The opera diva Bianca Castafiore, a coiffed and generously bosomed regular feature of the books, makes a guest appearance and warbles Rossini, shattering every wineglass, fish tank, and chandelier in sight which is special fun in 3-D.

NEWYORKER: Double Dare

Unionist ambivalence was only heightened by the sight of Sinn Fein's special weekend conference to consider the agreement in Dublin.

ECONOMIST: Northern Ireland

Giuliani seemed able to summon a concentrated contempt for any lawbreaker in sight, but he harbored a special disdain for corrupt public officials.

NEWYORKER: Mayberry Man