22 February 2002 By The Morning News — 22 Feb 2002 Reporter Daniel Pearl reported dead; story with depth, detail and feeling, in the Journal. [sub. req.] Pearl story from '94 about a disappearing Stradivarius violin. [sub. req.] Sharon plans buffer zones around Israel, calls for national unity. Sri Lankan government and Tamil Tigers to sign ceasefire, first peace in seven years. Connecticut raises garbage fees 31 percent to cover deal with Enron. Irrelevant study shows Marvel comics have poorly-constructed social networks. An application that imitates Burroughs's cut-up editing technique. The Designers Republic offers retail therapy through The Peoples Bureau. On true type design in cows. [via l&s] Thoughts on NYC skyscrapers, including ideas by Jane Jacobs, David Byrne. Prank calls don't need to be cruel: Friendly, friendly, friendly calls (especially "symmetry").