Table of Contents Sparks fly by John Dawson Cover Story | She survived 20 weeks and 74 million votes to win the biggest U.S. music competition, but does American Idol 2007 winner Jordin Sparks have what it takes to survive the success? [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/sparks_fly] In this issue: "Ideal Idol," June 2, 2007 Features Dispatches Reviews Notebook Voices Features Deal or no deal? by Mark Bergin Immigration | A backroom compromise on immigration reform has outraged lawmakers and citizens of every political stripe [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/deal_or_no_deal] 'Weird and wonderful' by Marvin Olasky Interview | Writer Zev Chafets explores the controversial love-hate relationship between Jews and evangelicals [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/weird_and_wonderful] Ready or not by Mindy Belz Middle East | Lebanese are nothing if not used to bombs and rubble, but a new same old conflict is underway [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/ready_or_not] Casino combat by Russ Pulliam Culture | Gambling opponent Tom Grey fields a small coalition that's slowing the spread of big-time gaming [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/casino_combat] Human catastrophe by Lynde Langdon Public Health | Far from going the way of the sanitarium and the tenement house, tuberculosis has found a drug-resistant new life of its own [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/human_catastrophe] Dispatches Quotables Memorable things they said [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/quotables] The Buzz Need-to-know news [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/the_buzz] Turning right by Cal Thomas Polls show Olmert sinking and Netanyahu rising [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/turning_right] Quick Takes Oddball occurrences [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/quick_takes] Reviews Third time's a dud by Priya Abraham Movies | Once upon a time Shrek's fairy tale genre was fresh [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/third_time_s_a_dud] All in the family by John Dawson Movies | Deadpan routine returns in The Wendell Baker Story [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/all_in_the_family] No joy by John Dawson Video | Try to romanticize a post-hippie reunion [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/no_joy] Bestselling CDs by Simply Red, George Benson & Al Jarreau, Norman Brown, Kenny G, Dave Koz Notable CDs | Five best-selling contemporary jazz albums according to Billboard [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/bestselling_cds] Notebook Fast turns by John Dawson Sports | The Floyd Landis doping case takes a bizarre path [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/fast_turns] Millions served by Edward E. Plowman Religion | China: Publisher picks up pace to meet rising demand for Bibles [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/millions_served] Voices The new rules by Joel Belz Campaign 2008 | Two predictions about this unprecedented presidential campaign [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/the_new_rules] Mailbag Letters from our readers [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/mailbag] A symbol of glory by Andrée Seu One woman says yes to God [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/a_symbol_of_glory] Writes of passage by Janie B. Cheaney The SAT and ACT are the major factor in whether students are accepted to the university of their choice [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/writes_of_passage] It's a big world, after all by Marvin Olasky Religious and cultural differences are on the rise [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/it_s_a_big_world_after_all]
