The Dallas Morning News (Dallas, TX) articles from November 2001

The Dallas Morning News (Dallas, TX) archives from November 2001

Officials moving furiously in New York anthrax investigation.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Michelle Mittelstadt WASHINGTON _ The anthrax that killed a New York hospital worker is "indistinguishable" from the deadly bacteria that has surfaced elsewhere, medical investigators said Thursday. Investigators were no...

Medical officials vow to train more medical staff in treating anthrax.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Christopher Lee and Michelle Mittelstadt WASHINGTON _ Officials at the country's top medical associations said Thursday that they would begin training health professionals and medical students in diagnosing and treating anthrax, as...

Rumsfeld reveals military details to rally support behind war effort.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Richard Whittle WASHINGTON _ The Pentagon plans to insert more special forces teams into Afghanistan to pinpoint targets for U.S. bombers and assist anti-Taliban rebels, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld revealed Thursday. "We...

Pakistan toughens restrictions against protests.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Lee Hancock ISLAMABAD, Pakistan _ Pakistani authorities took new steps to quell unrest Thursday, arresting a leading opposition politician and toughening prohibitions against religious protests amid rising public discomfort with...

For Mexican family, son missing, not departed.
November 1, 2001... Byline: David Sedeno JONACATEPEC, Mexico _ Day of the Dead will not be an easy one for Eulalia Campos de Olmedo. On Friday, she will place food and water for the spirits of her deceased husband and her parents, but she will be unable...

White House announces campaign to better explain war on terror; Bush to meet Blair, Chirac.
November 1, 2001... Byline: David Jackson WASHINGTON _ President Bush is planning to mount a new campaign designed to hold support for his new war on terrorism. Amid growing questions over bombing in Afghanistan and anthrax in the United States, Bush will...

House rejects plan to federalize air security personnel.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Jim Morris WASHINGTON _ In a victory for Republican leaders and President Bush, the House rejected a plan Thursday to make security screeners at U.S. airports federal employees. The 218-214 vote capped three weeks of...

FBI job goes beyond words: Arabic linguists translate cultural differences.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Todd Bensman There's a right way and a lot of wrong ways for FBI agents to question people of Middle Eastern descent about the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. FBI agents interviewing people of Middle Eastern descent have wrongly...

Thumbs up.
November 1, 2001... The following editorial appeared in the Dallas Morning News on Thursday, 11-1: X X X The adage that it's better to show somebody how to do something rather than tell them certainly proved true in the Bronx on Tuesday night. ...

Rangers hire new team at top; if only new hires could pitch.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Kevin Blackistone DALLAS _ Of course, the fellow from Cleveland who would've inspired the most excitement here had Tom Hicks announced his acquisition was 21-year-old southpaw C.C. Sabathia. And from Oakland, 26-year-old righty Tim...

Package deals offer savings to Europe.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Tom Parsons Package deals are remarkable this winter. Even if they leave from the East Coast, you can grab a bargain domestic flight and come out with a great price. Through March 31, France Vacations has a four-night Paris...

Passengers are taking security in stride.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Larry Bleiberg I overslept the morning of the flight _ my first since the terrorist attacks. Maybe, I thought as I hurried to the airport through morning traffic, this trip wasn't going to be so different after all. My...

Brief reviews of new audio-book releases.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Larry Bleiberg _ "Good in Bed," Jennifer Weiner, read by Paula Cale (Simon and Schuster Audio, four cassettes, 5 hours, abridged, $25) This first-person novel about a pop culture reporter who discovers she's the topic of her...

Writers' lives inspire new writings.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Bob Trimble Men and women who lived by the word are featured in five new biographies. _ "Savage Beauty: The Life of Edna St. Vincent Millay," by Nancy Milford (Random House, $29.95); "What Lips My Lips Have Kissed: The Loves...

`Listening to the Page,' by Alan Cheuse; Columbia University Press (256 pages, $24.95).
November 1, 2001... Byline: Olin Chism Some people are obsessive readers. Then there is Alan Cheuse. He estimates that he has reviewed almost 2,000 books during the past 20 years. That's for the National Public Radio program "All Things Considered" and the...

`Captains Outrageous,' by Joe R. Lansdale; Warner Books (336 pages, $24.95).
November 1, 2001... Byline: Bryan Woolley Last year, Joe R. Lansdale's "The Bottoms," about serial murder and growing up in the humid woodlands of East Texas, won the prestigious Edgar Award for best crime novel. It also made The New York Times Book Review's...

