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What happened on July 16, 1995
BOOKS
There's No Lie as Big as the Truth : THE LIARS' CLUB: A Memoir, \o7 By Mary Karr (Viking: $22.95; 320 pp.)\f7 By Cyra Mcfadden, \o7 Cyra McFadden is the author of "Rain or Shine: A Family Memoir."\f7
Literature After the Bomb : Poets step in where novelists fear to tread By Greg Mitchell and Robert Jay Lifton, \o7 Robert Jay Lifton and Greg Mitchell are the authors of "Hiroshima in America: Fifty Years of Denial," published this month by G.P. Putnam's, from which this piece is excerpted\f7
Through Nam-Colored Glasses : Why don't we know anything about the guys who run our military? : THE NIGHTINGALE'S SONG, \o7 By Robert Timberg (Simon & Schuster: $27.50; 543 pp.)\f7 By Lucian K. Truscott Iv, \o7 Lucian K. Truscott IV, a 1969 graduate of West Point and author of "Dress Gray," among other books, is writing a novel that he promises will have nothing to do with his generation\f7
Deep Intelligence : Learning from this species could save our own : AMONG WHALES, \o7 By Roger Payne (Scribner's: $27.50; 431 pp.)\f7 By Dwight Holing, \o7 Dwight Holing has written on ocean noise pollution, military use of dolphins and the tuna-porpoise conflict. His forthcoming book is "The Smithsonian Guide to Natural America: The Far West" (Random House)\f7
A Generation in a Rift : The conflict between who one is and who one has been made : THE BOOK OF KNOWLEDGE, \o7 By Doris Grumbach (W.W\f7 . \o7 Norton: $22; 248 pp.)\f7 By Julia Markus, \o7 Julia Markus is a novelist and author of the biography "Dared and Done: The Marriage of Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning" (Alfred A. Knopf)\f7
Set It at F.11 : WALKER EVANS: A Biography, \o7 By Belinda Rathbone (Houghton Mifflin: $27.50, 358 pp. and 32 pages of illustrations)\f7 By Danny Lyon, \o7 Danny Lyon is a photographer and filmmaker. His latest book is "Memories of the Southern Civil Rights Movement."\f7
An Unmetaphoric Illness : SKINNED ALIVE, \o7 By Edmund White (Alfred A. Knopf: $23; 254 pp.)\f7 By Michael Bronski, \o7 Michael Bronski is the author of "Culture Clash: The Making of Gay Sensibility" (South End Press), "Gay and Lesbian Culture" (Chelsea House) and a forthcoming book of gay culture and politics from St. Martin's Press. He is also the program coordinator of OutWrite, the national gay and lesbian literary conference\f7
An Unmetaphoric Illness : THE PROMISE OF REST, \o7 By Reynolds Price (Scribner's: $24; 353 pp.)\f7 By John Gregory Brown, \o7 John Gregory Brown is the author of the novel "Decorations in a Ruined Cemetery." He holds the Julia Jackson Nichols Chair in English and Creative Writing at Sweet Briar College in Virginia\f7
Fiction By Chris Goodrich
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Nonfiction By Chris Goodrich
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Nonfiction By Chris Goodrich
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\o7 From \f7 'The Human Abstract', by Elizabeth Willis
Nonfiction By Kenneth Turan
2020 Vision : How America can compete in the global economy of the future : RETHINKING AMERICA: A New Game Plan From the American Innovators: Schools, Business, People, Work, \o7 By Hedrick Smith (Random House: $25; 420 pp.)\f7 By Vartan Gregorian, \o7 Vartan Gregorian is a professor of history and president of Brown University\f7
Let's Talk About Book Clubs \o7 The Book Review invites readers to send us a few paragraphs about your book club, and particularly to send in lists of the books that have made for the best (and worst) discussions. A sampling:\f7
Death in the Blue Bat Bar : A Hilarious and Horrible Mystery : THE EDGE OF THE CRAZIES, \o7 By Jamie Harrison (Hyperion: $20.95; 321 pp.)\f7 By David Mccumber, \o7 David McCumber's latest book, "Playing Off the Rail," is due from Random House in January. He is editor and publisher of Big Sky Journal in Montana\f7
Teardrops Will Fall : A book about animal emotions may in fact be a treatise on animal rights : WHEN ELEPHANTS WEEP, \o7 By Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson and Susan McCarthy (Delacorte Press: $23.95; 236 pp.)\f7 By Donald Mccaig, \o7 Donald McCaig is the author of "Nop's Trials" (Lyons & Burford), "Nop's Hope" (Crown) and "Eminent Dogs, Dangerous Men" (HarperCollins)\f7
IN CIRCULATION : Alexander or Alexandra? By David Ehrenstein
BITTER HARVEST: The Birth of Paramilitary Terrorism in the... By Charles Solomon
THE CATS OF THISTLE HILL: A Mostly Peaceable Kingdom \o7... By Charles Solomon
YOU HAVE SEEN THEIR FACES \o7 by Erskine Caldwell and... By Charles Solomon
GAY NEW YORK: Gender, Urban Culture and the Making of the... By Charles Solomon
THE MAN IN THE CEILING \o7 by Jules Feiffer (Harper... By Charles Solomon
