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What happened on March 05, 2009

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What happened on March 05, 2009

ENTERTAINMENT

This hummus hums: Public appetite grows for local brand By APRIL LISANTE, For the Daily News

Producer says 'Bachelor' flip-flop was real HOWARD GENSLER Daily News wire services contributed to this report

NEWS

Did cop cross the line again? By BARBARA LAKER & WENDY RUDERMAN, lakerb@phillynews.com 215-854-5933

Louis Sclafani, 65; had owned tomato-processing firm By Sally A. Downey INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Burlco woman has own tale of bucket She was put in the recycling bucket after a break-in at her home, she said. By Maya Rao INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

GOP fights, White House laughs MICHAEL SMERCONISH

What was good for GM turned bad for the country By James Quinn

Man surrenders in fatal hit-and-run By Kristin E. Holmes and Brittany Talarico INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS

Books in the balance Budget would halve state library funds By Amy Worden INQUIRER HARRISBURG BUREAU

Tweet smell of success All a-Twitter with the cachet of cool. By John Timpane INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

'Cats' are back, right up some fans' alley By Wendy Rosenfield FOR THE INQUIRER

Foreclosure program is detailed By Alan J. Heavens INQUIRER REAL ESTATE WRITER

Official Pa. plea for stimulus State's share will be $9.8 billion. Gov. Rendell also set up a Web site and named a point person to track spending. By Amy Worden INQUIRER HARRISBURG BUREAU

'Strong signal to dictators, tyrants' Darfurians in the Philadelphia region were heartened by the Bashir arrest warrant. By Carolyn Davis INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Brushstrokes added to picture of Nauman show in Venice By Peter Dobrin INQUIRER CULTURE WRITER

Keep Philly meeting! By NICK DeBENEDICTIS

Right to sue drug firms is upheld The Supreme Court ruled that FDA approval does not preempt state laws allowing injury claims. By Miriam Hill INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Fumo case in hands of jury Deliberations, perhaps lengthy, are to begin today. By Emilie Lounsberry and Craig R. McCoy INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS

Capitol figure to run city parks The open-space czar is on deck to fill a new post here. By Jeff Shields INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

County officials warn on living-trust advice By Allison Steele INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Lonegan rejects hunt for 'lines' The Republican, running for governor, says he'll no longer ask for support from county parties. By Cynthia Burton INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Inquirer and two agencies team to launch local food drive By Alfred Lubrano INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Phila. taxes are likely to rise Higher assessments, fees, or both probably will be part of the budget due March 19. By Patrick Kerkstra INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

For the hungry: 180 days, 180,000 lbs. By DANA DiFILIPPO, difilid@phillynews.com 215-854-5934

Stalemate broken on school tests By Dan Hardy INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Cigarette paradox: Raise taxes, cut revenue By Jonathan Tamari INQUIRER TRENTON BUREAU

SKEWED SUPERHEROES "Watchmen" follows outcast caped crusaders on a search for a killer in grimy, graffiti-covered, 1980s New York. By Steven Rea INQUIRER MOVIE CRITIC

From Nepal back to Philadelphia, premiering a changed music By David Patrick Stearns INQUIRER MUSIC CRITIC

Error at hearing in officer's death By Gail Shister INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Near head of the pack in making a difference A Montco girl fighting malaria is honored in NYC. By Bonnie L. Cook INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

No heat for 'Top Chef' hopefuls in Phila. The interviews with aspiring contestants on the sixth season were calm and collected. Not any boilovers, or even simmering. By Michael Klein INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

The meditating prisoners: Transformative silence? By Carrie Rickey INQUIRER MOVIE CRITIC

SOS for a national treasure The SS United States once symbolized grace and power. Now, it may be headed to the scrap heap. By Dan McSweeney

