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...accommodate irreconcilable forces and had clearly seen that half measures were hardly going to bring domestic peace and renewed economic growth. De Klerk also had a natural interest in his own political future. In 1985 he had asked two consultants what he should do to succeed Botha; they both told him to soften his image on the necessity of preserving apartheid. This, cautiously, he began to do. Upon taking office, De Klerk announced, ''Our goal is a totally changed South Africa.'' In December 1989 he convened a historic bosberaad, or bush council, at which he won his Cabinet's authorization...
...Bernanke knows he's filling big shoes. So when President Bush chose the White House's relatively new top economic adviser to succeed Alan Greenspan as chairman of the Federal Reserve, Bernanke professed alignment with the Maestro. The "top priority," he said, will be to "maintain continuity" with Greenspan's way of doing things...
...first seems comparatively normal—for “help” in progressively outrageous ways. Raucous comedy, more pointed and risqué than in the other works, ensues. The result, however, was not overtly offensive but managed to make viewers just uncomfortable enough to succeed dramatically...
...music. I just want to go up and give an honest performance.”HONESTY: THE BEST POLICY?Will their honesty and ambition bring Called and Careless to where they want to be? Evan and Anthony certainly have a strong musical relationship, and the uncompromising drive to succeed. While scores of Harvard seniors prepare to devote themselves to the financial security of 80-hour investment workweeks, Called and Careless dream bigger. A bit of self-criticism, musical ingenuity and focused energy could bring their romantic dream one step closer to reality.But even if that prized record deal remains elusive...
...woman eating babies—is entirely realistic. The Korean film by director Chan-wook Park, “Cut,” is black comedy descending into madness. Japanese director Takashi Miike directs “Box,” a delirious psychological nightmare. They all succeed brilliantly in extraordinarily different ways...