CHEN:
And in Thailand the prime minister announced a national referendum to decide his political fate. The hope is that it will end a political crisis that has been going on for three months now. But anti-government protesters call the move a stall tactic to keep the premier in office.
STORY:
Thousands of protesters from the People's Alliance for Democracy or PAD, have occupied the Thai Government House for the 11th straight day. They are vowing to continue the three-month-old campaign in Bangkok to oust Prime Minister Samak.
The campaign to force Mr. Samak out has been mostly peaceful. But one man was killed and 45 wounded in clashes earlier this week between pro and anti-government groups. As a result emergency rule was brought into effect, giving the army powers to intervene.
The referendum was announced on Thursday, but it is not likely to be held soon.
[Surasak Sudyodbanpot, Protester]:
"Everyone knows that they will win the referendum vote. We can see how they paid to win the last election. So, most of us know what is going on and we don't care about the referendum."
Parliament has to pass a referendum law first and the Senate has not started its reading yet.
The anti-government PAD has called the plan a delaying tactic to keep Samak in office.
[Arom Chettavanich, Protester]:
"I think Khun Samak should not buy time. Please, he must think about the country's welfare. The 104 days that we have been protesting here, it has proven that we are sincere to see Khun Samak resign for the sake of the country."
The PAD accuses Samak of being controlled by former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted in a 2006 coup and is now in exile in London.
Gorilla kidnapped..$500 Reward for the safe return of the Gorilla and information leading to the arrest and conviction of the kidnappers... East Machias store owner wants kidnapped gorilla returned
By Diana Graettinger
BDN Staff
EAST MACHIAS ? A giant gorilla was kidnapped in broad daylight Sunday from in front of Sandy's Sales on Route 1.
No ransom demand had come from the kidnappers as of Tuesday, but the Maine State Police are investigating and have put out an all-points bulletin on the primate ? an 8-foot mechanical ape.
The gorilla has been a favorite local attraction at the year-round flea market store, and owner Lowell Miller, 79, wants it back, no questions asked.
It was last seen standing with its hand on the sign in front of Sandy's Sales. Miller did not know it was missing until he started to close up on Sunday. He thought his clerk had wheeled it inside, and the clerk thought Miller had.
"None of us saw him take it," Miller said Tuesday.
Miller was surprised the gorilla was missing because of its weight.
"That had a platform in the bottom made out of cement. I had to wheel it out with the wheels on it. Then inside it had motors in it, and you plugged it in and the arms went up and down and it turned sideways," he said.
"Who the hell would ever steal a gorilla as heavy as that thing was?" Miller said Tuesday.
Miller believes the gorilla may be hiding in a teenager's bedroom, and police suspect it may be holed up in some college students' apartment.
"I don't know if it is exactly at the college," Sgt. Jeff Ingemi of the Maine State Police said Tuesday. "I think that it is more likely at a college apartment."
Miller said he has owned the gorilla for about 10 years. He said it was valued at around $1,500.
Miller's gorilla is a rubbernecker's delight as motorists pass by the store.
"It is noticeable," Miller said. "How many people have a gorilla outside?"
This is not the first time the gorilla has run into trouble, but it's the first time it has turned up missing.
One time, Miller said, a customer ran into it in the store's parking lot.
"He went downtown drinking and telling everybody, 'Hey, I just ran over Sandy's monkey,'" Miller said.
It cost Miller $75 to have the gorilla repaired that time.
Miller said he wasn't interested in having anyone arrested, he just wants his mechanical primate to come home.
Anyone with information may call the Maine State Police at 800-432-7381.
M.I.A. with Kanye West, Jay Z, Lil Wayne,and T.I.-Swagger Like Us, From the mixtape DJ Woogie Presents:Streets On Beats 7.
