The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, PA) back issues from October 2007:
Eco-awareness is taking over households.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Lini S. Kadaba PHILADELPHIA _ For Amanda Ashbee, it began with milk. It often does. As she considered sustenance for her first-born, Ashbee was glued to Web sites about milk production. Hormones. Grazing practices. Antibiotics. What she ...
Scientists study what made mammoths disappear from Earth.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Tom Avril PHILADELPHIA _ The shaggy-coated giant with the long, curved tusks has not walked the earth for thousands of years. Fundamental details about the woolly mammoth _ in particular the reason it died out _ remain a subject of debate. Now scientists say ...
The duPonts, just regular (extremely wealthy) folks.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Virginia A. Smith The furnishings and artifacts at Nemours are a world-class draw, but when the mansion and gardens reopen next year, executive director Grace Gary has another idea to attract visitors: more emphasis on Alfred and Jessie Ball duPont not just as wealthy ...
Grand restoration of DuPont estate will refresh its French elegance.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Virginia A. Smith WILMINGTON, Del. _ No sense putting on airs if you're the straightforward First State, and an itty bitty one, at that. When you have a home as fine as Nemours, built in 1910 by Alfred I. duPont, you don't pretend it's a "cottage," as they ...
The Philadelphia Inquirer Bob Brookover column.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Bob Brookover Oct. 1--EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The Phillies triggered the party in the afternoon, and the Eagles made sure no one had to wait until the morning for the hangover. After the city's baseball team completed its amazing comeback from a seven-game ...
The Philadelphia Inquirer Carnal Knowledge column.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Faye Flam Oct. 1--At one point or another, I've written on particle physics, cosmology, chemistry, nanotechnology, molecular biology and nuclear proliferation. Those were all easy compared to sex. But a little more than two years ago sex was the topic that was available ...
The Philadelphia Inquirer Daniel Rubin column.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Daniel Rubin Oct. 1--The letter arrived by airmail from Liverpool. The gentleman was inquiring whether he could reserve a room with a private bath for his next visit. Same rate as always, $50 a night. Bill Layman wrote back in August with the bad ...
The Philadelphia Inquirer David Aldridge column.(Column)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: David Aldridge Oct. 1--His drawl is from the southwestern Virginia mountains, but he's more like you, more like this town, than you probably knew or suspected. As this town is a little, um, emotional about its sports teams, that doesn't make him perfect. But you should ...
The Philadelphia Inquirer Eagles Notes column.(Column)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Bob Brookover Oct. 1--EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- This time, Brian Westbrook could not go to the starting gate, and he wasn't the only Eagles starter who was forced to watch last night's game against the New York Giants from the sideline. In addition to their ...
Amish mark anniversary of school shootings.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Art Carey NICKEL MINES, Pa. _ The time has come round again. Tasseled stalks of corn stand tall and sere in unseasonable heat. In undulating fields, farmers behind horse-drawn plows turn under the remains of the harvest. Handmade signs advertise pumpkins and ...
The Philadelphia Inquirer Ashley Fox column.(Column)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Ashley Fox Oct. 1--EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- At some point last night against the New York Giants, wasn't someone affiliated with the Eagles' offense going to do something? Make a catch? Break a run? Help poor Winston Justice? The answer, given the 16-3 final ...
CORRECTION: BRIEF: Top official steps down at area accounting firm.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Oct. 1--The Philadelphia Inquirer story slugged PH-BRF-ACCOUNTING-FIRM-20071001, moved by McClatchy-Tribune Regional News for Oct. 1, erred in reporting how long Joseph R. Coluzzi had been managing principal at Margolis & Co. P.C., a Bala Cynwyd accounting firm. Please kill or ...
BRIEF: New passport rules take effect today.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Tom Belden Oct. 1--Travel agents are reminding airline passengers headed to or from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or non-U.S. Caribbean islands that, starting today, you need a passport, not just proof of an application. The State Department temporarily lifted its requirement ...
