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Headlines for 1 October 2004

New York’s currently: totally ready to vote

 In their first debate, Bush and Kerry show strong differences in direction and opinion.

 The candidates may have said more when they weren’t saying anything, but still found time to exaggerate and omit certain facts. (Transcript here)

 Spin: Key statements from the candidates; trying to change what viewers just saw; blinking lights; who’s the better father figure, they sure were scrappy, weren’t they? Unspun: Did any of it actually change a vote?

 U.S. troops begin major offensive against insurgents in Samarra, north of Baghdad; 80 dead, including civilians.

 Proposed constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage defeated in House.

 Army loosens standards to help meet recruitment goals.

 Tony Blair enters hospital to undergo treatment for irregular heartbeat, says if elected he will serve a third term before stepping down, while his critics liken him a Jeeves to Bush’s Wooster.

 This Sunday! See Tobias Seamon and Michael Barrish read at the Oblivio Series in the Bowery!

 Canadian community opts not to build memorial to American draft dodgers.

 EPA says its clear-air efforts are being derailed by new Bush laws that make it easier for corporations to skirt regulations.

 In the largest prescription-drug recall ever, Merck withdraws Vioxx, citing studies that show the drug doubles the risk of heart attack and stroke.

 The meaning and meaninglessness of New York area codes.

 Hanzi Smatter: exposing the incorrect use of Chinese characters in tattoos, advertising, everywhere.

 Yancey Strickler on selling one of the best music collections in the hemisphere.

 Auction for your favorite indie-rockstars’ protest signs.

 A hearty cheer of thanks to yesterday’s kind donator to TMN! Have a great weekend!

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