Word: mantras
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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...What’s the angle?” is her mantra, to the benefit of us all: April’s byline has graced publications across the country, and FM has been lucky to call her our own for the past two years. When not tirelessly editing scrutinies and ITMs, she has educated compers (and her fellow editors!) about the ins and outs of journalism and job applications...
...kamikazes—much like Islamist suicide bombers—were fed a false account of their own cultural heritage. They were told that the samurai code, “bushido,” required self-sacrifice rather than surrender. But the Japanese military’s mantra repeated a fabricated history—according to Thomas, “many ancient Japanese warriors had been prisoners of war.” The scholarly Admiral Kurita penetrated through the “bushido” ruse. Too many of his countrymen...
...falsehood perpetuated not just by the likes of Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden, who came late to the slogan after their actual beefs--Saddam with his neighbors; bin Laden with the Saudi royals--gained insufficient traction in the Arab world. The mantra is also repeated like an axiom in the U.S.--in parts of the State Department, in various think tanks, by editorial writers and Sunday talk-show hosts...
...award that is given out after every game,” Stone said “The kids define it in a given way for someone who works in the trenches.”Added Cahow: “The award really represents Coach Stone’s mantra for us: We’re a blue-collar team that needs to bring a lunch pail and hard hat to every game.” While it may evoke images of Boston’s Big Dig rather than the rink at Bright Arena, this mantra has yielded its results...
...have an amazing presidential term, but People Power continues to inspire the world. Journalists Eugenia Apostol and Letty Jimenez-Magsanoc feed the populace with balanced news and fearless views. Pool champion Efren Reyes is always a breath of fresh air. While showing off seems to be the mantra of most sports superstars, Reyes remains humble despite his legendary status. These four heroes serve not only as inspiration but also warnings. Would-be dictators, irresponsible journalists and show-off athletes should be scared because they will only lose in the end. Jowana Balana Bueser Laguna, the Philippines...