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...life has been dominated by one issue: survival. Concern for himself, politically and physically, has been so overpowering that every decision he makes--from a car journey to the appointment of a general--is a function of "Will this make me safer?" He started with nothing. The villagers in his native Peam Koh Sna, four hours up the Mekong River from Phnom Penh, remember him as a clever, quiet boy. He displayed "a talent to persuade people by speaking," according to Chin Tho, 58, who farms tobacco along the river. But Hun Sen's family was poorer than average...
...look at help-wanted ads but to network with other professionals in the world of finance who might be able to point him in the right direction. The website offers Kim a nationwide choice of 40,000 potential tipsters, organized by school, industry, company, geography and job function. Kim spent barely two hours tapping out 25 e-mails to outline his needs; the very next day, he got five answers from knowledgeable guides who were willing to offer him advice or job suggestions. "This online network is kind of cool and very futuristic," says Kim. "And you can talk...
...register for free by offering a short profile of themselves and their aims. They can indicate if they want to be a volunteer mentor; about 15,000 of the 40,000 current members (average age: 36) have done so. Searches can be based on undergraduate and graduate schools, job function, company, location, industry or a combination of any of these. Most of the professionals registered with BranchOut in the technology, financial-services, investment-banking, consulting and marketing fields. The company makes its money through finders fees it collects for hooking up companies with employees and through online advertisers. "With online...
...poetry readers at the magazine's kick-off function included Edwards, Silva and noted poet Joaquim-Francisco Coelho, Smith professor of language and literature...
...poetry readers at the magazine's kick-off function included Edwards, Silva and noted poet Joaquim-Francisco Coelho, Smith professor of language and literature...