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Focuses on the terrorist attack on the United States Pentagon in Washington D.C., and the World Trade Center in New York City. Reaction of the country to the attack; Declaration of war by U.S. President George W. Bush; Support which the U.S. has received from other countries; Role of Pakistan in retaliation efforts of the U.S.; Need for the terrorists to be identified; Evidence suggesting that terrorist Osama bin Laden was involved in the attacks; Way that Americans have united after the attacks. INSETS: Anatomy of a collapse;A five-sided nightmare.

Focuses on controversy surrounding the 1998 dismissal of black investment analyst Christian Curry by New York City investment bank Morgan Stanley Dean Witter. Morgan Stanley reasons for Curry's dismissal; Curry's claims of racial discrimination and homophobia; `Playguy' photographs of Curry; His background and career with the firm; Morgan Stanley payment to Charles Luethke in connection with a sting operation; Dismissal of firm lawyers; Investigations; Chronology and details. INSET: Career in Brief.

Presents political news briefs from the United States as of September 8, 2003. $110 million needed to pay for the 2004 Republican Convention in New York City raised by President George W. Bush; Gossip surrounding Hillary Rodham Clinton and the 2004 presidential race; Training of airline pilots in firearm use.

Recommends the museum exhibition 'Einstein' at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Consideration of Einstein's manuscript of his theories of relativity; His views against McCarthyism.

Presents news briefs relating to politics and government in the United States. Lawsuit against the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency over job discrimination; Syria allowed a seat on the United Nations Security Counsel despite appearing on the U.S. list of terrorists; New York-organized crime families enjoying a lack of attention paid them by law enforcement due to investigation into terrorist activities; Public opinion of U.S. Senator Gary Condit (D-Calif.)

Discusses the United States Justice Department's trial of the alleged followers of Osama bin Laden in New York City. Details of Ali Mohamed, who was a terrorist for bin Laden; Details of the charges on bin Laden and others, which include bombings, perjury and conspiracy to murder Americans around the globe; Difficulty in prosecuting international terrorists.

Focuses on U.S. Treasury Secretary John Snow, who travels by train from Washington D.C. to New York (N.Y.). Comparison of the time needed to travel to the airport and fly to N.Y. with the time it takes to travel by Amtrak's Acela Express train; Comments from spokesman Rob Nichols regarding the secretary's travels on the train; How Snow passes time during the trip to N.Y. where he meets monthly with Wall Street executives.

Focuses on the outlook for the Democratic National Convention to be held in New York, N.Y. Opposition to the idea by party head Terry McAuliffe; Republican leadership of New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg; Need for money in New York.

Discusses the New York Yankees baseball team's victory in the 1999 World Series. Traditional reactions to the Yankees; Challenges that the team surmounted in the 1999 season; Celebration in New York City.

Focuses on Keith Olbermann as he begins a talk show of his own on MSNBC. Olberman's previous job as sportscaster on ESPN; The advantages of his move to Manhattan, New York; The challenge of doing a solo show; Comments from Olbermann.

Focuses on advertising campaign created by Korey Kay & Partners for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the Empire State Development Corp. in New York City to create transit-related advertising spots to help boost the city's economy. Brief description of the spots included in the campaign; Focus of the campaign.

Discusses advertising strategies of MediaCom Inc. for Johnnie Walker brand of liquor in New York City. Emphasis on the broadcast of advertisements in places of transportation like trains and subways; Decision of the company to advertise in building elevators; Associates of the company's marketing.

Reports the movie tie-in campaign of Revlon with upcoming James Bond film 'Die Another Day' in New York. Terms of tie-in deal; Benefits of the deal; Selection of actress Halle Berry as model of Revlon lipsticks; Description of the commercials created.

Reports the appointment of Liz Marks as senior vice president and director of business development at Havas' Media Planning in New York. Career highlights; Reason for Marks promotion; Company background; Responsibilities of a senior vice president.

Interviews comedian Chris Wall in New York, N.Y. Influence of Wall's career; Personal motto of the comedian; Challenges of Chris in advertising.

Focuses on the advertising campaign of the Office of National Drug Control Policy in New York City. Efforts of the agency to link terrorism on drug trade; Details on the tagline of the advertisement; Sources of the funds of the terrorists.

Reports the launching of advertising campaign of agency Turf for shop Chelsea Piers in New York. Design of the campaigns; Company background of Turf; Products and services offerings.

