Thursday August 10, 2006

The Final Word: “Honey, I'm Home To Roost! Edition”

(The media experiment in which we conjoin the headline and last paragraph of each bylined article in the A-section of today's New York Times.)

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Israel, Seeking Rocket Buffer, Sets Expansion:

In the afternoon, one helicopter brought two soldiers with torn and bloodied uniforms. They were immediately placed in ambulances and delivered to the emergency room. Before the helicopter's entire crew could reboard, the helicopter lifted off and hovered over the bay to make way for the next helicopter, which landed only moments later, also carrying two wounded soldiers.

Rice's Hurdles on Middle East Begin at Home:

Before leaving for her trip to the Middle East, she told an acquaintance, with a tone of resignation, that every secretary of state, sooner or later, had to mediate a dispute in the region. "Now, I guess it's my turn."

Democrats Back Lamont in Race in Show of Unity:

"And when we see the Democratic Party reject one of its own, a man they selected to be their vice presidential nominee just a few short years ago, it would seem to say a lot about the state the party is in today."

The Senator:

Part of the political process includes being willing to evaluate candidates on the merits," said Steven Rattner, a prominent party donor who gave Mr. Lieberman $4,000 in the final days of the primary. "I don't agree with Joe about everything, but on balance he's been a terrific senator and he has stood up for the kind of principles that we Democrats stand for."

The Republicans:

All these people calling up have the luxury of 20/20 vision," Mr. Gallo said. "To Alan's credit, he had the foresight back in March or April to visualize this potential situation happening."

The Nominee:

"I think the Democratic Party is going to be rallying to this candidacy," Mr. Lamont said yesterday. "We're going to be unified going forward. I'm very confident of that."

On Patrol, Iraqis Prove Eager, Erratic and Green:

General Karim shook their hands. "Congratulations," he said, "on your freedom."

An Oil Leak Rattles a State and Its Workers:

The business failed, and the father eventually stopped investing. According to the column, by Deborah Bernard, who now works in the general store at Brooks Range Supply, he told someone, "I hate to put money into feeding a dead horse."

Hot Market for Second Homes Hits Slump:

"There are still plenty of buyers," Mr. Priestly said. "We have 20 to 30 people showing up every time we have an open house."

For Housing, a Finger in the Wind:

"What the market does is it waits for inflation to catch up,'' said Edward Leamer, an economist at the University of California, Los Angeles. "And that can be a long wait."

Other News

3 at Comverse Charged in Stock Options Case:

In conversations with lawyers for Comverse, Mr. Alexander tried to justify the backdating and the creation of the slush fund account by saying he had to do it to retain people and that everyone in Silicon Valley was doing the same, according to the complaint.

James A. Van Allen, Discoverer of Earth-Circling Radiation Belts, Is Dead at 91:

In the early space age, Dr. Van Allen was often asked the value of space exploration. He sometimes replied with a impish smile, "I make a good living at it."

Architecture Review: Dynamism Tamed by Cost-Cutters:

The result is a more timid design than one might expect from an architect like Peter Eisenman. While Cardinals Stadium is a big leap forward for stadium architecture in this country, it is also a strange offspring. From an ornery architect and a culture of macho aggression, we get a polite building.

Immigration Judges Facing Performance Reviews:

"There are serious complaints coming from the Courts of Appeals, the press, and a host of other observers," he said. "You know, as professionals, that these criticisms should not be ignored, and they cannot continue to cast a shadow over your work."

Melissa Hayden, a Vibrant Star of New York City Ballet, Dies at 83:

At the same time, she was prominent in a host of Balanchine ballets. She was the first and vibrant Titania in his "Midsummer Night's Dream," the mesmerizing passionate Eurydice in his "Orpheus," an especially vivacious Sugarplum Fairy in "The Nutcracker" and the virtuosic ballerina in the "Spanish" solo of "Agon." Finally, she was the womanly and emotional Odette in her coveted role in "Swan Lake."

With Bully, Rockstar Looks to Beat the Grand Theft Auto Rap:

That could be a little confusing for some consumers because Sony plans to introduce the PS2's successor, the PlayStation 3, this November. Bully, however, will not be available for the newer system. With the PS2 near the end of its life cycle, Bully could be one of the last big hits for that system.

International

Taliban Kill a Woman and a Child Seen as Spies:

"The gruesome act is unforgivable, and no one can justify it," he said in a statement. "This shameful act is an affront to all Afghans and their historical traditions."

Amman Journal: Seeking Roots Beyond the Nation They Helped Establish:

"We are truly Circassian and truly Jordanian," he said, after giving the dancers a break. But, he said, "a lot of Circassians want to go back."

Nepal and Rebels to Sequester Forces for Election:

Meanwhile, the rebels refuse to disarm until elections to rewrite the Nepali Constitution are over. No date has been set, but the voting is expected to be held in the spring.

After Congo Vote, Most Are Hoping for a Round 2:

"A second round will help us fight the treachery in these elections," said Mbonzi Wa Mbonzi, a spokesman for Mr. Bemba. "We know Bemba has won, and that there have been irregularities in the voting process. A second round will give us time to fix those problems."

Mexico Recount Begins, and Protests Go On:

"It's very hard," said Yolanda Hernández, the chairwoman of the board of District 6. "And we've just begun."

Russia Convicts Retired Officer of Decade of Spying for British:

A spokesman at the British Embassy in Moscow declined to comment, citing standard policy.

Logistics: At a Makeshift River Crossing in South Lebanon, Guerrillas Come Out in the Open:

"We're not scared of anything but God," he said. "God is above the planes."

National Report

Democrat Says G.O.P. Voters Led to Her Loss:

"He didn't think there was anything to prove that had happened," said Deb McGhee Speights, Mr. Johnson's press secretary. "To his knowledge, it was Democrats who put him in office."

Lieberman Defeat Shifts Focus to House Races:

In a closely watched contest in the Denver suburbs, the newly selected Democratic nominee, Ed Perlmutter, and his Republican opponent, Rick O'Donnell, moved toward a series of debates in an evenly divided district seen as a potential barometer of the national mood on major issues.

Study Credits Vehicles, but Not Drivers, for Better Road Safety:

The study also noted that increased vehicle safety during the decade correlated with an increase in average vehicle weight and size, a trend that is unlikely to survive in an era of $3-a-gallon gasoline.

University Tries to Make Texas a Science Force:

At the campus in El Paso, more than $120 million will be spent on improving research in engineering and physical sciences. At the main campus, in Austin, the Experimental Science Building, which houses research laboratories and classrooms, will receive a $125 million overhaul.

Labor Federation Forms a Pact With Day Workers:

Mr. Alvarado and the Laborers International Union of North America, a construction workers union, are scheduled to announce a partnership today that will focus on improving conditions for thousands of immigrant workers doing housing construction in Riverside, San Bernardino and Sacramento, Calif., as well as in that state's Central Valley.

After Long Stress, Newsman in New Orleans Unravels:

"You have to understand the depth of the horror that the city was," he said.

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