Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service articles from January 2004

Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service archives from January 2004

Next generation of flight may be slower, cheaper, faster.
January 1, 2004

Program gets foreign-born physicians back into healthcare profession.
January 1, 2004... Byline: Elinor J. Brecher MIAMI _ For much of a decade, Jean Fenelon was the healthcare delivery system in the southeast Haitian city of Thiotte: population 50,000. A state-trained doctor, he diagnosed and treated serious diseases and...

Coin-collecting news and notes.
January 1, 2004

Capsule reviews of new video releases.
January 1, 2004

Aid groups shying away from Iraq.
January 1, 2004

Drug treatment no panacea for post-traumatic stress disorder.
January 1, 2004

Old drug quiets the nightmares of war.
January 1, 2004

Russian president tightens grip on big business.
January 1, 2004

Auto show gets new look with faux-road signs, more cars.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
January 1, 2004

Technology changing the way teams scout.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
January 1, 2004

Manning just a part of Cotton Bowl's rich quarterbacking history.
January 1, 2004

Krenzel using his head, not just the shoulders it sits on.(East Valley Tribune (Mesa, Ariz.))
January 1, 2004

Tate, mom agree on plea deal.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
January 1, 2004

Oil spill threatens Puget Sound wetlands.(The Seattle Times)
January 1, 2004

Spacecraft preparing to pounce on comet dust.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
January 1, 2004

Mad cow's brain-wasting course inspires fear.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
January 1, 2004

Give fans peace with Bartman ball.(East Valley Tribune (Mesa, Ariz.))
January 1, 2004

Roberson, Sproles lead Kansas State's 1-2 punch.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
January 1, 2004

Count on Eli Manning to make his Ole Miss farewell count.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
January 1, 2004

`Calendar' girl talks about being nude, almost 60.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
January 1, 2004... Byline: Connie Ogle Comedy is not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Helen Mirren. You might recall the tough, capable Jane Tennison of TV's ``Prime Suspect.'' Or tough, capable Jane Wilson, the housekeeper with a...

A&M lays out detailed plan to resolve `process issues'.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
January 1, 2004

Packers Walls, Jackson praise coach Sherman.(Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
January 1, 2004

People in the news.
January 1, 2004

Seahawks nestle in snow preparing for January.(Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
January 1, 2004

With rover poised to land, Mars continues to fascinate.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
January 1, 2004

NASA seeks latest insights into life on Mars.(The Dallas Morning News)
January 1, 2004

Georgian `walking history book' dies before 100th birthday.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
January 1, 2004

Energized Vermeil returning to Chiefs.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
January 1, 2004

Attorneys for judge say bribery charge `unfounded'.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
January 1, 2004

KSU RB is a little surprise with big results.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
January 1, 2004

Hurricanes brace for fury of Orange Bowl game.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
January 1, 2004

Aristide vows to serve out term as Haitians celebrate bicentennial.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
January 1, 2004... Byline: Michael A. W. Ottey PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti _ Hundreds of thousands of jubilant Haitians swarmed the National Palace on New Year's Day as they celebrated their nation's bicentennial and embraced their embattled president's vision of...

Why was Southern Miss backup QB ever put in the game?(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
January 1, 2004... Byline: Ross Reily MEMPHIS, Tenn. _ There are so many areas to examine why Southern Miss is concerned following its excruciating 17-0 loss to Utah on Wednesday in the Liberty Bowl. The running game, the passing game, blocking schemes,...

Turnaround year allows Parcells a deeper insight.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
January 1, 2004

Badgers relentless in Music City Bowl.(Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
January 1, 2004

Pressure is on Manning, Dungy to perform in playoffs.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
January 1, 2004

Rookie Ford has media spotlight on him.(Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
January 1, 2004

Football or teeth: LSU quarterback Mauck must pick.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
January 1, 2004

New Year's fizzle for Michigan, which is routed by USC.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
January 1, 2004

USC's defense dominates Michigan's line.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
January 1, 2004

Jackets' Gallant receives congrats.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
January 1, 2004

Trojans superior to Michigan, but not to computers.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
January 1, 2004

Pistons shop Sura for bench scoring.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
January 1, 2004

It's Al's call, but whom is he calling?(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
January 1, 2004

Madsen losses starting position over injury.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
January 1, 2004

Milwaukee should serve up a Bowl game.(Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
January 1, 2004

Oklahoma, LSU interested little in Rose Bowl.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
January 1, 2004... Byline: Jeff Shain NEW ORLEANS _ Around the Oklahoma and LSU camps, the Rose Bowl holds little bloom. A random sampling of four players from each team Wednesday found just one expressing an interest in seeing Southern California, No. 1...

