Cover: Original Hipsters
The English language doesn't have words for the emotions expressed in belly dance.

News: Nüz
The California Nurses Association reaches a tentative contract agreement with Dominican Hospital.

My So-Called Marriage: In June, when weddings bloom, everyone wonders what it means to be a wife today--even wives.

Bruce Bratton: Home Depot plots world domination; the story of Emmet Cloyd Rittenhouse; this week's movies.

Work: Technology Speaks.

Life's a Beach: Seasonal produce continues to headline at Blacks Beach, with a sophisticated new spin.

Word of Mouth: Some ideas succeed better than others, like Paul Cocking's idea for a little wine shop to go with his bistro.

Pain in Spain: The so-so 'Sexy Beast' poses as the ultimate in cool.

Weekly World Web: Say a little prayer for me, you, us, them and everyone else.

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