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When the bomb went off shortly after 2 p.m., the narrow lane, crammed with people, acted as a muffler. Just 300 yards away there was only a low boom, like a faraway thunderclap. It was as if the sound had been absorbed by the tens of thousands of devout Shi'ites gathered outside their faith's holiest shrine to listen to Friday prayers over the speakers. But then a louder sound rumbled down the lane and into the nearby square--the anguished shriek emerging from a thousand throats. Panicked worshippers charged into the square, their dust-covered dishdashas spattered with...
Across the lane from the wall, a crater in the black-tar road marked the spot where the bomb exploded. Within 30 ft. were the twisted carcasses of at least seven cars--alHakim's white Toyota Land Cruiser among them--most mangled beyond recognition and still ablaze. In the market across from the shrine, the blast reduced several shops to mounds of rubble. Street vendors' stalls that had been laden with dried fruits and nuts were incinerated, their contents sprayed across the area. The few people who ran toward the bomb site were showered by a hail of pistachios...
...fast-lane urban life, people pay too little attention to such conditions as stress and depression. Spending a few minutes a day meditating can really improve our body dynamics. I hope more people realize its power so they can experience more tranquillity. SIVA PRASAD Hyderabad, India...
Before I could ponder the question, the light turned green, and I instinctively punched the gas pedal. The Benz accelerated like a Thoroughbred finally allowed to run. At 90 m.p.h., I straddled the double yellow lane divider in case I needed the whole road. I kept trying to remember what instructor Dave Golder--who had taken me for a ride at 175 m.p.h. the day before--told me is the key to high-speed driving: "soft hands and no brakes." Or was that no brains...
...shouldn't Europeans live life in the fun lane? Any time they have a disaster, a depression or another problem, the U.S. will rush to their aid with money taken from hardworking Americans. DON RABON Hendersonville...