At county seats across Texas, symbols of cattle culture are kept on the books.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Diane Jennings DALLAS _ In county courthouses across the state, letters and numbers will be turned every which way for the next few months, as Texans re-register their livestock brands. O's will be mashed, D's will sit...

HEADLINE HERE.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Mario Tarradell COUNTRY Country, Strait up Texan's sound as traditional, fresh as ever Staff Critic There's no arguing about the merit of a George Strait record. The Texan has yet to record a dud in a career...

HEADLINE HERE.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Thor Christensen POP Blues-rock group's grit has washed off Raw sound is gone; focus on guitar playing, vocals proves mistake Tone-Cool Every nook and cranny of blues-rock has been so well mined in the past 35...

HEADLINE HERE.
November 1, 2001... CD Briefs R&B JAZZ Vandermark 5 A- Acoustic Machine (Atavistic) In stores now. Saxophonist Ken Vandermark has helped galvanize the jazz scene in Chicago. His muscular style and musical open-mindedness appeal to...

Reviews of new classical music releases.
November 1, 2001... HAYDN "The Haydn Project" Emerson String Quartet (Deutsche Grammophon) Grade: B+ The world's most accomplished string quartet playing music by the composer who invented the ensemble _ sounds like a winner. The Emerson String Quartet...

With customizable 7.0 versions, AOL and MSN hope to lure more users.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Doug Bedell The latest upgrades to Microsoft's MSN portal and rival America Online's desktop software have more in common than their shared version number: 7.0. Both represent redoubled efforts to lure customers to their...

Electronic adventures: video and computer game reviews.
November 1, 2001... HIGH HEAT MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 2002 SPORTS ILLUSTRATED KIDS BASEBALL Maker: 3DO (High Heat), Bam (Sports Illustrated) Rating: 2 stars (High Heat), 1 star (Sports Illustrated) System: Game Boy Advance Suggested price:...

Hardware reviews.
November 1, 2001... I've used Kensington's unassuming Turbo Mouse for more than a decade. Its newest model, the Turbo Mouse Pro Wireless for Macintosh, takes my old favorite further by cutting the cord and adding features such as a scroll wheel and six...

New operating system out after concessions to competitor's demands.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Doug Bedell DALLAS _ If terms of Microsoft's settlement with the Department of Justice become reality, users of Windows operating systems will see few changes in the operation and construction of their computer desktops, experts...

Settlement would barely affect Microsoft, analysts say.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Alan Goldstein Microsoft Corp. appears to have beaten back the federal government's three-year antitrust campaign against the software maker if terms of a tentative agreement become final, analysts and other industry watchers said...

Bargain-hunting tips.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Michael Precker If you're thinking of going somewhere or you're ready to book, bargain-hunting experts have these tips: _Watch for fare sales. Tom Parsons of Best Fares magazine says prices are changing quickly "as the airlines...

Deals are key in revving up the nation's travel engine.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Michael Precker The freedoms that Americans cherish include the right to stay home. A lot of people have invoked that right since the Sept. 11 attacks, plunging much of the travel industry into crisis: massive airline layoffs,...

With staff photos.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Tammy Theis / The Dallas Morning News heis / The Dallas Morning News This season, skip the plain black wool or cashmere turtleneck - you have enough of those already - and warm up to a sweater with some personality. From...

Question and answer with Carmen Policy.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Rick Gosselin TWO-MINUTE DRILL Carmen Policy Cleveland Browns president Topic: Butch Davis Background: The Browns fired coach Chris Palmer after winning only five games in their first two seasons. Davis has...

Around the NFL.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Rick Gosselin STATISTIC OF THE WEEK Counting the playoffs, the Baltimore Ravens have not allowed a 100-yard rusher in 44 consecutive games. The Ravens lead the NFL in run defense this season with an average of only 65.7 yards...

Comparing Jerry Rice vs. Tim Brown, team by team.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Rick Gosselin Two lining up for Canton DALLAS _ No NFL team has ever lined up a pair of wide receivers like the Oakland Raiders have in 2001. Not statistically, anyway. Jerry Rice is the NFL's all-time leading receiver with...

Weekly NFL rankings.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Rick Gosselin Rk. Team Prv. Comment 1.St. Louis 1 Lost NFL-high 12 fumbles 2.Oakland 2 Next 3 games vs. AFC West 3.Pittsburgh 3 5-game winning streak 4.Chicago 6 Allowed an NFC-low 74 points 5.San Francisco 5...

