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Here is the fundamental problem with referring to terrorists as "Islamic terrorists." The word "Islam" refers to the religion and its ideology while "Muslim" refers to the worshippers themselves. This is an important difference. The dangerous misnomer Islamic terrorist implies that the religion itself is the cause or the motivation of the violence--that terrorism can be carried out within the dictates of Islam. By referring to such a terrorist as a Muslim terrorist, one merely refers to the fact that the terrorist happens to be a Muslim without implicating the religion as a whole...
...something that we wanted to do to get ready for the upcoming rally in November," she said. "We've been trying to pull together people--a lot of new people have never heard of the living wage idea, and it's important to get the word...
...continuing to appear with him in public and going on joint vacations with their four children. And proving that divorce does not have to mean the end of a relationship, the two are said to be making plans to spend New Year's Eve together in France. Now comes word that Hall has allowed the midnight rambler to move back into the spacious London home they previously shared and she retained in the divorce settlement. The two have not reverted entirely to their previous conjugal arrangement. Jagger is reportedly hanging his hat, if not his head, in a spare bedroom...
...there is a silver lining to this, it's that those who were operated on had a similar survival rate regardless of race. So getting the word out that there is a proven treatment could help close the gap. It's also vital for doctors and patients to make sure they understand each other. Often it takes only a little extra time and attention to bridge any cultural differences...
...students. His outings are not only fun; they are an excuse to stay out late. (Those in his classes must bring written permission from their parents to get the extra-credit points.) Nicole Lopez, a 16-year-old junior who has Yates for fifth period, listens to his every word. "He does what no other teacher does," she says. Besides the kids, several parents have also come to watch. At 11:21, a sliver of moon finally peaks in the east above a stand of trees. "Mission accomplished," declares Yates. The students begin to drive away, but one remains behind...