What happened on December 10, 1995

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Workers Brave New World : The Traditional Job Will Fade Under the 'Knowledge' System By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Access to Global Capital Fuels Changes in Europe By James Flanigan
The Long, Tortured Tale of Hughes' Project 776 : Arms deals: Wrangling over a costly '80s-era air defense contract with Egypt has led to secret arbitration in Switzerland. By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bonuses Increasingly Emphasize Teamwork Over Personal Effort By J. Stewart Black, J. STEWART BLACK \o7 is associate professor of world business and associate vice president of executive education at Thunderbird, the American Graduate School of International Management in Glendale, Ariz\f7
Making the Connection Between Time and Value in the Workplace By Judy Rosener, JUDY B. ROSENER is a professor in the Graduate School of Management at UC Irvine. She is the author of "America's Competitive Secret: Utilizing Women as a Management Strategy."
What to Consider in a Year-End Balancing Check By Russ Wiles, RUSS WILES, \o7 a financial writer for the Arizona Republic, specializes in mutual funds. \f7
Look Before You Bail Out of the Working World By Kathy M. Kristof
Quitting: Is It Worth It? By Daniel Gaines
Is Tutor Employee or Contractor? By Carla Lazzareschi
Case Studies: Juggling Debt By Don Lee and Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

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Is This Any Way to Run a Democracy? : Korea: Culture of Retribution By Robert A. Manning, \o7 Robert A. Manning, a senior fellow at the Progressive Policy Institute, was a State Department policy advisor from 1989-93\f7
Is This Any Way to Run a Democracy? : Mexico: Rites of Purification By M. Delal Baer, \o7 M. Delal Baer is a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and director of the Mexico project there. She is writing a book on Mexico during the Salinas years\f7
DIPLOMACY : End to Victors' Justice: War Crime Trials For All By Tina Rosenberg, \o7 Tina Rosenberg is a senior fellow at the World Policy Institute. Her book, "The Haunted Land: Facing Europe's Ghosts After Communism," won this year's National Book Award for nonfiction\f7
POLITICS : Newt Is \o7 the \f7 Issue as Democrats Ignore All Else By William Schneider, \o7 William Schneider, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a political analyst for CNN\f7
THE BUDGET : Medicare Reform? GOP Didn't Go Far Enough By Linda Killian, \o7 Linda Killian is the former editor of National Public Radio's "All Things Considered." She is currently writing a book on the House freshmen\f7
CAMPUS CORRESPONDENT : University E-Mail a Test of Internet Free Speech By Andrew Morse, \o7 Andrew Morse is editor-in-chief of the Cornell Sun, the university's student newspaper\f7
LOS ANGELES TIMES INTERVIEW : Bill Gates : A Seasoned Boy Wonder Still Searching for the Cutting Edge By Nancy Yoshihara, \o7 Nancy Yoshihara is an editorial writer for The Times\f7
OK in Church but Not in the Schools : Bible-based creationism has its place, even in Alabama
Reconciliation, but Justice Too : South Africa is right to prosecute former officials indicted in 1987 massacre
Bosnia: Political Clock Is Ticking for Clinton : Airlift marks a time of growing pressure for administration
'Settler Judaism' Exposes the Hypocrisy of Jewish Unity : Israel: Jews must reclaim the God of the Torah, commanding love of the stranger, not the God of sectarian intolerance. By Michael Lerner, Rabbi Michael Lerner is the editor of Tikkun magazine and the author of "Jewish Renewal: A Path to Healing and Transformation" (Harper/Collins, 1995), and "The Politics of Meaning," forthcoming from Addison/Wesley in 1996. CLAY BENNETT, St. Petersburg, Fla
'Three Strikes' and the Incredible Shrinking Judicial Courage By Charles L. Lindner, \o7 Charles L. Lindner is former president of the Los Angeles County Criminal Bar Assn\f7

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What happened on December 10, 1995

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Chasing That Elusive Old Magician : Memoir by Isaac Bashevis Singer's son is an awkward, sometimes bewitching book : JOURNEY TO MY FATHER, ISAAC BASHEVIS SINGER. \o7 By Israel Zamir\f7 . \o7 Translated from Hebrew by Barbara Harshav (Arcade Publishing: $21.95; 256 pp.)\f7 By Richard Eder

And You Thought the \o7 Twos\f7 Were Terrible By Robin Abcarian

Artistic License : Andrea Van de Kamp is the perfect 'people person': She never forgets a name and likes shaking hands. That comes in handy in her role at Sotheby's --and as John Van de Kamp's wife. By Irene Lacher, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Bridge to a Life of Literacy : The Puente Language Program Helps Thousands Learn English--With No Strings Attached By Michael Quintanilla, TIMES STAFF WRITER

RSVP / THE SOCIAL CITY : It Was a Waynes' World at Dinner Dance By Mary Lou Loper, TIMES STAFF WRITER

The Next Best Thing to Being There By Tracy Johnson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Why Author Considers 'AIDS Industry' Inept : Books: Elinor Burkett says too much emphasis is placed on money and not enough on a cure. And, in a nod to critics, she admits the work is venomous. By Bettijane Levine, TIMES STAFF WRITER

