After all, it is easier to begin a conversation with someone with a different background sitting behind a computer screen.

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What I most enjoy about working with children is being able to make a contribution to people with a very different background than mine.

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Imagine having a group of display cubes when it comes time to plan the seating chart for a reception -- each cube could represent one individual, with a color-coded background and a name or photo up top, with different descriptive elements on each side.

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When a moving subject is cut out of a number of images and combined with a different still shot that forms the background, the size of the subject can be changed to suit the background image.

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It binds together people from different social strata and ethnic background with diverse social practices, beliefs, professions and languages.

UNESCO: Culture

They can enhance their notes with cool background images, highlighted text, stamps and different text colors.

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Obama was different: an African-American with a multi-cultural background who wanted to bridge the divide between red and blue America.

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Perhaps they think that outsiders will be better at managing the convergence of different industries: a retailing company might gain an edge by recruiting somebody with a background in information technology, for example.

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For example, the CrossBlue can be driven in different powertrain modes: information related to the "Eco" mode is shown with a blue background, while the "Sport" setting is shown in red.

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