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...Crash begins, people of Hispanic, Korean, African, Caucasian, and Middle-Eastern descent verbally tear holes in each other—a Martian could pick up on the racial tension...
...Crash is writer/director Paul Haggis’ attempt at a candid exposition of L.A. race relations—an ambitious project for a white Canadian’s directorial debut, even an Oscar-nominated one (Million Dollar Baby...
...their country's massive aid effort in Indonesia. More than 1,000 troops have helped distribute food, provide clean water, treat the injured, clear rubble and build houses. "We all tend to focus on where bombs are going off," said Australian Defence Force chief Gen. Peter Cosgrove after the crash. "But here in the midst of this life-saving operation, these lovely men and women, serving their country, have paid a very big price...
...people known throughout Japan as kenjitsu (rock solid). Compared with residents of Osaka, where personal and corporate bankruptcy rates are among the highest in the nation, Nagoyans are frugal. Local companies resisted making foolish bets during the bubble years, hence avoiding most of the damage from the crash. To this day, Nagoya companies sport some of the lowest debt loads in the country...
...breakfast, in Walker's view, is low-fat milk and a whole-grain cereal, or eggs, toast and jam. Although teenagers often reach for cola and sweets for a quick energy surge, that is not the way to go into a long exam. Such foods tend to make you crash after an hour or so. For snack breaks during an exam, Walker suggests trail mix or energy bars. The carbohydrates they contain give a quick boost, while the proteins and fats are broken down more slowly...