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Edition: South Pacific
Edition: South Pacific
No. 2
COVER
The New Science of Happiness
What makes the human heart sing? Researchers are taking a close look. What they've found may surprise you
ASIA
Comforting Strangers
(Global Agenda)
There are lessons to be learned from the world's generosity
TSUNAMI
Race Against Time
(Cover Story)
As global charity surges, aid workers hit the ground in Asia. An inside look at the rush to beat disease, hunger and the destruction of the tsunami

Tom Friedman
August 30 - September 5, 2008
Video: The Three-Minute Convention
(Sort of) Celebrating Jacko's 50th Birthday
The Web's Word: Obama Is Not the Antichrist
Updating Beverly Hills, 90210
The Sour State of Florida Citrus
Joel Stein Karaoke Speechmaker
Drug May Lower Cerebral Palsy Risk
Nerd vs. Tiger: Guess Who Wins?