Tribune-Review/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review back issues from April 2008:
Self-control? It's child's play
Apr 01, 2008; ... Kids everywhere have played Simon Says for generations withoutthe slightest inkling that such games may be preparing them forsuccess in the classroom and the work world. Psychology researchers say the game is one of many that draw onthe crucial capacity to restrain impulses and ...
Upcoming sales hint at big values
Apr 01, 2008; ... With the Pirates home opener just around the corner, Concept ArtGallery's upcoming sale is a grand slam. Concept Art Gallery On April 12, Concept Art Gallery brings to market more top-shelfitems from the belongings of former Homer Laughlin China Co.executive Robert M. Wells ....
Wayman juggles Franklin Regional, Wild Things roles
Apr 01, 2008; ... Franklin Regional baseball coach Larry Wayman prefers to talkabout his players, but the veteran coach has taken on a new venturethat will keep him busy. Wayman, who also runs the Extra Innings baseball school in Plum,will be preparing two baseball teams this spring. Wayman, ...
Briefs: Cultural events in the city
Apr 01, 2008 ... - Pittsburgh Public Theater presents "A Number" at 7 p.m.Performances continue through Sunday at the O'Reilly Theater, 621Penn Ave., Downtown. $34.50-$49.50. 412-316-1600. - City Theatre presents "Flight" at 7 p.m. Performances continuethrough Sunday at City Theatre, 1300 Bingham ...
Penguins Q & A: Rob Rossi answers your questions
Apr 01, 2008; ... Tribune-Review Penguins writer Rob Rossi answers questions aboutthe Pittsburgh Penguins. Read older questions in the archives. Q: I believe that Ryan Malone wants to stay in Pittsburgh. But ifthe money is right somewhere else, he could take it. With each goalhe scores, he is worth ...
Mr. Scaife & Mrs. Clinton VI
Apr 01, 2008 ... Did Mr. Scaife also need to avoid snipers during the ...
Mr. Scaife & Mrs. Clinton VII
Apr 01, 2008 ... Looks like Richard Scaife has come under the spell of HillaryClinton -- who is more evil than her husband, Bill. May I remind Mr.Scaife that ...
Newsmaker: Dr. Deborah Moss
Apr 01, 2008; ... Age: 46 Residence: Squirrel Hill Family: Husband, Dr. Keith Somers; sons, Adam and Joshua Education: Bachelor's degree in history, Cornell University;master's degree in public health, University of Pittsburgh; medicaldegree, Northwestern University Medical School; ...
April calendar of events
Apr 01, 2008 ... 1. Pittburgh Opera's "Aida" continues at 7 p.m. at the BenedumCenter, Downtown. 412-456-6666. 2. Pitt Repertory Theater's "Big Love" opens at the Henry HeymanTheatre in the Stephen Foster Memorial, Oakland. The play runsthrough April 8. 412-624-7529 ....
April 1: Scenes from the Arts-burgh
Apr 01, 2008 ... Offerings from Pittsburgh's cultural arts and entertainmentevents: 'Smucker's Stars on Ice' At the "Smucker's Stars on Ice" show on Friday night, theoverwhelming sentiment throughout the audience was, "Wow!" Werethose really mere mortal bodies skating on the ice, stretching ...
Briefs: Book had ideas for mom, daughter crafts activities
Apr 01, 2008 ... A book from American Girl's advice and activity line called "JustMom and Me" offers activities girls can do with their moms. The bookis full of fun things to share, such as notes, gift coupons andquizzes that test their knowledge of each other. The book givesideas for crafts projects to ...
Mr. Scaife & Mrs. Clinton II
Apr 01, 2008 ... Let's hope Sunday's front op-ed piece reassessing HillaryClinton was only the owner's ramblings. How does a fierce critic of the Clintonian Way genuflect after 90minutes of kaffeeklatch? Has Hillary only been misunderstood before stepping from Bill'sshadow? Mr ....
Mr. Scaife & Mrs. Clinton III
Apr 01, 2008 ... After hearing a comment on one of the Sunday morning TV showsdescribing Richard Scaife as "the godfather of the vast right-wingconspiracy," I had to read the piece written by the same Mr. Scaife. If Mr. Scaife can give a second look -- and author such anevenhanded article about ...
