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...Since February, Congress has been investigating such so-called data brokers for the ways in which they gather their information. Some of them use people inside the phone company who are willing to divulge the data. But more commonly, these businesses obtain phone records through an illegal practice known as "pretexting," in which someone calls up the phone company and impersonates a subscriber to con the service representative into releasing copies of the records...
...come out on top. (Those banlieues erupted in riots earlier this year.) But Koné's dramatic tale goes deeper. Born in the southern Malian village of Niéna, which even today has no electricity, Koné left for France at age 10 unable to speak French. He went on to obtain a prelaw degree in the hopes of becoming a police inspector. A talent for boxing earned him two French amateur titles, and he was selected to represent France in the 1996 Summer Games. But an auto accident in early 1995 shattered his left knee, requiring 12 operations and five years...
...four of them. And under the Patriot Act, if the FBI certifies that it has grounds, it may also collect more information, such as the customer's name, address and billing information. Last year the FBI issued 9,254 such orders, known as National Security Letters, to obtain information about 3,501 people from banks and phone, Internet and credit-card companies...
...table." The official adds that by agreeing to talk to Iran, the U.S. would "absolve the international community of the responsibility to tackle this problem." Opponents of engagement further argue that opening direct talks would confer legitimacy on Iran's leaders--who, aside from their suspected desire to obtain nuclear weapons, deny Israel's right to exist, support terrorist groups and lack support among their own people. Says Michael Rubin, an Iran expert at the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank: "The very act of sitting down with them recognizes them...
...brown a bit. Set them aside and saut? the almonds, pumpkin seeds, pecans and peanuts together for about 5 minutes. Set aside. Next, fry the dried bread pieces on both sides for about 2 minutes in the remaining oil or lard. Next, fry the sesame seeds until they obtain a deep brown color. (Add salt to prevent the seeds from splattering out.) Remove seeds and saut? the thyme, marjoram, oregano, cinnamon, avocado leaves, cloves and black peppercorns for 1 minute. 4. Roast the tomatoes, tomatillos and peeled onion and garlic in a heavy, open skillet on high...