Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service articles from November 1999

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Thousands of protesters greet WTO meeting.
November 30, 1999... SEATTLE _ A peculiar mix of unruly anarchists and pinstriped bureaucrats wrestled for the limelight Monday as the 135 member-nations of the World Trade Organization began a decisive week of negotiations on the future of international trade....

Trade alone doesn't improve lives; the WTO's goals must raise living standards.
November 30, 1999... The following editorial appeared in the Miami Herald on Sunday, 11-28: X X X The most important message to emerge from this week's meeting of World Trade Organization members in Seattle may be the one delivered by the protesters...

If you want your daughter to be as proficient as boys on the computers, start with chat rather than programming.
November 30, 1999... The new pink Barbie computer just hit the market and ``Barbie Fashion Designer'' and Purple Moon's ``The Rockett,'' featuring junior high scenarios, have been on the shelves of software game aisles for nearly two years. But boys still...

This time around, Virginia Tech doesn't need finale versus UVa.
November 26, 1999... This could have been Virginia-Virginia Tech week the Cavaliers standing between the Hokies and regular-season perfection; the Hokies primed to deny the Cavaliers a 13th consecutive season of at least seven victories; Virginia running back...

Giants seeking offense; Kerry Collins ready to take control.
November 26, 1999... EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. _ Jim Fassel was asked the other day whether Giants fans can expect a new-look offense now that Kerry Collins is the starting quarterback. If this were a happier time, the coach might have jokingly responded, ``Yeah, one...

Nets meet Lakers on Friday.
November 26, 1999... LOS ANGELES _ Shaquille O'Neal stands before the struggling Nets on Friday night like a 7-foot-1, 315-pound ultimate nightmare: the most dominating inside scorer in basketball going against what might be the NBA's shakiest interior defense....

Prentice is never going to own the Royals.
November 26, 1999... KANSAS CITY, Mo. _ In this space, it had become pretty clear that I fell a little too hard for Miles Prentice. Long after it should have been clear that baseball would not accept him, I still believed in the guy. I still hoped for the guy....

Spartans topple Friars, 82-58.
November 26, 1999... BAYAMON, Puerto Rico _ Without its point guard, Michigan State expected to face more aggressive defenses. Providence's plan was to press, press and press, but the No. 3 Spartans countered with an up-tempo pace that handcuffed the Friars,...

Kris Draper's right wrist is latest bad break.
November 26, 1999... DETROIT _ Red Wings forward Kris Draper will sit out at least six weeks after fracturing his right wrist during Wednesday's game against St. Louis, coach Scotty Bowman said Thursday. Doctors don't think Draper needs surgery, but more...

Notre Dame just seeking a salvage job.
November 26, 1999... SOUTH BEND, Ind. _ The story ends, for now, with a game that was intended to preserve Notre Dame's bowl chances. All the Fighting Irish are left with is a chance to save face. They will play Saturday night at Stanford against a Cardinal team...

PLAYER DREAMED OF FAME: As a student, Rae Carruth decided he would seek fame, on and off the football field.
November 26, 1999... CHARLOTTE _ As a student at the University of Colorado, Rae Carruth didn't just dream of becoming a professional football player. The English major wanted to become a great screenwriter, or perhaps even a great director. ``No matter...

Panthers wide receiver Rae Carruth, another man arrested in connection with shooting of Carruth's girlfriend.
November 26, 1999... CHARLOTTE _ Charlotte-Mecklenburg police arrested Carolina Panthers player Rae Carruth on Thursday and charged him with conspiring to murder a young woman who was pregnant with his baby. A second man, William Edward Watkins Jr., also was...

Scottie and Charles headed in opposite directions.
November 26, 1999... CHICAGO _ It's perhaps appropriate that they meet for the first time the day after Thanksgiving _ after all, they've been compared to turkeys. And it's not because one is so big he looks like he's filled with stuffing and the other...

Steve Stenstrom always plays with a heavy heart.
November 26, 1999... SANTA CLARA, Calif. _ As quarterback Steve Stenstrom prepared for his first start with the 49ers two weeks ago, the significance of the day was much greater than anything pertaining to his profession. It was Wednesday, Nov. 10, and the...

