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...three months. Saturday marked the six-month anniversary of al-Megrahi's homecoming, which unleashed huge rejoicing among Libyans and condemnation from Washington. A U.S. trade mission was slated for last November but was scrapped when White House officials intervened, saying the feelings over al-Megrahi were still too raw, according to a Commerce Department official accompanying the business delegation to Tripoli...
...over an hour in length, “Measure” struggles to remain cohesive. The band’s decision to explore and indulge all of their musical interests prevents Field Music from putting together what could have been a great record. Nevertheless, the group’s raw talent and invention will certainly identify and define the group amidst its indie pop peers...
...tune which Elling quickly belted out, as if to get the words over with, then carefully leaned into notes, producing a searing, rich sound like an alto saxophone. Carter, on the other hand, rollicked over her melody with a slight glissando. At the same time, her raw, grainy sound evoked the subtle sadness and melodic cry of the human voice, which provided a nice counterpoint to Elling’s precise pitch placement...
...arrested trying to ferry 33 children out of Haiti without proper documents. The Americans called their efforts caring, but many Haitians sided with Prime Minister Jean-Max Bellerive, who called the missionaries misguided "kidnappers"--especially since many of the kids weren't orphans at all. The incident struck a raw nerve in a nation where children are prey to human traffickers and thousands of youths live in slavery. It was also a reminder that the best way to help Haiti's children may not be plucking them from their country but helping rebuild it as a safer place for them...
...foods to steer clear of (bye-bye, trans fats and high-fructose corn syrup) continues to grow, eating-disorder experts are increasingly confronted with patients like Rutzel who speak of nervously shunning foods with artificial flavors, colors or preservatives and rigidly following a particular diet, such as vegan or raw foods. Women may be more prone to this kind of restrictive consumption than men, keeping running tabs of verboten foods and micromanaging food prep. Many opt to go hungry rather than eat anything less than wholesome. (See how to prevent illness...