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Cricket is an international game which is played by a diverse range of cultures and communities. Respect for each other is a key component of the game and racist comments have no place in cricket.

And two, boys in this culture, and in all cultures all around the world, one of the most humbling things in the world is to be beaten by a girl, or a woman, in anything. I think he articulated that.

Dying, we tell ourselves, is like going to sleep. This figure of speech occurs very commonly in everyday thought and language, as well as in the literature of many cultures and many ages. It was apparently quite common even in the time of the ancient Greeks.

During the more than four hundred years that have elapsed since the discovery of America, the native cultures have naturally not been static.

The United States has a rich immigrant background and continues to benefit from the arrival of law-abiding citizens of other cultures and nationalities. But in this age of terrorism we cannot be lax when it comes to controlling our borders.

I've been studying the cultures of Asia for many years, and I'm very attracted to the culture of Japan, in particular to the impact Zen has had on the Japanese mind and spirit.

I've seen teachers label just about everything in the classroom. And they'll put up a bulletin board that represents the different cultures in their classroom. That makes the child feel accepted.

I've often found myself looking fondly at the Valentine's cultures in other countries. South Korea, for instance - where women must give chocolate to men.

Thanks to 'I'm Yours,' I'm probably set for a really long time. The pressure I put on myself, or what I hope my 'I Won't Give Up' does, is to make a difference in people's lives... With 'I'm Yours,' I got to go out and set my feet on different continents, and expose myself to different cultures and causes.

'Provenance' is more than a multimedia concert. It's a journey that unifies cultures through music, theater and beautiful visuals.

People who had heard about it had a chance to ... catch up and see what they missed over the summer. Also, it's got an extraordinarily strong fan culture around the show. ... There's lots of subtext, which is what fan cultures love.

Our cultures fit, our visions fit, our sense of the future fits and our strengths, research and otherwise, fit, so it seemed like the natural thing to do.

Our cultures are a good fit, given the history and the vision of these two fine companies.

People from all regions of the world and many different cultures worked together to create the Earth Charter. Thousands of individuals and hundreds of groups were involved.

The National Geographic Society is a very powerful brand, whose impeccable, family-oriented reputation for bringing knowledge of different cultures and geographies to many people is a perfect fit for our vision of this project. Through our partnership with National Geographic, we want to empower people of all ages to share their life experiences and grow to understand the world on a global level in an educational and entertaining interactive environment.

Actually, there were three cultures that converged Powhatan, English and African.

Another special thing about our bridal show is that we are incorporating cultural wedding traditions into our activities. Greek, African, Pacific Islander, Jewish, Asian and Hispanic cultures will be showcased, because they are traditions that can be shared by all cultures. You don't have to be a member of the African American community to jump over a broom.

As a kid when I was growing up, I remember vividly being on the roof of my family's station wagon, and across the street was the Sahara Desert. I always wanted to see other places and learn about how other people lived. I began to travel and saw different cultures even within America.

That trip was kind of different because I'm not used to being out west. Then I come back to the East Coast, and the Midwest trip was different from the Northeast. It's good to travel and see the different cultures around the country.

You need a class like this because many people who work in the policy world have a sophisticated understanding of foreign cultures and the ... challenges surrounding nuclear issues, but not the science that underlies many of those concerns.

Young people are increasingly viewing sexual activity and relationships as commodities to be acquired and discarded. Clearly, people's sexual cultures are changing and better and more effective sex education is required to keep up.

This is an example in which a new behavior spread through a population, ... We had the opportunity to see a tradition form and spread in exactly the way that cultures do in humans.

This event allows students to learn about their own and others' backgrounds. We should all embrace other cultures and learn to live lives of celebration and joy.

This is an area where we know if we build school cultures and communities of learning and we provide resources to attract teachers and retain them - and it's not only money, but money is one of those elements - if we provide excellent principals and terrific leadership at schools, students will benefit.

Americans are taught that white people did everything, but that is changing. American history and our dealings with other cultures are a constant conflict of understanding.

They didn't say. We may know more tomorrow. It might depend on when they run tests and cultures and what they might find.

There's a belief in some cultures that if a person experiences good fortune in financial terms and does not share the good fortune, when that person becomes ill with a mysterious fever and dies, people tend to say: 'Aha! It was because he didn't share. It was the spirits who brought him down.'

They're from before the time of any western incursion. They're from a time when these cultures were intact, and that's very rare.

