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...chest claiming that the victim was a spy for either the Americans or the Pakistani government. Beheadings are recorded and sold on DVD in the area's bazaars. "It's the knife that terrifies me," says Hafizullah, 40, a local arms smith. "Before they kill you, they sharpen the knife in front of you. They are worse than butchers...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Truth About Talibanistan | 3/22/2007 | See Source »

...opportunity.” “Usually at these events, we’re just preaching to each other, but it’s a happy situation when there are diverging opinions,” she said in her opening remarks. “It forces us to sharpen our own.” The violence in Darfur has killed an estimated 400,000 people, and forced 2.5 million to flee...

Author: By Charles J. Wells, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Darfur Divestment Debate Rages On | 3/9/2007 | See Source »

...Stockbridge, who abruptly took over after Gary Rogliano stepped down just a year after launch, says MAXjet will soon add two jets to its fleet, making a total of five, and offer another destination in the summer. Says analyst Lobbenberg: "Its price proposition is perfect, but they need to sharpen up the operational execution...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Battle for First Class | 2/22/2007 | See Source »

...Valkin said. “Nguyen and Burke had never played together before. [Kumar and Hayes] make a great team together.”Fish had praise for Hayes, and also noted that the rookie is still improving.“He’s trying to sharpen his weapons and become much clearer about his shot selection,” Fish said. “It’s like a piano player trying to play a piece so well that his fingers just walk on the keys. A tennis player tries to make his shots so well that...

Author: By Loren Amor, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Men's Tennis Beats Field at Intersession Invite | 1/30/2007 | See Source »

...Skate for Hunger Now that it’s starting to feel like winter, it’s time to brave the cold for a good cause! Grab a few friends and sharpen up your old figure skates to help out the Greater Boston Food Bank. The Charles Hotel will be hosting a fine evening full of teeth-chattering fun to benefit the local charity and to raise community hunger awareness, with plenty of classy cocktails and tasty treats waiting off the ice. Thursday, Jan. 18 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. The Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett...

Author: By Crimson staff | Title: Get Out! | 1/18/2007 | See Source »

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