BRIEF: How to luck into Phils' World Series tickets.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Peter Mucha Oct. 1--It's too late to get playoff tickets directly from the Phillies -- unless you win their World Series lottery. Instead of forcing fans to compete to get in a line or buy online, the team set up a register-for-a-random-drawing system. ...
BRIEF: Giuliani to visit Geno's Steaks tonight.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Larry Eichel Oct. 1--Republican presidential front-runner Rudy Giuliani will be in South Philadelphia this evening. The former New York mayor is scheduled to be at Geno's Steaks on South Ninth Street at 6:45 p.m. to visit with area residents. ...
Penn State's offense erected its own red-zone roadblocks.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Jeff McLane Oct. 1--CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- They asked for it, and they received. Maybe they should have asked for success in the red zone, too. After a futile passing attack yielded only 10 catches for 110 yards and no touchdowns for wide receivers ...
EDITORIAL: Metal Baseball Bats.(Editorial)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Oct. 1--The Pennsylvania legislature doesn't seem inclined to pass a measure that would ban the use of metal baseball and softball bats in youth leagues. Opponents out-talked supporters at a committee hearing last week. What's troubling about the likely outcome is that it may ...
EDITORIAL: A Special Session on Energy.(Editorial)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Oct. 1--Pennsylvania's legislators are in "special session" on energy, but you'd hardly know it. It's not as if they're locked in a room until they come to an agreement. It's not as if energy bills take precedence in debate. Legislators go about their normal business and drop ...
EDITORIAL: SEPTA's Ticketing System.(Editorial)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Oct. 1--One of the nation's largest transit systems doesn't even have ticket vending machines? That sounds like a punch line to a bad joke. Well, SEPTA officials need to stop acting as though they're preparing material for a Comedy Central appearance. Rather than crack wise, ...
Flyers are moving on, starting over.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Tim Panaccio Oct. 1--After a season worth forgetting, the Flyers will get a chance to start over when they begin the season Thursday in Calgary, Alberta. "We're all excited, but at the same time, everyone is a little bit on edge," winger Mike Knuble said. "A ...
Tiger is beaten, but U.S. wins.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Joe Logan Oct. 1--MONTREAL -- For the United States, the Cup once again runneth over. In a shocker, Mike Weir took down mighty Tiger Woods in the Presidents Cup yesterday, but overall, the Internationals had too much ground to make up. When the ...
The Philadelphia Inquirer Jim Salisbury column.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Jim Salisbury Oct. 1--For the last 14 years, starting with Joe Carter's crushing home run in the 1993 World Series, the baseball environment in Philadelphia has been dominated by disappointment, frustration and even anger. Sure, there were times when the sun ...
Rick's still going strong at Reading Market.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Joseph A. Slobodzian Oct. 1--It's shortly after 9 a.m. Friday, and Reading Terminal Market has been open for a little more than an hour. A few early birds stroll along the lanes of stalls, morning coffee and pastry in hand, but the merchants, especially those ...
Mourning Minaya tips his hat to Phillies.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Marc Narducci Oct. 1--NEW YORK -- New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya wasn't happy that his team was eliminated from playoff contention with an 8-1 loss to the Washington Nationals yesterday, but he had time to praise the National League East champion Phillies. ...
Bold new ventures at the old Navy base.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Henry J. Holcomb Oct. 1--When the Navy closed its historic shipyard in South Philadelphia, its busy engineering station stayed behind and kept working on innovative systems for ships and vessels of the present and future. Now, a decade later, several ...
After wasting lead, Padres head to Denver.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Frank Fitzpatrick Oct. 1--MILWAUKEE -- The umpire in Denver signaled Arizona's Steven Drew out at first. The Diamondbacks' ninth-inning rally was over and the dozen or so Padres watching anxiously on the big-screen TV in their Miller Park clubhouse sighed. ...
The Philadelphia Inquirer Peter Dobrin column.(Column)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Peter Dobrin Oct. 1--What if they gave a masterpiece and nobody came? As arts groups become increasingly sensitive to an audience increasingly sensitive to repertoire, box-office timidity is often ruling decisions on programming. So what happens ...
