Knight Ridder/Tribune articles from December 2002

Knight Ridder/Tribune archives from December 2002

Roommate's death does not equal straight A's for the semester.
December 2, 2002... Byline: C.L. Lindsay III Dear CO-STAR: I've heard that if someone's roommate dies he or she will get a 4.0 for the semester. I've been told a couple of different rules: One says that it only counts if your roommate commits suicide;...

Updated OnePage takes a look at what causes colds.
December 2, 2002... The world has enough problems without worrying about the tiny germs that are everywhere from our dish towels to our toothbrushes. An updated KRT OnePage _ Germania! _ tells you all you need to know about germs, just in time for flu season. ...

OnePage features 25 great gifts under $25.
December 2, 2002... The holidays are here again, with all the accompanying hassles: crowded malls, shrinking bank accounts and the inevitable last-minute gift for the friend you forgot. This year, we've scouted out 25 gifts sure to please the people on your...

Journey to the land of `Lord of the Rings'.
December 2, 2002... Before Frodo and The Fellowship embark on their next silver screen adventure Dec. 18, treat readers to the ultimate guide to Middle-earth. KRT's "Lord of the Rings" OnePage explains many of the mysteries of this far-away land and features a...

Ask Captain RibMan.
December 2, 2002... Byline: Captain RibMan (a.k.a. John Sprengelmeyer and Rich Davis) Dear Captain RibMan, You look scarily similar to Captain America. Come to think of it, I've never seen you and Captain America at the same place at the same time. ...

Trendy text; get in the game.
December 3, 2002... Byline: Becky Sher STYLE STUDY If your school had a class on style, "The Looks Book" would be the textbook. This guide to fashion and style is one-of-a-kind _ it covers everything from history to biology to body image, all in a very...

Notable quotables.
December 3, 2002... "There are days when I see those guys whose job it is to load up their trucks and then deliver Coca-Cola and I think, `Now there's a job.' You know when you start. You know when you stop. There's something nice and regular about that." _...

Journey to the land of `Lord of the Rings'.
December 3, 2002... Before Frodo and The Fellowship embark on their next silver screen adventure Dec. 18, treat readers to the ultimate guide to Middle-earth. KRT's "Lord of the Rings" OnePage explains many of the mysteries of this far-away land and features a...

Relationships 101: Sex, Drugs, Rock and Relationships.
December 3, 2002... Byline: Dr. Mark Goulston Dear Dr. Mark, My girlfriend of two years says I'm out of touch with my feelings, especially my anger. Well, let me tell you, she's the one who's out of touch. She gets emotional about everything, and quite...

Fighting an epidemic with wishful thinking.
December 3, 2002... Byline: Joe S. McIlhaney Jr. and Thomas Fitch An epidemic of sexually transmitted diseases is striking America's young people. Tragically, the public health establishment seems wed to one primary response _ condoms _ even though the science...

List of video movie release dates.
December 3, 2002... Following is a partial schedule of upcoming movies on video. Release dates are subject to change. (DVD) indicates a DVD-only release; (also DVD) indicates a simultaneous video/DVD release. DECEMBER 03: Austin Powers in Goldmember _ New...

Get ready for winter with a KRT OnePage.
December 3, 2002... Stay one step ahead of Mother Nature with KRT's OnePage guide to getting ready for winter, full of tips to keep your home and family safe when cold weather hits. The paginated page from the Seattle Times offers detailed graphics on road...

Updated OnePage takes a look at what causes colds.
December 4, 2002... The world has enough problems without worrying about the tiny germs that are everywhere from our dish towels to our toothbrushes. An updated KRT OnePage _ Germania! _ tells you all you need to know about germs, just in time for flu season. ...

OnePage features 25 great gifts under $25.
December 4, 2002... The holidays are here again, with all the accompanying hassles: crowded malls, shrinking bank accounts and the inevitable last-minute gift for the friend you forgot. This year, we've scouted out 25 gifts sure to please the people on your...

Clean & Restore: Afraid of wool?
December 4, 2002... Byline: G. F. Chastain Q: I love wool carpet products because they are soft, warm and feels good compared to synthetics. So we recently installed wool carpet. Bad idea, just before we had family over for the holidays. I didn't expect the...

Clean & Restore: Restorer's role.
December 4, 2002... Byline: G. F. Chastain Question: I noticed you write about Certified Restorers a lot. What exactly is their role in the post-disaster process? We recently had a fire and a contractor said that Certified Restorers works for the insurance...

SportsPlus offering from the past week.
December 4, 2002... Here are KRT's SportsPlus offerings for the past week. All have art available and may be suitable for weekend use. Resends are available on KRT Direct or by calling 202-383-6091. ___ A Peerless duo in Buffalo ...

