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Byline: Jennie Yabroff In a happy accident of geography, two shows in midtown Manhattan present work by three of the most iconic street photographers of the past century. Many photos [...]

Byline: Malcolm Beith; Mark Hosenball, Maziar Bahari and Joanna Chen; Ginanne Brownell; Barbie Nadeau; Jennie Yabroff; Tony Emerson; Sonia Kolesnikov-Jessop Bangladesh: Rhymes With Afghanistan ... For 16 years, Bangladesh has [...]

Byline: Jennie Yabroff There are few glimpses of utopia in 'Ecotopia,' the new show at the International Center of Photography in NewYork. A more apt title might be 'Man vs. [...]

Byline: Jennie Yabroff Starbucks may have popularized the notion of cafe-as-living-room, but students, artists and self-styled bohemians have been lingering over cooling cups of joe in public spaces for centuries. [...]

Byline: Jennie Yabroff With the world cup now underway, billions of fans around the globe are eating, breathing and sleeping football--all except the Americans. A new film, 'Once in a [...]

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The article mentions actress Eve Hewson, the daughter of rock band U2 singer Bono and discusses her roles in director Steven Soderbergh's television series "The Knick" and growing up as the daughter of Bono.

The article profiles film director Kathryn Bigelow. She is best known for the 1991 heist film “Point Break,” and the 1995 futuristic action film “Strange Days.” Bigelow is working on a film titled “The Hurt Locker,” which follows a soldier who serves as a bomb technician in Iraq. The concepts that underlie her filmmaking style are elucidated and actor Jeremy Renner provides quotes.

The article describes the Tibetan leader, the Dalai Lama. The Dalai Lama's influence over the Tibetan people is described, noting that he has advocated autonomy for Tibetan culture and does not necessarily believe Chinese rule over Tibet must be overthrown. The possibility that Tibetans may fight for Tibetan independence following unproductive talks between the Dalai Lama and the Chinese government is also noted.

The article describes John Lasseter, head of the Pixar animation studio. The success of Pixar's films "Wall-E" and "Bolt" are described, noting that many theatergoers are attracted to animated films that remind them of their youth. The tendency for the motion-picture industry to do well during economic recessions is also noted.

In this article the author, one of the critics employed by the magazine, chooses the cultural artifact she most appreciated during 2008. She claims that the criticism of Joseph O'Neill's novel "Netherland," expressed by Zadie Smith in the essay "Two Paths for the Novel" deepened her understanding of fiction.

The article reports that modesty is returning to popular fashion, particularly with groups of young women, who the article states are fighting against the over-sexualization of women in mass media. The article discuses Pure Fashion as an example of a company that is embracing modesty as a trend. The article offers the opinions of writer Wendy Shalit, who wrote the book "A Return to Modesty."

The article presents the views of various experts on the future of the book. Editor Judith Regan believes books will become more affordable, while Dave Eggars of the publishing house McSweeney's notes that electronic book readers (e-readers) are expensive. Librarian of Congress James H. Billington comments on e-books, saying that technology tends to supplement rather than supplant.

A photograph of the American burlesque dancer Gypsy Rose Lee is presented, along with captions mentioning her portrayal in the musical "Gypsy," her portrayal in a biography written by Karen Abbott, and her friendship with poet W. H. Auden.

The article presents a review of the movie "Douchebag," along with a photograph of two characters from the film.

An interview with American film director Peter Davis is presented. Davis directed the 1974 documentary film "Hearts and Minds," which examines aspects of the Vietnam War. When asked why he chose to rerelease the film in 2009, Davis states that the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001 caused Americans to forget the lessons learned during the Vietnam War. He responds to critical accusations that the film amounts to antiwar propaganda.

Focuses on actress Sela Ward. How she started her acting career; Her roles in some of television series; How Ward strengthen her acting skills; Awards she received.

The article profiles Amr Khaled, an Egyptian televangelist preaching the tenets of Islam and considered by the magazine to be the 48th most powerful person as ranked in the magazine's special section on the 50 most powerful people of 2009. Khaled's adaptation of the style of Christian television clergy to Islam is described.

The article profiles television personality Oprah Winfrey, considered by the magazine to be the 47th most powerful person as ranked in the magazine's special section on the 50 most powerful people of 2009. Assessed is the impact that Winfrey's support had on the successful U.S. presidential campaign of Barack Obama.

The article discusses Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim Helú. His net worth of $60 billion as of the end of 2008 is noted, mentioning that he acquired his wealth by becoming owner of the Mexican government-run telephone monopoly in 1990 and building a conglomerate company that combines telecommunications, real estate, and retail.

The article discusses Dr. Margaret Chan, director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO). Chan's influence in the areas of women's issues, African health, and emerging diseases is described. Her success in stopping the spread of avian influenza and SARS in Hong Kong by culling its population of poultry is also noted.

The article discusses Hassan Nasrallah, leader of the Lebanese Hizbullah organization. Nasrallah's influence in the Arab world is described, noting that his attack on the nation of Israel in 2006 earned him support from radical Shiites. His replacement of Moqtada al-Sadr as the most influential Shiite leader is also noted.

The article discusses the influence of international terrorist Osama bin Laden. His avoidance of publicity is described, noting the silence following the release of a video in September 2007 and an audio recording in May 2008. The elimination of many of the top lieutenants in his al Qaeda terror network as of 2008 is also noted.

The article discusses New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. His success in repealing the New York City term limits law in order to enable a third term in office is noted. His accomplishments in office are also mentioned, including banning smoking and trans fats from New York City eating establishments, reforming city schools, and promoting environmental sustainability.

The article discusses Jeff Bezos, chief executive officer (CEO) of Amazon.com. His influence over the book industry is described, noting the success of the Amazon Kindle electronic book (e-book) reader. The potential for the e-book movement to attract a new generation of readers to purchase books in both print and electronic form is also noted.