BALSAMROOT \o7 by Mary Clearman Blew (Penguin: $9.95; 211... By Charles Solomon
THROUGH THE MEDIA LOOKING GLASS: Decoding Bias and Blather... By Charles Solomon
RATTLEBONE \o7 by Maxine Clair (Penguin: $9.95; 213 pp... By Charles Solomon
NEWS
Plumb Forgot
Ageless
Pro-pryor
Behind The Scenes
Puzzled
Neatly coinciding with the summer release of the... By Erin J. Aubry
A Fine Art on the Thin Edge : As government funding takes a tumble, Lula Washington is working to convince the African American community that her namesake dance troupe is worth their support.
Two Decades of Cougar Talent Meet on Court : Basketball: The '70s all-stars are no match for the '80s squad, which wins 102-93. 'Cougar Den' gymnasium is renamed the Willie West Pavilion. By La Teel Frierson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A summary of selected City Hall actions last week affecting central Los Angeles. By Michael Krikorian
Toxic-Waste Facility Sparks Fear, Anger : Environment: Athens residents want transfer station to move despite a county report that it poses no immediate health risks. By Stephen Gregory, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Politics Cited in Transfer of Nun, 75, to Nebraska : Community: The sister worked in Commerce 26 years. Some residents contend her activism prompted the change. But church officials say such moves are 'a way of life.' By Enrique Lavin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WESTLAKE : Homeless Have Day in the Park By Leslie Berestein
SOUTH-CENTRAL : Robbers Posing as Police Still at Large By Stephen Gregory
WATTS : Development Study Open for Review
WESTLAKE : Meeting Planned on Redevelopment
PICO-UNION : Soccer, Music at Ecuadorean Fair
BELL GARDENS : L.A. Official Wooed for City Manager Job
BELL GARDENS : Drive to Recall 2 on Council Hits Snag By Enrique Lavin
EASTSIDE : Selection of ELAC President Criticized By Ian James
EAST LOS ANGELES : Training Set for Rape Hot Line Volunteers
SOUTH GATE : $3.5 Million in Funds Will Boost Housing
BELL GARDENS : City Awards College Loans to 29 Students
LITTLE TOKYO : Art Show Focuses on Japanese Internment By Marilyn Martinez
DOWNTOWN : Displaced Restaurant Staffers Get New Jobs
LITTLE TOKYO : Asian Arts Center Signs First Tenants
WINDSOR HILLS : Pawnshop Plan OKd--for Now By Erin J. Aubry
CRENSHAW : Meeting to Discuss Quality of Life
LEIMERT PARK : Forum to Discuss Jobs for Youths
CRENSHAW : Gallery Offers Arts Instruction
TAKING THE HEAT : Fire commissioner Leslie Song Winner has been a staunch advocate of women and minorities in the department. But her sharp criticism of its hiring and promotion record has drawn the wrath of opponents, and a request from the mayor that she resign. By Peter Y. Hong, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California to Take On Texas in New Shrine Format : Football: The annual game has dropped its intrastate north-south setup in a bid to rekindle fan interest in the all-star contest. The teams play Saturday. By Charles Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Local Tournaments Showcase Top Talent : Basketball: Slam-n-Jam and the Fairfax Summer Classic draw the finest high school players. By Sean Waters, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NOTEBOOK : White, Northcutt Are Dorsey-Bound By Sean Waters, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New Link Between Raiders and Readers
Clinical Trials for Biotech Products
Social Security 'Cure' Worse Than the Disease
Looking Younger and Bolder Every Day : Media: Might. Bikini. Swing. bOING bOING. They're part of a new wave of magazines with that twentysomething appeal. By Michael Colton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Man and His Red-Letter Campaign Against Rape By Robin Abcarian
THE SUNDAY PROFILE : Front and Center : She cracked the glass ceiling at 30. Now, Maria Contreras-Sweet is using her clout to help others break the same barrier. By Judith Michaelson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RSVP / THE SOCIAL CITY : The Royal Treatment By Mary Lou Loper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Caffeine Is Real, the Reality Is Virtual By Tracy Johnson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Slow and Easy Kind of Dining
BOOK REVIEW : Can Government Actually Improve Our Quality of Life? : THE TYRANNY OF NUMBERS, Mismeasurement and Misrule \o7 by Nicholas Eberstadt\f7 , The AEI Press, $24.95 cloth, $16.95 paper; 328 pages By Lee Dembart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SUNDAY PROFILE : Jenny's Journey : Marilyn and Paul Skinner of Huntington Beach Have Seen Their Daughter Come a Long Way Since Her Down's Syndrome Was Diagnosed 24 Years Ago By Steve Emmons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SUNDAY PROFILE : Another Medalist From O.C.
