <date>02</date> <product>Camary</product> of <quantity>50,000 miles</quantity> , retaining fee <cardinal>200</cardinal> . Annual leave <cardinal>two</cardinal> days .


Their side : One leg of the father -LRB- repaired -RRB- , hospital charge : unknown , costs for missing work hours : unknown , retaining fee : unknown .

Their side : <cardinal>One</cardinal> leg of the father -LRB- repaired -RRB- , hospital charge : unknown , costs for missing work hours : unknown , retaining fee : unknown .


And most importantly : the dignity and honor of the entire family -LRB- except children -RRB- .


* Source : · BBS Unknown Space http://mitbbs.com · -LSB- FROM : 129.137. -RSB- .


I thank my Beijing friends and wish everyone a Happy New Year .

I thank my <gpe>Beijing</gpe> friends and wish everyone a Happy <event>New Year</event> .


mikecat


Poster : mikecat -LRB- mikecat -RRB- , Section : Beijing .

Poster : <person>mikecat</person> -LRB- <person>mikecat</person> -RRB- , Section : <gpe>Beijing</gpe> .


Topic : I thank my Beijing friends and wish everyone a Happy New Year .

Topic : I thank my <gpe>Beijing</gpe> friends and wish everyone a Happy <event>New Year</event> .


Posting station : BBS Unnamed space station -LRB- Mon Jan 1 12:05:53 2007 -RRB- .

Posting station : BBS Unnamed space station -LRB- <date>Mon Jan 1</date> <time>12:05:53</time> <date>2007</date> -RRB- .


A month ago , I was really desperate , I lost my current job , which I was completely unprepared for , and had to find a job within a month to keep myself going .

<date>A month ago</date> , I was really desperate , I lost my current job , which I was completely unprepared for , and had to find a job within <date>a month</date> to keep myself going .


Now in this month with the Christmas holiday there 's really only three weeks of actual work time , and I do n't think any companies are going to be hiring people during this period .

Now in <date>this month</date> with the <event>Christmas</event> holiday there 's really only <date>three weeks</date> of actual work time , and I do n't think any companies are going to be hiring people during this period .


Despair , that sinking feeling weighing on my mind , so much pressure I could n't eat , could n't sleep ; I was simply going crazy .


But I still needed to do something ; getting crazy - hysteric makes no sense .


Then I started connecting with my friends in America ; I went to Maimaiti to ask for help , consulted about my status , and looked for a way to solve the problem .

Then I started connecting with my friends in <gpe>America</gpe> ; I went to <person>Maimaiti</person> to ask for help , consulted about my status , and looked for a way to solve the problem .


Even my relatives ' friends in America and my parents ' friends all got involved .

Even my relatives ' friends in <gpe>America</gpe> and my parents ' friends all got involved .


Friends , it 's always friends who help me at key moments .


Many friends got people they knew to recommend me , help me send out resumes , or call and commiserate with me .


There was one friend who had just got an offer , but he did n't want to go , so he recommended me to go for him , but it was way off in LA , plus the salary was n't ideal , but at least it could help me keep the legal status , so I thought I would take it .

There was <cardinal>one</cardinal> friend who had just got an offer , but he did n't want to go , so he recommended me to go for him , but it was way off in <gpe>LA</gpe> , plus the salary was n't ideal , but at least it could help me keep the legal status , so I thought I would take it .


After the telephone interview , I flew to LA , landing at 12:00 noon , and at 4:00 p.m. .

After the telephone interview , I flew to <gpe>LA</gpe> , landing at <time>12:00 noon</time> , and at <time>4:00 p.m.</time> .


I had the interview .


By then 17 - 18 hours had passed since I 'd gotten up at 4:00 a.m.

By then <time>17 - 18 hours</time> had passed since I 'd gotten up at <time>4:00 a.m.</time>


Although I was too tired to walk , I still had to pump up my spirits so I 'd be in peak form for the interview .


The interview did n't last long , just two hours and it was over .

The interview did n't last long , just <time>two hours</time> and it was over .


I felt the interview went well , and started to feel confident .


But on that day one senior level person was n't there , so the next day early I had to go back to talk to him .

But on <date>that day</date> <cardinal>one</cardinal> senior level person was n't there , so <date>the next day</date> early I had to go back to talk to him .


So the next day I got up at 7:00 and ran over to chat for an hour ; that guy was nice , did n't embarrass me , so after an hour it ended happily .

So the next day I got up at <time>7:00</time> and ran over to chat for <time>an hour</time> ; that guy was nice , did n't embarrass me , so after <time>an hour</time> it ended happily .


After that the boss took me to the home office , and on the way he gave me an oral offer , and he said it would not be easy for me to come right away , that I should do the physical exam immediately and do all the paperwork , wait until after New Year 's , and the HR director would return and turn in the H1 .

After that the boss took me to the home office , and on the way he gave me an oral offer , and he said it would not be easy for me to come right away , that I should do the physical exam immediately and do all the paperwork , wait until after <event>New Year 's</event> , and the HR director would return and turn in the <cardinal>H1</cardinal> .


Then I went straight for the physical , and I filled out the application form , reference list , etc.


At 3:00 p.m. , the dust finally settled .

At <time>3:00 p.m.</time> , the dust finally settled .


Finally before Christmas I received a Christmas present .

Finally before <event>Christmas</event> I received a <event>Christmas</event> present .


Although I still have n't made the final decision to go , at least I have a guaranteed - minimum choice .


So I am thanking everyone for helping me .


I hope that all my friends who are still looking for work will be able to find their ideal job in the New Year .

I hope that all my friends who are still looking for work will be able to find their ideal job in <event>the New Year</event> .


* Source : ・ BBS Unnamed space station http://mitbbs.com ・ -LSB- FROM : 72.224. -RSB- .

