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Need answers about the affects of Thailand's recent unrest? Take one coup, mix up the visa regulations and pour it all into a bright blue suitcase. What do you get?

When the Thai Military puts on a coup, they do it with style and panache. Yellow ribbons ordained machine guns. Yellow flowers on lapels and coordinated armbands were all the rave. Could it be the reason no shots were fired?

Another theatre troupe has announced more guidlines for submission; playwrights rejoice!

Dreams of vision ,sent from the other side to invite thought of one's existance.

As ever more threats to the French Directory accumulated in Europe, Napoleon is forced to abandon his troops in Egypt and return to Paris, under promises that he will be granted a leadership role. When he finds that he has been deceived, he takes power into his own hands.

An analysis of the recent "shutdown" of the RCTV broadcaster in Venezuela, and the controversy that followed.

A second love letter to the author's lover reminiscent of their unexpected, love at first sight encounter. This love letter illustrates the unpredictability and excitement of love as a "bolt out of the blue".

Dick Cheney and Aaron Burr have quite a lot in common: They both came to office after disputed elections; they both shot a man while in office; and they both attempted to take over America.

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Thaksin Shinawatra was removed as Prime Minister by a military coup in late 2006. In exile in London, he now owns Manchester City football club, but all the signs say he'll eventually return to Thailand and run for political office.

The world is watching. The Thai Arm is on the move again. Is it another coup? Are those frisky terrorist from the South rising up once more? No! What could it be? Make the Golfers safe from puppies.

Up until recently, Thailand was a tourist-friendly, inexpensive place to vacation. After a military coup by the army last year, a strengthening Thai baht and extremist Muslim violence from the South hitting Bangkok, Thailand is no longer the tourist haven it used to be.

I spent the summer of the Coup in the former USSR as a 17 year old American student. Today, that world I knew no longer exists, even as I struggle to decipher its remains within my own country.

The Supreme Court ruled that the government cannot deny constitutional rights to prisoners, thus protecting them for all Americans.

The Obama running mate announcement is taking on a life of its own, and while there is nary a word about the choice for the McCain running mate, the fact that the Obama vice president nominee will be named via text message is a public relations coup for the books.

What ever the outcome is, the situation will not be promising. There is uncertainty of trouble water ahead. I foresee chaos and social unless. I hope there will not be another military coup.

Pervez Musharraf has announced his resignation as President of Pakistan, apparently forestalling an effort to impeach him by the Pakistani Parliament. Pervez Musharraf assumed the Presidency of Pakistan in 1999 in a bloodless coup as commander of the Army.

Only weeks ago, the Republican party had managed to pull off a coup with its national convention while, at times, disrupting the democratic one.

Throughout the history of both the Christian and Islamic realms of the world, coup d'etat and political dissent has over time replaced governments with others that better represent the ideals of the respective religions.

I love Thailand, but the thing I don't like here is the massive censorship practiced by the government. Before the coup, they talked about Thailand being a democracy but it really wasn't. After the coup, it's much worse - massive censorship is now everywhere.

In the Shadow of the Moon is a celebration of the singular greatest technological feat in history. British director David Singleton scores a particular artistic coup by allowing the astronauts themselves to tell their stories, clear and unvarnished.

Most coup cases are seen in children ages six months to three years. Doctors see most cases between October and March, though croup can occur throughout the year.

General Ne Win ended the free democratic rule of Burma in a 1962 coup and the people still suffer at the hands of the Junta.

Rudolph Giuliani is guilty of mass murder, profiting from the mass murder, and being party to a coup.

Way before I ever even dreamed about becoming a sports columnist, I was running around the streets of Philadelphia in the early 1970s proclaiming the fact that the Miami Dolphins, and Bob Griese, were the greatest things since sliced bread.

A look behind one of the biggest stories of the NBA offseason. The reasoning why Sixers GM Billy King officially removed Iverson from the trade block and why that was the best move he could've made

an introduction to live off the planet

My article isthe tribute to BMW. I would like to put a college of articles together to let the AC community know what BMW is and does. This article is mainly for BMW enthusiasts.

With the NFC North, sometimes, you just never know what you're going to get. Having said that, I fully expect the Chicago Bears to win this division, while the three remaining teams will be anywhere from mediocre to atrocious.