Race to judgment.
December 5, 2002... Byline: Paul Rosenzweig Some call it a necessary step to heal long-standing racial inequality. Others call it a system of racial discrimination no better than apartheid in South Africa. It's affirmative action on campus _ and thanks to the...

Journey to the land of `Lord of the Rings'.
December 5, 2002... Before Frodo and The Fellowship embark on their next silver screen adventure Dec. 18, treat readers to the ultimate guide to Middle-earth. KRT's "Lord of the Rings" OnePage explains many of the mysteries of this far-away land and features a...

Peacenik warmongers.
December 5, 2002... Byline: Alex Epstein There is an increasingly vocal movement that seeks to engage America in ever longer, wider and more costly wars _ leading to thousands and perhaps millions of unnecessary deaths. This movement calls itself the...

Brent Spiner returns as Data in `Star Trek: Nemesis'.
December 5, 2002... Byline: Luaine Lee NEW YORK _ At first actor Brent Spiner was disinclined to play the fact-packed android Data on "Star Trek: the Next Generation." Now he's glad he did. "I took the job in the series because I was absolutely SURE I...

Get ready for winter with a KRT OnePage.
December 5, 2002... Stay one step ahead of Mother Nature with KRT's OnePage guide to getting ready for winter, full of tips to keep your home and family safe when cold weather hits. The paginated page from the Seattle Times offers detailed graphics on road...

University cafe most likely has permission to play music.
December 6, 2002... Byline: C.L. Lindsay III Dear CO-STAR: I'm the manager of a small, on-campus cafe. The university owns it, and students run it. While we're open we play music on the sound system _ sometimes the radio, sometimes CDs we bring in from...

Campus Fact: Cell phone ownership.
December 6, 2002... Byline: Student Monitor The percentage of students who own cell phones has grown steadily since spring 2000. ... ......................Percentage of students who own cell phones Spring '00................34 Fall...

Updated OnePage takes a look at what causes colds.
December 6, 2002... The world has enough problems without worrying about the tiny germs that are everywhere from our dish towels to our toothbrushes. An updated KRT OnePage _ Germania! _ tells you all you need to know about germs, just in time for flu season. ...

OnePage features 25 great gifts under $25.
December 6, 2002... The holidays are here again, with all the accompanying hassles: crowded malls, shrinking bank accounts and the inevitable last-minute gift for the friend you forgot. This year, we've scouted out 25 gifts sure to please the people on your...

Journey to the land of `Lord of the Rings'.
December 6, 2002... Before Frodo and The Fellowship embark on their next silver screen adventure Dec. 18, treat readers to the ultimate guide to Middle-earth. KRT's "Lord of the Rings" OnePage explains many of the mysteries of this far-away land and features a...

Get ready for winter with a KRT OnePage.
December 6, 2002... Stay one step ahead of Mother Nature with KRT's OnePage guide to getting ready for winter, full of tips to keep your home and family safe when cold weather hits. The paginated page from the Seattle Times offers detailed graphics on road...

Through the Looking Glass.
December 7, 2002... Byline: Mike Pingree HE SEEMS TO HAVE MISSED THE POINT As ordered, a man convicted of theft came to the Lackawanna County Courthouse in Scranton, Pa., to enroll in a rehabilitation program that would get his criminal record expunged....

Updated OnePage takes a look at what causes colds.
December 9, 2002... The world has enough problems without worrying about the tiny germs that are everywhere from our dish towels to our toothbrushes. An updated KRT OnePage _ Germania! _ tells you all you need to know about germs, just in time for flu season. ...

OnePage features 25 great gifts under $25.
December 9, 2002... The holidays are here again, with all the accompanying hassles: crowded malls, shrinking bank accounts and the inevitable last-minute gift for the friend you forgot. This year, we've scouted out 25 gifts sure to please the people on your...

Journey to the land of `Lord of the Rings'.
December 9, 2002... Before Frodo and The Fellowship embark on their next silver screen adventure Dec. 18, treat readers to the ultimate guide to Middle-earth. KRT's "Lord of the Rings" OnePage explains many of the mysteries of this far-away land and features a...

Mystic Stars: weekly horoscope Dec. 16-22.
December 9, 2002... Byline: Lasha Seniuk Dec. 16-22, 2002 Aries (March 21-April 20). Social and romantic relationships will complete a cycle of disruption. Over the next six days, previous disagreements will evolve toward understanding and emotional...

