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...What are the main reasons that people choose to self-destruct, killing others in the process? The key motivator for a violent actor who seeks to die like a martyr is a strong attachment to a community, usually a religious community. There are dozens of reasons for killing, but violent martyrdom is first and foremost about belonging. Strong emotional ties and strong feelings of mutual obligation often hold religious societies together...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Inside the Mind of a Suicide Bomber | 11/3/2009 | See Source »

...social diary has been more than full these past few months: a trip to Paris; a tea party in Westminster, London; a dance show in Hong Kong; product endorsements; and numerous trips in and out of India for award shows and to promote the Slumdog Millionaire child actor's autobiography, Slumgirl Dreaming. However, the school she attends in Mumbai along with her co-star Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail is not happy with her attendance or attitude. School officials say the girl now disregards the teachers she once always greeted politely in the morning - that is, when she finds the time...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Has Fame Spoiled the Slumdog Millionaire Kids? | 11/2/2009 | See Source »

...when the cameras were rolling, the cast claims they grew serious. “Everyone seemed to be there for love of the piece,” said Connolly, a veteran actor of 55 films, citing numerous extras who showed up to take part in the film, both in Toronto and Boston. The other actors confirmed their commitment to the project, which looks likely to encompass a third installment...

Author: By Sanders I. Bernstein, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: The Return of Boston's Patron 'Saints' | 10/30/2009 | See Source »

...Everything we’re doing to make the world a better place is really for our kids,” said actor Michael K. Williams, who played stick-up artist Omar Little on the show. “Our kids are dying in huge numbers. It’s the real wire...

Author: By Stephanie B. Garlock, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: HBO’s “The Wire” Earns Credits | 10/30/2009 | See Source »

...waste money on a real actor to play “Pheonix Senior A”? Any of the actual Phoenix seniors would be happy to do it if it didn’t involve memorizing lines...

Author: By Jyotika Banga, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Cast For “The Social Network” Announced—Let’s Be Real, We Are Disappointed | 10/29/2009 | See Source »

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