But he decided not to stay in that business, instead getting a degree in science in Malaysia and then an M.

FORBES: Hands On

They then decided he should stay with them, in defiance of his father's wish that he should go back to Cuba.

ECONOMIST: Send Elian home

But Ledsinger looked at his company--then a 3, 039-unit franchisor of Quality Inns, Comfort Inns and other budget names--and decided to stay put.

FORBES: No Time To Relax

But he decided not to stay in that business, instead getting a degree in science from a Malaysian university and then an M.

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