New York’s currently: a sky of silver linings

 In response to reports of abuse at Abu Ghraib late last year, the Army tried to curtail Red Cross spot-visits to the prison.

 At court martial, U.S. soldier pleads guilty to abuse charge.

 Looking toward reelection, the Bush administration does shuffle-back on cuts in strategically important states.

 Sept. 11 commission criticizes New York for its continued lack of preparedness, inadequate equipment, and poor communication.

 Israelis kill 19 Palestinians in major Gaza offensive.

 Randy Johnson pitches 17th perfect game in baseball history.

 Sonia Gahdhi refuses Indias prime minister spot, Congress Party leaders resign in protest.

 An inside view of the Abu Ghraib abuse reaction from a security contractor in Iraq.

 A love note to the indefatigable Seymour Hersh.

 On eBay: Joy Division’s ‘Love Will Tear us Apart’ and New Order’s ‘Thieves Like Us’ production master tapes.

 Choire Sicha on tiny price hikes.

 Every minute, two people are killed in conflicts around the world. A map of where it’s happening, who’s involved, and why.

 Including video, Save the Carbs.

 It would be the size of a telephone book and wouldn’t fit in any automobile glove compartment. Why there is no Michelin Guide to the United States.

 Man’s chronicles of digging a hole in his backyard.

 Acclaimed actor, benefactor, and first-time father at 77 Tony Randall dies at 84.

 Gambian giant pouched rat sniffs for landmines, gets a bite of banana afterwards.

 Quadrophenomenal: Yesterday, in 1964, ‘scores’ of Mods and Rockers were arrested in seaside riots.

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Just looking for some bona fide treasure in this pot that has no gold