Screen youths' woes are starting to reflect complexity of the times.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Chris Vognar Nowhere to turn, nowhere to hide, no one to trust. Today's on-screen teens aren't just out of luck, they're also out of options. That may sound odd at a time when we constantly hear about all the choices young people...

Security travels with you at the nation's airports.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Terri Langford While many business travelers already have learned to navigate the new security at airports, many people have not flown since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks dramatically changed aviation security. Here are some...

Country road warrior George Jones curls up and enjoys the sun.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Mario Tarradell FRANKLIN, Tenn. _ George Jones sits in his easy chair, the picture of comfort. Dressed in white shorts, a baby-blue silk pullover, and sandals, a bottle of Evian water in one hand, the legendary singer is serene...

Ailing back a handicap for Woods in tour finale.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Bill Nichols HOUSTON _ As 44-year-old Bernhard Langer was taking a share of the lead, Tiger Woods looked like an old man during the first round of the Tour Championship on Thursday at Champions Golf Club. He hit a drive on No....

Langer, Lickliter lead Tour; Tiger hurting.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Bill Nichols HOUSTON _ As 44-year-old Bernhard Langer was taking a share of the lead, Tiger Woods looked like an old man during the first round of the Tour Championship on Thursday at Champions Golf Club. He hit a drive on No....

Question and answer with Ken Holland.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Mike Heika Q&A Ken Holland Red Wings general manager Background: Holland is in his fifth season as GM of the Red Wings and in his 19th year with the organization. He is responsible for some of the team's biggest...

Working overtime not exactly paying off.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Mike Heika DALLAS _ Not that it wasn't fun watching the chaos, but let's get serious and call an end to this ridiculous experiment known as NHL regular-season overtime. It's as goofy and contrived as those "real life"...

Houston ready to give up smog title.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Bruce Nichols HOUSTON _ After two years as the nation's smoggiest city, Houston appears likely to return the title to Los Angeles this year, officials said Thursday. So far in 2001, Los Angeles has recorded 36 days when ozone,...

Details count when children travel alone.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Aline McKenzie With tighter security and the general tension at airports, extra planning is need when a child must travel alone. Airlines' policies vary. Check with the carrier for details before planning a child's trip. ...

Virginia may show voters' mood in harder times.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Carl P. Leubsdorf Four years ago, Republican Jim Gilmore won the Virginia governorship, in part because of his promise to phase out the state's unpopular car tax. Now, however, the economic slump has reduced the state's revenue and...

What's opening in theaters next week.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Philip Wuntch OPENING NOV. 9: SHALLOW HAL _ How long can the Farrelly brothers' luck last? This time, they direct Jack Black as a guy who only dates perfect "babes" until he's hypnotized into only seeing a woman's inner...

Reviews of releases by Michael Jackson, George Strait and more.
November 1, 2001... MICHAEL JACKSON "Invincible" (Epic) Grade: D Legend has it that at the height of his superstardom, Michael Jackson taped a piece of paper to his mirror with the words "100 Million." That was the number of copies he hoped to sell of his...

Travel notebook.
November 1, 2001... The Albuquerque Museum features a premier collection of American prints through Jan. 6. The exhibit, "An American Focus: The Anderson Graphic Arts Collection," contains nearly 200 prints, monotypes, and multiples. Featured artists include...

Orbitz takes a trip back in time with 1960s-style campaign.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Larry Bleiberg One of the travel industry's newest firms is using nostalgia to get its message across. Orbitz.com, the online booking engine supported by the major airlines, has turned to striking 1960s era "Jet-age" graphics...

Use caution when traveling with film.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Aline McKenzie What about film? For years, the casual traveler has been able to carry film on airplanes and through airports without risking damage from X-rays. They needed only to ask for a hand-inspection. But according...

Dress for success: Keep the extra metal at home.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Aline McKenzie Savvy travelers have always dressed for comfort. Now they also need to consider speed. With tighter security at airports, metal accessories can mean delays. The main philosophy is "as much as you love it,...

Some items that aren't welcome.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Aline McKenzie Stepped-up security at airports means that ordinary items are getting extraordinary scrutiny. While airports are still inconsistent about what they will and won't allow onto an airplane, here's a list of items...

Lighten your load to avoid hassles when flying.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Aline McKenzie The days of traipsing onto a plane with lots of carry-on bags are over _ new regulations limit passengers to one bag, plus a purse or briefcase. So more items are going to be jammed into checked baggage. But...

Plane talk on food: Carry your own snacks & send hunger packing.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Cathy Barber Foodies have always packed a little something to eat on the plane. These days, it's a good idea for everybody. Since the Sept. 11 attacks, some airlines have stopped meal service. Increased airport security means...