Tribune-Review reports from Pakistan
Apr 01, 2008 ... Tribune-Review reporter Betsy Hiel and ...
Foo Fighters coming to Oakland in July
Apr 01, 2008; ... It would have been easy for Dave Grohl to call it a day after thedemise of Nirvana. Instead, he started the Foo Fighters, an old-fashioned rock bandthat is at times the antithesis of his former band -- rowdy,engaging and, yes, fun. Last year the Foo Fighters released,"Echoes, ...
Be prepared if you're thinking of a new puppy
Apr 01, 2008; ... There will be many changes in your household with a new puppy, sohere are a few proven thoughts that will make a new pooch a welcomedaddition. The first and foremost recommendation I have is to have yourpuppy given a complete physical by your veterinarian within thefirst two days ...
Mr. Scaife & Mrs. Clinton
Apr 01, 2008 ... The favorable comments made by Tribune-Review owner RichardScaife about Democrat presidential nominee Hillary Clinton arefascinating ("Hillary reassessed," March 30 and PghTrib.com). I applaud Mr. Scaife for being sufficiently open-minded as toradically change his opinion about ...
Starks still in Steelers' plans
Apr 01, 2008; ... The Steelers remain interested in working out a long-termcontract extension with offensive tackle Max Starks and will makethat more of a priority after the owners meetings, director offootball operations Kevin Colbert said. The Steelers used the transition tag on Starks in February ...
Rangers foil Pens' attempt to wrap up Atlantic Division
Apr 01, 2008; ... NEW YORK -- Actions speak louder than words, and the price paidby the Penguins for another slow start against the New York Rangersat Madison Square Garden was a wasted opportunity to clinch theAtlantic Division. "You know, once we start playing the right way, we're a prettyscary ...
WE wins Ukraine order, stirring Russian rebuke
Apr 01, 2008 ... Westinghouse Electric Co. won a five-year contract to supplynuclear fuel to three Ukrainian reactors beginning in 2011, theMonroeville-based company said Monday. The deal squeezes Russia'snear-monopoly of the market and builds upon a Washington initiativeto increase the role of U.S ....
Allegheny County Council may push state to let bars hold raffles
Apr 01, 2008 ... Allegheny County Council might be ready to push the stateLegislature to allow bars and other liquor licensees to sell 50/50tickets and hold raffles to raise money. The move, laid out in a resolution to be introduced today, wouldclassify liquor licensees as eligible organizations ...
Consider the carnage at home
Apr 01, 2008; ... On Saturday, the streets of Oakland were alive with the energy ofprotests. About 400 people gathered to march through the city's academichub to a stopping point in nearby Schenley Park. Once the banner-carrying, slogan-chanting throng reached the park, the crowddissipated to ...
Maxwell King to lead Fred Rogers Center
Apr 01, 2008 ... Maxwell King has been appointed executive director of the FredRogers Center for Early Learning and Children's Media at St. VincentCollege, effective Sept. 1. King served until earlier this year as president of The HeinzEndowments. Through his service on the boards of the ...
West Deer condo owners may lose homes
Apr 01, 2008; ... Theodore Hazlett doesn't expect to lose his condominium, despitethe notice on his front door announcing an impending sheriff's sale. "This will all be worked out through title insurance," Hazlettsaid Monday at his home at The Hunt Club at Grandview Estates in theGibsonia section of ...
NFL's Goodell awaits evidence of spying
Apr 01, 2008; ... PALM BEACH, Fla. -- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said he was"very anxious" to meet with Matt Walsh, a former Patriots employeewho has claimed he has more evidence that New England illegallytaped videotaped opponents. Patriots owner Robert Kraft said he feels the same ...
Steps leading to Panther Hollow fixed
Apr 01, 2008; ... A flight of steps leading from Anderson Playground to PantherHollow in Schenley Park is ready for walking. "The steps were made of sandstone, and over the years had becomedeteriorated and dislodged. It wasn't safe to use them," said PhilGruszka, director of parks management and ...
