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Headlines for 12 August 2004

New York’s currently: leftover puddles

 As U.S. and Iraqi forces wage assault against Sadr militia in Najaf, Shiites warn U.S. not to harm an ancient mosque whose history in rebellion and worship is extraordinary.

 Idealism, desire for martyrdom two big reasons militia has gathered around Sadr.

 Freak lightning storm hits New York [see photo], breaks rainfall records, floods streets, and electrocutes two motorists.

 If you haven’t been there, you just don’t know. But more, if you’ve been there and perpetuate the myths, you know even less. Op-ed from veterans and writers in defense of John Kerry’s service.

 New York restaurants switching off the lights, cranking up their air conditioners to celebrate the anniversary of the blackout.

 With troop numbers stretched thin, Army turns to the private sector for base security personnel. And: Border guards now get more responsibility; bomb dogs now get more money.

 Red-footed falcon reported on Martha’s Vineyard—the first time one’s been spotted in the Western hemisphere—and birders from all over flock to see it.

 Baggage screeners at La Guardia and JFK busted after celebrities complain about missing suitcase items.

 Dave Davies of the Kinks in partial paralysis from June stroke.

 In no way related to the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, a wealth of tracks from British Sea Power that would make even Nelson titter.

 A collection of stunning aerial photos.

 A bevy of awfully ugly dresses.

 Attention all those who favor sarsaparillas and white russians: LebowskiFest begins this Friday in New York.

 A gallery of guitars constructed from Legos.

 How the sound of your name affects your sexiness. (“Paul” didn’t fare well.) Related: Ringo look-alike scamming Americans.

 A huzzah! a hurrah! and a hey! for yesterday’s two lovely donators.

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