Jim Miller still has grasp on quarterback job.
November 26, 1999... PONTIAC, Mich. _ Any questions about the Bears' starting quarterback can wait at least another week. Jim Miller remains the starter despite the offense struggling more than in any of his three starts. ``Jim did a good job, he's played...

Vigil honors bonfire collapse victims.
November 26, 1999... COLLEGE STATION, Texas _ The sun dipped behind the engineering building at Texas A&M University shortly before 6 Thursday night. Truth is, though, darkness hasn't left this place for a week now. But tens of thousands of candles pierced...

Inside the Bulls.
November 26, 1999... CHICAGO _ Will Perdue is coming off his best game of the season, with nine points and 10 rebounds against the Bucks on Wednesday night. So is he ready for former teammates David Robinson and Tim Duncan on Friday in San Antonio? ``I'm...

Raiders face big test against Chiefs.
November 26, 1999... ALAMEDA, Calif. _ The Gannon and Grbac Mutual Admiration Society will have its Oakland meeting on Sunday in Network Associates Coliseum, where Rich Gannon's Raiders and Elvis Grbac's Kansas City Chiefs will attempt to eliminate each other...

Megan Horvath `still a part of us'.
November 26, 1999... SANTA CLARA, Calif. _ It took a goal by Megan Horvath to propel Santa Clara's women's soccer team past Connecticut 1-0 in last year's NCAA tournament quarterfinals. It will take a goal from someone else this year. Horvath will be...

THANKSGIVING GAMES: LIONS, COWBOYS WIN.
November 26, 1999... Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Sports Budget for Thursday, November 25, 1999 KRT News Desk: 202-383-6080, news(AT)krtinfo.com KRT Sports Desk: 202-383-6091, gclay(AT)krtinfo.com KRT Photo Service: 202-383-6099,...

Illinois makes a statement on the boards.
November 26, 1999... CHICAGO _ Illinois' players learned something this week about trust. Trusting coach Theresa Grentz, to be specific. After the Illini lost 71-61 to UC-Santa Barbara in Sunday's semifinal game in the Preseason Women's NIT, Grentz noted her...

Turf toe might take Saints' Ricky Williams out of game.
November 26, 1999... ST. LOUIS _ Rookie running back Ricky Williams of the New Orleans Saints is listed as questionable for the game Sunday against the St. Louis Rams at the Trans World Dome. But the Rams (8-2) are counting on the 1998 Heisman Trophy winner...

Quarterback comeback battle goes to Troy Aikman.
November 26, 1999... IRVING, Texas _ Quarterbacks Dan Marino and Troy Aikman are going to the Hall of Fame. Neither, however, played like it for three quarters Thursday. Then Aikman found a rhythm, while Marino remained lost. Aikman completed all...

THANKSGIVING GAMES: LIONS, COWBOYS WIN.
November 26, 1999... Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Sports Budget for Thursday, November 25, 1999 KRT News Desk: 202-383-6080, news(AT)krtinfo.com KRT Sports Desk: 202-383-6091, gclay(AT)krtinfo.com KRT Photo Service: 202-383-6099,...

Medwatch: A look at supplements and alternative-medicine products.
November 26, 1999... THE PRODUCT: This week we're looking at Natrol Feverfew, an herbal remedy typically used for headache, to prevent migraines and to combat menstrual pain. INGREDIENTS: Feverfew, a perennial plant native to Europe. PRICE: $5.49 for 90...

Health Q&A: What should I do to try to avoid a heart attack?
November 26, 1999... Q. What should I do to try to avoid a heart attack? A. You can take some simple steps to help prevent heart problems. The American Heart Association recommends that you: _Maintain a healthy weight. Obesity tends to increase the risk...

Researchers looking for better ways to treat MS.
November 26, 1999... Q. Are there any new treatments for multiple sclerosis? A. Researchers are looking for better ways to treat multiple sclerosis, and several new drug treatments are being investigated. One of the most interesting developments is a blood...