Web sites offer affordable options for traveling, gift giving.
December 10, 2002... Byline: Thelisha A. Woods Although it's the season for giving, many college students may be strapped for cash. The following Web sites, offer deals on gifts, flights home and everything else to get through the holiday season. ...

OnePage features 25 great gifts under $25.
December 10, 2002... The holidays are here again, with all the accompanying hassles: crowded malls, shrinking bank accounts and the inevitable last-minute gift for the friend you forgot. This year, we've scouted out 25 gifts sure to please the people on your...

Cool collections; famous faces.
December 10, 2002... Byline: Becky Sher SUPER SKIN You already know Sephora is the place to go when drugstore makeup just won't cut it. But did you know the popular beauty emporium also has its own line of fabulous cosmetics and body-care products? The...

Notable quotables.
December 10, 2002... "It's a little strange, because I like dressing like myself and being different. But they are basically saying `Avril rocks!' and that's really flattering." _ Singer Avril Lavigne, on fans who dress in her tie-and-tank style, in Seventeen...

Ask Captain RibMan.
December 10, 2002... Byline: Captain RibMan (a.k.a. John Sprengelmeyer and Rich Davis) Dear Mr. RibMan, Which would last longer: A flamingo in the Antarctic or a penguin in Africa? _ Fonda Fauna Dear Fonda, I would have to go with No. 2...

Relationships 101: Sex, Drugs, Rock and Relationships.
December 10, 2002... Byline: Dr. Mark Goulston Dear Dr. Mark, I am a 23-year-old male graduate student who has a very serious relationship with another female graduate student. Recently, we decided to abort an unplanned pregnancy. As a result, she has gone...

The colossus of Rhodes had a vision that exceeded his own prejudices.
December 10, 2002... Byline: Llewellyn King WASHINGTON _ Thirty-two American students and 145 other students from around the world have just received, in time for Christmas, the gift that will keep on giving for the rest of their lives. They have been accepted...

List of video movie release dates.
December 10, 2002... Following is a partial schedule of upcoming movies on video. Release dates are subject to change. (DVD) indicates a DVD-only release; (also DVD) indicates a simultaneous video/DVD release. DECEMBER 10: Cherish _ New Line (also DVD) ...

Get ready for winter with a KRT OnePage.
December 10, 2002... Stay one step ahead of Mother Nature with KRT's OnePage guide to getting ready for winter, full of tips to keep your home and family safe when cold weather hits. The paginated page from the Seattle Times offers detailed graphics on road...

Journey to the land of `Lord of the Rings'.
December 11, 2002... Before Frodo and The Fellowship embark on their next silver screen adventure Dec. 18, treat readers to the ultimate guide to Middle-earth. KRT's "Lord of the Rings" OnePage explains many of the mysteries of this far-away land and features a...

Get ready for winter with a KRT OnePage.
December 11, 2002... Stay one step ahead of Mother Nature with KRT's OnePage guide to getting ready for winter, full of tips to keep your home and family safe when cold weather hits. The paginated page from the Seattle Times offers detailed graphics on road...

Sampling of columns from Knight Ridder/Tribune contributors.
December 12, 2002

Updated OnePage takes a look at what causes colds.
December 12, 2002... The world has enough problems without worrying about the tiny germs that are everywhere from our dish towels to our toothbrushes. An updated KRT OnePage _ Germania! _ tells you all you need to know about germs, just in time for flu season. ...

OnePage features 25 great gifts under $25.
December 12, 2002... The holidays are here again, with all the accompanying hassles: crowded malls, shrinking bank accounts and the inevitable last-minute gift for the friend you forgot. This year, we've scouted out 25 gifts sure to please the people on your...

Journey to the land of `Lord of the Rings'.
December 12, 2002... Before Frodo and The Fellowship embark on their next silver screen adventure Dec. 18, treat readers to the ultimate guide to Middle-earth. KRT's "Lord of the Rings" OnePage explains many of the mysteries of this far-away land and features a...

Relationships 101: Sex, Drugs, Rock and Relationships.
December 12, 2002... Byline: Dr. Mark Goulston Dear Dr. Mark, I'm in my senior year, have a 3.8 GPA, am majoring in history, don't plan to go to law school or other graduate school and am realizing how ill-prepared I am to deal with the work world. Is...

Campus Fact: Post-graduation plans.
December 13, 2002... Byline: Student Monitor Six months after graduation, students expect to: ... .............................................Total (in percent)...........Freshmen..............Seniors Employed...

OnePage features 25 great gifts under $25.
December 13, 2002... The holidays are here again, with all the accompanying hassles: crowded malls, shrinking bank accounts and the inevitable last-minute gift for the friend you forgot. This year, we've scouted out 25 gifts sure to please the people on your...

