Tuesday November 7, 2006

The Final Word: “Swell Unity, Groovy Tolerance 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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Candidates Make Dash for Finish Line:

"After all the noise of this campaign year," Mr. Casey says in the spot, "I wanted to talk with you about what lies ahead. The only way we're going to work through problems like losing jobs to other countries, protecting Americans from terrorism or the war in Iraq is for Democrats and Republicans to start working together again."

Leftist Headed Toward Victory in Nicaragua:

Others at the polls on Sunday said it was time to give Mr. Ortega another chance. "It seems that Daniel Ortega has asked for pardon," said Ninosca Leets, 46, a housewife who said she fled to the United States during the former Sandinista government. "He's asked for reconciliation. He's asked for a change, and I think he should be given the opportunity."

In Arizona, 'For Sale' Is a Sign of the Times:

"It is not a get-rich quick scheme," he acknowledged. "But investments in real estate," he added, "do go up over time."

Kidnappings Return to Haunt Long Ethnic War in Sri Lanka:

According to human rights groups and news reports from that time, the Sri Lankan police seized the documents at the airport.

N.Y. Plans to Make Gender Personal Choice:

"It's based on an arbitrary distinction that says there are two and only two sexes," she said. "In reality the diversity of nature is such that there are more than just two, and people who seem to belong to one of the designated sexes may really belong to the other."

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Political Memo: For Democrats, Even a Gain May Feel Like a Failure:

Mr. Bennett said, of the possibility of Democrats' losing in the end, "Some people will be saying, maybe that's better, which I think is crazy, but people are going to say it anyway."

Repeat Calls Spur a Debate Over Tactics:

David Kaplan, a registered Republican in Connecticut who has received more than two dozen of the calls, said he was so annoyed that the Republicans might "have shot themselves in the leg" in terms of winning his vote.

Campaign Notebook: A Last Hurrah of Sorts for Bush-Rove Partnership:

If enough of them do not, it is going to be a very different world for him come Wednesday.

Intrepid’s Move Ends Mired in Failure (and Mud):

Mr. White said the next tide that might be high enough to get the ship floating again would be on Dec. 8.

Leaders of Hamas and Fatah in Talks on Unity Government:

Ms. Masoud said she carried out the bombing as revenge for an attack on a Gaza beach in June that killed seven Palestinians, five of them from one family. The Israeli military has said that while it was firing in the area, it did not hit the family.

Cost of Taking Fuel to Iraq Is Questioned :

About 5,000 tankers were bringing fuel down from Turkey under the same contract, and because of the danger, Turkish drivers would sometime refuse to deliver fuel to Baghdad, according to a slide presentation on the findings that was presented in Paris. It was unclear whether these trucks were similarly idled at the border.

For Spectator, Warm Thanks From a Cold Runner:

"He called me again before he left," Christ said. "He said he was coming to Puerto Rico to run a half-marathon next year and that he may come back to New York to visit me."

International

Results of Secret Nazi Breeding Program: Ordinary Folks:

As she thumbed through the album, she put on a pair of reading glasses. Peering over them, she said with smile: "My eyes aren't perfect. We've got all the same illnesses and disabilities as other people have."

Paris Journal: Chinese Speak the International Language of Shopping:

"In general, Chinese customers are slow to decide, but once decided, everything has to go very fast," he said. "For them, good service equals speed and efficiency."

Many Oppose Death Penalty for Hussein:

Most of all, Mr. Ahmed said, the verdict has failed to send a message to other Arab leaders to loosen their grip and make needed changes. "I don't think any of the Arab leaders will come to think that this can happen again," he said. "The Bush's administration is losing its popularity and the Democrats may get a majority in the Congressional elections."

Admitted Planner of Madrid Bombings Gets 10-Year Sentence for Terrorism in Italy:

In Milan, Mr. Ahmed and Mr. Ragheh were tried under an Italian law passed to fight international terrorism after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks in the United States. The indictment asserts that the two men belonged to a terrorist group with cells in Spain, Belgium and France.

Violence Against Palestinian Women Is Increasing, Study Says:

The difficulties created by the current political situation, including travel restrictions and a cutoff of Western budget support and other funds to a Palestinian Authority led by Hamas, Ms. Mair noted, "has led to the deterioration of existing institutions, erodes available remedies and makes the situation worse."

South African Who Bribed Top Politician Loses Appeal:

The Democratic Alliance, the second largest political party, with substantial support among white South Africans, said that the ruling was "of extraordinary significance" and argued that it opened the way for prosecution of Mr. Zuma on corruption charges. The African Christian Democratic Party, a splinter group, said that the ruling made it essential for Mr. Zuma to explain why his dealings with Mr. Shaik were not corrupt.

National Report

Prosecutor Kills Himself in Texas Raid Over Child Sex:

"This is a good family town," Mr. Webb said. "We want to preserve that image."

In Maine, a Public Park in Search of Public Support:

"Everyone has to give up something in a compromise," she said. "But you get your most important things if it's a good compromise."

Preservationists in Chicago Fear Losing Ground to Condos:

Mr. Kelly said that when they bought the house, he was confident that the neighborhood would eventually become attractive to developers. But, he said, glancing ruefully at the condos a few yards away, "it turned a lot faster than I thought."

Third Guilty Plea in Killing of Iraqi by a Marine Patrol:

Some defense lawyers have suggested another reason for the multiple plea agreements. "I think it is a matter of expediting the process and saving the command a lot of money," Ms. Siegel said.

Appeals Court Weighs Prisoners' Right to Fight Detention:

They said that "no habeas court would permit detentions based on evidence obtained in this manner."

Florida Fire Damages Gatorland Theme Park:

"I don't think it will take us too long," she said.

For Network Anchors, a Chance to Make Their Own Mark:

"Not," he added, "that I'm wishing for disasters or anything."

Election Night Viewing Includes Web's Bells and Whistles:

Jon Klein, president of CNN domestic networks, said, "We find that most people who are news consumers do both at the same time."

Commentary on Polls:

Tuesday is the poll that counts," said Carole Keeton Strayhorn, independent candidate for governor of Texas. She trails the Republican governor, Rick Perry, by more than 20 points.

Political Action: Check Indiana for a Preview:

For the too-close-to-call Senate races, Virginia could be the one to watch, with polls closing at 7 p.m., followed by Maryland and Missouri at 8, Rhode Island at 9 and Montana at 10. These times, which will be carefully watched by the networks, have been converted to Eastern.

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