Knight Ridder/Tribune articles from October 2001

Knight Ridder/Tribune archives from October 2001

Feinstein's proposal threatens peace through education.
October 1, 2001... Byline: Bert Barry It is shocking that Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., would consider proposing legislation to place a six-month moratorium on the issuance of student visas. Not only does her home state of California receive more...

Reviews of recent video game releases.
October 1, 2001... Byline: Billy O'Keefe MAT HOFFMAN'S PRO BMX System: Sega Dreamcast Publisher: Activision Available: now Dreamcast owners have waited a while to enjoy "Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX" on Sega's system, and they may be disappointed...

Ask Captain RibMan.
October 1, 2001... Byline: Captain RibMan (a.k.a. John Sprengelmeyer and Rich Davis) Dear Captain RibMan, Do you and Polly have a little something going on the side? She flashes those eyes of hers at you quite a lot. _ Wondering Dear Wondering,...

OnePage examines Afghanistan's history.
October 2, 2001... Situated in one of the most volatile regions in the world and influenced by a unique mix of cultures, Afghanistan has a troubled past and an uncertain future. KRT offers a primer examining the country, its history, the Northern Alliance...

Relationships 101: Sex, Drugs, Rock and Relationships.
October 2, 2001... Byline: Dr. Mark Goulston Dear Dr. Mark, I am a freshman at a college 500 miles from home. My mother is happy that I'm happy but tends to miss me a lot. She was a full-time mother and doesn't know what to do with her free time now...

OnePages pays tribute to Shirley Temple Black.
October 2, 2001... To many, Mrs. Charles Alden Black was an American diplomat of considerable acclaim; to more, she was an actress with curls, dimples and a legendary smile. In other words, Shirley Temple. OnePages continues its monthly Tributes (advance...

College campuses share in increase in CIA recruitment.
October 3, 2001... Byline: Kristyn Peck COLLEGE PARK, Md. _ The CIA recruiting booth did a brisk business at the University of Maryland career fair Wednesday, as students joined the "unprecedented" boom in applications to the spy agency since the Sept....

CSPI's integrity measurement for scientists misses mark since results are easily tested.
October 3, 2001... Byline: John K. Carlisle WASJHINGTON _ If you can't rebut the message, go after the messenger. That's the idea behind a so-called "Integrity in Science" database launched recently by a group called Center for Science in the Public...

Sampling of columns from Knight Ridder/Tribune contributors.
October 3, 2001... STAN HOCHMAN, Philadelphia Daily News, on ``Hardball'' movie: PHILADELPHIA _ Keanu Reeves plays a lowlife compulsive gambler in the tear-jerker movie, "Hardball," which is about a white guy coaching a black Little League team in Chicago's...

Weekly horoscope 10/15-21.
October 3, 2001... Byline: Lasha Seniuk October 15-21, 2001 Aries (March 21-April 20). An unusual flirtation may demand attention. Expect rare social triangles or competing jealousies. Romantic promises are unpredictable. Avoid emotional risk, if...

OnePages pays tribute to Shirley Temple Black.
October 3, 2001... To many, Mrs. Charles Alden Black was an American diplomat of considerable acclaim; to more, she was an actress with curls, dimples and a legendary smile. In other words, Shirley Temple. OnePages continues its monthly Tributes (advance...

Thinking about LASIK?
October 4, 2001... Byline: Leah F. Cassorla _Talk to your optometrist or physician. Talk to your doctor about your general health. Make sure your vision has been stable for at least a year (no prescription change or eye disease). _Research clinics...

Visionary surgery adds options for 18-21 year olds.
October 4, 2001... Byline: Leah F. Cassorla WASHINGTON _ In the '80s, soft contact lenses replaced hard lenses as the road to freedom. "Throw away your glasses!" ads called to nearsighted (myopic) and farsighted (hyperopic) alike. In the '90s, it was...

Dinner in Minutes: Glazed Pork with Caraway Cabbage.
October 4, 2001... Byline: Linda Gassenheimer Autumn is harvest time in much of the world. Oktoberfest in Munich, celebrating the arrival of the new production of beers, is a time to reap the fruit of Germany's rich harvest. Pleasant memories of...

