Word: damian
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...Damian, a shy 7-year-old still grieving over the death of his mother, has been taken by a friend of his dad's to the Manchester, England, department store where his mum used to work. Left alone for a moment, he feels mournful, bereft--and then panicky, when he thinks he has been deserted again. In an ordinary movie, the situation might call for a freshet of tears to guarantee an audience's instant pity. But in this film, Millions, with this young actor, Alex Etel, subtlety is the key. His eyes mist up, just enough...
Lopez-de-Silanes now faces an investigation of his work at the World Bank, where he has acted as a consultant on corporate governance issues, said World Bank spokesman Damian Milverton...
...return visits, of course, guests are more comfortable planning their own days. Last spring, Damian Thong's parents made their second trip to Japan. While he was at work, they explored Tokyo's smaller neighborhoods every afternoon. Before long, they were old hands, making grocery-store recommendations to their son. But the fact is, visiting parents aren't just interested in sightseeing. Hanging out with their kids-and grandkids-is more often the real priority...
...Damian's father, Benedict, explains, "I enjoy Japan very much. But I wouldn't be coming here if it weren't for Damian." Making time to be together should trump a whole stack of maps...
...DAMIAN BLATTLER AND ALEXANDER BRASH