Muslim beliefs about God and Jesus made more sense.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Susan Hogan/Albach DALLAS_As a child, Jennifer Harrell attended church and Sunday school. In high school, she was on the drill team and dated a football player. After college, she became a Methodist youth minister. At age 23,...

Journey from atheism to Islam stunned, disappointed parents.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Susan Hogan/Albach DALLAS_Five months before their marriage, Karen Meek's fiance told her that he was becoming a Muslim. Meek, an atheist, was taken aback. "I thought he was being brainwashed into something," she said. "All of...

A new faith called for a new behavior.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Susan Hogan/Albach Richard Beauchamp sat in the parking lot watching the Muslims come and go. He had never been to a mosque before, and was nervous. When he mustered the nerve to go inside, he was greeted warmly. He said that...

New religion `demanded more' than the prevalent culture.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Susan Hogan/Albach DALLAS_His dad was a steelworker, his mother a nurse. Both were devout Baptists who prayed and read the Bible. It made such a strong impression that the first thing Mustafaa Carroll did at college was find a...

How many Muslims? It's hard to say.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Susan Hogan/Albach DALLAS_Many Muslims and religion scholars say 6 million Muslims or more live in the United States. But several studies released this year challenge those numbers. The newest study, released last month by the...

Drawn to Islam: Clear message, strict morals attracting Americans.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Susan Hogan/Albach DALLAS_He was an upstate New Yorker and an officer in the U.S. Army. In 1991, he gladly served his nation during the Persian Gulf War. The next year, he was sent to Pakistan, where the piety of the people...

Religion in the media: a look at recent magazines, books and Web sites.
November 1, 2001... ARTS & MEDIA WEBSITE OF THE WEEK www.anglicanmediasydney.asn.au All the world's a dance floor, according to the new Anglican archbishop of Sydney, Australia, Peter Jensen. So where does the church belong? Sitting at the edge like...

Time for the Saudis to step forward.
November 1, 2001... The following editorial appeared in the Dallas Morning News on Thursday, 11-1: X X X Almost everyone familiar with the Middle East understands that the Saudi royal family walks a fine line. They must do business with an outside world...

Power names in vogue.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Maryln Schwartz I was in a department store a few weeks ago when a little girl came running down the aisle. I could hear her mother yelling, "Madison, come back here." Not long after, I was talking to a little girl who was...

Security gap: Federal officials need to cooperate with locals.
November 1, 2001... The following editorial appeared in the Dallas Morning News on Thursday, 11-1: X X X What we have here is a failure to communicate. And unless the problem is corrected - fast - there may be additional breaches of our homeland...

John Travolta is basking in life's comforts and fans' good will.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Philip Wuntch DALLAS _ Everybody likes John Travolta _ including John Travolta. Without seeming pompous or abrasive, he gives the impression of being comfortable in his own skin. He has plenty of room for comfort, owning a...

Friars Club comedians haltingly aim at `Playboy' mogul.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Manuel Mendoza Roasting Hugh Hefner proves to be tricky business. The Friars are obligated to insult the Playboy founder _ it's their ancient tradition _ but they also may be wary of saying anything that'll get them disinvited to...

Television Q&A.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Norma Cavazos Q: I'm wondering about the actor who plays the ex-husband on the Reba show. Didn't he play a "prince" in one of my favorite canceled sitcoms? _ D.S., via e-mail A: Christopher Rich played Prince Charming in "The...

`Uprising,' airing Sunday and Monday nights on NBC.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Ed Bark Next year's Emmy nominations undoubtedly will cite NBC's Uprising. This year's long-delayed Emmy telecast unfortunately is scheduled against it. Such a shame. Gripping and graphic, the four-hour production is a rarity...

UAL reports $1.16 billion loss.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Terry Maxon DALLAS _ UAL Corp., parent of United Airlines Inc., said Thursday it lost $1.16 billion in the third quarter as revenues dropped, costs rose and write-offs mounted after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. By itself,...

Federal Bailout Gives Continental, America West a Boost.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Terry Maxon Nov. 1--With the help of federal bailout grants, Continental Airlines Inc. made a little money in the third quarter, while America West Holdings Corp. lost less than it otherwise would have. Like other U.S....

Telecommunications Firm Alcatel Announces Loss for Quarter, Job Cuts in Europe.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Vikas Bajaj Nov. 1--Alcatel posted a hefty third-quarter loss Wednesday and said it would dismiss another 10,000 workers in Europe. The French telecommunications equipment maker, which has its U.S. headquarters in Plano, said...

