23 August 2006 By The Morning News — 23 Aug 2006 New York's currently: wildly idle Iran delivers 21-page response to the West's nuclear proposal--but no promise to suspend uranium enrichment. What Iran does offer is a new solution, which requires new talks; the White House says it will move ahead with sanctions unless the original deadline is met. Analysis: Iran is too powerful for effective sanctions, and imposing them risks fracturing the West's coalition. Under personnel strain, the Marines will begin returning reservists to active duty. Chicago restaurants defy ban and serve foie gras on just about anything. "Is anyone carrying a liquid?" In bomb scare, police stop and search passengers' beverages on 6 train in Manhattan. Smoking greatly increases the chances of deadly lung diseases, but smokers tend to weigh less. New studies show just being overweight--as in not obese--cuts your life span. Chubby babies not so cute anymore. Animal-rights activists agree giving kangaroos contraceptives is better than killing them. Researchers say rap music leads to teen pregnancy. The final hint for the World's Fair's "Puzzle Fantastica." Car-free zones around the world. Russian solves Poincaré conjecture, shuns one million dollar prize, which could have bought a lot of beard trimmers. Dyker Heights gardeners ticked at having to dig up all the marijuana in their vegetable patches. Teardrop Park South, a new park near Battery Park City, to be well-lit via mirrors. The cell phones of the future are the gimmicks of today. Mailbag: Writing The Tin Drum made the world a better place. Warning: Office-supply throwing stars should not be used in the office. Mp3s: Get your corporate groove on.