There's always been Native Americans in the area and the region and it's time that we have a place here in town. It's about bringing people of all different cultures together. It's about integration not segregation.

There is usually an 'X factor' that is hard to define. For HTC, I think it is our culture. We embrace the best of our Eastern roots and combine it with the best of the Western cultures where we have leadership and offices. It makes the culture colorful as well as energetic and creative.

There's a reason that all societies and cultures and small bands of humans engage in myth-making. Fundamentally, it is to help us understand ourselves.

At George Washington each counselor works with different programs. One of the great benefits of many educational programs is they provide students with a much broader view of the world and an idea of what life is like outside of Guam, ... The opportunity to experience the interchange of students and cultures outside of Guam is immense.

It was a wonderful, wonderful time to live in Rome. The educational opportunity was multiplied tenfold due to the variety of cultures and languages.

It was awesome to see the kids connect with the different cultures and get right in there and help,

It's not just a backwoods of white, lanky mountaineers. In fact, it's been much more of a crossroads of integration and coming together of many different cultures there.

For example, one student put together a drumming group to show how different cultures drum.

For all of us at Coca-Cola, the Fulbright Prize celebrates the qualities of character that can bring together peoples, cultures and nations for a common good. We congratulate President Clinton on being honored with this distinction and recognition of his tireless efforts in helping others around the world.

It's another thing to put on your gear and drive off into a village and make it happen.... We're proving that a group of people with many different cultures can be a great superpower. We're trying to help people (here) see that too,

It's funny. I think the game has changed in that in the old days guys used to hang around a lot more together because everybody pretty well had similar interests. Today there's different cultures and different personalities. Now, not everybody does the same thing. When you do get occasions such as this, it's always nice to get out with your teammates. You find out a lot about each other when you're just sitting around, whether it's lunch or having a soda or whatever.

It's a very difficult decision, not just for our hemisphere but for Asian cultures as well. There was a solid faction that didn't want the IOC appearing that they would flip on issues.

DaimlerChrysler saw the Big Game Hot Spot Guide and contest as a great opportunity to celebrate and showcase Metropolitan Detroit's international flavor, cultures and entertainment. Plus, what's a 'hot spot' without a Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge vehicle to spice things up? Part of the fun and excitement of a 'hot spot' is the attention you get when you step out of a 'hot' ride.

It's something a little different. A whole different twist. So many different cultures reflect the melting pot of Leominster. ... One day I hope to have each and every ethnicity represented at the festival.

It's not a confrontation between different nations, different cultures or different religions, ... We recommend dialogue between civilizations, coexistence and cooperation.

The books, representing writers from Egypt, Brazil, Europe, Canada and the United States, will explore what it means to belong, a theme that transcends many cultures and experiences.

It's difficult to hire up real fast because we want people who are trained and knowledgeable about the cultures we're working with.

I've learned how to adapt to different cultures and understand all different walks of life. I've also learned that confidence is key, even if you have to fake it at times. Fake it till you make it, as they say.

It's worth bearing in mind that Hamlet makes poor Danish history and that Lawrence of Arabia grossly oversimplifies the politics and cultures of the Middle East.

It's worth bearing in mind that 'Hamlet' makes poor Danish history and that 'Lawrence of Arabia' grossly oversimplifies the politics and cultures of the Middle East. I don't mean to say that drama should never concern itself with factual accuracy, only that a work of art must be judged by a higher standard.

It's time for people to realize that we are all mixed up inside. That is why there is so much diversity on my records. I can relate to so many cultures and I want that to be reflected in my music.

The two cultures of East and West are very different, and the priorities are very different. So when you understand that - if you are from this side or this side - when you understand that the other is different than you, and you respect these differences, you can build communication.

They are two very different cultures that hold very different political contests. It's little wonder they would often come to different conclusions,

The Netherlands is a nation where people ought to want to meet one another, where cultures meet each other,

Art is just so much. It binds cultures together,

Ape cultures are real. I think it's time to stop doubting that they exist.

The intellectual force of the West is still dominant, but other cultures are getting stronger. I expect that we will develop a new way of thinking in architecture and urban planning, and that less will be based on our models.

I love living around black people. Home is home. We suffer under racism and the physical deprivations that come with that, but beneath that, we form cultures and traditions that are beautiful.

