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Freelance writer David Block , 46, of Ardmore, who is nearly blind, consults his notesabout the Philadelphia Marathon.

Daniel Rubin: Getting a feel for the race

Writing about the pains and gains of 17,000 runners as they run rings around a city is challenging enough for one writer.

Bob Ford: In night air, whiff of desperation

CHICAGO - When Donovan McNabb said last night's game against the Bears was a "must-win" situation, and Quintin Mikell called it "our Super Bowl," it was no surprise that Andy Reid didn't join in the chorus.

Phil Sheridan: Eagles avoid losing to themselves

CHICAGO - The Eagles faced a difficult opponent last night, and it certainly wasn't Jay Cutler and the Chicago Bears.

Winging It: Fees aid airlines, but travelers' costs too vague

In the last year or so, some of those who run U.S. airlines surely must have wondered why it took them so long to adopt so-called a la carte pricing, or charging fees for services that were once included in ticket prices.

Ask Dan: A 9-year-old suddenly has sleep problems

Dear Dan: I sure could use some advice. We have a 9-year-old daughter who has been an excellent sleeper her whole life. About six weeks ago, she started having trouble going to sleep. I did the same thing at her age, but don't remember what my parents did to help me, other than show me relaxation techniques.

Ask Dr. H: Varicoceles and cancer risk

Question: For the last few months, I've had a swelling of my left testicle that's occasionally painful. My doctor sent me for a sonogram of my testicles that found a "varicocele." I have lingering concerns about the possibility that I may have testicular cancer. What would you suggest?

"The Twilight Saga: New Moon," starring (from left) Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, and Kristen Stewart, had the third-largest box-office debut on record.

Sideshow: Plenty of box-office bite

Has there ever been an artistic theme as rich, as exciting, as delicious as hormonally endowed fanged teens? Clearly not.

Consumer Watch: U.S. probes mystery charges on statements: It's not entirely clear when Jeff or Debbie Bollinger gave the keys to their bank account to a Connecticut company they'd never heard of: Webloyalty. Their best guess is that it happened in late 2007, after Jeff bought movie tickets online at Fandango.
Worldview: U.S., Pakistan must fight militants together: PESHAWAR, Pakistan - While Americans are focused on the U.S. fight against the Taliban in Afghanistan, an equally critical battle is being waged by the Pakistani army against Taliban groups next door.
Phil Sheridan: Eagles' endless loop of must-win games: When Donovan McNabb applied "must-win game" to tonight's game at Soldier Field in Chicago, the quarterback created a bit of a stir. Of course, that happens when McNabb says anything. If he says he's giving 110 percent, he gets ripped for not giving enough and for being lousy at math.
Head Strong: The true cost of freedom from anxiety: Give me anxiety or give me death. If Patrick Henry were watching last week's new wrinkle in the debate over national health care, he'd have said something like that.
Inqlings: Bonaduce: A head for the game: Danny Bonaduce, pro soccer player? "No, but I'm better than I was," says the WYSP morning man, who is training for a tryout in about two weeks with the Philadelphia Union, the Major League Soccer team.
Web Wealth:: Money traps are mistakes that catch us off guard. Many of us fall into them because of unrealistic expectations, or failing to make a plan. These sites could open your eyes to common pitfalls.
Personal Finance: A calendar is handy in making stock plan: Investors wondering whether it's time to buy or sell stocks might be better off watching the calendar than anything else the next few weeks.
Annette John-Hall: In kitchen, in kinship, 105-year-old matriarch still the guide to go to: You notice her grip right away. As old as she is, you'd think her handshake would be feeble as a noodle. But hers is a vise, as if a pit bull had latched on and wouldn't let go.
Closing Arguments: No clear benefit to holding 9/11 trial in New York: Ownership of the disastrous decision to try al-Qaeda leaders in New York City federal court is the one clear thing to emerge so far from the Obama administration.
PhillyDeals: Web site rallies shareholders for proxy fights: A group of West Chester capitalists has set up a Web site that invites dissident investors to recruit angry shareholders for corporate proxy fights.
Half Empty: Loss of Dad Vail proves Nutter incompetence: What makes us love a city? The rites and rituals and institutions that define it. The Dad Vail Regatta was one of them, a passage of spring for 55 years that attracted 3,000 collegiate rowers from all over the country.