A stealthy dictatorship smothers Rangoon
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Foreigners visiting Rangoon, Manmar, may be impressed by the apparent tranquility of its citizens. However, most citizens live in constant fear of informants and arbitrary arrests. The ruling State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLORC) occasionally puts poor people in buses to take them to forced labor camps where they cannot be seen by foreigners. Opposition leader Aung Sang Suu Kyi enjoys majority support, but most citizens are too afraid to even criticize the SLORC's authoritarian ways. Refusal to visit the SLORC-supported new golden temple is the only sign of protest by Myanmar's citizens.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 1995
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How Confucius reads the Trib
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Singapore has become increasingly sensitive about perceived criticisms in western newspapers, and has started to create an image of itself as the protector of Asian values. It claims that western newspapers place the rights of the individual above those of the community and ignore important Asian values such as hard work, clean living and respect for authority. However, Singapore may be fighting a losing battle as democracy gains strength in countries such as Taiwan and Thailand.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1995
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Y2K may be hazardous to your health
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The Year 2000 computer date change problem may endanger the health of millions of people who are dependent on medications and personal medical devices to stay healthy. To avoid disasters, consumers should stop panicking and create a personal warehouse of their medical supplies.
Publication Name: American Health (1999)
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1523-3359
Year: 1999
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