With Customizable 7.0 Versions, AOL and MSN Hope to Lure More Users.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Doug Bedell Nov. 1--The latest upgrades to Microsoft's MSN portal and rival America Online's desktop software have more in common than their shared version number: 7.0. Both represent redoubled efforts to lure customers to...

The Dallas Morning News Computer Game Review Column.
November 1, 2001... Nov. 1--HIGH HEAT MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 2002 SPORTS ILLUSTRATED KIDS BASEBALL --Maker: 3DO (High Heat), Bam (Sports Illustrated) --Rating: 2 stars (High Heat), 1 star (Sports Illustrated) --System: Game Boy Advance...

Some Economists See Touch of Silver in Cloudy Outlook.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Robert Dodge Nov. 1--WASHINGTON--It's turning out to be a really ugly week for the nation's economy. A series of government and private reports suggest that the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks will force an already weak economy into...

Dallas-Based Hospice Care Company's IPO Shows Profit.
November 1, 2001... Byline: J.C. Conklin Nov. 1--Investors' search for stability helped give a lift to Dallas' Odyssey Healthcare Inc. on Wednesday, its first day of trading, as shares of the hospice-care company surged $2.25 to close at $17.25. "Health...

The Dallas Morning News Robert Miller Column.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Robert Miller Nov. 1--S. DALLAS GROUP OFFERS BUS TOUR OF OPPORTUNITY: The nonprofit Southern Dallas Development Corp. will sponsor a bus tour of the southern Dallas sector Saturday morning to view economic opportunities. "Tour...

Security Heightened at Glen Rose, Texas, Nuclear Plant.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Dan Malone Nov. 1--GLEN ROSE, Texas--Security at the Comanche Peak nuclear power plant was visibly heightened Wednesday, but life puttered along routinely for those who live and work in the shadows of its concrete and steel...

Dallas Judge Puts Physician Association into Bankruptcy.
November 1, 2001... Byline: J.C. Conklin Nov. 1--A Dallas judge placed Heritage Southwest Medical Group P.A. into involuntary Chapter 7 liquidation Wednesday after the health insurance middleman defaulted on an arbitration payment. Heritage, an...

The Dallas Morning News Tech Books Column.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Steve Powers Nov. 1--The Difference Engine: Charles Babbage and the Quest to Build the First Computer --By Doron Swade --Viking, $24.95 In 1821, British inventor and mathematician Charles Babbage was examining a set...

The Dallas Morning News Gadgets & Gizmos Column.
November 1, 2001... Nov. 1--I've used Kensington's unassuming Turbo Mouse for more than a decade. Its newest model, the Turbo Mouse Pro Wireless for Macintosh, takes my old favorite further by cutting the cord and adding features such as a scroll wheel and six...

The Dallas Morning News Personal Technology Help Desk Column.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Jim Rossman Nov. 1--QUESTION: My Macintosh PowerBook keeps dropping its Ethernet connection to the network at the office. I'll be typing along, and suddenly I get a message that says my AppleTalk network is no longer available....

The Dallas Morning News Destinations Column.
November 1, 2001... Byline: Tim Wyatt Nov. 1--Online cooking schools do a pretty good job of helping budding home chefs bone up on culinary skills. We only posted listings for free sites -- you can't expect Jacques Pepin to drop everything to fix that lumpy...

Argentina to default on billions in bonds.
November 2, 2001... Byline: Brendan M. Case MEXICO CITY _ Argentina's financial markets swooned Friday on worries that the nation has become even more desperate to solve its economic crisis. President Fernando de la Rua said late Thursday that the country...

Bush makes correct decision on arsenic in water.
November 2, 2001... The following editorial appeared in the Dallas Morning News on Friday, 11-2: X X X Common sense. Compassionate conservatism. Whatever you want to call it, the Bush administration wisely reversed itself this week and embraced a...

Pakistani targets hit with anthrax, government confirms.
November 2, 2001... Byline: Lee Hancock ISLAMABAD, Pakistan _ A press release hand-delivered to the country's largest newspaper and mail sent to at least two other Karachi businesses have tested positive for anthrax spores, government officials confirmed...

Leaders struggle to encourage Americans to pursue normal lives while keeping them on alert.
November 2, 2001... Byline: David Jackson WASHINGTON _ Authorities from Washington to California struggled again Friday with what may be a permanent paradox _ encouraging Americans to pursue normal lives while warning them they could be victims of terrorism....