The Philadelphia Inquirer Phil Sheridan column.(Column)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Phil Sheridan Oct. 1--NEW YORK -- The view from the other end of the telescope provided a fascinating perspective. The party was at Citizens Bank Park. The hangover was here at Shea Stadium, among the mind-blown fans who gathered to watch their free-falling ...
Rollins' special value.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Todd Zolecki Oct. 1--Jimmy Rollins said what he said in January because he absolutely believed it. He believed the Phillies were the team to beat in the National League East. He believed they could be better than the New York Mets, who won the division by 12 ...
It's a Clinch!
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Todd Zolecki Oct. 1--The Phillies had celebrated inside their clubhouse at Citizens Bank Park long enough to have soaked everyone with beer and champagne when they decided they needed to change venues. They wanted a bigger floor. They wanted to mingle. ...
For young Phillies fans, a new feeling.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Tom Infield Oct. 1--The last time the Phillies won anything memorable, Carrie Georgiadis was 7 and in the second grade. Yesterday, as the hard-luck baseball team from South Philadelphia earned its first ticket to the National League playoffs since 1993, ...
Legendary pitching performance.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Sam Carchidi Oct. 1--Move over, Robin Roberts. Make room for Jamie Moyer when the subject turns to Legendary Phillies Pitching Performances on the Last Day of the Season. Roberts, the hard-throwing Hall of Fame righthander, pitched a memorable game ...
At the ballpark, fans savor overdue victory.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Michael Vitez Oct. 1--The two friends from Somers Point arrived at the ballpark at 1:30 in the morning. They spent the night in line, got their standing-room-only tickets at 9, had their faces painted and hair dyed red by 10, and were in the stadium by 11, watching ...
Horns, hurrahs: Jubilant fans head to the streets.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Thomas Fitzgerald and Michael Kl Oct. 1--As the champagne sprayed inside the Phillies clubhouse yesterday afternoon, Steven Marcinkus hoisted his 3-year-old son and namesake onto his shoulders at the Corner. If you're from Northeast Philadelphia, Frankford and ...
Forcing upkeep stirs anger.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Edward Colimore Oct. 1--Some Haddonfield residents are calling it the battle between the wealthy and the merely well-to-do. One side favors a new ordinance regulating the maintenance of properties and backing it up with $1,000 fines. The other -- ...
The Philadelphia Inquirer Ray Parrillo column.(Column)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Ray Parrillo Oct. 1--EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Clearly in pain, Sheldon Brown strained to get off the field, then collapsed in front of the Eagles' bench, and for an angst-filled five minutes or so, it looked like Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Johnson was going to have ...
The Philadelphia Inquirer Sideshow column.(Column)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Tirdad Derakhshani Oct. 1--Former Baywatch beauty Pamela Anderson and beau Rick Salomon applied for a marriage license Saturday, according to TMZ. In September, Anderson, 40, told talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres that she was engaged. Salomon, 38, is best known ...
Training camp will help 76ers sort out playing time.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Marc Narducci Oct. 1--The numbers are straightforward, for the most part. Billy King, the 76ers' president and general manager, says the team will carry the NBA maximum of 15 players. Only 12 can suit up for a regular-season game. The Sixers will be bring 17 ...
SportsNet has come a long way.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Marc Narducci Oct. 1--Before Comcast SportsNet ever went on television in Philadelphia, the communications company had little more than a vision and a trailer. While the SportsNet studio was being built at the CoreStates Center, now the Wachovia Center, the ...
Familarity breeds contempt in Glouco.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Cynthia Burton Oct. 1--Gloucester County worker William Mead understands the position he's in. "I'm running against my boss," he said. Mead, a planning specialist, has mounted a campaign for state Senate as an independent, running with the tagline "Get a ...
Temple bets on home buyers.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Vernon Clark Oct. 1--With growth and development surging in North Philadelphia, Temple University president Ann Weaver Hart wants university employees to play a stronger role in the residential communities surrounding the university. To achieve that, Hart ...
