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Thursday, December 26, 2002

Happy Kwanzaa
Button up, a chill is coming
It may reach only 58 in the bay area today, with lows below freezing by Sunday in some parts of the region. Story
Science, FCAT meet
Teachers scurry to prepare students in grades 5, 8 and 10 for the addition of science to the FCAT. Story
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[Times photos: Thomas M. Goethe]
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Residents of Metropolitan Ministries homeless shelter are treated to a family portrait. Story


In roundabout way, fountain became an icon
The landmark came to represent Clearwater despite many jokes and accidents. Its rubble now takes on a new life. Story

WORLD&NATION
Chickenpox vaccine works, but how well?
Inoculated children break out in bumps. The good news: Cases are less severe. The bad news: Another shot may be needed. Story
North Korea loading fuel at reactor site
In a dispute with the United States, North Korea decided Dec. 12 to restart its nuclear facilities. Story

OPINION and COLUMNS
Editorial: Medicare mess
Editorial: Sexton's gifts to children
Letters: St. Petersburg acted hastily on casino ship
Ernest Hooper: An expert's advice on raising the children

WORLD&NATION
  • Chickenpox vaccine works, but how well?
  • North Korea loading fuel at reactor site

  • TAMPA BAY
  • Legal ease enters courtroom

  • SPORTS
  • Bucs hope to put this streak out in the cold
  • Gator QB again considers NFL
  • (Almost) a whole new atmosphere
  • He's got the (out)look
  • Sacramento keeps Los Angeles down

  • STATE
  • Science, FCAT meet
  • Tycoon drops excess, picks up university

  • ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT
  • The eyes of Scrubs
  • Side show
  • No math needed for this 'Proof'
  • In the news

  • PASCO
  • Lawmakers to lend an ear to the public
  • A holly jolly, but working, day

  • HERNANDO
  • Gifts overwhelm boys at youth shelter
  • Three local dishes ready for national exposure

  • CITRUS
  • Man held in church lot rape
  • What's the state of education?

  • WEEKEND
    Weekend   Looking for an alternative to New Year's Eve in front of the TV? Here are a few other suggestions for Tuesday. Story

    [Times art: Christian Potter Drury]


    FLORIDIAN
    SUV vs. MINI: a tale of the tape
    In this corner, that brutish SUV, the Ford Excursion. And the challenger, the cute but cheeky MINI Cooper. At stake: the hearts and minds of motorists? Story
    [Times photo: Ken Helle]
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    TAMPA BAY
    Legal ease enters courtroom
    A technologically literate Pinellas company can make a trial lawyer's job much easier, fair or not. Story
    SPORTS
    Bucs hope to put this streak out in the cold
    New players think this is the season the string of cold-weather losses ends. Story
    Gator QB again considers NFL
    But unlike last season, Rex Grossman does not have eye-popping stats. Story
    (Almost) a whole new atmosphere
    Little remains of the hallowed Forum, home of the Canadiens and ghosts. Story
    He's got the (out)look
    Tennis is helping make Tampa's James Blake a hot commodity, but he keeps things in perspective. Story
    Pro football challenge: Click here to play
    STATE
    Tycoon drops excess, picks up university
    The millionaire founder of Domino's Pizza decided he was committing the sin of pride, so he sold his business to open a Catholic school. Story



     
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