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...could be instantly brushed aside." So Shah learned to deal with jinns the Moroccan way, sprinkling drops of his blood in the toilet, burying chunks of meat in the garden and, when the usual remedies failed, hiring 24 drum-banging exorcists, led by a hash-smoking pimp in a gold turban, for a two-day expulsion ritual. Unhappily, it involved slaughtering Ariane's pet goat and sprinkling its blood in every room. The Caliph's House ends with most obstacles surmounted - the jinns are gone, the books are allowed into the country untranslated - and the transplanted Londoners are much...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: In the Land of Jinns | 3/19/2006 | See Source »

...deeper than just talking about their lawless activities and taking pride in mistreating their “hoes.” Indeed, they are. They are also sure to promote a materialistic lifestyle rife with conspicuous consumption. After all, what could be more important than getting some nice gold grills (slang for gold teeth) and putting some 22’s (referring to the length of rims, also known as hubcaps) on your new Escalade? And hey, if you still think today’s hip-hop lyrics and artists do contribute something positive to society, maybe we should...

Author: By Brett L Laffel, | Title: Gettin’ Down With the Gangstas | 3/13/2006 | See Source »

...competition, which drew competitors of all ages and from all over the country, was judged by internationally accredited officials over two days. The dancers came from a variety of backgrounds and training, and were divided into four different subgroups according to ability and experience: newcomer, bronze, silver and gold. Prizes for the top dancers included gift certificates for dance apparel stores, free lessons, and cash prizes. Many of the more advanced dancers vied for a $3,500 dress that was to be awarded to the wining couple in the gold standard...

Author: By Sarah C. Mcketta, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Dancers Flock to MAC for National Contest | 3/13/2006 | See Source »

...employees for Social Security, Medicare and individual income taxes. One contractor who provided $1 million worth of security services to the federal government from 2003 to 2005 also had unpaid taxes of over $9 million; the owner had gambled away $100,000 and bought a $25,000 men's gold bracelet with the payroll taxes he was supposed to send to the IRS. Another GSA contractor delinquent on over $2 million in taxes owned several luxury cars and homes worth more that $1 million...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Tax Cheats On The Federal Payroll | 3/13/2006 | See Source »

...father owns a gold shop in Saudi Arabia. He studied in the U.S., and he told me it would be good for me. He said I should go to the small town, not the big city. When I study, I thank God for this environment. Huntington is a quiet place. There is no place to go, nothing to do but study...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Saudi Students: In Their Own Words | 3/13/2006 | See Source »

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