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The article reports on issues arising from the teaching of Arabic in American public schools. It is noted that the number of public schools offering classes in that language had increased significantly in the period 2001-07. Reasons behind the protests against an Arab-English public school in Brooklyn, New York are examined.

Details the documentary about the Arab news station Al-Jazeera, "Control Room," which was directed by American filmmaker Jehane Noujaim. Success of the film in New York; Indication that the station's journalists talk about trying to maintain journalistic ethics while covering events in the Middle East; Comments of Noujaim on the film and why she made it.

Introduces Jet, a rock band from Australia. Description of a performance in New York City; Musical influences evident in their debut CD, "Get Born;" Status of American popular music scene, including rap rock; Popularity of the group in Europe; Comments by members of the group.

Reviews the performances of Jane's Addiction at the Hammerstein Ballroom on October 31, 1997 in New York City, New York and Lucinda Williams October 24, 1997 performance in San Francisco, California.

Presents witty news briefs related as of February 25, 2002. Extension of a contract by National Broadcasting Co. (NBC) with the actors and actresses from the popular sitcom 'Friends' by offering each $1 million an episode; Comparison of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani to a knight during his participation alongside Great Britain's Queen Elizabeth in a Buckingham Palace ceremony; Award of Best in Show at New York City's Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show to a miniature poodle named Surrey Spice Girl; Others.