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...keeping in constant--albeit virtual--contact with its restaurants, Popeyes achieved what all international companies hope for. First, export the essence of a solid U.S. business model (cheap fast food!). Then, adapt it to the local culture (top it off with marshmallows!). And finally, watch the new revenue--and savings on travel and relocation expenses--flow right to the bottom line...
Conflicting interpretations are expected given the ambitious nature of the project: to adapt the universal theme of emigration to the Yugoslav émigré audience, with each different socio-economic and educational subgroup having its own specific émigré dilemmas. Although each audience responds to the play in a unique way, “people react almost uniformly in self-recognition,” says Lausevic. Be it recognition or denial, sympathy, humor or sorrow, the audience is left with a strong emotional experience...
...song guest-starring and co-produced by Jermaine Dupri, may have the dramatics of Run DMC’s music, but is still powered by the percussive sounds and vocal special effects that are uniquely JD’s. Strangely, Run DMC’s rapping seems to adapt to this music, and Run DMC ends up sounding like one of JD’s protégés, not the other way around...
...School of Education has received in its 80-year history, and we hope that the new Center for Gender and Education that the gift creates will put the school of education at the forefront of the field. Studying the learning patterns of boys and girls can only help teachers adapt to them and improve education for all. We appreciate her gift and hope that the University will quickly find a qualified and dynamic professor to fill the chair...
...liberal internationalist view of the world, the U.S. is merely one among many--a stronger country, yes, but one that has to adapt itself to the will and the needs of "the international community." That is why the Clinton Administration was almost manic in pursuit of multilateral treaties--on chemical weapons, biological weapons, nuclear testing, proliferation. No matter that they could not be enforced. Our very signing would show us to be a good international citizen...