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Monday, September 6, 2010

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Headlines for Friday, September 3, 2010

Weekend Edition

Peace experts urge Abbas, Netanyahu, and Obama to have a Plan B.

Austrian conservative party launches game targeting minarets and Muslims.

Despite technology, printed propaganda remains Army’s best communication tactic.

United Nations now says 240 women, girls, and babies may have been raped in DR Congo town.

Commodity traders follow farmers’ Twitter feeds to find tips.

Recession means more prostitutes, fewer johns in Nevada.

Eight million New Yorkers suddenly realize New York City a horrible place to live.

Revealing interview with Oliver Sacks about his new book and his cancer treatment.

Naps as short as 10 minutes can reduce fatigue and help boost concentration. Evidence-based study tips.

Tony Blair’s memoirs: “a strange book by a gifted man.”

Sponsored contest: Final day of our Tom McCarthy giveaway now open! Enter before 2 p.m. EST!

Profile of Thurston Moore’s 10-year-old book publishing company.

Summer of the TMN book: Guilfoile’s The Thousand makes EW’s “must list.”

Judge rules that “ladies night” discounts don’t violate the Constitution.

London critics all miss Beyoncé reference in new classical piece (see explanation, mash-up).

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