What happened on December 02, 2007
NEWS
A 'family man' who's content in shadows The reputed mob boss keeps a low profile. By George Anastasia INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Prices putting gold trade in reverse In the used-gold frenzy, sellers become buyers. By Maria Panaritis INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
O Christmas treks North Pole, Alaska: Santa Central By Marshall S. Berdan FOR THE INQUIRER
To wear in style, and comfort Elizabeth Wellington, Inquirer fashion writer
Turn that gift advice on its head By Lisa Scottoline
Design language Joy Deangdeelert Cho, LifeStyle columnist
Some good bets for the furry set
Temptations: The latest for techies Deirdre M. Childress, Inquirer Weekend editor
Little things mean a lot Dawn Fallik, Product Columnist
Help your gardener glow Classic seating in summery shades. A green feast for you and the birds. By Virginia A. Smith, Inquirer gardening writer
Letters
Jeweler sees bling come and go By Maria Panaritis INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
The Immigration Tussle My fence is bigger
To please the eye, and palate Artful pottery, a fat cookbook, luscious chocolates. By Rick Nichols, Inquirer food columnist
Some good bets for the furry set Something to chomp or chase. By Jeff Gammage, Inquirer staff writer and cat owner
Atheists join religions in holiday display The group's tree at the county courthouse joins a Christian creche, a Jewish menorah, and the Chamber of Commerce tree. By Walter F. Naedele INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Rules to give by. Planning to surprise? First, listen. Watch. Ask. By Karen Heller INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Temptations: The latest for techies To keep you in touch, on your game, in harmony. By Deirdre M. Childress, Inquirer Weekend editor
Hot stuff for the cook And a top-notch tequila to chill out with. By Craig LaBan, Inquirer restaurant critic
Spots for Slots Casinos should reconsider
Widow links Street to Abu-Jamal case By Emilie Lounsberry INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
What 'Speaker's House' has to say The home of Frederick Muhlenberg, the first speaker of the House, is being restored in Trappe. By Bonnie L. Cook INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Itinerary changes, opens new chapter By Eva R. Priestley FOR THE INQUIRER
Versatility, power - and good looks By Eric Mencher, Inquirer staff photographer
To wear in style, and comfort Boots and p.j.'s made to look good and feel good, teensy bags, inspiring jewelry. By Elizabeth Wellington, Inquirer fashion writer
Real estate blogs booming With the market down, agents turn to a tool for leads and networking. By Alan J. Heavens INQUIRER REAL ESTATE WRITER
Pa. ponders $45 million bet on soccer By Jeff Gammage INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Holiday classics Ways to make the music lover's heart sing. By Peter Dobrin, Inquirer classical music critic
Keep kids happy and busy Alfred Lubrano, Inquirer columnist
Crescendo builds in Vineland By Edward Colimore INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Interfaith gathering celebrates volunteers The event, hosted by State Sen. Andrew Dinniman (D., Chester), drew hundreds Monday. By Amanda Rittenhouse FOR THE INQUIRER
Now, one for me Giving is blessed and receiving is irresistible. By Elizabeth Wellington INQUIRER FASHION WRITER
Help your gardener glow Virginia A. Smith, Inquirer Gardening Writer
Helping Jews celebrate their faith The new Chabad for Medford adds to the growth of Judaism throughout South Jersey. By Sally Friedman FOR THE INQUIRER
Light up a reader's eyes A library in the hand, or an illuminated book. By Frank Wilson, Inquirer books editor
A triumph over victimhood In 1990, Robert Ott Jr. was shot in the head. In 2007, he is helping an abused teenager. By Teresa Anicola FOR THE INQUIRER
Now, one for me By Elizabeth Wellington, INQUIRER FASHION WRITER
O Christmas treks In Lancaster, Christmas as it used to be By Theresa Gawlas Medoff FOR THE INQUIRER
Stepping into a sweet satire of a seasonal ballet favorite "Philly-Nutt-Crak-Up," a spoof of "The Nutcracker," adds rap, hip-hop and local flavor. By Helen I. Hwang FOR THE INQUIRER
Hunt runs in the blood Across Pa., deer season dawns in tradition. By Angela Couloumbis INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
To please the eye, and palate By Rick Nichols, Inquirer food columnist
Safe holidays for allergic children A Plumstead woman has started a network and Web site for parents who fear that feasts can kill. By Kristin E. Holmes INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Girls get a taste of engineering at Lockheed Martin By Jan L. Apple FOR THE INQUIRER
Chester County's Santa Claus was the real deal to generations An exhibit honors the memory of Warren Mercer. By Bill Raftery INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Employers want a better buy City must cut taxes, yet improve service. By Chris Satullo
Oversleep? Never! Powerless? Ha! Oh, yes - and there's this nice stocking-stuffer from the State Department . . . By Howard Shapiro, Inquirer travel editor
An enduring holiday tradition "The Nutcracker" will be presented by Brandywine Ballet - and many other regional corps de ballet. By Helen I. Hwang FOR THE INQUIRER
Hark the herald tubas TUBACHRISTMAS blows in at the Kimmel Center By Peter Dobrin INQUIRER MUSIC CRITIC
The cutting edge of harmony The women of the Valley Forge Chorus will perform holiday standards in their barbershop style. By Gene D'Alessandro FOR THE INQUIRER