Looking Younger and Bolder Every Day : Media: Might. Bikini. Swing. bOING bOING. They're part of a new wave of magazines with that twentysomething appeal. By Michael Colton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Abandoned Bobcat Raised to Be Wild, or So Human Cat Imitators Hope : Northern California: Kitten was found sitting in the middle of the road and taken to a wildlife center. There, attendants wore urine-scented cat suits and tried to instill a fear of people in the animal. By Ellen Knickmeyer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Binding Morality and Economics
Conservative PAC
Santa Ana Asked to Verify Killings
More on Sales Tax, for Good Measure
Huntington Police Merit Support, Raise
Critics Charge UC With Stonewalling
Radical Christians' Anti-Gay Agenda
Salomon Bros. Beach House No Bargain
Second Look at Laguna Niguel Project
The Wrong Person Is Calling It Quits
Groups Will Benefit From Skinhead Report
Taking a First Step in Confronting Racism
Working to Fill Quake-Related Needs
Chick's Sexism Charge Is Headline-Grabbing
Break Up Ineffective LAUSD Bureaucracy
Seniors Want Low-Cost Computer Instruction
Home Offer Was No Concession of Defeat
'Protect, Serve' and Advertise
Grandparents Must Own Up to Failures
Cat Licensing Would Help Prevent Rabies
Higher Non-Holiday Golf Fees Are Unfair
Terns Survive Despite Beach Vandals
Oil Platforms Are Shelters of Life
Skateboarders Need a Place to Catch Air
Chicago's Crumbling Kingdom in Federal Government's Hands : Public housing: City is hopeful but tenants are wary. 'They have to prove themselves first,' one longtime resident says. By Sharon Cohen, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Death Toll From Eastern Heat and Storms Hits 91 \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Phone Lines, Sewer Rats, Sunless Sea; No Xanadu Under Our Feet : Discovery: In the cities, the netherworld holds the conduits of civilization. In the imagination, it holds treasure. What's below can be frightening or amazing. By Donald Smith, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Puerto Rico Mail Bears Snail's Pace Stamp : Postal delivery: Workers blame cultural and language barriers for winning them the title of slowest in the nation. Addresses in Spanish confound English-reading sorting equipment. By Lisa M. Hamm, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sailor's Fate Clouded in Sail Around the World : Racing: Of the 20 yachts that left South Carolina last September, 12 finished and one was lost at sea. Harry Mitchell's emergency beacon went off March 2, but no trace has been found of him or his boat. By Bruce Smith, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arab Youth Wounded \o7 Reuters\f7
Older People Grow Healthier, Study Finds : Aging: Good medical care, eating habits and exercise seem to be paying off, researcher says. What's more, the more educated people are, the healthier they seem to be as they age. By Gary D. Robertson, ASSOCIATED PRESS
150 Protest French Nuclear Test Plans on Bastille Day \o7 Reuters\f7
It's the Only Way to Fly, Say Veteran Travelers as They Ride the Bumps : Airlines: Some passengers not only jump at the chance to give up their seats for compensation, they arrange their schedules to improve chances. The day before Thanksgiving can be especially lucrative. By Dan Blake, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Massive Abuses, Miscues Uncovered \o7 from Associated Press\f7
World IN BRIEF : HAITI : Police Seize Former Parliament Leader From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : PERU : Amnesty Ruling in Massacre Appealed From Times Staff and Wire Reports
40 Draw Sentences in Nigerian Coup Plot \o7 Associated Press\f7
Divorce Ends Up Splitting Hairs, Dog's \o7 Associated Press\f7
Good Dog-Paddle Improves Panhandling on the River \o7 from Associated Press\f7
AIDS Patient May Get Baboon Bone Marrow \o7 Reuters\f7
'Pocahontas' Tale Likened to Earlier Rescue of Spaniard in Florida : History: Long before Capt. Smith reached the Colonies, the story was told of a chief's daughter who saved an explorer. Some scholars say Smith borrowed the tale. By Bill Kaczor, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kasparov Seeks High Perch for Title Defense \o7 From Reuters\f7
Chess : International News By Jack Peters, INTERNATIONAL MASTER
Sioux's Mystic Puddle 'Grows and Grows' Into Substantial Devils Lake : North Dakota: Ice Age leftover is described as 'a perpetual flood.' Nearby town of Minnewaukan will move its treatment plant so it won't be engulfed. By Edward Walsh, WASHINGTON POST