USC offers us much proof on the No. 1 case.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
January 1, 2004

Fired-up pup gets to the bottom of blazes.(The Dallas Morning News)
January 1, 2004

Flyers aim to increase kills in 2004.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
January 1, 2004

Clemson QB hasn't registered on national screen _ yet.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
January 1, 2004... Byline: Ron Green Jr. CHARLOTTE, N.C. _ You've heard of Eli Manning, right? Son of Archie. Brother of Peyton and Cooper. Heisman Trophy contender. The reason Mississippi football is on the college football map again. What did he...

Police chase ends in shootout, driver's death.(The Dallas Morning News)
January 1, 2004

Minnesota defenseless against Texas Tech.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
January 1, 2004

Ole Miss battles Cowboys in lone star state.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
January 1, 2004... Byline: Jim Mashek DALLAS _ It's been another week of Elimania at the 68th Cotton Bowl Classic, with the Ole Miss quarterback getting most of the headlines as the Rebels get ready to play in their first traditional New Year's Day bowl...

Despite stats, Purdue defense was solid.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
January 1, 2004... Byline: Phillip Ramati ORLANDO, Fla. _ Purdue's defense played a deceptively good game. True, the Boilermakers gave up a season-high point total in a 34-27 loss to Georgia on Thursday in the Capital One Bowl. On the other hand, it was...

USC breaks the BCS mirror with Rose Bowl win.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
January 1, 2004

For USC, this is sweeter than Sugar.(The Orange County Register)
January 1, 2004

Trojans content with share of title.(East Valley Tribune (Mesa, Ariz.))
January 1, 2004

K-State quarterback Roberson accused of sexual assault.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
January 1, 2004... Byline: Jeffrey Parson TEMPE, Ariz. _ Kansas State quarterback Ell Roberson is accused of sexually assaulting a woman early Thursday in the team's hotel in Arizona. Police in Paradise Valley, a Phoenix suburb, said they questioned Roberson...

Time for Kansas State to suspend Roberson.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
January 1, 2004... Byline: Bob Lutz TEMPE, Ariz. _ There aren't any good scenarios for Bill Snyder coming out of Thursday's Ell Roberson situation. As of now, there is an allegation of sexual assault made by a 22-year-old woman, a Kansas State graduate...

Leinart the lion-hearted on career day at Rose Bowl.(The Orange County Register)
January 1, 2004

Oklahoma wants to make that loss to Kansas St. an afterthought.(South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
January 1, 2004... Byline: Randall Mell NEW ORLEANS _ Oklahoma defensive end Dan Cody can still see the 35 points glowing on the scoreboard for Kansas State at the end of the Sooners' loss in the Big 12 Championship. He nearly had to wipe his eyes to...

In Evansville, mad cow doesn't scare lovers of brain sandwiches.(Chicago Tribune)
January 1, 2004... Byline: Bill Glauber EVANSVILLE, Ind. _ Mike Volkman is proud to be a carnivore. But there are times when a slab of meat won't cut it and the big man's appetite can only be satiated by a brain sandwich. Not even the threat posed by...

Heated debate likely for divided electorate.(The Orlando Sentinel)
January 1, 2004... Byline: Wes Smith ORLANDO, Fla. _ Beauty-shop owner Lucille Urban prefers that her 10 hairstylists at LJ Shears & Company in Longwood, Fla., resist talking politics when teasing, dyeing, and snipping their clients' hair. But there is...

Molitor the only first-timer worthy of Hall of Fame induction.(Chicago Tribune)
January 1, 2004... Byline: Phil Rogers CHICAGO _ Many of my peers find two first-timers on the latest Hall of Fame ballot worthy for election. I wish I could agree because, like just about everyone else who came into contact with him, I loved dealing with...

Capsule for Fiesta Bowl.(The Orlando Sentinel)
January 1, 2004... Byline: Mike Huguenin Fiesta Bowl No. 8 Kansas State vs. No. 7 Ohio State TIME: 8 p.m. EST. TV: ABC. RECORDS: Kansas State 11-3, Ohio State 10-2. WHY YOU SHOULD WATCH: A great matchup _ on paper, at least. K-State...

Capsule for Peach Bowl.(The Orlando Sentinel)
January 1, 2004... Byline: Mike Huguenin Peach Bowl Clemson vs. No. 6 Tennessee TIME: 4:30 p.m. EST. TV: ESPN. RECORDS: Clemson 8-4, Tennessee 10-2. WHY YOU SHOULD WATCH: If you like the color orange, this one is for you. Plus, it...

Capsule for Cotton Bowl.(The Orlando Sentinel)
January 1, 2004... Byline: Mike Huguenin Friday's bowl game Cotton Bowl No. 16 Mississippi vs. No. 21 Oklahoma State TIME: 2 p.m. EST. TV: Fox. RECORDS: Mississippi 9-3, Oklahoma State 9-3. WHY YOU SHOULD WATCH: It's your last...