Is some pain not worth the athletic gain?
November 26, 1999... The angry scar on Picabo Street's leg. The fingertip missing from Ronnie Lott's hand. The lost vision in Greg Whitlow's left eye. I was taken aback by these jarring images juxtaposed with the softness of the song ``You are so...

Is democracy amid poverty sustainable?
November 26, 1999... ``Bullfighting is our leading sport,'' said the tour guide from an unspecified Spanish-speaking country. ``Isn't it revolting?'' asked the American tourist. ``No. That's our second-most-popular sport,'' retorted the tour guide. ...

How to find archive art.
November 26, 1999... Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service Entertainment Budget for Friday, November 26, 1999 KRT News Desk: 202-383-6080 Entertainment Editor: John Price, 202-383-6083 KRT Photo Service: 202-383-6099 KRT Graphics Network:...

Those college rankings.
November 26, 1999... The following editorial appeared in the Providence Journal on Monday, 11-22: X X X Every year about this time, just as students are returning to _ or starting _ college, U.S. News & World Report releases a new ranking of colleges in...

A growing number of experts and parents are opting for dietary alternatives to drugs to treat ADHD.
November 26, 1999... MIAMI _ The decision tree for parents with hyperactive children often resembles a palm tree _ a straight stalk to treatment with Ritalin or similar medications. But parents who want to explore treatments other than chemical ones are now...

Pump up your holiday gift list with exercise videos.
November 26, 1999... Come on, does the man in your life really need another tie? Will the love of your life truly treasure that bottle of perfume? Pump up your holiday gift list with the gift that keeps on giving: the gift of fitness. There's something for...

Need help with delicate situation? Just ask.
November 26, 1999... I didn't want to write this story. Already I can imagine thousands of copies of this thing turning up mysteriously in sock drawers. So ladies, before you do that, please snip off the `By Alan Solomon' part. Thank you. And now, the story...

Have too much stuff? Here's where to put it.
November 26, 1999... If you're looking for a gift in the romance department, you won't find it here. This story is purely utilitarian. Its goal: To give you gift ideas for people in your life who have too much stuff and no place to stuff it. Are there ever...

NIH research project to focus on mind-body healing.
November 26, 1999... It's well known that stress worsens cancer, and that lowering stress can lessen the deadly impact. But why? The University of Miami has won a $10 million federal grant to find out why, by studying 750 South Florida cancer patients. It's...

How to find archive art.
November 26, 1999... Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Lifestyle Budget for Friday, November 26, 1999 KRT News Desk: 202-383-6080 Lifestyle Editor: Brent Bierman, 202-383-6082 e-mail: bbierman(at)krtinfo.com KRT Photo Service: 202-383-6099...

Privatization an ongoing source of political, social controversy in Haiti.
November 26, 1999... PORT-AU-PRINCE _ An ongoing effort, backed by international financial agencies, to privatize Haiti's major state-owned enterprises has apparently stalled amid the country's political turmoil and upcoming elections. A timetable submitted...

Honda's new sports car a va-va-voom virtuoso of speed.
November 26, 1999... Acura, Honda's upscale alter-ego, is a luxury brand that has always had a number of subluxury offerings. These included the Integra, a Honda Civic after cosmetic surgery, and, until recently, the CL Series, which was a Honda Accord with a...

Toyota rolls out stunning new Celica for 2000.
November 26, 1999... The seventh-generation Toyota Celica sport hatchback began rolling into dealer showrooms last month as a 2000 model, completely redesigned from the roof to the road. This subcompact sports-car wannabe is designed for people who like the...

Ranchers call in federal exterminators.
November 26, 1999... If most Americans have a problem with rats, skunks or gophers, they call an exterminator. If Western ranchers have animal trouble, they call Uncle Sam. Every year, federal government hunters poison, shoot and trap wildlife across...

Tax dollars support a Wild West holdover that enriches big ranchers and degrades the land.
November 26, 1999... By many measures, the American West at the end of the 20th century is more environmentally healthy than a generation ago. The air is cleaner. New national parks flourish. The bald eagle and California gray whale are back from the brink of...