Explores the consumer attitudes on sponsorships in New York. Benefits of sponsoring an event or sporting contest; Comparison of views between women and men consumers; Factors affecting the attitudes of consumers toward sponsorships.

Reports the launch of a creative and media review by the New York Police Dept. in New York City. Aim of the department to boost its recruitment; Variety of agencies and consultants used by the department for its recruitment advertisements; Decline in the number of applicants received by the department.

Reports the search for national broadcast director for Havas Media Planning in New York. Impact of the vacancy on the operation of the company; Issues and complexities on its operation; Operations background of Havas.

Reports the launching of the review for consolidated media buying and planning business of the USA and Sci-Fi Channel units of USA Networks in New York, New York. Plan of merging with USA Entertainment group; Lists of potential agency contenders; Assistance in managing the review.

Reports the management changes in Initiative Media North America in New York, New York. Creation of management distinct units; Appointment of Jim Bell as president and chief operating officer (COO) of Initiative Media One-to-One Marketing; Selection of Carolyn Biven as Initiative president and COO.

Focuses on the appointment of Matthew George as executive vice president and group director of Initiative Media North America in New York, New York. Career history; Goals of George for the company; Job responsibilities.

Focuses on McDonald's Corp. franchisee, Myong Y. Juch. Establishment of a McDonald's restaurant on Second Street, New York City, in 1990; Challenge of mastering the transition from being an independent owner of a grocery store to becoming a cog in a large corporate wheel; Rigorousness of training.

Features the Junior's restaurant at Grand Central Terminal in New York City, owned by Alan and Kevin Rosen. Establishment of a stand-alone bakery in January 2000; Major competitors in the area; Marketing strategies for Junior's cheescakes.

Features the New York City-based Data Motion Arts Inc., a digital animation studio founded by computer animation pioneer Tony Caio. Business strategy; Work for Delta Airlines.

Reports on the intense competition faced by small entrepreneurs against large companies for tight real estate space in New York City. Situation involving leather-goods merchant Coach and Wright-Alden shoe store; Possible solution to the dispute.

Provides information on the launching of a DDB unit in New York City. Functions of the unit; People in-charge of the unit; Plan of the agency to merge its account with media planning departments.

Focuses on the selection of Liz Marks as senior vice president and director of business development, at Media Planning in New York City. Major motivation behind her selection; Work responsibilities; Career in business development and advertising.

Explores the response of the public to the decision of New York City to light the Empire State Building in Snapple yellow in honor of beverage maker Snapple Incorporated. Opinion of tourists.

Describes the Battle of the Agency Bartenders event organized by 'Mutual Funds' magazine, which was held at the Gaslight bar in New York City. Advertising agencies that took part in the event; Agency staff who participated in the bartending competition; Prizes received by the winners.

Presents information on an entertainment event for television networks at Radio City Music Hall in New York City in 2002. Details on the presentations made by several networks; Actors who participated in the show.

Provides information on the transfer of the print division of advertising agency Initiative Media North America to New York City. Reason behind the move; Benefits for clients; Relocation of employees.

Reports on Fitch IBCA Inc.'s upgrading of New York City's $26 billion of the outstanding general obligation debt. Reasons for the upgrade; Criticism on the city's financial dependence on Wall Street; Remarks from Alan Hevesi, city comptroller.

Reports that New York City has accelerated its bonding plans. Sale of $250 million of variable-rate debt; Benefits from the intensive use of the accounting measures; Four-year plan of the city.

Anticipates Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's issuance of bonds to expand Staten Island's Howland Hook Container Terminal. Phases of the expansion plan; Move to prepare for the increase in the terminal's cargo volume expected within the next 15 years.

Reports that the New York City Health and Hospitals Corp. will sell $300 million of bonds through the New York State Dormitory Authority in September 1998. Financing of projects for Kings County Hospital and Queens Hospital; Inclusion of serial and term bonds; Impact of the shift from Medicaid's traditional reimbursement programs to managed care.

Reports on the developments concerning the municipal bond market and local finance in the northeast region of the United States as of May 10, 1999. Increase in tax on cigarettes in Maryland; Rating for South Jersey Transportation Authority's revenue bond sale; New York City Board of Education's passage of the capital budget; Approval of Pennsylvania's state budget.

Presents information on New York City Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani's defense of his budget director Joseph Lhota's criticism regarding the Citizens Budget Commission. Detailed information on the situation; Comments from Lhota, Giuliani, and others.