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...over an Israeli mine near an Israeli settlement in the dunes south of Gaza City. Qawasmeh knew she had to help her 735 elementary and high school students understand. "Nobody is excluded, even a mother and her children," Qawasmeh told the assembly through the polyester veil that covers her nose and mouth. "We have to bear the situation, because God will reward our patience...
Botox injections, as you may have heard, are the biggest thing since nose jobs. They are already the most popular cosmetic procedure in the U.S.; about 1.6 million Americans got the shots last year--a so-called off-label use of a drug originally approved to calm twitchy eye muscles. The fact that the shots reduce wrinkles too was an unanticipated bonus; doctors were allowed to use Botox for that purpose, but the manufacturer, Allergan, couldn't advertise it to the public...
...balance between plot and introspection; the numerous dialogues and conversations are witty and captivating, making for a fun and interesting read. Hank wonders about the mysteries in life, in no particular order of importance. Questions of mortality and tolerance are balanced with musings on how a girl with a nose ring manages to keep the snot from her cheeks when she sneezes. And of course, like any 13-year-old boy, he is fascinated by the insoluble mystery of girls. The author does a commendable job of describing all the confused longings and awkward fumblings of a preteen...
...former journalist Alan Brady founded the vineyard in 1987 but soon tired of the endless promoting and tourism. He moved down the road to start again, this time in search of the perfect Pinot Noir. "I really wanted to get back to the reality of wine," he says, his nose deep in a glass of his latest vintage, "which for me is getting tired and dirty at harvest time." He takes a sip and smiles. "Now I am not driven by any market demands?I am producing the wine I want to and the market seems to like...
...superrich--with Marc Rich!--who cloak their identities and shield their assets from prying governments. With your shell company as host of a nameless Visa or Amex card, you are trading stocks, purchasing cars, paying bills and getting cash from ATMS--and leaving no trail. You are thumbing your nose at grasping creditors, ex-spouses, plaintiff's lawyers and tax collectors. And these days, you are screwed...