Word: heroisms
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...rattled by ferocious criticism from Reinhard Mohn. Last month, in a book about his management philosophy and in an accompanying essay published by a German newspaper, he wrote that he had underestimated the vanity of some executives: "The search for glory has incited many a manager to 'acts of heroism,' and not infrequently led to irresponsibly big investments." Reinhard added that he wants his family, led by Liz, to play a more forceful role at Bertelsmann by, for example, implementing the "fundamental principles of a humanistic corporate leadership," which in practice means avoiding layoffs whenever possible and managing by consensus...
...Saddam mentioned no specific date but referred to the resistance of "today and before today." After Saddam mentioned the Umm Qasr battle, he proceeded to cite by name numerous Iraqi soldiers who proved their heroism in the defense of the city. He also saluted the residents of Basra, the largest city in southern Iraq, as well as Iraqis living in Baghdad and the northern city of Mosul. "O heroic mujahedeen, hit your enemy hard!" Saddam said. "O noble Iraqis, with your strength and spirit of jihad, hit him so that he cannot commit more crimes against you, your nation...
...wife. The play takes a powerful and bleak journey through a mind tortured by a violent, war-filled past. Based on the prototypical road trip saga, the show is simultaneously the poignant memoir of an abused wife and mother and a commentary on the myths of war and heroism. Daily at 7:30 p.m. except Mondays (2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Sundays) through March 22. Tickets $34-$68, available at the ART Box Office or by phone 617-547-8300. American Repertory Theater, 64 Brattle...
...wife. The play is a powerful and bleak journey through a mind tortured by a violent, war-filled past. Based on the prototypical road trip saga, Highway Ulysses is simultaneously the poignant memoir of an abused wife and mother and a commentary on the myths of war and heroism...
What is new, however, is the postmodern, introspective take on this classic story of heroism and manhood. The sets are minimal but evocative; in an interesting move, the set is surrounded by three walls of clear plastic which serve as the holding cell for the son and on which he writes large and open-ended statements and questions such as “I am LIFE,” “AM I scared?” and “Until my father comes...