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The Consequences of Anger... | Bite Sized Project Management Thought from Marcus Aurelius
How much more grievous are the consequences of anger than the causes of it.' This quote from Marcus Aurelius – Roman emperor and Stoic Philosopher - reminds us of the critical importance of self-control to Project Managers and, indeed,...
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Doctor comments on death of Mexican author Carlos Fuentes
1. Various of hospital were writer Carlos Fuentes died
2. Pan right of media waiting outside hospital
3. Mid of Carlos Fuentes' doctor Arturo Ballesteros, Mexico City Mayor Marcelo Ebrard approaching media
4. SOUNDBITE (Spanish)...
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Mexican author Carlos Fuentes dies at the age of 83
1. Mid of author Carlos Fuentes (second from right) sitting next to Mexican President Felipe Calderon (right) during a tribute to the writer's career
2. Fuentes greeting people
3. Wide of tribute ceremony
4. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Carlos...
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Learn Out Loud: Free American Classics
Over 150 audio texts from writers like Mark Twain, Jack London, Edith Wharton, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and many others. The list includes many classics that are taught in middle school or high school.
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