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...speech to business leaders on such staid topics as labor contracts, taxation, inflation and purchasing power into some truly captivating theatrics. During a nearly 45-minute address billed as the blueprint of the second phase of Sarkozy's economic reforms, the gesticulating, sardonic, often dramatic President drew applause, laughter and even a gasp or two of excitement as he described how he intends to make France a more competitive economy...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sarkozy Dazzles, But Can He Deliver? | 8/31/2007 | See Source »

...Russian film starring nobody anybody has ever heard of, but civilian TIFFies are closer to regular audiences than, say, the scowling critics of Cannes or rude industry swag hogs of Sundance. Better yet, as far as movie distributors go, Torontonians seem predisposed to standing ovations, open weeping and laughter. It was the first two that tipped Berney off to the potential of Whale Rider when he attended Toronto for Newmarket in 2002. A movie about a 12-year-old Maori girl doesn't scream box-office gold, but after Toronto crowds leapt to their feet for the film, Newmarket bought...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Big-Screen Romance | 8/29/2007 | See Source »

...When I looked at this report...I realized this isn’t rocket surgery, it’s brain science,” Neufeld said, prompting laughter from the audience. “In Kansas, we’ve put a pretty good emphasis particularly on the health care side and the policies we do are scientifically and data-driven policies, and this document helps us get there...

Author: By Clifford M. Marks, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Center Outlines Plan for Improvement | 8/10/2007 | See Source »

...said, "is in every step of what happens with me and every human being that exists on this planet." Clinton shared the content of her prayer life with the audience: "You know, sometimes I say, Oh, Lord, why can't you help me lose weight?" she said to sympathetic laughter. "Sometimes, you know, it's praying for discernment, for wisdom, for strength, for courage...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: How the Democrats Got Religion | 7/12/2007 | See Source »

...medical crisis is certainly enough to turn your world upside down. But imagine living through four of them. That's what Jessie Gruman did, with admirable resilience and laughter...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: How to Handle a Medical Crisis | 7/11/2007 | See Source »

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