Word: kuan
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...exclusive interview with Lee Kuan Yew prompted many readers to write in with praise for Singapore's founding father, but some also raised concerns about Lee's wariness of democracy...
...have great respect for Lee Kuan Yew's achievements in Singapore's early development [Dec. 12]. It is unfortunate, however, that he sees only "chaos" in the free marketplace of ideas and does not recognize the myriad possibilities of positive creativity. Singaporeans are taught how to think and act in accord with the dictates of the system. Now Singaporeans are being told to be creative. So even the creative spirit is being forced upon society by the system instead of being allowed to happen naturally. I hope the government does not wait too long to loosen up, or it will...
...success, and names like Mao, Deng and Gandhi will always inspire debates about comparative greatness. But the mere fact that Lee can be mentioned in the same breath as those leaders is proof enough of his greatness. That Singapore is small does not diminish the feats of Lee Kuan Yew. To me, he will always be the Grand Old Man of Asia. Reynard Hing Manila...
...fourth year is spent at both institutions and the fifth is spent entirely at the NEC.As could be expected, balancing a normal course load with studio classes is demanding. “It’s very hard to find time to practice,” admits Aaron T. Kuan ’09, a first-year violinist in the program. Kuan takes partial responsibility for his hectic schedule, though. “I think a lot of this stems from the fact that I am trying to keep the option of other career options in addition to music...
...significant historical shift of our times - the steady ascent of Asia, home to 60% of the world's population, from the twin shames of Western colonialism and poverty to its coming economic and political dominance. Everyone who lives in Asia today thinks they are watching history being made; Lee Kuan Yew is one of those who can say, without fear of contradiction, that he helped make...