Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service articles from July 2002

Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service archives from July 2002

Cuba's sugar mills fall silent.(South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
July 1, 2002... CIENFUEGOS, Cuba _ For as long as Alejandro Sarria can remember, his family has measured life by the whistle of the hulking sugar mill called Soledad. His father was a machinist at the century-old mill like his father before him and Sarria...

Dinner tonight: Salsa turkey burgers with avocado spread.(Chicago Tribune)
July 1, 2002... Using ground turkey in place of beef for burgers on the grill is a nice weeknight menu change. The salsa in the following recipe helps keep the turkey from drying out during cooking. Pick a special salsa for the best results. We like to use a...

Off the shelf: Frontera Foods muffin mixes; Sur La Table 4th of July tableware; Krispy Kreme doughtnut-filled wedding cake.(Chicago Tribune)
July 1, 2002... MUFFINS WITH PERSONALITY Tasters enjoyed the good texture and sublime flavor of muffins we made with the cornbread and muffin mix from Topolo, a new line of products from chef Rick Bayless. Two flavors are sold: roasted garlic blue...

Wine of the week: 2001 Chateau Routas Rouviere Rose.(Chicago Tribune)
July 1, 2002... You would be hard pressed to find a better example of the improvement in winemaking in the south of France than this rose. This $10 charmer is from the Coteaux Varois, a fairly new appellation in the heart of Provence. It is made from...

Split milk: Though everyone agrees that calcium saves bones, researchers clash over dairy.(Chicago Tribune)
July 1, 2002... Long America's nutritional icon, the milk bottle recently has come under some intense scrutiny. A few scientists and researchers are questioning whether dairy products are even necessary in the modern diet, let alone essential. Milk is...

Serious about salmon: every which way but canned.(Chicago Tribune)
July 1, 2002... Prince Edward Island is most famous for its lobsters, oysters, mussels and potatoes _ but you won't find many restaurants there without Atlantic salmon on the menu. The following is a sample of the myriad preparations found on menus in and...

Scenes from an island where the usual rules don't quite apply.(Chicago Tribune)
July 1, 2002... MISCOUCHE, Prince Edward Island _ There is majesty here. There really is. But usual rules on travel destinations don't quite apply to Prince Edward Island. The one major historical site _ Province House in Charlottetown _ is a place where,...

If you go to Prince Edward Island ...(Chicago Tribune)
July 1, 2002... GETTING THERE Bring a passport, or photo ID and proof of citizenship. Drivers exploring the Maritime Provinces (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island) can connect with New Brunswick via the Confederation Bridge (12 minutes,...

The ongoing mystery of Indiana's Sasquatch in a Shell.(Chicago Tribune)
July 1, 2002... CHURUBUSCO, Ind. _ This story's origins are steeped in as much muck as Fulks Lake, where many in this town of 2,000 believe a beast big as Jabba the Hut squats in the mud, catching carp with a snap of his shovel-sized jaws. This Sasquatch...

How Churubusco got its name.(Chicago Tribune)
July 1, 2002... Long before it was Turtle Town U.S.A., Churubusco was Indian territory inhabited by the Miami tribe and their chief named _ no lie _ Little Turtle. A distinguished leader, Little Turtle met with U.S. presidents George Washington, John Adams and...

`Single in the City' lacks realism.(The Orlando Sentinel)
July 1, 2002... The problem with ``Sex and the City'' is that it isn't real enough. Sure, the sentiments are real, the dialogue is believable and the situations faced by the show's four stars are plausible _ but only when collected from the entire dating...

Homosexuals find door to adoption sometimes open.(Chicago Tribune)
July 1, 2002... LOS ANGELES _ Like any new mother, Laurie Alessandra gushes when she talks about her twin 3-year-old daughters, Alisha and Aliece. "They are such a joy and so happy," Alessandra said, quickly adding, "and it's not only me saying that....

Study finds abrupt body movements preceding strokes.(Chicago Tribune)
July 1, 2002... When someone sneaks up behind you and says "Boo," don't jump. Startle movements, especially for older people, can increase a person's risk of suffering a stroke, according to Tel Aviv University researchers. Abrupt changes in body position...

