Saying the unsayable, in public
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Abdollah Nouri has been on trial in Iran, before traditionalist theologians in a move by conservatives to cancel him as a political force. Nouri is a cleric who has opened a debate on the role of religion in Iran. He argues that force should not be used to impose religious beliefs. Nouri was a candidate for parliamentary speaker, and his withdrawal from the candidacy could help to promote reform by allowing a candidate to be chosen who would be less divisive. Meanwhile, the conservatives may have to move more toward the center in order to attract more votes.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
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Lexiconjugally speaking
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The accepted usage for many words changes over time, until one word is commonly given a secondary meaning and used in place of a more precise word. Examples are 'anticipate' for 'expect' and 'surprised' in place of 'astonished.' What is 'right' seems purely relative to the context.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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"Public speaking needn't be scary."
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Janet Esposito's story of how her fear of public speaking took over her life and how she conquered it are presented. A three-step process and other guidelines for keeping calm and improved public speaking are described.
Publication Name: First for Women
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 1040-9467
Year: 2000
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