For Teenagers, She's a Friend of the First Order : Social work: As an advisor on youth to the city of Boston, Sister Jean Marie Gribaudo is a whirlwind for change. 'She drives the establishment crazy,' the mayor says. By Mary Rourke, TIMES STAFF WRITER

BASEBALL HAVEN: In just a few months, Lancaster will have... By Nancy Hill-holtzman and Patricia Ward Biederman

Movement to Free Convicted Rapist-Killer Stirs Controversy : Courts: Richard Lapointe's supporters contend his confession was coerced, but others, including his then-wife, disagree. By Brigitte Greenberg, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doctor's Double Vision Offers Clear View : Obsessions: Plastic surgeon photographs identical twins, merging medicine, art. By Sharon Cohen, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Family's Tale of Incest, Murder Plot Shock Small Town : Mississippi: Woman, 30, and her grandfather, 71, face 5-year prison terms in bid to kill her husband. Their illicit 20-year relationship led to two children. By Shelia Hardwell, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Young Pawns Struggle to Be Kings and Queens : Poverty: Two Camden, N.J., officers are trying to stop the killing. As city's homicide rate soars, they use chess to teach inner-city kids about caring--and friendship. By Kisha Mckinney, ASSOCIATED PRESS

City Slickers Buy Into Country Look Without the Life : Fashion: 'Urban rustic' thrives as the young and hip trek streets in pricey hiking boots, 'sport utility vehicles.' By Maggie Jackson, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Supermarkets Bring Service to China : Asia: Capitalism offers what shoppers in the West take for granted, including helpful clerks and air conditioning. Prices appear beyond the reach of the masses, however. By Raymond Chow, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Families Adhere to Holiday Traditions, Survey Finds : Lifestyles: Presents on the porch, lobster dinner, hunting trip--wacky or not, Americans refuse to change Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year's rituals. By Sandy Shore, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grapevine Produces Vintage New York City By Ellen Wulfhorst, REUTERS

Newly Rich Russians Flock to French Riviera : Europe: The wealthy--some legitimately so, some not--buy villas with cash and spend lavishly at nightclubs and hotels. By William J. Kole, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Students Test Insect Recipes the Hard Way \o7 from Associated Press\f7

Dr. Science Mixes Physics, Humor to Concoct Show : Entertainment: He helped build the jet stream, he tells National Public Radio listeners. And Velcro holds us all together. By Roger Munns, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dying Patients Make Pilgrimage of Hope : Medicine: They plead for FDA approval of new drugs that are not cures but may extend their lives a few weeks or months. By Lauran Neergaard, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Senate to Vote on Troop Deployment to Bosnia : Congress: Lawmakers will decide on three proposals. White House continues to push for show of support. By John Diamond, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Venezuelans Question 'Model' Democracy : Government: Political trappings are in place, but pervasive poverty, joblessness and corruption make some long for more efficient rule. By Bart Jones, ASSOCIATED PRESS

New Law Allows Leeway in Herbal Claims : Health: FDA approval of labeling could still leave room for confusion, agency official says. Public is warned to be vigilant. By Brenda C. Coleman, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ahhh, That Sweet Smell of New York \o7 from Associated Press\f7

Maybe There \o7 Is \f7 Free Lunch, If You Can Make It to 100 \o7 Associated Press\f7

Cozy Living in a Kansas Cold-War Relic : Lifestyles: Couple fashioned a three-level home in an abandoned missile silo outside Topeka. There are no home security worries, but the front door takes some getting used to. By John Hanna, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Limits on Crabbing, Oyster Scarcity Add to Tensions in Chesapeake Bay : Maryland: Watermen blame officials and environmentalists for the decline of their way of life. Over-harvesting and disease reduced catch, leading to state restrictions. By Alex Dominguez, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Substance Found in Rat Brains May Lead to New Painkiller \o7 Associated Press\f7

LightHawk Provides a Plane View of the Environment : Activism: Conservation group's four aircraft furnish big-picture views of damaged or threatened areas. It flies about 500 missions annually. By Deborah Baker, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Children of Light's Aging Survivors Keep the Faith : Religion: Eleven of 18 original members of sect have died. But the rest retain belief in eternal earthly life. By Michelle Boorstein, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rep. Mfume Gets Top NAACP Post : Civil rights: Five-term congressman, called a man of integrity and leadership, comes to organization at a time of turmoil. He plans to resign House seat in February. By David Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Aetna Suit Alleges Major Billing Scam : Health care: Defendants, who operate in O.C., dispute insurer's claims, which include recruitment of psychiatric patients and diagnoses of depression for young children. By Julie Marquis, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Ethics Cash Out as Russia's Campaign Coffers Rake It In By Richard Boudreaux, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Gingrich Wants Funds for Covert Action in Iran By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Sarajevo Serbs' Fears Threaten to Unsettle Peace By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Psychiatric Programs Spark Huge Insurance Lawsuit : Courts: Aetna alleges that fraud ran into the millions. But defendants say firm is just trying to recoup funds. By Julie Marquis, TIMES STAFF WRITER