Lurie has words of encouragement for the Phillies.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Bob Brookover Oct. 1--EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- We already knew how the New York Mets' fans felt after the Phillies completed their remarkable run to their first National League East title in 14 years yesterday. The pictures from Shea Stadium were worth a ...
The Philadelphia Inquirer Peter Dobrin column: The bold side of chamber music.(Column)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Peter Dobrin Oct. 1--What if they gave a masterpiece and nobody came? As arts groups become increasingly sensitive to an audience increasingly sensitive to repertoire, box-office timidity is often ruling decisions on programming. So what happens ...
EDITORIAL: A Special Session on Energy: Don't waste this effort.(Editorial)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Oct. 1--Pennsylvania's legislators are in "special session" on energy, but you'd hardly know it. It's not as if they're locked in a room until they come to an agreement. It's not as if energy bills take precedence in debate. Legislators go about their normal business and drop ...
The Philadelphia Inquirer Carnal Knowledge column: Carnal Knowledge / Letters, a blog: Let sex talk continue.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Faye Flam Oct. 1--At one point or another, I've written on particle physics, cosmology, chemistry, nanotechnology, molecular biology and nuclear proliferation. Those were all easy compared to sex. But a little more than two years ago sex was the topic that was available ...
He takes most of his chances on junk: This investment manager has made his mark - and money - with high-yield bonds.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Harold Brubaker Oct. 1--Investment manager Andrew Cestone specializes in buying high-yield -- or junk -- bonds for less than they are really worth. During the week leading up to the Federal Reserve's meeting Sept. 18 on interest rates, Cestone seized such an ...
EDITORIAL: SEPTA's Ticketing System: It's not a joke?(Editorial)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Oct. 1--One of the nation's largest transit systems doesn't even have ticket vending machines? That sounds like a punch line to a bad joke. Well, SEPTA officials need to stop acting as though they're preparing material for a Comedy Central appearance. Rather than crack wise, ...
EDITORIAL: Metal Baseball Bats: Economics goes deep.(Editorial)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Oct. 1--The Pennsylvania legislature doesn't seem inclined to pass a measure that would ban the use of metal baseball and softball bats in youth leagues. Opponents out-talked supporters at a committee hearing last week. What's troubling about the likely outcome is that it may ...
Familaritybreeds contempt in Glouco: Union activist William Mead runs as an independent against his boss, State Sen. Stephen M. Sweeney.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Cynthia Burton Oct. 1--Gloucester County worker William Mead understands the position he's in. "I'm running against my boss," he said. Mead, a planning specialist, has mounted a campaign for state Senate as an independent, running with the tagline "Get a ...
The Philadelphia Inquirer Bob Brookover column: Hacked 'n' Sacked.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Bob Brookover Oct. 1--EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The Phillies triggered the party in the afternoon, and the Eagles made sure no one had to wait until the morning for the hangover. After the city's baseball team completed its amazing comeback from a seven-game ...
The Philadelphia Inquirer Eagles Notes column: Eagles Notes / Up to their elbows in injuries: Missing starters left big gaps.(Column)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Bob Brookover Oct. 1--EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- This time, Brian Westbrook could not go to the starting gate, and he wasn't the only Eagles starter who was forced to watch last night's game against the New York Giants from the sideline. In addition to their ...
Marlins torch Glavine for 7 in first to send Mets packing.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Marc Narducci Oct. 1--NEW YORK -- Before the crucial matchup with the Florida Marlins yesterday, New York Mets manager Willie Randolph expressed confidence in sending 303-game winner Tom Glavine to the mound. "You always feel good when Tom Glavine has the ...
Temple bets on home buyers: The university has a $500,000 program to help its workers become homeowners in surrounding neighborhoods.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Vernon Clark Oct. 1--With growth and development surging in North Philadelphia, Temple University president Ann Weaver Hart wants university employees to play a stronger role in the residential communities surrounding the university. To achieve that, Hart ...
