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...Takfir," says Jacquard, "are the hard core of the hard core: they are the ones who will be called upon to organize and execute the really big attacks." French officials think that Takfiri beliefs have bred a distinct form of terrorism. "The goal of Takfir," says one, "is to blend into corrupt societies in order to plot attacks against them better. Members live together, will drink alcohol, eat during Ramadan, become smart dressers and ladies' men to show just how integrated they...
...mettle to make the tough decisions--on everything from plant closings to new-car programs--required to pull Ford Motor out of the ditch. Ford's much broader legion of admirers, who range from union bosses to the president of the Sierra Club, say his savvy and his rare blend of guts and grace point to success...
...unlikely blend of tabloid luridness and brainy cultural commentary, Look at Me, a finalist for the National Book Awards, is held together by the voice of the elder Charlotte, corrosively cynical yet fearless in her honesty. She is the sort of woman who, as her career and its privileges evaporate, can calmly observe, "We are interchangeable--the first lesson one learns as a professional beauty." She asks, "How could I resist the offer of attention and money, the very polestars whose gleaming emanations had navigated my existence?" when she's approached by a creepy website that stage manages events...
...Takfir," says Jacquard, "are the hard core of the hard core: they are the ones who will be called upon to organize and execute the really big attacks." French officials think that Takfiri beliefs have bred a distinct form of terrorism. "The goal of Takfir," says one, "is to blend into corrupt societies in order to plot attacks against them better. Members live together, will drink alcohol, eat during Ramadan, become smart dressers and ladies' men to show just how integrated they...
...flavor with a hint of cinnamon. His co-worker Sarah Hecht promotes a “Crimson Candy Swirl” featuring mysterious red candies. Sam Cave, Toscanini’s resident ice cream connoisseur, offers up “Crimson Curse,” a delectable blend of blueberries and raspberries in vanilla ice cream...