Grilling? Serve a zin.(South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
July 1, 2002... If there's a gas or charcoal grill in your menu plans for Independence Day, the only wine you need is zinfandel. It's perfect with any grilled meat from hamburgers to steaks. It also goes with pork and beef, especially ribs, cooked with...

`Hamburger' on grill not necessarily beef.(South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
July 1, 2002... The hamburger is the classic all-American Fourth of July food. So I spent time in my market's frozen-food section to discover what's available in vegetarian offerings. I also want to tell you about my favorite condiments that can make or break...

A travel agent may help you find that low price.(Chicago Tribune)
July 1, 2002... The never-ending quest for the lowest air fare can send you screaming from your computer. You can search Expedia, Orbitz, Travelocity and airline Internet sites. But often, unless you're searching for something simple _ like a Chicago-New York...

Art goes political in Madison.(Chicago Tribune)
July 1, 2002... Art as a form of social outrage and other political expression is featured in "Social Context: Art From the Mid-Twentieth Century," a new show at the Madison (Wis.) Art Center. Kathe Kollwitz, whose wrenching depictions of Germany's downtrodden...

The resourceful traveler.(Chicago Tribune)
July 1, 2002... GIFT BOOKS Through the beautifully photographed pages of coffee-table books, it is possible to travel the world and never apply for a passport, pack a bag, suffer jet lag or nurse swollen ankles. Never even leave the sofa, in fact. And as...

Onetime skinhead evolves into anti-hate activist.(The Orlando Sentinel)
July 1, 2002... T.J. Leyden was watching television with his son when a black character appeared on the screen. The youngster marched to the set, uttered a racial slur and turned it off. The boy was 3 years old. Not yet a preschooler and already he...

Companies providing longer _ much longer _ warnings to investors.(Chicago Tribune)
July 1, 2002... Everything, poet Alexander Smith wrote, is sweetened by risk. That would make investing life's bottomless sugar bowl. Risk is inherent in investing, and the warnings are ubiquitous: Past performance is no guarantee of future results;...

After many rainy days, mushrooms decorate lawns.(The Orlando Sentinel)
July 1, 2002... ORLANDO, Fla. _ After unyielding rains, slimy puffballs emerge from the earth. Also triggered by heat and humidity, wild mushroom clusters are popping up everywhere in Central Florida. This may be one of the biggest summers for the fleshy,...

Tour: Organization man Armstrong aims for another title.(Chicago Tribune)
July 1, 2002... The most excruciating climbs in the Tour de France_steep, twisting mountain roads that chew up car engines, let alone a cyclist's legs_defy the sport's numerical rating system. They are simply labeled hors categorie, or beyond categorization....

Travel Q&A: Visiting Liberty's home _ that's a crowning moment.(South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
July 1, 2002... Q. When we visited the Statue of Liberty in New York harbor and learned that it was a gift from the French people, I hoped I'd someday get to see the place where it came from. I hope to be in Europe soon and would like to visit the town,...

At sea with Shackleton.(The Orlando Sentinel)
July 1, 2002... Would this arrangement strike you a trifle odd? You book a luxury cruise on a five-star ship, stay in a fabulous suite with a balcony, soak up all the pampering possible, maybe even a butler to boot... then cook your own food? It isn't...

The Top Ten travel list: Popular places.(Chicago Tribune)
July 1, 2002... The destinations travelers would most like to visit this summer (multiple responses allowed), from a Travel Industry Association of America survey: 1. Florida: 34 percent 2. California: 33 percent 3. New York: 18 percent 4....

Beam me up.(Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service)
July 1, 2002... The following editorial appeared in the Chicago Tribune on Sunday, June 30: X X X The biggest news of the millennium _ OK, potentially _ happened the other day. Maybe you missed it. A lot of newspapers didn't bother to mention it. But...

Accounting 101 at WorldCom.(Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service)
July 1, 2002... The following editorial appeared in the Chicago Tribune on Saturday, June 29: X X X Sprinkle it around so no one will notice. That's apparently what telecommunications giant WorldCom did in improperly accounting for some expenses over...