* Source : ・ BBS Unnamed space station http://mitbbs.com ・ -LSB- FROM : <cardinal>72.224.</cardinal> -RSB- .


So I work in that same beauty salon ,


I 'm chained to the old masquerade


The lipstick , the shadow , the silicone :


I follow my father 's trade -


Leonard Cohen


Michael Jackson may be another example of a celebrity distraction which , upon examination , reveals more about our society 's mortal condition than a tabloid could imagine .

<person>Michael Jackson</person> may be another example of a celebrity distraction which , upon examination , reveals more about our society 's mortal condition than a tabloid could imagine .


Almost certainly more than it would dare to describe .


Yesterday , Jackson was ordered to close Neverland for having failed to pay the ranch 's 47 employees their salary or insurance since the end of 2005 .

Yesterday , <person>Jackson</person> was ordered to close <fac>Neverland</fac> for having failed to pay the ranch 's <cardinal>47</cardinal> employees their salary or insurance since <date>the end of 2005</date> .


Unfortunate for the unpaid staff and the abandoned llamas but no surprise .


He 's moved on since his aquittal , like Gary Glitter did after his 1999 conviction , having departed last June for a Bahrain `` vacation '' from which he 's yet to emerge .

He 's moved on since his aquittal , like <person>Gary Glitter</person> did after his <date>1999</date> conviction , having departed <date>last June</date> for a <gpe>Bahrain</gpe> `` vacation '' from which he 's yet to emerge .


-LRB- '' For the people working at Bahrain 's malls , the person covered head to toe in a black veil , gloves and glasses appeared to be a rich , doting Saudi mother ....

-LRB- '' For the people working at <gpe>Bahrain</gpe> 's malls , the person covered head to toe in a black veil , gloves and glasses appeared to be a rich , doting <norp>Saudi</norp> mother ....


But why would a woman wear a man 's shoes ?


Why the bodyguards ?


And why did the person 's fluid movements seem so familiar ? '' -RRB-


Last week 's real Jackson story ran in the New York Daily News , under the snappy banner `` Creepy dad was root of all clan 's woe , singer sez . ''

<date>Last week 's</date> real <person>Jackson</person> story ran in <org>the New York Daily News</org> , under the snappy banner `` Creepy dad was root of all clan 's woe , singer sez . ''


The singer was brother Jermaine , and the claims based on the projected outline for his abandoned `` tell - all '' family story .

The singer was brother <person>Jermaine</person> , and the claims based on the projected outline for his abandoned `` tell - all '' family story .


Reading that Joseph was a nightmare of a father and sexually abusive towards his daughters is not exactly a `` stop the presses '' moment .

Reading that <person>Joseph</person> was a nightmare of a father and sexually abusive towards his daughters is not exactly a `` stop the presses '' moment .


What 's new is this :


Jermaine even suggested his father may have set up Michael to be somehow victimized by older men .

<person>Jermaine</person> even suggested his father may have set up <person>Michael</person> to be somehow victimized by older men .


He tells how his father would have Michael join in at late - night hotel room meetings with `` important business people , '' and wondered whether `` something happened '' to Michael at those sessions .

He tells how his father would have <person>Michael</person> join in at late - night hotel room meetings with `` important business people , '' and wondered whether `` something happened '' to <person>Michael</person> at those sessions .


He said he sensed something was wrong because Michael would be sick for days after .

He said he sensed something was wrong because <person>Michael</person> would be sick for <date>days</date> after .


`` What was Joseph doing ? '' Jermaine wrote .

`` What was <person>Joseph</person> doing ? '' <person>Jermaine</person> wrote .


This lifts the Jackson family horror show to a whole new order of dysfunction , one that sees parents network with power and trade their children for privilege .

This lifts the <person>Jackson</person> family horror show to a whole new order of dysfunction , one that sees parents network with power and trade their children for privilege .


This should be a motif familiar to anyone acquainted with the literature of mind control and ritual abuse survivors : the father and first controller , passing his child - victim up the social ladder of abuse in return for status , protection and reward .


All that 's missing is the element of occult terror .


Or maybe not : `` LaToya also described being awakened in the night by Joseph wearing a ' monster mask . ' ''

Or maybe not : `` <person>LaToya</person> also described being awakened in the night by <person>Joseph</person> wearing a ' monster mask . ' ''


Perhaps we can take more from this than the suspicion that the Jackson clan had gotten with the program .

Perhaps we can take more from this than the suspicion that the <person>Jackson</person> clan had gotten with the program .


Perhaps rather the point is that the program exploits pre-existing conditions for abuse which are more common than most suspect .


-LRB- This is how I tend to think of Ponchatoula 's Hosanna Church . -RRB-

-LRB- This is how I tend to think of <gpe>Ponchatoula</gpe> 's <org>Hosanna Church</org> . -RRB-


Yet we should n't discount the suspicion , either , particularly given some of Michael 's paranormal interests and peculiar associations .

Yet we should n't discount the suspicion , either , particularly given some of <person>Michael</person> 's paranormal interests and peculiar associations .


His close friendship with SPECTRA contactee and channeller of the Nine , Uri Geller , for one instance .

His close friendship with <org>SPECTRA</org> contactee and channeller of the <cardinal>Nine</cardinal> , <person>Uri Geller</person> , for <cardinal>one</cardinal> instance .


-LRB- Jackson was Geller 's best man in 2001 when he and his wife renewed his vows , the same year Geller is said to have been reactivated as a psychic spy . -RRB-

-LRB- <person>Jackson</person> was <person>Geller</person> 's best man in <date>2001</date> when he and his wife renewed his vows , <date>the same year</date> <person>Geller</person> is said to have been reactivated as a psychic spy . -RRB-