A look at the sickest, saddest news of the past week.

From asteroids to supervolcanos, the world could come to an end in one of many ways. ABC's 20/20 program recently counted down the top seven causes of the end of humanity's time on Earth.

Not sure where to take your date for a casual night out? Owings Mills boasts of some fun date spots, so don't miss out!

Madeleine Albright, former secretary of State, was born in May 17, 1937 in Prage, former Czechoslovakia. She was named Marie Jana by her parents, father Josef Korbel and mother Anna Spieglova.

The Battle of the Nile, in which the Royal Navy all but anniliated a French fleet, ended Napoleon's dream of an empire in the East to rival that of Alexander the Great.

I firmly believe that as long as quarterback Peyton Manning and head coach, Tony Dungy are joined at the hip, then the Colts should be perennial playoff participants and legitimate AFC Championship contenders.

Gone is the Daunte Culpepper/Randy Moss combination that had been the biggest part of the Viking offense in 2004. Moss left last season, and Culpepper followed this offseason. Can they rebound with a veteran quarterback and a young defense?

This is a brief history of the Ba'thist party and ideology in the Middle East. Originating in Syria then spreading to Iraq. After being destroyed in Iraq the Future of the ideology is unclear as it only governs today in Syria

The Mosquitotone is the hot new ringtone that takes advantage of high frequency hearing loss in middle age adults giving teens a techno edge.

I had the chance to intervewi an ex-dictator - - he was a fan of a sexy model. Read to know who ...

For 45 years of violence, 150,000 deaths, countless massacres, destruction of nearly 700 villages, assassinations, death squads and dislo

A critique of the serious problems in the last several Project Runway episodes.

Preview of the 2006 NFL season for the Arizona Cardinals

This paper examines the impact of Gorbachev's policies, specifically glasnost and perestroika, on the Soviet Union and the Eastern bloc countries that were part of the Soviet Empire.

This is a brief history of the Ba'thist party and ideology in the Middle East. Originating in Syria then spreading to Iraq. After being destroyed in Iraq the Future of the ideology is unclear as it only governs today in Syria

Due to a long history of bad politics with the United States and a rich history of successful Spanish-speaking authors, the need for English in Chile has almost completely been eliminated.

"Pay Your Taxes and Win" is a lighthearted attempt to present an idea to make tax time less taxing for taxpayers while helping the IRS meet its revenue collection goals.

Once the king of the networks, NBA has had an uphill battle over the past few years. After some lackluster performances, they have since opened up with some good shows and are returning to their glory. A look at their fall lineups.

I'm going on record right now (again) to say that Philadelphia 76ers general manager, Billy King, is one of the most clueless GM's in, not only the NBA, but in all of professional sports.

"I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go. My own wisdom and that of all about me seemed insufficient for that day." - Lincoln Observed: The Civil War Dispatches of Noah Brooks

Tired of giving the usual chocolate bar? Surely you can get much more creative than that! Here's a short guide.

A live plant can really brighten up the depressing bleakness of a cold winter day. Sending a potted plant or seeds is a reminder that life is always ready to burst forth the following spring!

The Looking Glass Wars is a rollicking literary reinterpretation of the Alice in Wonderland universe sure to cast a spell on its targeted young adult audience as well as older readers.

Things that any Cowboys fan would love to own.

This article discusses phermones, gives a little background on it, and its' effect on sexual chemistry between two people.

Apple Butter Makin' Days in Mt. Vernon Missouri has been an annual tradition since 1967. It is a three day event held the second week of October. There is something for everyone. Food, crafts, and entertainment abound.

I have compiled a list of 10 movies that the casual movie fan may not be aware of to recommend for this Halloween season. These are lesser known but no less scary and entertaining and would be a great companion piece to any of the classic standards.

What aspects of Cuban history made the island a particularly fertile ground for Fidel Castro's revolutionary movement? This particular essay was written as part of an exam for a Latin American History course.

This is a 5-6 page discussion of the ways that Subcomandante Marcos presents Mexican history and the Mexican nation-state. What are the basic aspects of Subcomandante Marcos's understanding of his nation's history?

How could a judge possibly make a deal like this

This article discusses betrayal by someone once trusted.

At the United Nations General Assembly last month, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez had harsh words for United States President George W. Bush. In the aftermath, the U.S. mainstream regarded the entire event as a joke.