Information technology plays such a critical role in the global economy, that a corporation's ability to compete in that economy is increasingly defined by its IT capabilities. Operating in this extended, multinational and multicultural environment places companies under greater pressure than ever to manage their ethical responsibilities. Businesses need to be thinking as much about how IT can be instrumental in promoting ethically sensitive and responsible business cultures and the positive outcomes that can be generated.

India is an integral part of the expansion of our global operations and we see India and Europe as partners in this growth. Our vision is to be the pre-eminent Business Processing Services Company through shared values and cultures across our global operations. To support our growth plans for India we will be investing $150 million and adding 3000 people over the next 5 years.

In a world of intense economic competition, shifting populations and shrinking distances, the pressures of living together with people of different cultures and different beliefs from one's own are very real,

In a world darkened by ethnic conflicts that tear nations apart, Canada stands as a model of how people of different cultures can live and work together in peace, prosperity, and mutual respect.

In an earthquake, the most dangerous place to be is in a tall building that is not flexible. Yet, one of the safest places is a tall building that has been stressed for earthquakes -- - in other words, one that has a deep foundation and is flexible. So, too, over the coming years, large organizations that remain rigid will crumble and fall, while those that succeed in adding flexibility, teamwork and creativity to their cultures will thrive.

In relationships based on equality, couples tend to develop sexual habits that are more in keeping with both partners' interests. Male-centered cultures where sexual behavior is more oriented toward procreation tend to discount the importance of sexual pleasure for women.

In other parts of the world being mindful of other cultures can give you the upper hand and help you clinch that deal.

Invoking nature with its implied supremacy ignores that many cultures have fundamentally differing ideas of even what nature is, much less how it should work.

INTO THE WEST takes place during one of the single most dramatic periods in American history. We're painting this on a huge canvas in order to tell a story that explores the Gold Rush, the transcontinental railroad, the wild west and the Indian wars leading to the tragedy at Wounded Knee. These are all facets of the American and Native American experience. It's the story about opportunity and the clash of cultures and the eventual overwhelming of one nation's way of life over another.

In Utah Valley, there tends to be this different culture than the rest of America. It's definitely a little more closed off because of the people that live here. 'West Side' gives people a more open look at the world, and can open eyes to other cultures and teach tolerance for other races.

In the beginning, this is about heart connections. Sitting the family down at a meal is the place where we come together, so why not to bring the two 'families' of the cultures together?

In order to appreciate cultures of another nation, one needs to go there, know the people and mingle with the culture of that country.

By joining a group that is specific to one thing, you're kind of isolating yourself in a way, ... It's important to learn about other cultures than your own.

Hip-hop started as this niche moment, and the values of it, the cultures that it carried on its back; language, clothes, the way you wear your clothes, the items that you consume, all came with the music as an art form. And those things helped transform how people buy, shop, speak, engage.

He spoke eloquently and with personal conviction about the importance of ensuring access and opportunity for success to people from diverse cultures and backgrounds, especially given America's rapidly changing demographics.

By far, the mixing of cultures is what we see as the best way to have an integrated community.

I don't like this romanticization of Indian people in which Indian people are looked at as spiritual saviors, as people who have always taken care of the land. We're human beings. But I think different cultures have developed different aspects of humanness.

This is a great opportunity to learn about other cultures that we have in the area. Come out and get to know your neighbors because we're afraid of what we don't know.

The focus is to help students feel connected to school, develop leadership skills, foster personal well-being and make new friends by learning more about other cultures and customs.

The goal of the class is for students to leave with not only an understanding, but also an appreciation for people in other cultures than their own by becoming aware of similarities and differences between cultures.

The gift art gives us is that instead of seeing only our own world, we see into other times, which offers a window into other cultures and sensibilities.

The concept was that we would start working to help people from diverse cultures see the value of teaching.

The media often give an uncharacteristic perception of some other cultures and religions, and Islam in particular because it's the unusual, extreme, odd stuff that is kind of newsworthy. Sometimes, people of Islam feel that they're getting painted with a brush that represents only a few.

Cultures contain many cues and inducements to dissuade the individual from approaching ultimate limits, in much the same way that a special warning strip of land around the edge of a baseball field lets a player know that he is about to run into a concrete wall when he is preoccupied with catching the ball. The wider that strip of land and the more sensitive the player is to the changing composition of the ground under his feet as he pursues the ball, the more effective the warning. Romanticizing or lionizing as individualistic those people who disregard social cues and inducements increases the danger of head-on collisions with inherent social limits. Decrying various forms of social disapproval is in effect narrowing the warning strip.