Laying On of Paws Credited With Unleashing Patients to Help Themselves : Medicine: Pet-assisted therapy shows that animals can build rapport with hard-to-reach patients, bolster self-esteem, reduce depression and anxiety, and reduce medication used in a nursing home. By Mary Esch, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Animal Shelters Offer a Taste of Freedom to Variety of Exotic Cats : Wildlife: These former pets are the lucky ones; the unlucky often wind up as targets in 'canned hunts.' By Ron Harrist, ASSOCIATED PRESS
City Declared 'Domestic Violence-Free Zone' By Richard Lorant, ASSOCIATED PRESS
California Is No. 1, but Bragging May Not Be in Order \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Postman Won't Deliver to Couple With AIDS \o7 Associated Press\f7
Disneyland at 40: Old Magic, New Wrinkles : Tourism: The park rolls happily on, even as the rest of Orange County struggles through a series of disasters. By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Mortgaged Most Major Assets : Budget: Stripping equity from its real estate or pledging property as collateral has left few options in current crisis. By Jeffrey L. Rabin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Embers of Doubt Remain About Cause of Waco Blaze : Tragedy: U.S. concluded Davidians started fire. But discrepancies fuel speculation about government's role. By Glenn F. Bunting, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chicago Death Toll From Heat Could Top 100 By Stephen Braun, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Budget Deal in Works, Negotiators Say By Dan Morain and Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Getting There the Hard Way, Every Day : Transit: For L.A.'s car-less poor, dependence on buses means a life of grinding inconvenience. By Jane Gross, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
'Safe Area' Pleads for Rescue; Serbs Keep Up Shelling : Bosnia: Desperate government troops demand arms from U.N. peacekeepers in Zepa. U.S., allies to meet today amid despair over certain loss of second enclave. By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mexico's 'Case of the Caves' Shows Perils of Privatization : Economy: Nation has staked future on selloff. But failure to probe park bid may signal potential pitfalls. By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES POLL : For Most Quake Victims, Life Is Back to Normal By Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : In Nursing Home, Only a Pal Can Lighten Life : They're frail but friendship keeps them feisty. James Crouse and Joseph Pillar help each other survive in a place where nobody wants to be. By Sheryl Stolberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TOILET RING: The $350 ring his wife, Regina, gave him for... By Steve Emmons and Greg Hernandez and Jerry Hicks
Oxnard Police Car Ad Plan: Controversy for Rent : Law enforcement: City officials say revenue from bumper sticker safety messages will pay for more officers. Others fear damage to force's image. By Eric Wahlgren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
40 Years of Magic : As Disneyland Celebrates Its Anniversary, Anaheim Deals With the Pains of Middle Age By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Popejoy's Legacy: Savior or Quitter? : Bankruptcy: Even critics say the outgoing Orange County chief executive set a tone for change. But his abrupt resignation has sparked debate over his legacy. By Matt Lait and Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Program in Barren Region of China Offers Villagers Chance to Start Over Elsewhere : Asia: Voluntary relocation program is largest in history and could eventually encompass 5 million in poor province. By Rone Tempest, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tamils Sink Ship After Military Ends Offensive \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Kashmir Group Delays Death for 5 Hostages \o7 From Reuters\f7
Palestinian Accord: A Tale of Two Towns : Mideast: Arab and Israeli communities live side by side but are divided by West Bank border and views on self-rule. By Marjorie Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ukraine Gains Edge in Fight for Crimea : Nationalism: Separatists seeking ties to Russia lose some of their popularity because of mismanagement. By Mary Mycio, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Susan Smith Jury Complete; Trial to Begin Tuesday \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Congressman in Iraq to Plead for Americans' Release \o7 Associated Press\f7