`The Powerpuff Girls Movie'.(The Orlando Sentinel)
July 1, 2002... Those Cartoon Network and Kids WB! mainstays "The Powerpuff Girls" arrive on the big screen with their super-powers, their super-simple animation and their super-dooper-adorability intact. They've been around since the mid-1990s, but a...

Space Coast zoo woos TV's Jack Hanna.(The Orlando Sentinel)
July 1, 2002... MELBOURNE, Fla. _ Jack Hanna has traveled the planet in search of everything from humpback whales in Alaska's Glacier Bay to a rare all-white black bear on a remote island in the province of British Columbia. Now, a contingent from the...

Florida city pays $65,000 for skater's visit.(South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
July 1, 2002... FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. _ The tanned tourist left his sailboat floating at the Bahia Mar and, shirtless, skated toward town in his swimsuit. He planned to grab some boat parts at a marine supply shop downtown and return to his boat and...

Death of Florida woman blamed on collapse of stored hurricane shutters.(South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
July 1, 2002... PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. _ A Florida woman was killed Sunday night after hurricane panels stored in a garage fell on her, police said. Ovenia Ragin, 45, was found around 4:55 p.m. in the garage of the Pembroke Pines home she shared with her...

Poll says most Floridians reject gay marriages, adoptions.(South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
July 1, 2002... FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. _ While support for gay issues has been increasing nationwide since 1990, the majority of Floridians still do not favor legalizing same-sex marriages or allowing gay couples to adopt, according to a South Florida...

Survey: Americans rank quality health care above some basic rights.(Newport News (Va.) Daily Press)
July 1, 2002... WILLIAMSBURG, Va. _ After the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, nearly half of Americans say they're now willing to give up personal freedom and privacy to protect the country, an annual survey commissioned by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation has...

Market capitulation may not come as expected, some say.(Chicago Tribune)
July 1, 2002... CHICAGO _ Who could blame investors if they feel like they are trapped in the play "Waiting for Godot"? As major stock indexes lurch toward _ or below _ their post-Sept. 11 lows, a chorus of commentators and analysts are speculating about...

Venus, Serena Williams muscle into quarterfinals.(South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
July 1, 2002... WIMBLEDON, England _ It's cold, ruthless aggression that has taken Serena Williams to the top of women's tennis, and rarely has she been as relentlessly offensive against a top opponent as she was Monday in a rain-interrupted victory over...

Hewitt cruises while Henman hangs on.(South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
July 1, 2002... WIMBLEDON, England _ World No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt breezed to his fourth consecutive win without losing a set to fire into the quarterfinals at Wimbledon on Monday, but even in the second week of the tournament it's hard to grade the quality of...

Venezuelans remain divided over coup and Chavez presidency.(Chicago Tribune)
July 1, 2002... RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil _ Almost three months after Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez was ousted and then returned to power in a popular uprising, attempts to reconcile the divided nation have largely failed. Street demonstrations and calls...

Focus of Xerox probe shifts to stock sales.(Chicago Tribune)
July 1, 2002... Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Harvey Pitt's declaration that he's "not finished" with the Xerox Corp. accounting case shifts the spotlight to a string of executives and directors who sold tens of millions of dollars worth of stock...

WorldCom woes not expected to weaken banks.(Chicago Tribune)
July 1, 2002... The WorldCom debacle might dwarf Enron when it comes to profit misfires, but it doesn't have anything on the energy giant in terms of bank entanglements. Enron's failure last year put a dent in bank earnings that dragged down share prices...

Two dead after train, car collide in Florida.(The Orlando Sentinel)
July 1, 2002... ORLANDO, Fla. _ Frank O'Toole had just turned to pour himself a cup of coffee when he heard a crash and the sickening shriek of metal on metal. "By the time I looked out, I could see the damn engine block and the hood flying off. By then,...

Woman suing Walgreen for sending her Prozac samples in mail.(South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
July 1, 2002... A Broward County, Fla., woman who received an unexpected trial pack of once-a-week Prozac in the mail filed suit on Monday against her doctors, the Walgreen Co. pharmacy chain and drug manufacturer Eli Lilly & Co. for invading her privacy,...

