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Headlines for 16 September 2003

New York’s currently: not looking like a hurricane

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 East coast, from South Carolina to Massachusetts, readies for Hurricane Isabel.

 ‘Hurried, constitutionally infirm’ Federal appeals court halts California recall election, says voting equipment must be upgraded. (To add 135 extra levers?)

 Indian Muslims, marginalized and targeted.

 Man arrested in shooting of Williams’ half-sister.

 US set to change its trade tactics?

 Brooklyn reconnected: Manhattan Bridge to open to four subway lines for first time in 17 years.

 Gopnik on New York department stores.

 (Yes, again, right, but still.) What is was like for Jonathan Lethem growing up in Brooklyn.

 A new idea in online campaigning: DeanLink. Like Friendster, but for Howard Dean supporters.

 Making the Olympics safe, post-September 11.

 Travel destination: the Monty Python castle in Scotland.

 The freefall, flat on the tummy with the hands at the sides of the head, is the most unusual position. Only 6.5 percent of people prefer it and they are usually brash and gregarious. Scientists say your sleep position denotes personality traits.

 ‘Chainsaw’ plus ‘insurance fraud’ equals ‘bad things.’

 The black hole plays ‘the lowest note in the universe.’ And it’s B flat.

 The Atkins effect – on the economy.

 Studies show Botox may relieve migraines.

 Inspired by a screenplay: It’s the first day of kneesock season!

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