Archive forApril 17, 2005

Ideas explored in subtle, ambitious ‘Walk on Water’ (North County Times)

A cross-cultural road-trip movie that covers several different issues, "Walk on Water" is a solid character drama. The Israeli film stars Lior Ashkenazi as Eyal, a Mossad special agent who specializes in hits on enemies of the government.

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Explain first, then empower (Bangkok Post)

Mark says to Aran, the coach at an executive coaching session, ``I don't have a problem with Thais about assertiveness. They tend to be outspoken in meetings. But I have a problem with them on empowerment.''

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Las Vegas SUN: Found in translation: Institute introduces globe’s writers to U.S. (Las Vegas Sun)

Found in translation: Institute introduces globe's writers to U.S. Novelist Yuri Rytkheu said his first surprise after leaving his village of hide-covered tents in Siberia was seeing fruit for the first time.

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The Myth of Islam’s Contribution to Human Civilization (News From Bangladesh)

Introduction: Since the tragic incident of September 11, 2001 when 19 suicidal Muslim terrorists rammed airplanes into the World Trade Centre in New York and Pentagon Headquarters killing more than 3000 innocent people, Islam, as a religion, has come under serious scrutiny.

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