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...seismic changes Deng set in motion were daring, thrusting one-fifth of mankind in a Great Leap Outward from the crushing, dogmatic isolation of Maoism into a quasi-capitalist economic miracle. The China that comes after Deng will grow inexorably from the complex of roots he planted firmly in the nation's soil. Yet his work is unfinished, and the next China will have to come to terms with the fundamental contradiction in his hybrid creation. Even as the country embarked on a headlong pursuit of free-market economics, Deng insisted it be done under the iron fist...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: DENG XIAOPING SET OFF SEISMIC CHANGES IN HIS COUNTRY. . . | 3/3/1997 | See Source »

Ashong made the leap from theatre to Tinseltown after only three undergraduate productions, according to Naeemah A. White...

Author: By Martin G. Hickey, | Title: BSA President Leaves Harvard To Star in Movie | 2/10/1997 | See Source »

...Crimson took a huge leap with its win over BU, but it still has one more step in its pathway towards the cup. Harvard will undoubtedly face a much greater challenge come February 11 when it meets Northeastern in the Beanpot final. BU 0 Harvard...

Author: By Rebecca A. Blaeser, | Title: W. Hockey Obliterates Terriers, 14-0 | 1/30/1997 | See Source »

...leap into adulthood has become increasingly troubled. Baiul was arrested in Connecticut last week for driving under the influence of alcohol and reckless driving after she swerved off the road and hit some small trees. She was admitted to a local hospital, where doctors put 12 stitches in her scalp and treated her for a concussion. Her blood-alcohol level was 0.168%, well above the state's limit of 0.10%. JoJo Starbuck, a two-time world bronze medalist in pairs skating who has choreographed Baiul a number of times, said, "Watching her recently, I've been concerned that her lack...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: POOR LITTLE RICH GIRL | 1/27/1997 | See Source »

...median income of $34,076 wouldn't cover the tax bill of this year's investment banker. "Wall Street is totally out of context with general industry," says Johnson. "The average person is worried about the increase in the cost of living, and Wall Street is taking a quantum leap. It is so out of touch with the environment people work...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: BULL BONUS BONANZA | 12/30/1996 | See Source »

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