Blacks' rich history in state to be celebrated
Apr 01, 2008; ... University of Pittsburgh history professor Laurence Glasco islooking forward to chatting about 250 years of contributions thatblack people have made to the city. Glasco will get his chance during the 31st Annual Conference onBlack History in Pennsylvania at a three-day symposium ...
Pirates' Doumit earns surprising start
Apr 01, 2008; ... ATLANTA -- Six weeks ago, Ryan Doumit reported to spring trainingas a candidate to be the Pirates' backup catcher. Monday, Doumitfound himself in the Opening Day lineup. "It's an honor," Doumit said. "It certainly wasn't expected on mypart. But it's good to see that some hard work ...
NFL owners prepare for labor headache
Apr 01, 2008; ... PALM BEACH, Fla. -- During a media briefing Monday morning at theNFL owners meetings, Roger Goodell was asked if he thinks workingtoward a new labor agreement between the owners and the NFL PlayersAssociation will be a headache. The commissioner smiled and said, "Labor negotiations ...
Truckers demand fuel tax halt
Apr 01, 2008; ... HARRISBURG -- Traffic choked the state Capitol on Monday ashundreds of tractor-trailers slowly circled the sprawling complex,their horns creating a deafening din. "Fuel prices are too high. We can't put our kids throughcollege," said J.B. Farrow, a truck driver from Duncannon in ...
Bucs' Nady delivers ugly opening win
Apr 01, 2008 ... ATLANTA -- Monday night, Xavier Nady saved the Pirates -- twice. Nady broke a tie in the eighth inning with a solo homer. In the12th, he mashed a three-run shot that lifted the Pirates to animprobable, 12-11 victory against the Atlanta Braves. "It was tough," Nady said. "We'd ...
2 from Wheeling accused of accepting mailed marijuana
Apr 01, 2008 ... Two men from Wheeling have been arrested on charges of acceptinga package containing 10 pounds of marijuana, federal prosecutors inWest Virginia said. Joseph M. King and Shawndale D. Saunders are ...
Shaler immigrant mom, grocer lived with compassion
Apr 01, 2008; ... When Virginia Bianca's mother and siblings came to the UnitedStates from Italy after World War II, someone had to stay behind tosettle the family matters. She took the responsibility upon herself, said her goddaughter,Joanna Viviano. "She took care of all the loose ends," ...
Local software companies merge
Apr 01, 2008; ... Ansys Inc. and Ansoft Corp., two of Pittsburgh's oldest and mostsuccessful technology companies, are merging, with Ansys paying $832million in cash and stock for its fellow software developer. In a deal unanimously approved by both companies' directors,Ansys said Monday it will pay ...
W.Pa. employers wage 'war' for foreign talent
Apr 01, 2008; ... Western Pennsylvania companies are competing today with otherbusinesses for 65,000 special visas that will permit them to hirehighly skilled foreign talent for jobs in fields such as computerscience and engineering. "It's really about a war for talent," said Steven J ....
Returning vets want outdoor adventure
Apr 01, 2008; ... Pushed around in his wheelchair, Joe Krispinski swishes a ballthrough a 4-foot-high basket, flashes a smile and slaps acongratulatory hand. Krispinski, 90, is among a group of veterans from the VA hospitalin Butler who play wheelchair basketball on Fridays at Slippery ...
Pirates' Sanchez bats second in lineup
Apr 01, 2008; ... Freddy Sanchez (shoulder) was in starting lineup at second base,as expected. Sanchez batted second, where Jack Wilson had been much of springtraining. Wilson batted eighth. "It will change," manager John Russell said. "There might benights when Jack's hitting ...
Advice about 'zoned-out' boy is revised
Apr 01, 2008; ... Stop the presses. In my column of two weeks ago, I answered aquestion from the mother of a first-grade boy who frequently "zonedout" in class, the result being he rarely finished classwork. Irecommended that Mom have her son bring incomplete work home andfinish it there with the ...
Steelers Q & A: Scott Brown answers your questions
Apr 01, 2008; ... Tribune-Review Steelers writer Scott Brown answers your questionsabout the Pittsburgh Steelers. Read older questions in the archives. Q: As others have stated, great job with your column. What do yousay about James Hardy, WR, as first-round pick for the Steelers? Heis 6-5 and ...
