Word: platformization
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...existence of the Victoria Falls back to the West after discovering them in 1855, and the numbers of tourists streaming to visit the "smoke that thunders" have been increasing ever since. Although some folks still prefer to take in the majesty of this geological wonder from the viewing platform, excitement addicts microlight overhead, whitewater raft below or bungee jump betwixt and between. Last summer, 75% of foreign visitors to the falls participated in adventure sports, according to Zambia's National Heritage Conservation Commission. For some of these thrill seekers, the falls aren't even the main attraction but a hazy...
...rogue unit of U.S. soldiers led by officer Sam William Marshall, played by Billy Zane. After much blood-letting, Alemdar and his men bond with Iraqis and eventually end American atrocities there, killing Zane in the final scene. "I was fascinated by a compelling character who gave a platform to a controversial point of view that rarely gets a forum," Zane told Time. The film is also due to open in more than a dozen other countries - including the United States, Germany and Britain. "We believe the film will do well worldwide," says scriptwriter Bahadir Ozdener. "It takes a stand...
...percent increase by 2010. The curricular review, despite its remaining problems, has proposed much-needed changes to Harvard’s undergraduate education. We acknowledge Kirby’s role in effecting these generally successful initiatives, and we hope that the new dean will continue to improve this platform...
...Still, can a group sworn to Israel's destruction moderate once in office? Certainly discrepancies between the Hamas charter and its campaign platform suggest moderation is possible, as do initial Hamas statements supporting an extension of the current cease-fire with Israel. But Hamas will immediately face grave challenges such as a bankrupt treasury, nervous international donors and, most importantly, a decentralized security force and the fact that groups such as Fatah's al-Aqsa Martyrs brigades and Iranian-funded Islamic Jihad are well outside its control. How Hamas handles these three key issues will provide the best guide...
...during the U.S. President's 2004 trip to Ottawa, Bush was said to have lectured Harper on the need for stronger continental defenses. But since then, Harper's pledge to reopen the missile-defense issue with a parliamentary debate, along with the Conservatives' defense-oriented, pro-U.S. platform, has encouraged Washington's belief that it may now have a more reliable ally in Ottawa...