4 March 2002

  • Religious violence kills more than 500 in India.
  • Switzerland vows to stay neutral, votes to join U.N.
  • Business interests and humanitarian concerns can be combined in China, says John Kamm.
  • U.S. recession recovery, once weak, now seems strong with growing manufacturing, consumer spending. [wsj; sub. req.]
  • The thin line of deliberation when the press should hold a story for fear of endangering military operations.
  • Letterman seems destined for ABC, won't return calls from CBS President Moonves.
  • Roger Moore names Ewan McGregor as suitable heir to 007 role; doesn't say "Pierce Brosnan's a ponce."
  • Tony Blair wears Paul Smith shirts with nude women on the sleeves.
  • 15th century book turns up in Maine farmhouse.
  • The details on Maya Lin's celestial park for downtown Grand Rapids.
  • Russell Crowe's hand and math double in A Beautiful Mind explains that Crowe did his own math, needed coaching on lectures.