Senate Panel Will Re-Examine Foster's Death : Congress: Despite official findings that White House aide killed himself, conspiracy theorists still see a cover-up. D'Amato hearing opens Tuesday. By Sara Fritz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Emergency Landing by Jetliner Injures 3 \o7 Reuters\f7
Record Heat, Smog Stifling Bay Area \o7 Associated Press\f7
GOP Candidates Trade Barbs at Summer Conference \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Grade-School Sex Harassment
Breast Implants
Greenpeace
Joycelyn Elders
Internet Access
Politicians
Local Health Threats
Fleiss 'em, Fleece 'em
A Mogul Who Inspired Fear--and Loyalty
The Roar of Romance
Picture Perfect
Memories of Verdun
Up in Smoke
Summer Stock : SUN, SAND AND SURF TO KEEP YOU AND YOUR VCR HUMMING THROUGH THE HEAT By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On View : Road Show : MTV MAPS OUT A CROSS-COUNTRY ADVENTURE AND TAKES US ALONG FOR THE RIDE By Beth Kleid, Beth Kleid is a frequent contributor to TV Times and Calendar
Focus : Taking the Streets to TV By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Denver's Country
Honeymoon Doctor
In Blaze (KABC Sunday at 8:30 p.m.), the raucous and... By Kevin Thomas
Voyager (BRAVO Thursday at 8 p.m.) Volker Schlondorrf's... By Kevin Thomas
Summer Stock : SUN, SAND AND SURF TO KEEP YOU AND YOUR VCR HUMMING THROUGH THE HEAT By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WITH AN EYE ON . . . : David Anthony Higgins is right at home as 'Ellen's' resident cynic By N.F. Mendoza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHOWS FOR YOUNGSTERS AND THEIR PARENTS TOO : Christine Lakin takes her celebrity status 'Step By Step' By N.F. Mendoza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Climb Aboard The 'Magic School Bus' By Scott Moore, THE WASHINGTON POST
Four-Star Films : 'Sullivan's Travels' By Kevin Thomas
'The Pickle' By Michael Wilmington.
'Colorado Cowboy: The Bruce Ford Story' By Kevin Thomas
'Martin Lawrence You So Crazy' By Kenneth Turan
All Joking Aside. . . : You Hear the One About the Friars Club Getting a Face-Lift? By Mathis Chazanov, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OK, but Does He Qualify for a Pension?
Taking Charge : Schools: New Santa Monica College president is already working to re-energize campus. By Kelly David, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ACTIVISM : Business Owner Is Nuts About Immigration Issue By Mary Moore, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART : Out of Death, a Celebration of Life By Nancy Kapitanoff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CULVER CITY : City Reduces Trash Collection Fees
BEVERLY HILLS : Multiple Sclerosis Assn. Offering Free Exams By Emelyn Cruz Lat
MALIBU : City Appeals $1-Million Judgment in Mobile Home Rent-Control Suit By Duke Helfand
MALIBU : State Court of Appeal Backs Zoning Ordinance By Duke Helfand
UCLA : Tree Removal Uproots Owls, Piques Interest of Hayden Staff By Mary Moore
A summary of selected City Hall actions last week that... By Michael Krikorian
ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIES : For the Girls : Bette Midler and pal Bonnie Bruckheimer, tired of crashing the boys' club at Disney, jump ship and swim toward their own Tomorrowland. By Elaine Dutka, \o7 Elaine Dutka is a Times staff writer. and \f7
MOVIES : Fresh Princess : In a town full of wanna-bes, Alicia Silverstone has stormed the teen limelight. Who'd guess behind that bubblegum facade lies an accomplished comedian? By Richard Natale, \o7 Richard Natale is a frequent contributor to Calendar. \f7
POP MUSIC : Out of the Darkness : Sinead O'Connor returns to the pop spotlight after working through problems of child abuse: 'I was in a bad way as a result of what was going on within my family.' By Robert Hilburn, \o7 Robert Hilburn is The Times' pop music critic\f7
JAZZ : Mr. Crossover's Cross to Bear : Has Herbie Hancock spread himself too thin with his varied musical interests and diluted his influence as a jazz artist? He doesn't think so. By Don Heckman, \o7 Don Heckman is The Times' jazz writer\f7
PERFORMING ARTS : A Satellite to Save the Arts : Lloyd Rigler decided to use his fortune to spread culture all over the hemisphere, 24 hours a day, for free. But can 'Madama Butterfly' and Astaire really compete with R.E.M. and Madonna? By Barbara Isenberg, \o7 Barbara Isenberg is a frequent contributor to Calendar. \f7
COVER STORY : New Mission for a New Bond : Pierce Brosnan steps into 007's shoes for 'GoldenEye,' the first James Bond film since 1989. Can the film compete with the 'Die Hards,' 'Lethal Weapons' and 'True Lies' of the world? By David Gritten, \f7 and \o7 David Gritten, a frequent contributor to Calendar, is based in London.
