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...terms with the frailty of human life. But despite their transient existence, these harbingers of mortality are a far cry from bleak or empty representations of death. Instead, the obvious beauty of these flowers, no matter how short-lived or delicate, is a testament to those unbreakable bonds worth striving for—love, familial ties, and friendships. German director Doris Dörrie’s “Cherry Blossoms” is a similar reminder to appreciate life’s transient but spectacular moments. This touching film, though at times overstated in its sentimentality, incorporates...
...mortgage payments on time but can't refinance into cheaper loans because they've seen equity in their homes evaporate as prices have plummeted. The federal housing agencies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will refinance loans they hold or guarantee, even if borrowers owe more than their house is worth - up to 105% of the value of the property. The Administration figures that offer could reduce monthly payments for 4 million to 5 million borrowers...
...Shah 'Abbas, who ruled Persia from 1587 to 1629, ushering in a golden age for arts and culture, and opening the country to European trade. Says MacGregor: "He created a multi-faith society in touch with the rest of the world. That's why now he is someone really worth thinking about...
...Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, has argued that an indictment could derail peace negotiations and lead to reprisals against Darfur’s civilian population. But, given the failure of all previous peace negotiations and the already dire situation on the ground in Darfur, this may well be a risk worth taking...
Instead of increasing assistance to its old ally, Beijing has apparently been keeping a distance from Islamabad. During Zardari's visit in October, the Chinese snubbed the Pakistani President's request for a full-blown economic bailout. While Beijing did grant Islamabad a soft loan last year worth $500 million, it was nowhere near the estimated $14 billion experts say is needed to get Pakistan back on its feet. "The cooperation we saw during the Musharraf era just isn't there anymore," says Sayem Ali, an economist with Standard Chartered Bank in Karachi. "China would rather develop better relations with...