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...celebrities and acting in bad taste in the public eye are disappointing, but ultimately acceptable, outlets for Chavez’s oversized ego. Chavez’s thirst to feel famous, however, should stay out of foreign affairs, especially when this fame comes from the threat of armed conflict...
...laid out several tests to prevent frivolous claims: to qualify for protection, beliefs must focus on a weighty and substantial aspect of human life, they must have a certain level of seriousness and importance, and they must be worthy of respect in a democratic society and not be in conflict with the fundamental rights of others. Along with climate change, "the political philosophies of socialism, Marxism, communism or free-market capitalism might qualify," Burton said in his ruling. But he noted that fringe beliefs - the belief in the supreme nature of Jedi knights, for example - would not qualify for protection...
...ideas of gender relations in the play above themes of transformation. Beyond that, the casting (which includes eight men and only one woman, playing Kate) seems to play towards the gender themes as well. Bensussen may have been intrigued by Kate’s transformation rather than the conflict of genders, but the production itself certainly does not reflect that...
...Confused? Here's the background. After Thaksin was deposed in a 2006 bloodless military coup and sentenced in absentia to two years' imprisonment for a conflict of interest conviction - a verdict he disputes - the exiled billionaire tycoon maintained some friends in high places. One of those mates is Hun Sen, the quixotic Cambodian Prime Minister. The current Thai government is fiercely allergic to Thaksin - and Hun Sen's move last month to offer refuge to the controversial former leader drew strenuous criticism from Bangkok, both from government and local press circles. (Read a TIME interview with Thaksin...
...gunfire, with a handful of soldiers killed in skirmishes. Attempts to dial down tensions have been viewed as cowardly acquiescence by some members of populaces historically conditioned to distrust each other. With the Thaksin imbroglio playing out, the border is now back on high alert. (See pictures of the conflict at the temple...