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...country's largely Muslim south has escalated. The CNS-appointed government spooked investors by briefly unveiling capital controls and proposing limits on foreign businesses in Thailand. At the same time, it has been promoting a poorly understood economic model called the "sufficiency theory." (Last week, Finance Minister Pridiyathorn Devakula quit his post, citing divisions within the government on economic policy.) Nor has any firm date been set for Thailand's next elections, an indication of whether democracy will return to the country. And though alleged corruption by Thaksin was one of the reasons the junta gave for moving tanks onto...
...Grigorovich quit after more than three decades as artistic director, but his departure brought only more turmoil. A battle between those allied to the outgoing leader - a communist supporter and strict authoritarian - and those seeking change polarized an already embattled corps of dancers and musicians. Leadership changed hands four times between 1995 and 2004, including a stint by famed former principal dancer Vasiliev, who was unceremoniously dismissed in 2000 by Russian President Vladimir Putin himself. The short-lived replacements were all part of Russian ballet's insular old guard. "They were doing Sleeping Beauty the way it had always been...
...countless foreign professionals--bankers, lawyers, architects, computer experts--flee to the U.S. and become cabdrivers, nannies and security guards. "There was a real need to match these people with their skills," she says. But her employer's "mission was limited," she says, and management wouldn't budge. So Leu quit, and seven years ago she launched Upwardly Global, a nonprofit that helps white collar immigrants network, prepare résumés and search for a suitable...
...classic “The Producers,” “And see my name...in lights!” For everyone watching the musical, and even for Bloom himself, this is almost pure fantasy. For Christopher L. Moore ’86, this is everyday life.Moore has quite a list of production credits. After his career took off with “Good Will Hunting” he went on to produce “Reindeer Games” and the three “American Pie” films, as well as creating...
...tonight, Brown, has had a rough time since last season ended. First, coach Glen Miller left to become the coach at league rival Penn. Then, star player Keenan Jeppesen tried to follow Miller to Philadelphia. He wasn’t allowed to leave and returned to the Bears, but quit again early in the season...