BOORSTEIN-Lucille. 7/18/27 to 12/23/96. Dear Mom, never forgotten, forever missed. Bill, Mark, and Amy

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Six hamam, or bathhouses, have reopened in Mazar-i-Sharif in last several weeks and women are jubilant and eager to go; under Taliban rule, women were prohibited from going where they pleased, but with such restrictions lifted, they can congregate at hamam without fear (M)

Back to the Old Bathhouse: Free to Laugh Once Again

''In this critical time when our mother country is looking at our actions let us come together and be brothers and sisters.''    HAMID KARZAI, the new Afghan leader. [A1]

QUOTATION OF THE DAY

BLAKEMAN-Bernice. The family mourns Bernice Blakeman. Loving aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend. Services at Schwartz Brothers, 114-03 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, Sunday, December 23, 12 noon.

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Prime Min Tony Blair ends two days of talks with Pres Vladimir V Putin of Russia promising new intelligence exchanges and saying relations between Moscow and West are closest they have been in decades; Blair praises Russia for its cooperation with antiterror coalition since Sept 11 attacks on United States, and says other nations back his efforts to extend trust to Moscow; says NATO partners are embracing idea of new relationship with Russia in way that was unthinkable few years ago (M)

Blair and Putin Agree to Begin Exchange of Intelligence Data

Washington Wizards defeat New York Knicks, 87-86; photo (M)

Jordan Deflates Knicks As Wizards Inflate Streak

Trismoy Andrews, 19, is shot in Times Square and is in critical condition; police say they do not know shooter or motive for attack but it may have been unprovoked (S)

Crowd Flees as Man Is Shot in Times Sq.

Mayor Rudolph W Guiliani will light Olympic flame over Rockefeller Center's skating rink; ceremony is part of 65-day, cross-country relay in which Olympic torch will be carried to Salt Lake City; besides mayor, celebrities and several people who lost relatives or colleagues in Sept 11 terrorist attacks are to participte in ceremony; Giuliani has been leading campaign to bring 2012 Games to New York (M)

Giuliani, With Eye Toward 2012 Games, to Carry Olympic Flame

Climatologists agree that warm spell that settled over much of nation this fall may not be caused by global warming but simply be fluke, because weather often does unanticipated things; agree, however, that unusually balmy fall fits two longer-term patterns: weather has become significantly more erratic and variable, and that is likely to continue, and that warming trend is destined to continue; photos; maps; charts (M)

A Mittenless Autumn, for Better and Worse

Oceana, large-scale condominium development in Brooklyn on site Brighton Beach Baths once occupied, will have 850 apartments when it is complete; development is attracting large numbers of immigrant families, many from former Soviet Union; apartments fall into luxury category with prices starting at $350,000; notes several other condominium projects in Brooklyn; photos (L)

On Brighton Beach, a Tide of Immigrants

BRUNO-R. ''Kay.'' Died December 21, 2001. We mourn the loss of Kay Bruno, a cherished, loyal and caring friend. A beautiful person herself, she spent her life making others feel and look beautiful. Her Friends

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News of the terrorist attacks and their aftermath appears today in Section B; index, Page B2.

Editors' Note; A Nation Challenged

Crisis and war force greater level of unity on Pres Bush's circle of national security advisers, even as significant differences persist in their priorities for long-term struggle against terrorism and conflicts that give rise to it; Secretary of State Colin L Powell, called invisible before Sept 11, is now regarded as consummate pragmatist, whose long experience in Army and as chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff has brought realism to American diplomacy in time of war; Defense Sec Donald H Rumsfeld, parodied as Dr Strangelove pre-Sept 11, has emerged as dominant spokesman for war effort; Condolezza Rice, national security adviser once criticized for stoking Bush's go-it-alone instincts, emerges as decisive vote in councils of war; Powell, Rumsfeld and Rice still differ, but they keep news of their differences to minimum as they seek to marshal diversity of views for Bush to consider; new sense of unity will be tested in coming weeks, as tensions rise between India and Pakistan, and between Israel and Palestinians; at issue will be question of how deeply US should intervene in longstanding disputes; photo (M)

Wartime Forges A United Front For Bush Aides

Cheese Traders and Wine Sellers, store in South Burlington, Vt, has sold discount organic and locally produced foods for decade; about 40 percent of its sales are from stock shipped in imperfect containers, discontinued by manufacturers or sohehow not meeting standards most grocery retailers require; store grosses $1.5 million a year (M)

At Vermont Store, New Life for the Food Industry's Castaways

Atty Gen Janet Napolitano of Arizona, leading Democratic candidate in next year's governor's race, gets into argument with Matt Salmon, former congressman expected to be her Republican opponent, over memo sent by her office limiting holiday decorations in attorney general's office building in public spaces like lobbies, hallways and conference rooms (S)

Political Briefing; Sniping in 2001 With an Eye on 2002

HARPER-Ethel. 92, December 13, 2001, in New York City after a long, gallant fight with Alzheimer's. Daughter of David and Rose Harper of Lavenham and London, England. A prominent philatelist, auctioneer, and lecturer on postage stamps and postal history, in ten years she gave over 200 presentations. In addition, Ms. Harper broadcast regularly to a national audience on BBC Canada and created the very popular course on postal history for young collectors. In 1952 she was appointed Assistant to the Chairman, Louise Boyd Dale, at the Philatelic Foundation in New York City and served with distinction for 25 years. A world traveler and firm friend to so many, she has no known survivors. Her remains are interred in the Kirby family plot near Boston, Mass. A memorial service Monday, January 14th, 2002 at 11:30 am, Campbell Funeral Home, 81st St. and Madison Avenue, New York City. Her favorite charity is Recording for the Blind, 20 Roszel Road, Princeton, NJ 08540.