Tough week for Zook: from Spurrier to Outback Bowl.(The Orlando Sentinel)
January 1, 2004... Byline: Mike Bianchi TAMPA, Fla. _ Poor Ron Zook. First he has to follow in Steve Spurrier's footsteps and now he has to hear them, too. If you're looking for a definition of a bad week for the Zooker, here it is: The Gators get...

Georgia survives Purdue in overtime.(The Orlando Sentinel)
January 1, 2004... Byline: Alan Schmadtke ORLANDO, Fla. _ What could have been a blowout became a shootout, and like all good ones, this one had a climactic ending. Senior-laden Purdue rallied from a 24-point deficit with 17 points in the fourth quarter...

How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.(Daily Press)
January 1, 2004... Byline: Felicia L. Mason NEWPORT NEWS, Va. _ The end of each year should be a time for reflection. Many of us live our lives at warp speed. We spend so much time hurtling from one event, program, project or crisis to another that we never...

Playoff capsules and picks.
January 1, 2004... Byline: Terry Bannon Titans (12-4) at Ravens (10-6) Time: 3:30 p.m. EST. Line: Pick `em. Last meeting: Ravens won, 13-12, at Baltimore on Nov. 24, 2002. Key stat: Ravens have won 5 of last 6, averaging 29.8 points per...

Robinson catches on in Baltimore.(Chicago Tribune)
January 1, 2004... Byline: John Mullin CHICAGO _ Marcus Robinson can laugh about it all now. And he is. The Bears released the wide receiver last April in a move that left him hurt and confused. Now he will start for the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday...

Deadly violence in Iraq before new year.(Chicago Tribune)
January 1, 2004... Byline: Evan Osnos and Stephen Franklin BAGHDAD, Iraq _ A car packed with high explosives ripped through a popular Baghdad restaurant filled with New Year's Eve revelers Wednesday night, killing five people, all Iraqis. Thirty-five...

Activists line up help to ease Lionel Tate back into society.(South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
January 1, 2004... Byline: Paula McMahon FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. _ Lionel Tate, the youngest American ever sentenced to life in prison, will have a lot of people ready to help him ease back into society when he accepts a plea agreement and is released,...

Haitian flavor for ringing in 2004.(South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
January 1, 2004... Byline: Alva James-Johnson FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. _ After a late night of ringing in the New Year with family and friends, a tired Josette Leblanc pulled herself out of bed Thursday morning to make the pumpkin soup of a lifetime. The...

Curry's goof has Bulls in bad mood; team runs laps after tape error.(Chicago Tribune)
January 1, 2004... Byline: K.C. Johnson CHICAGO _ In a one-hour team meeting Thursday, Bulls coach Scott Skiles firmly challenged his team to reject the losing culture that has permeated the franchise. Act like professionals, Skiles said. Then...

Horse trainer to end long reign.(Chicago Tribune)
January 1, 2004... Byline: Neil Milbert CHICAGO _ The Hawthorne Race Course meeting that ends Saturday appears to be trainer-owner-breeder Noel Hickey's Chicago racing swan song. "I've been doing too much traveling for too many years," said Hickey, who...

Illini's Powell finds own path to success.(Chicago Tribune)
January 1, 2004... Byline: Neil Milbert CHAMPAIGN, Ill. _ They have the same name and, in basketball terms, they both have game. The similarity ends there. Roger Powell, the father, starred for Illinois State. Roger Powell, the son, is playing a...

UCF's staff to meet after O'Leary's heart attack.(The Orlando Sentinel)
January 1, 2004... Byline: Alan Schmadtke ORLANDO, Fla. _ University of Central Florida's assistant coaches will hold a staff meeting as scheduled Saturday _ without boss Georgia O'Leary _ to divide their recruiting territory and get to know one another. ...

Gators used wrong bait to try to trap RB Russell.(The Orlando Sentinel)
January 1, 2004... Byline: Charles Robinson TAMPA, Fla. _ He was small and fast and flitted through University of Florida's defensive fissures like, well, a mouse. And when Fred Russell was done infesting Thursday's Outback Bowl with yards and momentum...

Flu cases multiply in Florida.(The Orlando Sentinel)
January 1, 2004... Byline: Andrea Perera TAVARAS, Fla. _ The steadily spreading flu epidemic finally has reached a widespread level in Florida, a statistic made frighteningly clear Wednesday when officials said a 10-year-old Volusia girl had suffered a...

Krenzel, Hartsock make Ohio State tick.(Chicago Tribune)
January 1, 2004... Byline: Avani Patel TEMPE, Ariz. _ The move took teamwork and timing, a concerted effort and a common goal. But in the end, they combined their brawn and brains to finish the task. Not that there was much doubt about their ultimate...

Orlando mayor: We have not taken the `safe' path.(The Orlando Sentinel)
January 1, 2004... Byline: Bobby Coker and Beth Kassab ORLANDO, Fla. _ As 2003 comes to a close, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer is capping off a year that began with a giant budget deficit and finished up with deals for three new downtown projects that would expand...