Corning's dance production is ambitious, brilliant
Apr 01, 2008; ... Beth Corning's new 75-minute dance piece "Feed Your Head Cafe" isan ambitious, brilliant, fearlessly revealing and deeply touchingexploration of life seen from middle age. "Feed Your Head Cafe" began a three-weekend run at the NewHazlett Theater, North Side, on Friday. It embodies ...
Mr. Scaife & Mrs. Clinton IV
Apr 01, 2008 ... The "Hillary, reassessed" headline in your paper says it all. Of course the owner of the paper determines its content. A pity. In this area we always considered the Trib the truth. We ...
Master of stuntology enjoys a good prank
Apr 01, 2008; ... Every day is April Fool's Day in Sam Bartlett's world. The Indiana-based folk musician is one of the world's leadingauthorities on what he calls "stuntology" -- pranks, parlor tricksand practical jokes. He's even written and illustrated a new bookabout it, "The Best of Stuntology" ...
Three from district on AP men's basketball honorable mention list
Apr 01, 2008 ... Forwards Sam Young of Pitt and Joe Alexander of West Virginia andRobert Morris guard Tony Lee are included among 47 men's basketballplayers named today by the Associated Press as All-America honorablementions. The 6-foot-6 Young blossomed into a team leader as a junior thisseason ...
Hillary, reassessed
Apr 01, 2008; ... Hillary Clinton walked into a Pittsburgh Tribune-Reviewconference room last Tuesday to meet with some of the newspaper'seditors and reporters and declared, "It was so counterintuitive, Ijust thought it would be fun to do." The room erupted in laughter. Her remark defused what could ...
Bebe Neuwirth, Pops give snappy, splendid performances
Apr 01, 2008; ... There's a lot more than just flash to real showbiz pizzazz, asBebe Neuwirth demonstrated to the delight of the Pittsburgh SymphonyPops audiences over the weekend. The winner of two Tony Awards and many other honors, Neuwirthfilled her program with great songs by John Kander and ...
Pitt's Zellous emerges as go-to player
Apr 01, 2008; ... SPOKANE, Wash. -- If her smile marked a return to form forShavonte Zellous, the scowl she wore against Stanford revealedsomething entirely different. After struggling in the Big East Tournament, the Pitt juniorguard carried the Panthers to their first appearance in the NCAASweet ...
4-hour standoff ends peacefully in Latrobe
Apr 01, 2008 ... A man threatening to harm himself Monday surrendered to police inLatrobe without incident after a four-hour standoff. The man, a resident of Catherine Street, reportedly ...
'Balla Base' debuts in New Ken
Apr 01, 2008; ... A city man believes his product will increase safety for policeand the suspects they are arresting. "Balla Base" prototypes were made public Monday afternoon in NewKensington. The invention allows officers to handcuff suspects to a stainlessbar mounted on the trunk of the ...
Hikers' deadly fall in Somerset perplexes police
Apr 01, 2008; ... State police on Tuesday were still trying to determine how twopeople from Westmoreland County fell to their deaths at a well-known hiking spot in Somerset County. Sara Kent Baum, 24, of Greensburg and Christopher J. Cardy, 25,of Ligonier died of blunt-force trauma as a result of a ...
LSU women top North Carolina
Apr 01, 2008; ... NEW ORLEANS -- After wiping away a few tears, Hall-of-Fame coachVan Chancellor decided it would be silly to deny his players -- orhimself -- an opportunity to cut down the nets. Chancellor wanted to keep LSU focused on its opportunity to winthe school's first national title, yet it ...
A's, Red Sox back to work
Apr 01, 2008; ... OAKLAND, Calif. -- Forgive the Oakland Athletics and Boston RedSox if they feel like they've been through this pomp andcircumstance already. A week after opening the baseball season against each other inJapan, the two teams will play their first game stateside againsteach other ...
Pirates 2008 season preview
Apr 01, 2008 ... The Tribune-Review published a seven-page preview of the Piratesand Major League Baseball in Sunday's edition. It reviews theNational and American leagues and analyzes the Pirates roster. Hereare the stories: Bucs need several players to provide guidance Starkey: Law of ...
