Since then, as even Mr Schwarzenegger's friends admit, the system won too often.

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But now even Mr Djukanovic's enemies in Podgorica, the capital, who say that their youthful president is much less of a reformer than his western friends assert, admit that his popularity is rising again, after a dip induced by the first two weeks of bombing Montenegro's military and naval installations.

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At risk of echoing my retailer friends, I have to admit I didn't taste much that wasn't good, and there were even a few wines I'd even call great, particularly in terms of price-quality ratio.

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As a homebody, I will admit I enjoy cooking with friends and family, but the act of dining out is one fine indulgence.

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Even friends of Mikheil Saakashvili, Georgia's president, admit he can be impetuous, secretive, and hostile towards independent advice, but they seem unlikely to kick up a fuss.

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