Woman sues pharmacy for mailing her Prozac trial pack.(South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
July 1, 2002... A Broward County, Fla., woman who received an unexpected trial pack of once-a-week Prozac in the mail filed suit on Monday against her doctors, the Walgreen Co. pharmacy chain and drug manufacturer Eli Lilly & Co. for invading her privacy and...

Cyclist's foundation raises millions.(Chicago Tribune)
July 1, 2002... CHICAGO _ Dr. Craig Nichols had heard it all before. The patient in front of him was being treated for a virulent, fast-spreading testicular cancer. Nichols believed his odds were improving, and that he might even be able to go back to his...

Banks declare WorldCom in default, SEC raps latest statement.(Chicago Tribune)
July 1, 2002... WorldCom Inc. revealed to federal regulators Monday that an internal audit has uncovered additional accounting irregularities dating as far back as 1999 and disclosed that its lenders have formally declared the company to be in default on more...

Volunteer driven to fund-raising heights by cyclist's commitment.(Chicago Tribune)
July 1, 2002... CHICAGO _ Dan Boland's work for the Lance Armstrong Foundation started as a fun, feel-good endeavor before Armstrong had won the Tour de France or Boland had firsthand knowledge of how cancer affects a family. Three years later, Boland is...

Justice Department rejects Florida House redistricting plan.(South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
July 1, 2002... TALLAHASSEE, Fla. _ The U.S. Justice Department on Monday rejected a redistricting plan for the Florida House of Representatives, saying it violates the U.S. Voting Rights Act by eliminating a Hispanic majority district in South Florida. ...

Specter of steroids lingers at Wimbledon.(Chicago Tribune)
July 1, 2002... WIMBLEDON, England _ Amelie Mauresmo overpowered Laura Granville in their fourth-round Wimbledon singles match on Monday, a fact the 21-year-old Granville readily acknowledged in assessing how far she must climb to catch up to the top players...

Despite threats of ban, Pakistani player teams with Israeli for doubles.(Chicago Tribune)
July 1, 2002... WIMBLEDON, England_They were two typical guys on the challenger circuit trying to scrape by and make it to a main draw when they became friends three years ago. Two weeks ago, it just seemed to make sense that Amir Hadad and Aisam-Ul-Haq...

After 18 straight days of rain, soggy Central Florida wonders when it will end.(The Orlando Sentinel)
July 1, 2002... ORLANDO, Fla. _ The gray clouds at Orlando's Wet `N Wild on Monday morning didn't deter Sylvia Smith and her 14-year-old son, Samuel, from going about the day's mission: fun in the sun _ or the rain. "We're going to swim whether it's...

Florida man, 92, testifies relatives `just took' his homestead.(The Orlando Sentinel)
July 1, 2002... ORLANDO, Fla. _ A 92-year-old illiterate man told a judge Monday that his wife's relatives used a forged deed to sell his homestead to Universal Studios Florida for $1 million and gave him "not even a penny." "They just took it from me,...

J.C. Watts, only black Republican in Congress, calls its quits.(Chicago Tribune)
July 1, 2002... WASHINGTON _ Oklahoma Rep. J.C. Watts, the only black Republican in Congress and one of the party's congressional leaders, announced Monday that he is retiring, handing Republicans a setback at a time when the GOP has been trying to increase...

Baylor ignores chatter.(Chicago Tribune)
July 1, 2002... MIAMI _ Manager Don Baylor might not live in a vacuum, but he refuses to get sucked into all the speculation concerning his job security. "I don't think about it," he said. "If you sit around and worry about that day in and day out, you...

GM hints Sox out to buy, not sell.(Chicago Tribune)
July 1, 2002... Nothing is as it seems in baseball, especially when it comes to economics. If everything made sense, the White Sox could follow the lead of Major League Baseball, which is running the Montreal Expos and for whom it acquired an...

Poor hitting, fielding sink Cubs to new low.(Chicago Tribune)
July 1, 2002... MIAMI_After a team goes from bad to worse, what comes next? The answer is Monday night's 11-1 loss to the Marlins, which qualifies as one of the Cubs' sorriest showings in a season full of pitiful efforts. At least there were few who...