KRT OnePages examine the Millennium Bug's impact on daily life.
November 26, 1999... Unless your readers live on a mountaintop or in a cave, they stand to be affected in some way by the year 2000 computer bug. The Seattle Times puts potential problems in perspective with its series ``Y2K: The Millennium Bug's Impact on Daily...

KRT offers a OnePage Tribute to Ronald Reagan.
November 26, 1999... Ronald Reagan has led a storybook life, more colorful than any of the 53 movies he starred in before entering politics. Born poor, blessed with a magnetic personality, he succeeded at almost everything he ever tried _ sports, acting, politics...

Rats! Showdown between Jimmy, Jerry just a turkey.
November 26, 1999... IRVING, Texas _ It was Thanksgiving. A day to spend time with family, old friends... But probably not old owners. On the outside, Jimmy Johnson said all the right things after Thursday's 20-0 holiday roasting at the hands of the...

Meeting between mediator, lawyers in Microsoft case set for Tuesday.
November 26, 1999... A meeting between Microsoft and government attorneys has been set for Tuesday in Chicago with a mediator who might provide the software corporation its best shot at resolving the landmark antitrust lawsuit. Richard Posner, chief judge of...

Missouri reservists play crucial role in Kosovo _ delivering holiday mail.
November 26, 1999... WASHINGTON _ Eighteen Army reservists based in Bethany, Mo., will deploy to Kosovo next week, donning flak jackets and helmets and doing what a grateful nation expects of them _ moving that holiday mail. The 7,400 U.S. troops stationed as...

Trial gives Britons a look at seamy side of former Conservative government.
November 26, 1999... LONDON _ The biggest crowd-pleasing show in London these days is not in a West End theater but in a courtroom. Neil Hamilton, who was at the center of a political scandal during former Prime Minister John Major's government, and Harrods...

Magic's John Amaechi is a `box-buster'.
November 26, 1999... ORLANDO _ John Amaechi plays basketball, but he really isn't a basketball player. He's a Renaissance man. Art galleries, historical museums, bookstores, psychology seminars, even Web sites and coffee shops are places he would rather...

Weekly roundup of Canadian news.
November 26, 1999... Prime Minister Jean Chretien says his government will set the rules for any further votes on Quebec independence. The tough stance follows criticism of Chretien for not being more actively involved in the 1995 vote in which Quebecers...

THE WORLD.
November 26, 1999... Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service News Budget for Friday, November 26, 1999 KRT News Desk: 202-383-6080, news(AT)krtinfo.com News desk supervisor: Nation & World Editor Sharon Buck, 202-383-6087, sbuck(AT)krtinfo.com KRT...

NBA NEEDS MINIMUM AGE RULE, DEAN SMITH SAYS.
November 25, 1999... Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Sports Budget for Wednesday, November 24, 1999 KRT News Desk: 202-383-6080, news(AT)krtinfo.com Sports desk supervisor: Sports Editor Tom Peterson, 202-383-6088, tpeterson(AT)krtinfo.com ...

Hispanic caucus in Congress protests Mexico's $800 vehicle fees.
November 25, 1999... MEXICO CITY _ In a bid to stop a flood of unregistered cars, Mexico next week will start demanding deposits of up to $800 for U.S. autos driven across the border. The fee, which will be refunded when the cars leave the country, is meant...

How to find archive art.
November 25, 1999... Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Lifestyle, Entertainment and Books Recap Budget for Wednesday, November 24, 1999 KRT News Desk: 202-383-6080 Lifestyle Editor: Brent Bierman, 202-383-6082 Entertainment and Travel Editor:...

These Cowboys surely not what they used to be.
November 25, 1999... DALLAS _ Five years and 10 months have passed since Jimmy Johnson last coached a game at Texas Stadium _ a smart, decisive victory over the San Francisco 49ers that ended a bluster-filled week in which Johnson threw down some Heinekens on a...

Top U.S. gymnast chooses University of Michigan.
November 25, 1999... DETROIT _ This is gymnastics, not football, but to emphasize how big a deal it was for Michigan to sign Elise Ray last week, think of Lloyd Carr landing the nation's No. 1 high school football recruit. That big. But Ray isn't just...