Is this documentary really investigative journalism? Is it even a good film? Here's a review.

"Yesterday, ladies and gentlemen, from this rostrum, the president of the United States, the gentleman to whom I refer as the devil, came here, talking as if he owned the world. Truly. As the owner of the world." -Chavez

Hugo Chavez. The President of Venezuela has turned out to be quiet a foe of the United States. He has managed to be friends with Iran and Cuba, and form a "We hate US" alliance.

While the events of September 11, 2001 still affect us deeply and should be remembered, I feel bad for all the other things that have happened on September 11s throughout the years that have been forgotten.

Sparta has a very distinct style, yet every song has a completely different sound and mood to present. To get a full understanding of the band, you really must hear all of their material. However, I tried my best to pick the ten best and most diverse.

The International Astronomical Union's sneaky shrinkage of our Solar System shrinkage means our mythology will suffer. An Ode to Pluto and the planets that might have been.

If you thinking about the trouble in Iran began or trying to understand why the people of Iran don't trust USA, you have to read this book, "All The Shah's Men" to find out.

I am disgusted. Yes, I am completely and utterly disgusted and for the first time in months, it is not because of WWE shockingly. It is not because of a lovely widow being paraded around as a heel to try and get heat on a storyline. Not even close.

Although the show stretches believability to the breaking point, Prison Break is compulsively watchable.

A fantastic collection of both television and film history. If smoking and wearing dickies come back into vogue, you can blame this set.

The story of a single type of airplane, that singlehandedly wrote aviation history. After seventy years, the DC-3 is still around.

Stop telling me there is no collusion in fixing gas prices

Media consolidation is effecting the way we communicate and debate idea in our democratic state.

Bolivia: Feb., 2002: Coca farmers are protesting government efforts to eradicate plantations. US political pressure has forced the Bolivian Army to uproot plantations and generations of tradition. Violent protests flare up throughout the country.

Tex-Mex food is a way of life and there are plenty of restaurants to choose from in the DFW Mid-Cities. This article compares three contrasting locations, and advises if you will leave with your tongue on fire.

Not just Asians were thrown out of Africa in the 70s. This is a story of a black family who needed to flee Uganda.

In the history of journalism, the turn of the screw on protecting sources happened in a landmark decision is disturbing. Technology has created both instant successes and also many cover-ups of journalistic errors.

Study concerning female musicians and their role in twentieth century pop music.

During the cold war, the US was siphoning weapons and propaganda through countries which were war-torn already. We did not help to abolish these problems, only perpetuate them. Now El Salvador is under the shroud of communist influence.

De Beers was formed as a group of producers whose goal it was to fix prices, control supply and limit competition, and this is exactly what De Beers has done historically with the trade of diamonds.

A short history of one Latin America's most famous women; a story of Eva Peron's rise and fall

Ten cars are reviewed in real life situations.

Islamism, while always a political force in the Middle East, has in the past three decades experienced an upsurge in power. Interestingly, it seems that the very successes of the Islamist groups have helped impede democratic advances.

If you are confused by the chronology of the Jack Ryan series, this guide's for you....

At an art museum, we generally walk around, see what we want, and leave. Do not take for granted a docent tour, which brings a fresh eye perspective to a collection, such as the Dallas Museum of Art. Then nearby, eat lunch at a charming bistro.

What's wrong with society today... there is a war going on and people seem more interested in the break up of Brad and Jen then the governments excessive power or social injustice. Was the conviction of the 1960's just a fad?

Yet again, the makers of Star Trek have pretended to offer us a movie when instead we've been presented with another two-hour episode. The true nemesis of Star Trek is Producer Rick Berman and the executives at Paramount.

Model railroading has received a boost into the twenty-first century as technological advances attract more hobbyists to collecting and recreating historic railroad lines.

The book Stolen Lives takes place in Morocco and follows the lives of the Oufkir family from affluence and power through imprisonment, abandonment and final escape.

If you are planning a trip to Paris, the following tour is ideal for seniors because it has the advantage of scalability; with a good mix of must sees, should sees, and off the beaten track, you can look at this walking tour with restaurant and shopping s

What is the secret to the success of the Polynesian Cultural Center in Hawaii?