Loopholes allow Web sites to sell drugs without doctor's visit.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 1, 2002... MIAMI _ Despite the opposition of most healthcare organizations, many Web sites offering prescription drugs appear to thrive in a gray zone where there is no federal legislation and only spotty state action. ''Washington just hasn't been...

Quilt helps piece lives together after Sept. 11.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 1, 2002

Capture taste of early summer with Pasta Primavera.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 1, 2002

Is wild salmon worth it? The answer is yes _ even at $16 a pound.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 1, 2002

You can grill, saute or poach salmon.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 1, 2002

Mustard And Maple Glazed Salmon Fillets, Grilled Wild Alaska Salmon With Strawberry-Cucumber Salsa, Pacific Rim Salmon, Roasted Salmon Puttanesca.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 1, 2002

Where in the world is Mario? Celebrity chef Mario Batali strives to cook like an Italian grandma.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 1, 2002

Mario Batali at a glance.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 1, 2002

Ceci Bruschetta, Grilled Baby Chicken Al Mattone With Panzanella, Monkfish Piccata With Caperberries And Preserved Lemons, Maple And Mascarpone Cheesecake.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 1, 2002

Vino Italiano a lively romp through regional winemaking.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 1, 2002

A re-energized interest in iced coffee.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 1, 2002

Buzz on ice: A taste test.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 1, 2002

Hot stuff at Tabasco site.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 1, 2002

Everything you need to know about sherry.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 1, 2002... It's hard to write about sherry because, by the time you've explained what it is and scolded people for mistreating it, there's not enough room left to say how wonderful it can be. So let's start with the last part. Sherry, contrary to its...

From the sea to your grill: Scale the heights of summer flavor by cooking fresh, nutritious fish over flames.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 1, 2002

Things you'll need to grill fish.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 1, 2002

Teriyaki Catfish With Wasabi Cucumber Salad, Stir-Grilled Fish Tacos, Swordfish Steaks With Pineapple Salsa.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 1, 2002

Kids improve on cow's creation by adding fruit and _ what else? _ chocolate.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 1, 2002

Memories set sail with Old Bay.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 1, 2002

Sizing up servings: Restaurant portions have grown over the years.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 1, 2002

Strategies for eating out.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 1, 2002

Unusual suspects: Police may be behind executions in Venezuela.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 1, 2002... MARACAIBO, Venezuela _ The word spread quickly as the bodies of eight thieves, glue sniffers and neighborhood bullies began turning up in April, shotgun blasts on their chests, notes signed ''The Anonymous Avenger'' stuck in their clothes: The...

Sweet tropical tastes: Fruits with lilting Latin names can show up in everything from drinks to dessert.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 1, 2002

Finding exotic fruits.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 1, 2002

Sticky but useful fruit labels.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 1, 2002

Cuba Libre's Guava BBQ Ribs, Mixed-Greens Salad With Passion Fruit Vinaigrette, Batido.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 1, 2002

Cook's corner: Peanut Butter Surprise Cake, Asparagus Flan.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 1, 2002... Winnie Lee of Honolulu wanted a recipe for a cake made with Reese's peanut butter cups. She'd tasted one that a friend's cousin had made, but the baker wouldn't share the recipe. Donna Leeds of Watertown, N.Y., sent her "devilishly delectable"...

The Complete Vegetarian: Strawberry, Papaya And Banana Crisp; Peach, Raspberry And Blackberry Crisp.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 1, 2002... When I visited my Aunt Polly on childhood summer vacations, her Carolina kitchen window was always lined with African violets and her kitchen counter was lined with fresh fruit crisps. Seeing the crunchy homemade toppings and the steam rising...

Padre Pio's life of deep piety leads an admirer to faith, service.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 1, 2002... MIAMI _ Echoes of miracles come often to the Miami Beach home where Vincent Falco, retired plumber, woodworker and inventor extraordinaire, spends his days making prayer booklets devoted to Padre Pio, the Capuchin friar and controversial mystic...

In growing numbers, children resolve disputes.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
July 1, 2002