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Many individual churches, synagogues and mosques have medical-mission and relief programs. Broader umbrella groups include Church World Service www.churchworldservice.org) the Catholic Medical Mission Board www.cmmb.org) the American Jewish World Service www.ajws.org and the Islamic Society of North America www.isna.net) --By Christine Gorman
...Aksara is hoping to do more than effect a revolution in local retailing practices. It also sees itself as being on a cultural mission, importing all the accoutrements of 21st century cool, printed or otherwise, to a city that still regards such things as dizzying novelties. Apart from books, Aksara carries Jakarta's best selection of imported music (iPods adorn the walls, allowing listeners to check out music before buying, and CDs can be sampled at listening stations). It also stocks cameras from cult Russian manufacturer, Lomo, as well as a range of fashionable giftware and stationery. Aksara's founder...
...When an Afghan commander refused to let his men join in a rescue mission, you quoted a U.S. sergeant who said, "Look at these Afghans. Why the hell should we be fighting their war?" Well, after 9/11, the war against the merciless Taliban regime suddenly became our war as well. I completely understand what men say in the heat of battle because I spent a year in combat myself. But slowly American troops will weed out the enemy, and as its desperation grows, we will continue to stride ahead with confidence and assurance, knowing we will punish those who dared...
Throughout, the line-up seemed designed to bring attention to the program of contrasting and diverse set of acts unified by a common charitable mission. Early in the night, the Asian American Dance Troupe performed a lithe and whimsical dance choreographed by Mindy...
...lower levels of the venue and even spilling into the balcony level upstairs. As the lights dimmed and jazzy strains of music filled the air as the show began, the night’s production seemed to assume a solemn tone in line with the seriousness of its mission to benefit the victims of Hurricane Katrina...