Officials say Iran urging terrorists to attack Israeli targets to derail peace.
November 25, 1999... WASHINGTON _ Iranian leaders are urging terrorist groups to attack Israeli targets in hopes of derailing Mideast peace talks, according to officials and intelligence reports. Concern about Iran's plans, shared by Arab, Israeli and U.S....

Southern Miss' Jeff Bower named CUSA coach of the year.
November 25, 1999... BILOXI, Miss. _ For the second time in three years, Southern Mississippi head coach Jeff Bower finds himself standing atop Conference USA as the best football coach. At least in the eyes of his coaching peers. Bower, the former...

Mild weather throws damper on duck season.
November 25, 1999... DETROIT _ A nasty storm swept into Nebraska the other day, snow and strong winds guaranteed to make ducks move. And move they did, lifting off wetlands by the hundreds of thousands for warmer climes. Unfortunately, the storm came out of...

Patriots coach Pete Carroll appears unfazed by talk of job jeopardy.
November 25, 1999... FOXBORO, Mass. _ Pete Carroll said on Wednesday that he doesn't feel any extraordinary pressure to win Sunday and he rejected a suggestion that he might approach things differently if he suspected his career was on the line when the 6-4...

Jilted bidder lobbies for fairness in bidding for Royals.
November 25, 1999... KANSAS CITY, Mo. _ In the wake of David Glass' formal announcement that he will present a proposal to buy the Royals, jilted bidder Miles Prentice has a request: Glass should step down as chairman of the Royals board. ``There should...

Millennium memorabilia the only trend this year, experts say.
November 25, 1999... Traditional shopping and old-fashioned gifts will go head to head with the Internet and Y2K madness when the holiday shopping season unofficially starts Friday. Shoppers can expect to see a plethora of Y2K survival solutions (but don't...

Nonagenarian hunter bags another buck.
November 25, 1999... SENEY, Mich. _ When Michigan imposed a one-buck rule for deer hunting in 1921, Bertha Morrison says whitetails were everywhere in the Upper Peninsula, and shooting a buck was easier than it is today. She ought to know. She was there. ...

Mount Washington graceful heads toward millenium.
November 25, 1999... ``By the splendor of its social functions it has inaugurated a new era in the life of the White Mountains. To those who incline to athletics and outdoor recreations it has appealed with irresistible force, while there is no hotel which offers...

Supposed drug dealers win 1.7 million in suit against hotel over inadequate security.
November 25, 1999... MIAMI _ Two men shot in a Hialeah hotel parking lot during a suspected drug deal gone bad have won a court verdict against Ramada Inn because it failed to provide security that would have prevented the shooting. The pair, who police...

Underachieving Theo Fleury is an early-season enigma for Rangers.
November 25, 1999... For years, Theo Fleury was the Calgary Flames. He wasn't their only player, but he was by far their best. You couldn't talk about the Flames without mentioning Fleury's name in the first sentence. Just like it used to be with Mark Messier...

Sprewell fined for profane exchanges with fans.
November 25, 1999... NEW YORK _ Talk wasn't cheap for Latrell Sprewell on Saturday night against Golden State. The NBA fined him $10,000 Wednesday for his frequent profane exchanges with Golden State fans during his first appearance against the Warriors and...

NFL capsules.
November 25, 1999... CHICAGO (5-6) AT DETROIT (6-4) TIME: 11:30 a.m., Thursday SERIES: Bears lead, 77-56-5 LAST MEETING: Lions won, 26-3, on Nov. 15, 1998 THE LINE: Lions by 6 THE SCOOP The teams have played 14 Thanksgiving Day games...

Sixers' Stanley Roberts banned after positive drug test.
November 25, 1999... PHILADELPHIA _ The bad news kept coming full throttle at the 76ers on Wednesday as they learned that a reserve center, Stanley Roberts, had been banned by the NBA for life after testing positive for an amphetamine-based designer drug. ...

Penn State accepts bid in the Alamo Bowl.
November 25, 1999... PHILADELPHIA _ After appearing in eight consecutive New Year's bowl games, Penn State on Wednesday accepted an invitation to play in the Alamo Bowl, against an opponent from the Big 12 Conference, on Dec. 28 in San Antonio, Texas. The...

