This edition of Uplink is the result of rethinking and redesigning, with the goal of delivering the most useful information we can. The design changes were well under way when the events of Sept. 11 occurred, so in addition to a new look, Uplink devotes most of this edition to the coverage of security and terrorism.

As always, we seek your input, so please drop us a line and let us know if the design meets with your approval, if you have suggestions, which articles appeal to you the most, and, of course, if you have suggestions for future articles. We welcome stories from our subscribers. E-mail your thoughts to Managing Editor Jeff Porter at jeff@nicar.org, or mail him at 138 Neff Annex, Missouri School of Journalism, Columbia, MO 65211.