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...proof that his economic policies are working. Placating farmers is particularly important given that rural Malaysia is the National Front's core constituency. And even in the urban areas, Abdullah's renowned blandness could actually help him. "The thing about him is that no one hates him," says Liew Chin Tong, an election-strategy adviser for the opposition Democratic Action Party. "That makes it hard to rally support against...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Lowered Expectations | 2/28/2008 | See Source »

From afar on a clear, cold Wednesday night in Texas, with the glare of floodlights pouring down on him, Bill Clinton looks a little like Senator Ted Kennedy, the shock of white hair, the ruddy complexion, the lifted chin that signifies the attentive thoughtfulness politicians assume as they await their turn at the microphone. But when his turn does come, there is none of that Boston Irish joviality seen in recent days as Kennedy toured South Texas for Barack Obama. There is no roaring call to action and certainly no enthusiastic off-key, rambunctious rendition of Jalisco, a song that...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: In Texas, Bill v. Barack | 2/28/2008 | See Source »

...know if a business has potential? -Gary Chin, MalaysiaIt's tricky. You have to invest a lot of money and lose money. I invested in a company that's going to lose $8 million. But that wasn't the way to gauge success. It's about building a trademark...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: 10 Questions for Sean Combs | 2/21/2008 | See Source »

...should have stuck with them. At first glance, the CD immediately gives off the impression of an artist way too into himself. The cover is a close-up of Collett’s face: he’s looking away from the camera while he strokes his scruff-laden chin. Collet’s visage is meant to look pensive, but instead he simply looks ridiculous. Despite the cover, the album starts off pleasantly enough with “Roll On Oblivion.” The song features Collett’s nasal voice accompanied by guitar, drums, and maracas...

Author: By Edward F. Coleman, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Jason Collett | 2/15/2008 | See Source »

...Saved!” and Lifetime’s TV movie, “Too Young to Be a Dad,” are just two great examples. If anyone’s being preachy, it’s protagonist Juno herself or her pro-life classmate, Su-Chin, who accosts her outside the abortion clinic in the movie.I got closer to figuring out my problem with the film when I considered the supporting cast. Headlined by Jennifer Garner and “Arrested Development” favorites Jason Bateman and Michael Cera, “Juno” seemed...

Author: By Andrew F. Nunnelly, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Unfunny and Unendearing, 'Juno' Scores Oscar Nod Anyway | 2/15/2008 | See Source »

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