*Lyrics*
(M.I.A. Sample) Hook Repeats 2x
no one on the corner have swagger like us
swagger like us, swagger swagger like us
no one on the corner have swagger like us
swagger like us, swagger swagger like us
no one on the corner have swagger like us
swagger like us, swagger swagger like us
no one on the corner have swagger like us
swagger like us, swagger swagger like us
[Kanye West]
Mr. West is in the building
swagger on a hundred thousand, trillion
Ayo I know I got it first
I'm Christopher Columbus, y'all just the pilgrims
Thanksgiving do we even gotta question
Hermes Pastelle I pass the dressing
My attitude is tattooed
that means permanent so I guess i should address it, huh?
My swagger is mick jagger
every time I breathe on the track I asthma attack it
Why he's so mad for, why he gotta habit
cuz I slaved my whole life, now I'm the master
Na-Na-Na, How it feel to wake up and be the shit and the urine Na-Na-Na-Na-Na
Trying to get that Kobe number, one over Jordan
(M.I.A. Sample)
no one on the corner have swagger like us
swagger like us, swagger swagger like us
no one on the corner have swagger like us
swagger like us, swagger swagger like us
no one on the corner have swagger like us
swagger like us, swagger swagger like us
no one on the corner have swagger like us
swagger like us, swagger swagger like us
[Jay-Z]
cheaaa
No one on the corner gotta bop like this
can't wear skinny jeans cuz my knots don't fit
No one on the corner gotta pocket like this
so I rock Roc jeans cuz my knots so thick
You can learn how to dress just by
jocking my fresh
jocking jocking my fresh
jocking jocking my fresh
Follow my steps, it's the road to success
where the niggas know you thoro
and the girls say yes
But I can't teach you my swag
you can pay for school but you can't buy class
School of hard knocks I'm a grad
and that all-blue yankee is my graduation cap,
it's Hovaaaaa!!!
Dipping different rovers whipping with the soda
Hovaaaaa!!!
Could u even have any doubt after doubt if its over
(M.I.A. Sample)
no one on the corner have swagger like us
swagger like us, swagger swagger like us
no one on the corner have swagger like us
swagger like us, swagger swagger like us
no one on the corner have swagger like us
swagger like us, swagger swagger like us
no one on the corner have swagger like us
swagger like us, swagger swagger like us
[Lil Wayne]
No one on the corner has swagger like moi, Church
but I'm too clean for these boys
I require what I desire I got stripes, A-di-das
Mami scream papi no mas
Run up in your shit just me no moss
Runnin this shit like I got four thighs
none has swagger like this four gods!
When it comes to styles I got several
sharper than a swagger, dagger all metal
And my jew-elz blue and yellow
the type of shit that make em call you Carmelo
Rules as follows stay true to the ghetto
write your name on the bullet make you feel special
Haaa!!!
What the f**k you boys talking about?
I know its us cuz we the only thing you talk about
(M.I.A. Sample)
no one on the corner have swagger like us
swagger like us, swagger swagger like us
(and I'm done)
no one on the corner have swagger like us
swagger like us, swagger swagger like us
(bye!)
no one on the corner have swagger like us
swagger like us, swagger swagger like us
no one on the corner have swagger like us
swagger like us, swagger swagger like us
[T.I.]
yea
ha!
ya think?
thats right
You go see Weezy for the wordplay,
Jeezy for the birdplay,
Kanyeezy for diversity and me for controversy,
All my verses picture perfect and they meant to serve a purpose, you ain't living what you kicking and you worthless,
Looking from the surface it may seem that I got reason to be nervous then observe my work and see that my adversity was worth it,
Verses autobiographical, absolutely classical,
last thing I'm worried 'bout is what another rapper do,
Ain't nobody hot as me even if they rap they ass off blast off and have outstanding qualities,
Sell alotta records I respect and salute that,
but spitting real life on hot beats I'm the truth at
You kick it like me no exaggeration necessary,
living revolutionary, nothing less than legendary,
Gangsta shit hereditary, got it from my dad
flow colder than February with extraordinary swag
(M.I.A. Sample) Hook Repeats 2x (T.I. Adlibs)
no one on the corner have swagger like us
swagger like us, swagger swagger like us
no one on the corner have swagger like us
swagger like us, swagger swagger like us
no one on the corner have swagger like us
swagger like us, swagger swagger like us
no one on the corner have swagger like us
swagger like us, swagger swagger like us
