UP & COMING.Cross-cultural communication Cross-cultural communication (also frequently referred to as intercultural communication) is a field of study that looks at how people from differing cultural backgrounds endeavour to communicate. in Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. is the subject of a seminar with Bert Sanchez, an international marketing and trade consultant, who offers a quick guide to business culture and protocol and provides timely and market-specific information on the region, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday at Soka University of America SUA's educational philosophy was established by Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, the first president of Soka Gakkai, who had worked as the principal of an elementary school in Japan. Makiguchi published the Value Creating Educational System based on his belief that "the purpose of education is to , Minuteman Hall, 26800 W. Mulholland Highway  This article or section may be confusing or unclear for some readers.Please [improve the article] or discuss this issue on the talk page. , Calabasas. The fee of $15 includes a lunch. The registration deadline is today. Call (818) 878-3773. A free job fair at Pierce College will feature representatives with open positions from approximately 30 employers from the computer and insurance industries, hospitals and other health-care facilities and retail sales, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. today on the campus mall at 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills. For more information, call the college's job placement and housing office at (818) 719-6453. Finn MacCool, a pure Celtic traditional/alternative band, will perform original and traditional songs in authentic Celtic costumes, at 8 p.m. today at the Raven Playhouse, 5233 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. For more information, call the Celtic Arts Center Hotline at (213) 462-6844. ``Asia: Trade Rival or Dynamo for U.S. Economic Growth?'' is the topic of the latest free discussion from the International Business Thursday Breakfast Series, at 7:30 a.m. Thursday at Santa Monica College Santa Monica College was first opened in 1929 as Santa Monica Junior College. Current enrollment is 32,000 students in more than 90 fields of study. The college also has one of the largest international student populations of any community college in the US, with approximately Technology Building, Room 312, 1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. Call (310) 452-9288. ``The Nuts and Bolts nuts and bolts pl.n. Slang The basic working components or practical aspects: "[proposing] of Cancer Radiation'' is a lecture and question-and-answer session with Dr. Bernard Lewinsky explaining what radiation therapy is, how it's administered, what types of cancer are treated with radiation, the side effects Side effects Effects of a proposed project on other parts of the firm. and results, at 2:15 p.m. Thursday in the lounge at the Valley Storefront Multiservice Center for Seniors, 12821 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood. Call the activity desk in the morning at (818) 984-0276. ``Cool Dogs/Hot Dogs,'' an exhibit and silent auction of designer dog houses and cat condos created by more than 35 of Southern California's most prominent architects, designers and set decorators, benefits PAWS/LA (Pets Are Wonderful Support), a nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. dedicated to helping people living with HIV/AIDS HIV/AIDS Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome keep, feed and care for their pets. The exhibit closes on Thursday with a cocktail reception and closing live auction hosted by ``Melrose Place'' star Courtney Thorne-Smith, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Pacific Design Center, Center Blue, Suite B-377, 8687 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood. Tickets: $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Call (213) 876-7297. SOURCE: - Ana Young To Our Readers In addition to L.A. Life's bold new look, today you'll find the premiere of our Work page on 6. The Work page becomes part of our regular Wednesday fare. Today, it features a review of books aimed at jump-starting a career or job search. The page also features career advice columns and a list of work-related events. As always, your letters are welcome. To reach us, write: L.A. Life P.O. Box 4200 Woodland Hills, Calif. 91365-4200 Or fax us at: (818) 713-3545 Or call: (818) 713-3629 SOURCE: - The L.A. Life Editors Joe Franco, Lisa Pope Girion, Susan Love, Rob Lowman and Lynette Rice |
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