On the Money: Four personal finance resources on career choice.
October 5, 2001... Byline: Compiled by Chuck Myers The decision about a right career field is often as difficult as choosing the right job. We all want a job that will not only make us happy, but will also prove rewarding. A number of good books help sort...

Through the Looking Glass.
October 6, 2001... Byline: Mike Pingree HMMMM? WHAT HAVE I BEEN UP TO? A heavily intoxicated Norwegian man robbed a post office in Oslo wearing a pair of underpants over his face as a mask. The police, who arrested him two days later, didn't have much...

U.S-led attack is a defense of freedom.
October 7, 2001... The following editorial appeared in The Lima (Ohio) News on Monday, 10-8 X X X The United States, in a much-anticipated action, began the military phase of its war against terrorism with multiple air and missile strikes against...

Ask Captain RibMan.
October 7, 2001... Byline: Captain RibMan (a.k.a. John Sprengelmeyer and Rich Davis) Dear Captain RibMan, I want to lose weight. I weigh 570 pounds. Do you suggest Slim Fast, or that Subway thing everyone is talking about? My weight-loss goal is 256...

CBS special will take us back to `Gilligan's Island'.
October 7, 2001... Byline: Luaine Lee It may have been crucified by the critics, but "Gilligan's Island" proved to be the champion "survivor" of television. The show, which has been on the air since it first aired in 1964, became a beacon of sorts for young...

Our challenge: `Finding Our Way: Living with Dying in America'.
October 8, 2001... Americans are consumed with grief as we try to come to terms with the fallout from the attack on our country Sept. 11. When KRT first distributed the 15-part series, "Finding Our Way: Living with Dying in America" in August, we could not...

OnePage teaches Americans about Old Glory.
October 8, 2001... U.S. servicemen and women around the world are putting their lives on the line defending our freedoms and protecting us from terror. The symbol of their service is the U.S. flag. Since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, U.S. flags are...

Relationships 101: Sex, Drugs, Rock and Relationships.
October 8, 2001... Byline: Dr. Mark Goulston Dear Dr. Mark, I have a friend who is so arrogant, and I don't know what to do. He's got a lot of flaws of his own, yet somehow finds it within him to insult everyone. If you've done something, he's done it...

A crisis calls for adult choices.
October 8, 2001... Byline: Tom G. Palmer and John Samples In this time of war, our nation faces choices. But our political leaders don't want to make them. If we need to spend more on security and defeating terrorists, what do we need to spend less on? The...

Better national security doesn't have to mean more regulation.
October 9, 2001... Byline: Pete du Pont Those who believe that government should be in charge of, and regulate, almost everything we do seem to have taken the September 11 terrorist attacks on our nation and their aftermath as an affirmation that they're...

Web site of the week.
October 9, 2001... Byline: Eric Goodwin win With over a billion followers worldwide, Islam is widely acknowledged as the world's fastest growing religion. Yet, as popular as the religion is, many people in the United States carry some misconceptions...

Super sleepovers; tiny trees; promising pillows.
October 9, 2001... Byline: Becky Neilson nt PAJAMA PARTY FUN Think you're too old for slumber parties? Whatever. How can you outgrow a chance to stay up all night gabbing with your pals about your biggest crush, your toughest class, your dream job...

Notable quotables.
October 9, 2001... "Providing hope. Miss America is comfort and encouragement." _Katie Harman, 21, of Gresham, Ore, discussing how she sees her role as Miss America 2002, in People magazine. ___ "I've had to kiss guys I don't want to kiss. At least...

U.S.-Muslim policy commission needed to neutralize Islamic radicalism.
October 9, 2001... Byline: Marc Ginsberg WASHINGTON, D.C._As the long and difficult struggle to end terrorism gets underway, we must not lose sight of the need to find a better way to neutralize the hatred and hostility in the Arab and broader Islamic worlds...

Weekly horoscope 10/22-28.
October 10, 2001... Byline: Lasha Seniuk October 22-28, 2001 Aries (March 21-April 20). An intense phase of past reflections and emotional wisdom arrives. This is a strong time for ending outdated relationships or affirming present-day commitments. ...

