Minivans Put The Brakes On Fun In Low-Key Reflection
Baltimore Sun columnist Kevin Cowherd recalls buying a minivan and the mindless parade of features. He notes the display of sportiness through undercarriage spoilers and jokes about gendered perceptions. The piece contrasts practical family needs with loss of driving joy.
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Candidates open last lap of campaign
Gore and Bush began the autumn campaign sprint through key swing states on Labor Day. Gore touted populist themes during a 27 hour blitz while Bush spoke to about 2000 supporters and faced questions over who best handles debates as the race tightens toward November.
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Gore Campaigns Across Swing States As Bush Attacks
Gore boosts union support and momentum with labor rallies in Pittsburgh and across Pennsylvania Michigan and Florida while Bush limits holiday appearance to a brief suburban Chicago speech aiming to frame the debate dispute as honesty questions.
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Firestone avoids strike amid recalls and probes
Bridgestone/Firestone and 8 000 workers reached a tentative contract as a strike was averted. The company faces replacing 6.5 million recalled tires, a federal probe into 88 US deaths, and a Venezuela recall of 62 000 tires linked to 46 fatalities. Congress to probe knowledge of defects.
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Lipoprotein(a) Tied to Higher Heart Attack Risk
A study finds cardiac patients with high lipoprotein(a) levels face about 70 percent greater risk of heart attack than those with lower Lp(a). Experts note Lp(a) is hard to measure and not clearly connected to LDL or traditional risk factors.
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Gazette Promotes Recycling and Soybean Ink Use
The Gazette highlights its environmental stance by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. Readers are urged to recycle newspapers at City Carton, 4250 Sixth St. SW, or at the nearest local recycling location.
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