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In September 2006, Thailand's military deposed Thaksin in a bloodless coup. After months of massive anti-Thaksin street demonstrations by the urban middle class, who chafed under his increasingly authoritarian rule, the generals stepped in. Bangkok residents, euphoric at Thaksin's demise, showered the soldiers with praise and flowers...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Thailand's PM Proxy: Samak | 12/19/2007 | See Source »

Both incredible skills and sloppy execution characterized “Modern Muses.” While its first and last performances did not compare to those in between, one aspect remained consistent: its strong soloists. Miller, Moore, Lynch, and Shee brought skillful precision and lyrical prowess to the selections, suggesting...

Author: By Giselle Barcia, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Standout Solos Make ‘Modern Muses’ Mesmerizing | 12/16/2007 | See Source »

The software can target tumors accurately within 0.5 mm, preserving more healthy tissue than other techniques, with fewer side effects. The precision stems from software that incorporates two perspectives of the tumor and combines them, much the way human eyes work binocularly. It then guides the robot to fire the...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Cutting Edge Alternative to Cutting | 12/7/2007 | See Source »

Still, even while expounding on the shortcomings of Marx's theories, Benedict goes out of his way to laud the philosopher for his "incisive language and intellect... precision and great analytic skill." Indeed it may be the final nail in the coffin for Communist ideology that the head of the...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: For True Progress, We Need Faith | 12/1/2007 | See Source »

When I reached the airport to fly home for Thanksgiving, I suddenly realized that I was about to go through security with “What Terrorists Want,” a book featuring a bold red and black cover with a bulls-eye in the center. As I took...

Author: By Eric M. Sefton, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Radcliffe Dean Traces Terrorism’s Complexities | 11/29/2007 | See Source »

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