Ask Captain RibMan.
October 10, 2001... Byline: Captain RibMan (a.k.a. John Sprengelmeyer and Rich Davis) Dear Captain RibMan, I've always wondered, if the moon weighs so much, why does it not fall on our heads? Please reply quickly, as this is of the utmost importance. ...

OnePage teaches readers about toxic terror.
October 11, 2001... The Sept. 11 attacks have raised concerns about a bioterrorism attack on the United States. A KRT OnePage primer examines the chemical and biological agents that could pose a significant public health risk to Americans, answers commonly asked...

Wordwatch: The origins of words.
October 11, 2001... Q: I've always wondered about the phrase "on tenterhooks," meaning "in a state of suspense." Where does the phrase come from? What are "tenterhooks"? A: The phrase "on tenterhooks" is about 190 years old. Our first citation comes from the...

Budget lines from SportsPlus stories from past week.
October 11, 2001... Following the NHL money trail HKN-NHLMONEY-SPORTSPLUS:MZ_The meek may inherit the earth, but the Stanley Cup is nearly out of reach. As the NHL steams toward a new collective bargaining agreement following the 2003-2004 season, the payroll...

`N Sync's Lance Bass makes his film debut in `On the Line'.
October 11, 2001... Byline: Luaine Lee BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. _ He's a hopeless romantic, confesses Lance Bass, one of the crooning five of `N Sync. That's going to set a lot of teenybopper hearts fibrillating. But they'll be even more entranced to find both...

Follow the ABCs of a successful and fulfilling life.
October 14, 2001... Byline: Tim O'Brien ``Successfulfilling'' is the combination of accomplishment and satisfaction. We can have success without feeling fulfilled. And, we can have a sense of fulfillment without the trappings or benefits of success. We all...

Teach American history again.
October 15, 2001... Byline: Marc Berley Now that we're united in this war against terrorism, it's time to find the resolve to start teaching American history again. The terrorists know our history, whereas most American college students don't. This must...

Ask Captain RibMan.
October 15, 2001... Byline: Captain RibMan (a.k.a. John Sprengelmeyer and Rich Davis) Dear Captain RibMan, I have a question. If you have superpowers and all that, why are you answering letters? You could join the NYPD and bust drug lords or something....

OnePage examines myths and monsters of Halloween.
October 16, 2001... For centuries, myths and legends have tried to shine light on the things that go bump in the night. It's from these stories that we have discovered our fascination with fright _ and created our modern monsters. Just in time for Halloween,...

Death Cab mastermind says `we all need some ups'.
October 16, 2001... Byline: Matt Peiken Ben Gibbard says he has a great relationship with his parents, who are still married, and was raised to believe everything in life will work out just fine. Then came the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, and Gibbard...

Calvin collection; charitable consumerism.
October 16, 2001... Byline: Becky Neilson nt COMICS WITH COMMENTARY If you're a fan of the comic strip "Calvin and Hobbes," then you know it's been five long years since the strip ended. (And the funny pages are poorer for it, if you ask us.)...

Notable quotables.
October 16, 2001... "They can only win if they get inside our head and heart." _Bill Clinton, speaking to high school students in New York City after the Sept. 11 attacks, in Time magazine. ___ "To actually wear a Sonny outfit is a special moment....

OnePage examines myths and monsters of Halloween.
October 17, 2001... For centuries, myths and legends have tried to shine light on the things that go bump in the night. It's from these stories that we have discovered our fascination with fright _ and created our modern monsters. Just in time for Halloween,...

Harry Potter OnePage preps fans for magical movie.
October 17, 2001... As Harry Potter fans around the globe flock to theaters to see his magical on-screen adventures, KRT OnePages offers an enchanting guide to the wizarding world. The Big Picture OnePage features a letter from Albus Dumbledore, headmaster of...

Budget lines for SportsPlus stories of the past week.
October 17, 2001... Darrell Green finds a means to an end FBN-DARRELLGREEN-SPORTSPLUS:FT_Darrell Green is not a football player. Never was. Don't let his 19 seasons as a fleet cornerback with the Washington Redskins fool you. Nor his 53 career interceptions...

