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September 2, 2010

Edge

Heavy metal: Has the style of music lost all its power?
Mexploitation: Filmmaker Richard Rodriguez aims to start a new genre.

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On September 1, 2010

Tragedy

Pakistan: Why we should come quickly to the aid of those displaced by the flood.
Death: We seem incapable of taking good care of the dying. Surgeon Pauline Chen explains why.

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On September 1, 2010

Ladies

Diana: On the anniversary of her death, looking back at her visit to the Arab world.
Hillary: It’s long been a national pastime to watch her style. Now, she’s wearing her hair long, and defiantly, says Robin Givhan.

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On August 31, 2010

Words

Poetry: Why do Arabs hold the form in such high esteem?
Rules: Forget these ten laws of language before going back to school.

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On August 29, 2010

Sights to See

Drag: What drag is doing for women.
Roadside: Mom-and-pop tourist stops are suffering a slump.
Architecture: Three young stars respond to modernism.

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Monday, August 30, 2010
Taking Down a Mosque
Swati Pandey

Mohamed's Ghosts by Stephan Salisbury Mohamed's Ghosts: An American Story of Love and Fear in the Homeland by Stephan Salisbury The introduction to Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Stephan Salisbury’s investigative memoir Mohamed’s Ghosts is titled “How to Take Down A Mosque.” It’s an eye-grabber for anyone who is watching closely the controversy around the Park51 Islamic community center and mosque slated to be built in Lower Manhattan.

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