OnePage examines Iraq's history, culture and people.
December 13, 2002... Situated in the cradle of civilization, Iraq has a long history marked by regime changes and cultural conflicts. Now, as the United States plans for a possible invasion of Iraq, a OnePage explores the country's history, people and culture....

On the Money: Five personal finance resources on holiday spending.
December 13, 2002... Byline: Compiled by Chuck Myers Holiday spending often tests even the most dedicated household budget. How can you maximize your gift giving while saving at the same time? A few locations on the World Wide Web offer an array of useful...

A journey through letting go of limits.
December 13, 2002... Byline: Tim O'Brien Dream large dreams. They take no more effort than small ones. And, it is easier to soar on flights of fancy and imagination with giant wings. Don't just "think outside the box," live outside of it. And use it for extra...

Get ready for winter with a KRT OnePage.
December 13, 2002... Stay one step ahead of Mother Nature with KRT's OnePage guide to getting ready for winter, full of tips to keep your home and family safe when cold weather hits. The paginated page from the Seattle Times offers detailed graphics on road...

Campus network off-limits for sales pitches.
December 14, 2002... Byline: C.L. Lindsay III Dear CO-STAR: As a part time job I sell nutritional products _ supplements, diet drinks, vitamins and other health supplies _ to other students. I've been sending promotional emails for a few months now _...

Through the Looking Glass.
December 14, 2002... Byline: Mike Pingree WHERE'D IT GO? I CAN'T SEE... BAM! Investigating a report that a man had been shot in the back of the head, police in Merced, Calif., discovered that the victim, who was heavily intoxicated, had been trying to...

Julianna Margulies co-stars with Pierce Brosnan in `Evelyn'.
December 14, 2002... Byline: Luaine Lee BEVERLY HILLS _ Actress Julianna Margulies may be tackling roles that would intimidate less adventurous souls, but that is nothing compared to jumping out of an airplane at 13,000 feet, she says. Not a daredevil by...

Updated OnePage takes a look at what causes colds.
December 16, 2002... The world has enough problems without worrying about the tiny germs that are everywhere from our dish towels to our toothbrushes. An updated KRT OnePage _ Germania! _ tells you all you need to know about germs, just in time for flu season. ...

OnePage examines Iraq's history, culture and people.
December 16, 2002... Situated in the cradle of civilization, Iraq has a long history marked by regime changes and cultural conflicts. Now, as the United States plans for a possible invasion of Iraq, a OnePage explores the country's history, people and culture....

Journey to the land of `Lord of the Rings'.
December 16, 2002... Before Frodo and The Fellowship embark on their next silver screen adventure Dec. 18, treat readers to the ultimate guide to Middle-earth. KRT's "Lord of the Rings" OnePage explains many of the mysteries of this far-away land and features a...

Mystic Stars: weekly horoscope Dec. 23-29.
December 16, 2002... Byline: Lasha Seniuk Dec. 23-29, 2002 Aries (March 21-April 20). Family and workplace discussions will lead to change. Before midweek, expect relatives or co-workers to be critical of past procedures or frustrated by repeated patterns....

Ask Captain RibMan.
December 16, 2002... Byline: Captain RibMan (a.k.a. John Sprengelmeyer and Rich Davis) Captain RibMan, What is the best way to barbecue turkey for Christmas supper? _ Phil J. Dear Phil, There are many methods of barbecuing a turkey....

Social Security Q&A.
December 16, 2002... Q. When I applied for Social Security benefits on my ex-husband's Social Security record a year ago, the representative said I wasn't eligible because I had to be 62 years old. My ex-husband passed away last month, and a friend told me that I...

Cruel traps should become part of history.
December 16, 2002... Byline: Alisa Mullins Sitting in front of me on my desk is a photograph of one of the cats who was killed earlier this week in a snare set by a fox trapper in Virginia Beach, Va. Her mangled body is the best argument I've ever come across...

Updated OnePage takes a look at what causes colds.
December 17, 2002... The world has enough problems without worrying about the tiny germs that are everywhere from our dish towels to our toothbrushes. An updated KRT OnePage _ Germania! _ tells you all you need to know about germs, just in time for flu season. ...

OnePage features 25 great gifts under $25.
December 17, 2002... The holidays are here again, with all the accompanying hassles: crowded malls, shrinking bank accounts and the inevitable last-minute gift for the friend you forgot. This year, we've scouted out 25 gifts sure to please the people on your...