Wordwatch: The origins of words.
October 18, 2001... Q. My daughter and I sometimes have dinner at the Greek deli down the street, and we often order ``gyros.'' When we ask for them, we usually say ``jy-ro'' to rhyme with ``Cairo.'' No one has ever corrected us, but once I heard another customer...

OnePage teaches readers about special ops.
October 18, 2001... Special operations forces may be at the center of our fight in Afghanistan. A KRT OnePage primer examines the world's best warriors and the weapons they'll use to fight terrorism, from the planes that make night flights to the firepower on the...

Reviews of recent video game releases.
October 19, 2001... Byline: Billy O'Keefe ICO System: PlayStation 2 Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Available: Now Sony's original "Ico" makes the player the game's pre-teen namesake, who must solve a series of puzzles in order to...

Sampling of columns from Knight Ridder/Tribune contributors.
October 19, 2001... NEIL HAYES, Contra Costa Times, on 49ERS AND RAIDERS: THE 49ERS AND RAIDERS are off Sunday, which means coaches Jon Gruden and Steve Mariucci can agree on one thing: "The bye couldn't have come at a better time" Why do coaches always...

Through the Looking Glass.
October 20, 2001... Byline: Mike Pingree I'M DECLARING JIHAD ON YOUR HEART With fear of anthrax in the air, a 59-year-old man in Fallon, Nev., immediately turned over to the sheriff a suspicious letter he received in the mail because it was unsigned and...

History Channel series breathes life into England's bloody past.
October 20, 2001... Byline: Luaine Lee The way it's often taught in school, history can be as dry as Death Valley at high noon. Not a likely subject for television which usually requires a laugh or an explosion every six minutes. Unless you're the History...

Cosmetics Q&A.
October 23, 2001... Byline: Paula Begoun Dear Paula, The Johnson & Johnson Ultra Sensitive baby skin-care line I have been using on my children for five years, and that you have so highly recommended, has been discontinued. As far as I can tell, there is...

Halloween: Vampires Out, Vampy Uncle Sam In.
October 23, 2001... Byline: Nora Achrati ANNAPOLIS, Md. _ Last year, it was French maids and sexy devils. This Halloween, the young women who come to Harriet Berlin's Artistic Costume and Fun Shop in Baltimore County want Uncle Sam costumes _ or pieces of...

Web site of the week.
October 23, 2001... Byline: Eric Goodwin Have you ever watched a professional hockey game and wondered what makes ice so slippery? Or have you witnessed a particularly fierce body check and wanted to know how much energy was produced during the collision? The...

Good-deed gloss; exciting electronics.
October 23, 2001... Byline: Becky Neilson GIFT OF GOOD HEALTH Give the gift of good health (and beauty) _ buy your mom, your big sis or your best bud the Stila Breast Cancer Awareness Pocket Palette. She'll get a gorgeous compact with two totally...

Notable quotables.
October 23, 2001... "The first year was tough. In class I would repeat an English sentence in my head 10 times to make sure it would come out OK." _Montreal center Joe Juneau, a Francophone, discussing how he earned a degree in aeronautical engineering from...

Sampling of columns from Knight Ridder/Tribune contributors.
October 24, 2001... DAVID TEEL, Newport News Daily Press, on SPORTS & TERRORISM: Sports experienced its first post-Sept. 11 terrorist scare Tuesday. I fret it won't be the last. Not to be an alarmist. Chicken Littles are the last thing we need in already...

Billy Crystal gives voice to `Monsters, Inc.'.
October 28, 2001... Byline: Luaine Lee Billy Crystal may be known for his winning ways, but he's scrambling down a different path in Disney/Pixar's new "Monsters, Inc." Crystal is the voice of the lime-green, one-eyed "assistant scarer" at Monsters, Inc., a...

Reviews of recent video game releases.
October 30, 2001... Byline: Billy O'Keefe OKAGE: SHADOW KING System: PlayStation 2 Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Available: Now Putting its premise into words doesn't do justice to "OKAGE: Shadow King," Sony's wildly bizarre and...

List of budget lines for SportsPlus stories from the past week.
October 31, 2001... Joe Paterno on a tough road FBC-PATERNO-SPORTSPLUS:HK_Joe Paterno doesn't care about personal records, but what he and the Penn State faithful certainly care about is turning around a program that has fallen from a Big Ten power and...