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...administration's efforts to recast the American public's thinking on Iraq is focused on drawing attention to successes in rebuilding schools, restoring electricity supplies, launching a new currency and other basic improvements in the quality of daily life. But the latest wave of violence is a reminder that the critical issue on which all else depends is security, and on that front the news is not exactly encouraging. Rather than ebbing, six months into the occupation the attacks on U.S. forces are growing more frequent and more sophisticated. Twelve U.S. soldiers have been killed in the past 10 days...
This movie is horror at its most basic: a cop, two criminals and two women holding down a police precinct in the middle of a city against an invading gang with unlimited members that want to kill all of them. This is one of John Carpenter’s first movies. It is a western in the sense it is an extended standoff. However, its real roots are as an urban horror story echoing the fears of many city dwellers as the ’70s progressed: the city is just as much of a trap as the country...
France’s refusal to support the war against Iraq stemmed from basic disagreements about intelligence information—not a desire to counterbalance American military strength or intrinsic anti-American bias—according to Levitte...
Another day, Nguyen spent time teaching the students how to express their feelings. She started with the basic “happy” and “sad,” but then also threw in “confused.” She says that although she spent 15 minutes on it and got really frustrated, all her students could muster was “confu-.” Later that week, in a moment Nguyen calls a “highlight,” her student Tony was banging on a desk during a lesson. When asked...
Tampopo specializes in tempura, the Japanese frying technique originating in Portugal. Avoid the teriyaki and stick to what Tampopo does best—the basic tempura combos with rice and miso soup ($5.50-$8.50). The tempura is consistently above-average, combining fresh ingredients, light batter and flavors that are enhanced by the soy-based dipping sauce. Noteworthy choices include the nasu (eggplant) and sweet potato. However, avoid the tempura rolls. The consistency is doughy, and the rice overwhelms any flavor...