101.   With upper house elections set for this Saturday, the contradictory signals from the governing party suggested the tax issue has become hostage to political rhetoric.

102.   Instead of treating delegates to her distinct political rhetoric, she stayed on the sidelines holding hands with her beloved.

103.   Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi remained barricaded in her home Friday as the official media toned down its political rhetoric and focused on the latest anti-crime drive.