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Sari Nusseibeh, Palestinians' political representative in Jerusalem, lacks real power but has important bully pulpit, which he choses to use to promote ideas that he believes offer Palestinians and Israelis way out of their mess; his central idea is that Israelis and Palestinians must each give up some of their most cherished dreams; says for Israel that means sharing sovereignty in Jerusalem, and for Palestinians it means surrender of their claim to 'right of return'; photo (M)

'Pragmatic Palestinian' Draws Road Map to Peace

GOTTLIEB - Marian. Beloved mother of Robert, Karen and Jill. Cherished mother-in-law of Mitch, Leonard and Susan. Devoted and adored grandmother of Cara, Jodi, Alexis, Kelly and Alexandra. Irreplaceable friend. The soul of chic, her style, grace, class, compassion and joie de vivre set a standard that will never be equaled. An inspiration to all who knew her, she will remain in our hearts forever.

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Monique Robinson, whose brother died in house fire in Jamaica, Queens, is helped by Community Service Society of New York, one of seven local charities supported by The New York Times Neediest Cases Fund; photo (M)

The Neediest Cases; Fire Takes a Child's Life, Leaving a Family Reeling

LEIB-Rabbi Samuel. Riverdale Jewish Center extends condolences to our member Dr. Martin Leib, upon the loss of his father. May the family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Jonathan I. Rosenblatt, Rabbi David Sable, President

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KELLNER-Warren. December 23, 1999. Beloved, irreplaceable husband, father and grandfather. Treasured friend. Gone from our sight and touch but in our hearts you remain forever. Natalie and Family

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BRAUER-Herbert J., Jr. Of Setauket, (formerly of Kings Park) suddenly of Diabetes-related complications at the age of 37. A man of his convictions, a highly intelligent, very professional and extremely competent attorney; a graduate of Colgate University, Phi Beta Kappa, and New York University's Law School. Cherished son of Herbert J. Brauer, Sr. and Jean Brauer. Son of the late Ruth C. Brauer. Devoted father of Katrina Brauer. Beloved brother of Laura Brauer Campbell, Robert Campbell, James Brauer, Tabitha Ryan Brauer, Christopher Brauer, Kimberly Holmberg, William Holmberg, and Dana Love Holmberg. Dear uncle of Heather Caltabiano and Elizabeth Campbell. Grand-uncle of Katelyn. Beloved nephew of Eleanor Mueller, Charles F. Brauer and Arthur G. Brauer. Services and interment are private. In Herbert's honor donations may be made to The Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, 45 Glen Cove Road, Greenvale, New York 11548; (516) 621-8804.

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Article on overlooked silent majority of Muslims in America; they call themselves moderates, but another way to describe them is as cultural Muslims, who celebrate certain Muslim holidays and follow some traditions but for most part are not observant and not affiliated with mosque; these Muslims say they have been overlooked in portrayal of Muslims after Sept 11 terrorist attacks, with devout Muslims regarded as norm, even in US; photo (M)

Stereotyping Rankles Silent, Secular Majority of American Muslims

Christmas tree sent each holiday season to Liberty Park near World Trade Center remains this year in Pequannock, NJ, town that lost resident on Sept 11 trade center; tree stands in front of library to help residents connect to tragedy; photo; map (M)

Pequannock Journal; Hopes and Fears, Grief and Symbolism, All Trimmed in Red, White and Blue

Hollywood recruits Muhammad Ali to explain America and its war against terrorism to Muslim world; Jack Valenti, president of Motion Picture Assn of America, says Ali has tentatively agreed to do one-minute public service announcement designed for broadcast in several translations over networks like Al Jazeera, Middle East Broadcasting Centre transmitted to region from London and Lebanese Broadcasting Corp in Beirut; Valenti is overseeing Hollywood 9/11, entertainment industry group contributing to war effort; he says Ali has special credibility with audience believed to be deeply suspicous of US, noting Ali's converstion to Islam and refusal to serve in American military when drafted in 1960's, act that cost him his world heavyweight title; Hollywood 9/11 was formed after industry executives met with Pres Bush's senior adviser Karl Rove; although Hollywood 9/11 wants to avoid being seen as government propaganda arm, public service announcement's themes parallel some of administration's; photos (M)

Hollywood Enlists Ali's Help To Explain War to Muslims

Chief James Ajibola Idowu Ige SAN ; 13 September 1930 – 23 December 2001), popularly known as Bola Ige, was a Nigerian lawyer and politician. He served as Federal Minister of Justice of Nigeria from January 2000 until his assassination in December 2001. He previously served as governor of Oyo State from 1979 to 1983 during the Nigerian Second Republic.

December 23, 2001

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Back to the Old Bathhouse: Free to Laugh Once Again

QUOTATION OF THE DAY

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Blair and Putin Agree to Begin Exchange of Intelligence Data

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NOW That's What I Call Christmas!

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Christmas Extraordinaire

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Historical Context for December 23, 2001