Bold new ventures at the old Navy base: Major effort seeks to make Navy Yard a center of innovation.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Henry J. Holcomb Oct. 1--When the Navy closed its historic shipyard in South Philadelphia, its busy engineering station stayed behind and kept working on innovative systems for ships and vessels of the present and future. Now, a decade later, several ...
The Philadelphia Inquirer David Aldridge column: David Aldridge / Underappreciated Manuel built patiently.(Column)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: David Aldridge Oct. 1--His drawl is from the southwestern Virginia mountains, but he's more like you, more like this town, than you probably knew or suspected. As this town is a little, um, emotional about its sports teams, that doesn't make him perfect. But you should ...
The Philadelphia Inquirer Ray Parrillo column: Burress problem aside, secondary OK overall.(Column)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Ray Parrillo Oct. 1--EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Clearly in pain, Sheldon Brown strained to get off the field, then collapsed in front of the Eagles' bench, and for an angst-filled five minutes or so, it looked like Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Johnson was going to have ...
The Philadelphia Inquirer Jim Salisbury column: Jim Salisbury / Playoff Bound!
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Jim Salisbury Oct. 1--For the last 14 years, starting with Joe Carter's crushing home run in the 1993 World Series, the baseball environment in Philadelphia has been dominated by disappointment, frustration and even anger. Sure, there were times when the sun ...
The Philadelphia Inquirer Phil Sheridan column: Phil Sheridan / Mets finally hit bottom after an amazing collapse.(Column)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Phil Sheridan Oct. 1--NEW YORK -- The view from the other end of the telescope provided a fascinating perspective. The party was at Citizens Bank Park. The hangover was here at Shea Stadium, among the mind-blown fans who gathered to watch their free-falling ...
The Philadelphia Inquirer Ashley Fox column: Ashley Fox / Westbrook's value is otherworldly.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Ashley Fox Oct. 1--EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- At some point last night against the New York Giants, wasn't someone affiliated with the Eagles' offense going to do something? Make a catch? Break a run? Help poor Winston Justice? The answer, given the 16-3 final ...
Rollins' special value: The shortstop set the tone in January and then excelled all season.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Todd Zolecki Oct. 1--Jimmy Rollins said what he said in January because he absolutely believed it. He believed the Phillies were the team to beat in the National League East. He believed they could be better than the New York Mets, who won the division by 12 ...
Tiger is beaten, but U.S. wins: Mike Weir stole the show by upsetting Woods, but Presidents outcome wasn't really in doubt.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Joe Logan Oct. 1--MONTREAL -- For the United States, the Cup once again runneth over. In a shocker, Mike Weir took down mighty Tiger Woods in the Presidents Cup yesterday, but overall, the Internationals had too much ground to make up. When the ...
Delaware Park Gradings.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Craig Donnelly Oct. 1--Delaware Park entries FIRST POST: 12:45 P.M. 1st-$14,000, Maiden Claiming $10,000, 3&up, 6 furlongs PN Horse (Jockey)Wgt Odds 1 Farm Subsidy (J Caraballo)120 5-2 2 Fish Fly Soup (E ...
Philadelphia Park Gradings.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Craig Donnelly Oct. 1--Philadelphia Park Entries FIRST POST 12:25 P.M. 1st-$17,000, 3&up (mares and fillies). Maidens. Claiming $15,000 -- $13,000 5 furlongs PN Horse (Jockey)Wgt Odds 1 Ten Carat Tena (D. Cohen)119 ...
Rollins has the look of a MVP.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: David Aldridge PHILADELPHIA _ As it turns out, Freddy Garcia was worth every penny this season. Yeah, he was paid $17,241.37 per inning pitched, and won exactly one more game than I did. But he was the muse that lit the fuse that became Jimmy Rollins' 2007 ...
Manuel managed to get Phillies to believe.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Todd Zolecki PHILADELPHIA _ Pat Gillick has been asked about Charlie Manuel numerous times in recent weeks, but never more so than Sunday. Has he done a good job? Is he going to be back in 2008? The general manager's answers have ...