Mr. Scaife & Mrs. Clinton V
Apr 01, 2008 ... With all due respect, Mr. Scaife, one interview in which you werecharmed by a professional politician does not change the "facts onthe ground." Mrs. Clinton's positions on countless ...
Famous pranks or hoaxes
Apr 01, 2008 ... Orson Welles' infamous radio broadcast of "War of the Worlds" onOct. 30, 1938, led some people to believe they were hearing realnews reports. They panicked, thinking that Martians were invadingEarth. April Fool's Internet jokes include MIT being bought by Disney(1998), the ...
GOP pushes slots license 'integrity'
Apr 01, 2008; ... HARRISBURG -- Any felony conviction, no matter when it occurred,would disqualify someone from owning a casino in Pennsylvania undera package of bills announced Monday by Senate and House Republicans. Under existing law, having a felony conviction from 15 or moreyears ago does not ...
No discipline for on-duty Ross officer who left township
Apr 01, 2008 ... A Ross police officer will not be disciplined for leaving thetownship while on duty to respond to an incident at his home inReserve, during which he drew his gun on two women, township policeChief Ralph Freedman said Monday. According to court documents, Officer Warren Lillie was ...
Late Post-Gazette publisher's wife dies
Apr 01, 2008; ... Maxine Block, wife of late Pittsburgh Post-Gazette publisherWilliam Block Sr., died Thursday in Sarasota, Fla. She was 88. Mrs. Block was born in Detroit in 1920 and later moved with herfamily to upstate New York. She married her husband in 1944. Mr.Block died in June ...
3 troopers from county promoted to corporal
Apr 01, 2008 ... Three state police officers from Allegheny County are among 56troopers who have been promoted to corporal. They are Christopher E. Hugar of Moon, Terrence C. Laykish ofTarentum and James R. Willochell of Gibsonia. Others from the region include Gregory A. Walton of ...
Three from district headed to WNBA Pre-Draft Camp
Apr 01, 2008 ... Penn State guard Kam Gissendanner will join the West Virginia duoof forward Meg Bulger and center Olayinka Sanni as among 40 inviteesto the WNBA Pre-Draft Camp on Friday and Saturday in Tampa, Fla. Gissendanner, from Clairton ...
School helper from Braddock Hills was surrogate grandmother
Apr 01, 2008; ... Although Marion Brown was best known for her careeraccomplishments, she was also regarded by many youngsters as theirgrandmother. She was a longtime volunteer at Word of God Elementary School inEast Pittsburgh, where she took a personal interest in the students. Marion ...
Wheeling-Pittsburgh to shutter plant
Apr 01, 2008; ... Wheeling-Pittsburgh Corp. on Monday made official what had beendiscussed for months -- that it will close its Allenport plant inWashington County because the Monongahela River facility isunprofitable. "It's part of the restructuring. The reason we're closing it(Allenport) is for ...
Trib 30 index rises in March
Apr 01, 2008; ... Gainers outmuscled losers in the Trib 30 stock index in March, amonth in which many local issues hit lows. Still, the index rose to 240.3 by the time stocks closed out themonth on Monday, compared with 231.5 the last day of February. Marchmarked the debut of Wesco International ...
Carnegie ex-police secretary will repay $30,000 of $70,000
Apr 01, 2008; ... A former Carnegie police secretary accused of taking nearly$70,000 from the borough will pay less than half of that back undera deal reached with prosecutors Monday. Margaret Partee, 63, of Carnegie will be admitted to the county'sAccelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program, a ...
Natural gas costs on way up again
Apr 01, 2008; ... Home furnace use is dropping off about now, and it's just aswell, because the region's three largest natural gas distributors onMonday announced higher rates for the spring. The region's gas distribution companies, Dominion Peoples,Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania and Equitable Gas ...
Head-on crash injures 3 in Crafton Heights
Apr 01, 2008 ... Three people were injured Monday afternoon when two vehiclescollided at a busy Crafton Heights intersection. Pittsburgh police closed Steuben Street at Middletown Road forabout 25 minutes after a red Ford Ranger and a blue Dodge Caravancrashed head-on about 12:40 p.m. A man and a ...