The personalized touch A luggage locator and pretty cards, indisputably yours. By Sue Syrnick, Inquirer graphic designer
Ready to take on world Health help for foreign adoptees. By Mari A. Schaefer INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Walter Gola, police officer By Ashwin Verghese INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
STEPHANE DALSCHAERT, 1930-2007 A talent that helped make the sound of Philadelphia By Sally A. Downey INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
A fantasy castle he called Lionshead Grossman used millions he had swindled to build a mega-mansion. By Lini S. Kadaba INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
ARTof the CON He said he was Luc Sonnet, an "international fine artist" who studied with Picasso and sold works for $250,000. None of it was true. But some who bought into his tale paid dearly. By Larry King and Kathleen Brady Shea INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Let’s get serious about playtime Rob Watson, “Bare Knuckles” columnist
Hot stuff for the cook Craig LaBan, Inquirer restaurant critic
Discreet Diner | Carrabba's Italian Grill
Versatility, power and good looks By Eric Mencher, Inquirer Staff Photographer
Collector's bonanza Steven Rea, Movie critic
BUSINESS
Web Winners | By Reid Kanaley, Inquirer Columnist
Shopping for Coverage Medicare's drug-plan options vary widely in cost, so it's best to do lots of homework. By Karl Stark INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Top salaries key to approval of Blues merger By Jane M. Von Bergen and Craig R. McCoy INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Top salaries key to approval of Blues merger By Jane M. Von Bergen and Craig R. McCoy, Inquirer Staff Writers
ENTERTAINMENT
Cellist Vogler ready to come out from under the radar By David Patrick Stearns INQUIRER MUSIC CRITIC
Best of the boxed sets. Play music, and play with the box By Dan DeLuca INQUIRER MUSIC CRITIC
SPORTS
Flyers cooked at home again This time, it was the Stars. John Stevens' team cannot seem to perform well on its own ice. By Tim Panaccio INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Phils offer arbitration to free-agent Rowand By Todd Zolecki INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Monsters bring Phantoms down BY THE INQUIRER STAFF
Numbers don't tell whole story Attendance is falling in several NBA markets. The reasons are not easy to come by. By David Aldridge, Inquirer Staff Writer
Eagles hold heads high after a royal thrashing By Chris Goldberg FOR THE INQUIRER
Hawks rebound to beat Penn State By Jeff McLane INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Sixers lose heartbreaker They led the Nets by 18 early in the third quarter, but lost their touch and fell in OT. By Marc Narducci INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Dealing with the danger Players are more and more aware that with success come threats to their safety. By Ashley Fox, Inquirer Staff Writer
Seahawks at Eagles By Bob Brookover, Inquirer Staff Writer
Dragons fall behind early in 72-48 loss By Kevin Tatum INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Assume Nothing McNabb? Feeley? Kolb? The future is not set in stone. By Bob Brookover INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Villanova quickly knocks out Penn The Wildcats took a 33-6 lead as they saw to it that the Quakers never had a chance. By Joe Juliano INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
LSU's Miles says he will stay put FROM INQUIRER WIRE SERVICES
U.S. wins first Davis Cup since 1995 THE INQUIRER STAFF
Jaguars repel Invaders with clutch defense By Keith Pompey INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Too many turnovers doom the Mustangs Mainland fought hard throughout, but fell short on a fourth-quarter TD by Toms River North. By Matt Pesyna FOR THE INQUIRER
Cahillites claim crown, clipping Hawks' wings By Rick O'Brien INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Despite his age, Paterno planning to stay around "I know it's coming," Paterno, 80, said of retirement. "I'm not going to coach for 15 years." By Jeff McLane INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Owls endure another tough lesson Despite 28 points from Ashley Morris, Dawn Staley's team fell short at home, losing to North Carolina State. By Mel Greenberg INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
LaPierre, Renegades dethrone Lions Shawnee's two-way back ran the ball 21 times for 224 yards and two touchdowns in the win. By Bill Iezzi INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
What Will Be His Legacy? Joe Paterno's impact on the game is open to debate. By Frank Fitzpatrick and Jeff McLane INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Tunstall, Davis power Bulldogs to crown Each scored two touchdowns in the dethroning of two-time defending champion Paulsboro. By Erik Cagle FOR THE INQUIRER
Spirit wins day in battle of Spartans By Sam Carchidi INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Villanova wallops Penn at Pavilion THE INQUIRER STAFF
Fired-up Lancers put clamps on the Rams Holy Cross put on a defensive show, giving Gloucester Catholic nothing except fits. By Sam Carchidi INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Baseball's ploys of winter As the brass convene, there are big deals to be discussed. By Jim Salisbury, Inquirer Staff Writer
Union chief checking in Paul Kelly has been visiting players to get a handle on their issues. By Tim Panaccio, Inquirer Staff Writer
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