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...that took a century to transform the West." How does a nation modernize this fast without eroding the traditions that define it? In Thailand, "traditional" is now often a pejorative term, meaning low-class or old-fashioned. Many of the temple's social functions have been replaced by the mall, where, the author notes, "the principal rite is the right to shop." What matters most is looking dern. Yes, that's Thai for "modern...
...appears poised for a dramatic return to form as the old order reemerges. The previews for the next episode—in which, as far as we can tell, the old crew of Ryan, Seth, Marissa, and Summer get locked in the mall and hilarious antics ensue—suggest a return to the crazy caper format of some of last season’s best episodes. And from there, who knows? Ryan and Marissa might reunite. Maybe Jimmy Cooper will even come back. The future is bright, but let’s not count our chickens yet?...
...Colin Powell was dutifully signing books at a Wal-Mart in suburban Fort Worth when he noticed that the line of eager buyers appeared distracted. He was nonplussed, like a sergeant whose troops had fallen out without an order to do so. For a long moment in that cavernous mall in Texas, Powell seemed to be the only person in America who was unaware of what was happening in a courtroom in Los Angeles...
Sara Chilewski and Emily Large, both 12, are at the center on a cold Saturday afternoon, punching holes into pictures of Maupin and threading bits of yellow ribbon through them. They've volunteered here before and think it's more important than doing homework or shopping at Eastgate Mall. They believe what they're doing, in some small way, might contribute to Maupin's coming home. "I really want to help him," Large says, "because I know how much the soldiers are doing for our country." Dave Foley, 55, a Vietnam Navy veteran, is amazed at the support the girls...
...older and first started dating, Valentine’s Day became a little more stressful. I didn’t see what the fuss was about, but I was sure whatever girl I happened to be dating at the time certainly did, and thus I trekked, regrettably, to the mall to purchase some inane gift with money that I’d saved...