L.A. on Verge of Overhauling Special Education By Amy Pyle, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER

COLUMN ONE : The Travels of Hazel O'Leary : The globe-trotting energy secretary's big entourages, luxury jet trips and length of time spent abroad have raised eyebrows--and hackles. She says her missions bring valuable trade ties. By Dwight Morris and Alan C. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

Forbes Rises in the Polls on Wave of TV Advertising : Politics: The millionaire's media blitz, flat-tax message have made him the No. 2 GOP candidate in key states. By Maria L. La Ganga, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Term Limits Fail to Deter Insiders From Valley Races By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Scientists Begin Receiving Data From Jupiter : Space: Experts download digital information sent from probe to Galileo spacecraft and hope to have some preliminary results soon. By K.C. Cole, TIMES STAFF WRITER

A Spiritual Split : Anaheim-Based Pentecostal Sect Ousts Controversial Group By Larry B. Stammer, TIMES RELIGION WRITER

Is City Hall Next on Brown's Political Juggernaut? : Elections: As San Francisco prepares to vote Tuesday, Frank Jordan, beset by gaffes as self-proclaimed 'citizen mayor,' trails the former Assembly speaker by double digits in polls. By Dan Morain and Jenifer Warren, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

Ancient Mariners of Space By Peter H. King

In Brief, It's Little Law School That Could : Education: Once an object of derision, the college has enhanced its stature through the deeds of its graduates, some of the top lawyers and judges in Ventura County. By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Poland Court Validates Presidential Vote : Election Stands Even Though Judges Found Ex-Communist Had Broken Law \o7 From Associated Press\f7

U.S. Presses Serbia on French Pilots : Balkans: Washington places 'highest importance' on release of two airmen shot down in August. By Laura Silber and Tracy Wilkinson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Conference Initials Bosnia Reconstruction Plan : Europe: More than 50 countries and agencies lay out goals for nation's rebirth. Specifics are left unanswered. By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER

French Government Ready to Negotiate End to Strike : Europe: But Paris won't budge on the heart of its plan to overhaul its costly social security system. \o7 From Associated Press\f7

Panel Urges Zhirinovsky Investigation \o7 From Associated Press\f7

Moscow's Pick to Head Chechnya Bows Out, Fears Violence \o7 From Associated Press\f7

Quebec Separatism's Defeat Leaves Province a Caldron of Bitterness : Canada: Support for national unity offset anti-federalism. But many residents and businesses are considering leaving. By Craig Turner, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Taiwan's Native-Son President Epitomizes Power Shift on Island : Asia: Lee Teng-hui appears to have a lock on nation's first direct vote for its leader. The mainland elite are in decline. By Rone Tempest, TIMES STAFF WRITER

World IN BRIEF : BELARUS : Missile Removal Pact Signed With Russia From Times Wire Reports

Marcos Widow Seeks to Stop Asset Transfer \o7 Associated Press\f7

World IN BRIEF : BRITAIN : Headmaster Knifed to Death Outside School From Times Wire Reports

Blizzard Blankets Midwest With Snow, Blows Eastward \o7 Reuters\f7

O'Leary Calls for a Review of Her Practices By Alan C. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Prostate Cancer Legislation Poses Dilemma for Dole : Congress: He had led fight against the disease. But Medicare coverage plan comes amid cutbacks and may call attention to GOP candidate's health. By David Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Marion Barry Undergoes Surgery \o7 Associated Press\f7

Abortion Clinic Tests Probed by FBI, Report Says \o7 Associated Press\f7

Race Bias Called Possible Motive in Deadly Arson \o7 Reuters\f7

Air GOP Fills New Hampshire Media By Maria L. La Ganga, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Clinton Vows to Protect Medicaid in Budget Battle \o7 Associated Press\f7

Provider Has a History of Legal Tangles : Health care: Paracelsus has been the accused and accuser in cases of false billing, poor care, conflict of interest and bribes. By Julie Marquis, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Admiral Forced to Retire Over Sex Harassment \o7 Associated Press\f7

Chinese Bathhouse Fire Kills 18 Female Workers \o7 Reuters\f7

Boxer Seeks to Preserve Law on 'Dolphin-Safe' Tuna By David Phinney, STATES NEWS SERVICE

Cat Drownings Lead to Official's Resignation \o7 Associated Press\f7

Chess : U.s. Championships By Jack Peters, INTERNATIONAL MASTER

Rain May Finally Be on Horizon \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7

Appeal for Bone Marrow Donors Gets Big Response : Medicine: After former Angels star Rod Carew sought help for his critically ill daughter, thousands of callers responded. A match has not been found yet. By Renee Tawa, TIMES STAFF WRITER

AARP Drug-Benefit Plan Being Tested \o7 Associated Press\f7

Consumer Debt Rising Steeply in Southland : Finance: Tempting credit offers, economic optimism spur borrowing. But experts say trend is worrisome. By Debora Vrana and Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

Focus : Regarding Henry : RON SILVER'S PERSPECTIVE ON HIS HISTORICAL ROLE IN 'KISSINGER AND NIXON' By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER

A Family Lost--and Found By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER