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...transformed China into an economic powerhouse. "I very much doubt he would have done that unless he'd felt under pressure," says Asher. "Maybe he's realized the old game is up." Then again, Kim may also have realized that counterfeiting cigarettes is way too profitable a habit to kick...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Kim's Bad Habit | 1/30/2006 | See Source »

...Educating girls in poor countries," by Assistant Professor of Physics Lubos Motl "Many people believe that there is a lower bound for the percentage of intelligent and/or educated people in the society above a certain cutoff that are necessary for the society to kick-start a growth curve and the girls in the poor countries seem to be the single most underappreciated group...

Author: By Nicholas M. Ciarelli and Javier C. Hernandez, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERSS | Title: Summers Warns of Crisis Without Adjustments in Global Economy | 1/23/2006 | See Source »

...great American story, and the last chapter has not yet been written," says Steven Hamp, Ford's brother-in-law and chief of staff. "The outcome matters not just to our company but to our country. It's time to get inspired, strap on our guns and kick some butt...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Can This Man Save The American Auto Industry? | 1/22/2006 | See Source »

...sanctuary where he could nuture budding filmmakers in Sundance, Utah has blossomed into an international institute for the arts and one of the most popular independent film festivals going. TIME's Desa Philadelphia caught up with Redford to talk about the Sundance Film Festival as it's about to kick off for the 22nd time tonight (January 19th). She'll be posting more interviews with stars and directors and telling us the latest buzz as the event unfolds. TIME: Why did you create the institute and the festival...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Q&A: Redford Reflects Upon Sundance | 1/19/2006 | See Source »

...Forbes also enjoyed sailing and swimming, and was known to kick up his heels and invite students over for boisterous renditions of show tunes and jazz at his home...

Author: By Javier C. Hernandez, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Former Music Professor Dies | 1/18/2006 | See Source »

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