With no guarantees for post-season, Rams won't gamble with UNLV.
November 25, 1999... FORT COLLINS, Colo. _ Clark Haggans sits on the floor in the Colorado State football locker room and hears his teammates poke fun at him. He's the career sack leader for the Rams. He's started for the past three years and played in every...

SPREWELL FINED BY LEAGUE.
November 25, 1999... Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Sports Budget for Wednesday, November 24, 1999 KRT News Desk: 202-383-6080, news(AT)krtinfo.com Sports desk supervisor: Sports Editor Tom Peterson, 202-383-6088, tpeterson(AT)krtinfo.com ...

Peter Forsberg working out after missing season with shoulder surgery.
November 25, 1999... DENVER _ After Wednesday's practice, Colorado Avalanche coach Bob Hartley said his best player on the ice may have been Peter Forsberg. That's usually no revelation, but Forsberg has been out since the summer after undergoing shoulder...

Jimmy Johnson returns to scene of triumphs, boasts.
November 25, 1999... MIAMI _ Jimmy Johnson's return to Dallas on Thursday has more value as a metaphor than any personal satisfaction he might gain. Simply put, championship coaches find it hard to go home again. When the Dolphins play the Cowboys on Thursday...

Tim Hardaway finds his old game.
November 25, 1999... MIAMI _ Tim Hardaway's terrific early-season run was derailed momentarily Wednesday when a jammed right knee forced the Heat's point guard to miss the game against the visiting Atlanta Hawks. The injury is not serious, and Hardaway should...

Paul Allen riding high with two pro teams in two cities.
November 25, 1999... SEATTLE _ While it doesn't really matter now, Paul Allen was interested in buying the Mariners had they been for sale. And while he isn't currently looking at hockey property, he will, in time, own and operate an NHL franchise in...

Lions find a decent life after Barry.
November 25, 1999... CHICAGO _ The Detroit Lions don't have Barry Sanders anymore, but they do have James Jones. They lost Sanders before the season to unexpected retirement. They added Jones in free agency. They won five games last year with Sanders....

SPREWELL FINED BY LEAGUE.
November 25, 1999... Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Sports Budget for Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999 KRT News Desk: 202-383-6080, news(AT)krtinfo.com KRT Sports Desk: 202-383-6091, gclay(AT)krtinfo.com KRT Photo Service: 202-383-6099,...

How to find archive art.
November 25, 1999... Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service KRT South Budget for Wednesday, November 24, 1999 KRT News Desk: 202-383-6080, news(AT)krtinfo.com KRT Photo Service: 202-383-6099, photo(AT)krtinfo.com KRT Photo Service: 202-383-6099,...

Notre Dame falls to Arizona.
November 25, 1999... NEW YORK _ Willfully, stubbornly, Notre Dame hung about and continued to take on the role of the tortoise. In this Preseason NIT semifinal at Madison Square Garden, Arizona was quite clearly the hare. A vast majority of these Wildcats...

Holik, Devils punish Ducks.
November 25, 1999... ANAHEIM _ The ejection Wednesday night of New Jersey Devils center Bobby Holik came two goals too late for the Mighty Ducks. Just six seconds after scoring his second goal of the game, Holik battled with Ducks center Steve Rucchin after...

Latest loss is a new low for Warriors.
November 25, 1999... OAKLAND _ This proves it. There are no locks, no sure things, no guaranteed wins for the Warriors. The New Jersey Nets, who came into Wednesday's game with a 1-10 record and had played the night before in Sacramento, beat the Warriors,...

Wordwatch: The origins of words.
November 25, 1999... (EDITORS: Merriam Webster's WORDWATCH, a weekly Q&A on the origins of words, moves each Thursday on the Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service; it is available for use by all KRT News Service subscribers.) (GRAPHIC LOGO) ...

Police hoping to shorten career of Countdown Robber.
November 25, 1999... There's one way, if you're a bad guy, to know you've hit the big time. You get a nickname. Pretty Boy Floyd. Baby Face Nelson. The Unabomber. They live in infamy, known as much by their legendary sobriquets as by their real names....