COVER STORY : Bonds . . . James Bonds By Susan King
When Europe Led the Parade : How come 'Cinema Europe: The Other Hollywood'--an enthralling TV series about the early days of filmmaking--is available everywhere \o7 but\f7 Hollywood? By Kenneth Turan, \f7 and \o7 Kenneth Turan is The Times' film critic.
Will 'Doom' Generate Outrage? By Judy Brennan, \o7 Judy Brennan is a frequent contributor to Calendar. and \f7
THEATER NOTES : USC's Lawns Entice Padua Hills Festival By Don Shirley, \o7 Don Shirley is a Times staff writer\f7
I Work, Ergo, I Write : Taxi dancer, waitress, you name it, Kelly Stuart has worked it--and worked it into her writing. By Jan Breslauer, \o7 Jan Breslauer is a regular contributor to Calendar\f7
COMMENTARY : Step by Step, the Balanchine Way : A bad year for dance on television brightens, as new Nonesuch releases resurrect for home video some of the choreographer's great works. By Lewis Segal, \f7 and \o7 Lewis Segal is The Times' dance writer.
ART : \o7 Aaaalllll Abooooooarrrrddddd . . . ! \f7 : Luciano Perna, with the help of friends, creates a model world. Get ready for a ride on the wonderfully absurd 'Occupato.' By Kristine Mckenna, \o7 Kristine McKenna is a regular contributor to Calendar\f7
POP MUSIC : This Fibber Will Tell You No Lies : Carla Bozulich's raspy voice rages and curses in songs that starkly document a life's journey down L.A.'s mean streets. By Richard Cromelin, \o7 Richard Cromelin writes about pop music for Calendar. \f7
Raw Sibling Revelry by New Jodeci By Connie Johnson
In Brief By Ernest Hardy
In Brief By Sandy Masuo
In Brief By Heidi Siegmund
In Brief By Randy Lewis
TURNING A PAGE: Rolling Stone's naming of Request editor... By Chris Riemenschneider
SMALL FACES: With Cindy Wilson back in the fold after an...
David Bowie, Trent Reznor Nailing Down Joint Tour : The veteran rocker's fall pairing with Nine Inch Nails may hit two Southland sites. By Steve Hochman
'Jagged' Big Hit
FOO ON YOU: Interested in reading former Nirvana drummer... By Steve Hochman
CD-ROM REVIEWS : Cashing In on Doom's Day? : Software companies are trying to get on board the hit game's bandwagon, with mixed results--and without the original's wry sense of humor. By David Colker, \o7 David Colker is a staff writer for The Times' Valley edition\f7
Just the FAQs for X-Philes By Jaclyn Easton, \o7 Jaclyn Easton is the host of "Log On U.S.A.," which airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 1 p.m. on KIEV-AM 870\f7
ALBUM REVIEW : BETTE MIDLER; "Bette of Roses" (\o7 Atlantic\f7 ) * 1/2 By Jean Rosenbluth
Jazz Spotlight By Don Heckman
BUSINESS
Hoag Memorial Fills 3 Positions of Vice Presidents
Ingram Micro Names Financial Services Director
The Wizard of Spin By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Employee-Owners Have United on the Ascent Again By James Flanigan
An Arbitrary Process? : Most disputes between investors and brokerages go to arbitration. But skeptics see signs that the arbitrators' links to Wall Street--not the evidence--are dictating the results. By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
There's Opportunity in Ashes of Those Closed Military Bases By Nathan Brostrom, NATHAN BROSTROM \o7 is a vice president of Quarterdeck Investment Partners, an investment bank based in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., that focuses on conversion and restructuring opportunities in the aerospace and defense industries. and \f7
City Should Invest in Visions of New Community-Based Leaders By J. Eugene Grigsby Iii, J. EUGENE GRIGSBY III is director of UCLA's Center for Afro-American Studies and an associate professor in the university's School of Public Policy and Research
Japanese Sipping Their Tea in the Land of 'Green Gables' : Tourism: Visitors are drawn to the simpler life on Prince Edward Island depicted in L.M. Montgomery's novels.