OnePage examines Iraq's history, culture and people.
December 17, 2002... Situated in the cradle of civilization, Iraq has a long history marked by regime changes and cultural conflicts. Now, as the United States plans for a possible invasion of Iraq, a OnePage explores the country's history, people and culture....

Flu fighter; perfect 10; tasty treat.
December 17, 2002... Byline: Becky Sher FLU FIX In case you didn't notice that guy with the hacking cough in your psychology class, we've got news for you: It's flu season. That means it's a good bet that for at least one day during the next few months,...

Notable quotables.
December 17, 2002... "It's quite hard for an old fart to get on the radio these days." _ Pop veteran Peter Gabriel, on the challenge of staying relevant in the music industry, to Reuters Online. ___ "I have resolutions every week. I'll go, `This week...

List of video movie release dates.
December 17, 2002... Following is a partial schedule of upcoming movies on video. Release dates are subject to change. (DVD) indicates a DVD-only release; (also DVD) indicates a simultaneous video/DVD release. DECEMBER 17: About a Boy _ Universal (also...

Ask the Good Girls: A legal lemon.
December 17, 2002... Byline: Elizabeth Austin and Leslie Whitaker Dear Good Girls, The poor girl who bought a Volkswagen with a bad head gasket got another bad deal _ poor legal advice. In her letter, she said she bought a used car from a lawyer. When...

Cookbook author offers guide for college students.
December 18, 2002... Byline: Thelisha A. Woods Joshua Lambert decided to write a cookbook his junior year at Harvard, even though he didn't know how to cook. "Talking to some of my college friends I found that many did not know how to cook as well,"...

Bubbie's Sweet and Sour Meatballs.
December 18, 2002... Byline: Thelisha A. Woods Joshua Lambert's favorite dish from his cookbook is actually one that his grandmother taught him. "It is the sweet and sour meatballs recipe and the ingredients are so simple," Lambert said. "You just take...

OnePage features 25 great gifts under $25.
December 18, 2002... The holidays are here again, with all the accompanying hassles: crowded malls, shrinking bank accounts and the inevitable last-minute gift for the friend you forgot. This year, we've scouted out 25 gifts sure to please the people on your...

A conversation with Kim Gordon of avant rock band Sonic Youth.
December 18, 2002... Byline: Chuck Myers BALTIMORE _ After 20 years, public taste might have finally caught up with Sonic Youth's experimental brand of rock music. Few groups master the art of feedback and distortion as well as this one. Over the past two...

Sampling of columns from Knight Ridder/Tribune contributors.
December 19, 2002... SCOTT FOWLER, The Charlotte Observer, on ROBERT JOHNSON: CHARLOTTE, N.C. _ Robert Johnson already has turned into a symbol. Now that the NBA has deemed Johnson worthy for it to accept a $300million check from him, Johnson will become the...

OnePage examines Iraq's history, culture and people.
December 19, 2002... Situated in the cradle of civilization, Iraq has a long history marked by regime changes and cultural conflicts. Now, as the United States plans for a possible invasion of Iraq, a OnePage explores the country's history, people and culture....

List of budget lines of SportsPlus stories from the past week.
December 19, 2002... NFL Draft means time to think about life after Favre FBN-NFLDRAFT-SPORTSPLUS:MW_Whether it's Brett Favre putting his house up for sale or the interviews in which he has been remarkably vague about his football future, the Green Bay Packers...

Get ready for winter with a KRT OnePage.
December 19, 2002... Stay one step ahead of Mother Nature with KRT's OnePage guide to getting ready for winter, full of tips to keep your home and family safe when cold weather hits. The paginated page from the Seattle Times offers detailed graphics on road...

Rowdy neighbors? Use the law as a last-ditch effort.
December 20, 2002... Byline: C.L. Lindsay III Dear CO-STAR: I live in an off-campus apartment and I'm having serious problems with my neighbors. Exams last until next week but the guys that live next door have started celebrating the end of the semester a...

Updated OnePage takes a look at what causes colds.
December 20, 2002... The world has enough problems without worrying about the tiny germs that are everywhere from our dish towels to our toothbrushes. An updated KRT OnePage _ Germania! _ tells you all you need to know about germs, just in time for flu season. ...

OnePage features 25 great gifts under $25.
December 20, 2002... The holidays are here again, with all the accompanying hassles: crowded malls, shrinking bank accounts and the inevitable last-minute gift for the friend you forgot. This year, we've scouted out 25 gifts sure to please the people on your...

OnePage examines Iraq's history, culture and people.
December 20, 2002... Situated in the cradle of civilization, Iraq has a long history marked by regime changes and cultural conflicts. Now, as the United States plans for a possible invasion of Iraq, a OnePage explores the country's history, people and culture....