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Blog Entries by Karin Badt from 11/2008

The King of Morocco and a Little Girl in Bombay (xvii)

| Posted 11.03.2008
Read More: Ganesh, King of Morocco, Streetchildren, Mumbai, Gordon House Hotel, Spirituality, Helsinki, Women Travelers, Taj Mahal, News

The waiter was very concerned that I liked the food -- that it was not too spicy for me -- and he came and offered me, as a treat, a handful of three Chinese fortune cookies.

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France Thrilled With Obama

| Posted 11.06.2008
Read More: French Reaction to Elections, America's Image in the World, Gala Event at Trocadero, Obama Election Day, McCain Loss, Cinéaqua, Réactions en France à La Victoire De Barack Obama, Presidential Election 2008, France Obama, Barack Obama Race, 2008 Presidential Election, News

The French are upfront about the fact that Obama is celebrated for his symbolism: as a black man, as the new Kennedy, as the man who will open European-American relations.

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Michael Ondaatje: Speaking About Film and Literature at the Thessaloniki International Film Festival

| Posted 11.25.2008
Read More: Literature Versus Film, Jury, Balkan Films, Despina Mouzaki, Michael Ondaatje, New Movies, Thessaloniki International Film Festival, News

The Thessaloniki International Film Festival is considered the most important film festival in southeast Europe. It has helped the careers of dozens, including Darren Aronofsky and Fatih Akin.

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