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Gattaca 's premise is the creation, in the not-so-distant future, of a genetic elite whose DNA has been rejiggered at the embryo stage to eliminate dispositions to such traits as premature baldness and attention-deficit disorder while heightening cheekbones and IQs.
The Washington Post and Los Angeles Times lead with the heightening of security measures in the wake of last week's arrest of a man trying to enter the U.S. with the makings of several large bombs.
It seems probable that a heightening of concerns about vaccine adverse events relative to the fear of a bioterrorist attack underlies the currently low acceptance of smallpox vaccination.
There were five heavy wooden doors along the walkway, heightening the tension of those ancient pilgrims, as each would be opened in turn.
The Washington Post plays high Bumpers' challenge to the Senate not to vote for impeachment in order to avoid heightening people's alienation from their government.