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Dates: during 2000-2009
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Last year, a swarm of yellow-clad demonstrators massed in Bangkok, taking over the international airport and virtually paralyzing the Thai capital for a week. Today, the color of protest is red. As bigwigs from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) began gathering at a seaside resort near Bangkok on Feb. 26 for an annual summit, thousands of anti-government protesters wearing crimson shirts congregated at the Thai Prime Minister's office, demanding that Abhisit Vejjajiva hold elections soon. Thursday marked their third day of protest, and the red-hued demonstrators vowed not to cease until their demands...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: How Not to Make a Political Fashion Statement in Bangkok | 2/26/2009 | See Source »

...over a quality meal. Strolling through college town, we opted for Italian and found a hole in the wall establishment simply named “Pizza.” Simple is good, right? Wrong.Twenty minutes into the wait for our food, we looked on as a crowd of scantily clad women enthusiastically exited a tiny bathroom; one of them approached a man behind the counter, who pulled out a letter from inside his shirt and gave it to the smiling female. Suspecting that “Pizza” actually stood for something else, Tim and I hastily reconsidered ordering...

Author: By Emmett Kistler, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: My First Time... Out On the Road | 2/19/2009 | See Source »

...year, and cheers and chants from “team Louis” seemed to energize the grapplers in front of an excited home crowd.“I love ‘team Louis,’” said Caputo in reference to the purple-clad section of fans. “I wrestle so much better when everyone comes.”Peppelman and the co-captains began their undefeated weekend campaigns with convincing wins, while freshman Bryan Panzano (1-7) and senior Patrick Ziemnik picked up close decisions, 1-0 and 3-0 respectively.Freshman Johnny...

Author: By Jessica L. Flakne, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Home Cooking Sparks Grapplers on Weekend Set | 2/17/2009 | See Source »

...Slumdog Millionaire” for Best Picture. Another tie resulted in the ceremony’s sole video message, a joint acceptance speech by Sean Penn and Mickey Rourke, who were both chosen for best actor by the BSFC. Mickey Rourke clutched his small, sweater-clad dog to his chest as Penn expressed his gratitude for the award. “We want to thank you for being indecisive Irish men and women,” Penn said. “Discerning indecisiveness.” Following that surprise celebrity appearance was a screening of the BSFC?...

Author: By Bram A. Strochlic, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Film Critics Toast Year at Brattle Theatre | 2/12/2009 | See Source »

...Since then, Huerta has not ceased to selflessly serve the disadvantaged of America and the wider world. As she spoke at the podium on Monday, clad in purple, a customary symbol of the grape boycott, one could not help but admire her rare yet perfect combination of joyful charisma, fearlessness, and selflessness. She has been arrested 22 times for participating in non-violent civil disobedience strikes, but she still wears a smile that shines with hope, promise, and opportunity...

Author: By Raúl A. Carrillo, Miguel Garcia, and Eliana C. Murillo | Title: Yes, She Did! | 2/11/2009 | See Source »

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