Woman gets time served in fatal W. Phila. beating By Kia Gregory INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Villanova wins, wraps up double bye By Joe Juliano, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Christmas and Temple tame St. Joe’s By Jeff McLane, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Save big with copycats, discounts By PENNY PINCHER, pennypincher@phillynews.com 215-854-5961

SPORTS

Young searches for a cure What do you do with an ailing shot? The 76er works with a shot doctor. By Kate Fagan INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Clark enjoying ride's end at 'Nova The senior who almost ended up at Maryland is lauded by Jay Wright. By Joe Juliano INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Wade too flashy for Shaq, Suns Daily News Wire Services

Dodgers finally re-sign their Manny Daily News Wire Services

New twists in the Dawkins exit Details of his contract with the Broncos emerged. The Eagles say they got no chance at a counteroffer. By Bob Brookover INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

22 trades, 47 players, 0 superstars Daily News Wire Services

Sources: Cowboys releaseT.O. Daily News Wire Services

Extra points added up for Henderson The scores from the lower places helped the Warriors win the boys' District 1 swim title. By Don Beideman INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Springs ends visit without signing By Bob Brookover INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Mountain West proposes playoff plan to BCS Daily News Wire Services

Kendrick is seeking redemption By Andy Martino INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Phantoms edge the Admirals, 4-3 BY THE INQUIRER STAFF

Stakes are high as Owls, Hawks square off By Jeff McLane INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Cowboys reportedly cut Owens BY THE INQUIRER STAFF

Werth is ready to shoulder load By Andy Martino INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

No. 15 Tigers upend fourth-ranked Sooners THE INQUIRER STAFF

Owls on a roll as they prepare for A-10 tourney The Temple women, seeded No. 2, earned a bye into the quarterfinals. Xavier is the top seed. By Mel Greenberg INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Zoubek, Thomas injured for Duke THE INQUIRER STAFF

Snow loads up Cherokee's week By Marc Narducci INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Big deal eludes Flyers at deadline Instead, they got feisty Daniel Carcillo and a minor-leaguer while losing Scottie Upshall. By Sam Carchidi INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Pitt rallies to beat Marquette Daily News Wire Services

Drexel looks for chance in CAA tourney By Kevin Tatum INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Unlikely starter sparks La Salle By Jeff McLane INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Haddonfield swimmer gets her due Emma Carpenter triumphed at the state meet. But a teammate got the credit. By Marc Narducci INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

The squawk over Dawk By Frank Fitzpatrick, Inquirer Columnist

Octorara senior eyes gold at states Josh Smith, the Southeast Regional champion, will face a freshman in the opening round. By Don Beideman INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Lenape wrestler bent on going all the way By Bill Iezzi INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

FOOD

BREWHAHA The second annual Beer Week brings a gusher of events, sober and wacky, to this hops-happy town. By Craig LaBan INQUIRER RESTAURANT CRITIC

There's a hunger for learning More turn to cooking classes, figuring that new skills can help them eat better for less. By Beth D'Addono FOR THE INQUIRER

Fresh, hot cookies for freshmen, sophs . . . Here comes the cookie truck. By Natalie Pompilio FOR THE INQUIRER

Table Talk: MaGerks will be daytime family friendly By Michael Klein, Inquirer Columnist

Brewhaha By Craig LaBan, Inquirer Restaurant Critic

BUSINESS

Challenges, but not pickets, await Sunoco The fragile economy prompted both sides to settle after coming within minutes of a walkout. By Jeff Gelles INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Ruling brightens Phila.'s trial bar It opens the door to drug cases, which may involve hundreds of area lawyers. By Chris Mondics INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Toll Bros.' quarterly loss less than expected By Alan J. Heavens INQUIRER REAL ESTATE WRITER

SMALL CROWD Convention Center expects fewer people at scheduled gatherings. By Linda Loyd INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Board lets Resorts keep control New Jersey Casino Control Commission says owners can stay in charge during foreclosure proceedings. By Suzette Parmley INQUIRER STAFF WRITER