The Baron of Bad Tidings : For $350 an Hour, L.A. Publicist Michael Sitrick Helps Clients Smile for the Media By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bargain Hunters Still Ferret Out Some Buys By Russ Wiles
Rubber Check Bites the Hand That Bounces It By Kathy M. Kristof
Taxing State Disability Insurance By Carla Lazzareschi, Carla Lazzareschi cannot answer mail individually but will respond in this column to financial questions of general interest. Please do not phone. Write to Money Talk, Business Section, Los Angeles Times, Times Mirror Square, Los Angeles, Calif. 90053
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Georgia O'Keeffe Artistry Overflows Chama River House : New Mexico: Now, for the first time, the rambling structure is open on a limited basis. It was where one of the foremost American artists did some of her best-known work. By Deborah Baker, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hawaii Freeway 25 Years Overdue as Costs Spin Out of Control : Environment: Critics call it a 16-mile road to nowhere. Backers contend it will ease traffic congestion. But the price tag is more than 17 times the original estimate. By Bruce Dunford, ASSOCIATED PRESS
A Salute to Educators Who Give Their All : Patsy Tafolla and Mel Lopez Have Risen to the Challenges in Anaheim's Schools
Postponing O.C.'s Day of Reckoning : Rollover--at a Cost of $29 Million--Has Only Bought Time to Form a Financial Plan
Recalls: Single-Issue Politics at Its Worst : Efforts to Oust Officials Are Expensive and Divisive
Orange County Voices : COMMENTARY ON DISNEYLAND : Fond Wishes 40 Years Later for Dream of a Man with a Mouse : Walt Disney thought sometimes it is fun to do the impossible. He got the world to believe in his Magic Kingdom. By Van Arsdale France, \o7 Van Arsdale France of Santa Ana Heights is founder and professor emeritus of Disney Universities and one of the very few who was on the scene when Disneyland opened 40 years ago. \f7
A Work in Progress : Rebuilding: Three-quarters of needed repairs are under way, but only a small fraction are completed, records show. Those still looming include many of the bigger jobs. By Doug Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bus Is Writer's Route to Poetry From the Heart By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
True Experts--Kids--Design a Playground By Amy Pyle, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Fear a Block Long : As Gangs Wage War, Life on Shatto Place Means Being Ready to Duck By Leslie Berestein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Quake 'Ghost Towns' Are Reviving Slowly : Recovery: Only a small percentage of repair work is completed on commercial buildings in areas hardest hit by the Northridge temblor, according to permits filed. By Doug Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Panel Nears Deadline to Find Health Care Solution : Budget: Task force must find ways to plug $745-million hole. It is sorting through a raft of ideas from private hospitals, unions and medical schools. By Jack Cheevers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The New Spin? All Aboard for Metro Rail By Scott Harris
3 Centers to Promote Citizenship By Lucille Renwick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rodney King Freed on Bond
Hard Drives Lessen Hard Time : Prisons: Inmates repair computers that are donated to schools and earn time off their sentences. By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Historical Listing Sought on Mulholland : Conservation: Parks officials will seek national designation for a dirt stretch of roadway in Santa Monica Mountains. By Lucille Renwick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gore Meets With Police, Volunteers in West Valley By Lucille Renwick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspect in Stockton Murder Arrested
Motorcyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run
Van Nuys Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested
Pastor Leaves Legacy of Helping the Homeless By Steve Ryfle, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Reserve the Recall for Serious Misdeeds : Agoura Hills' Fran Pavley was just doing her job when she voted for a 4% utility tax
Lopez Canyon More Than Matter of Money : Dump's effects on environment and neighbors are key issues
A Little Help May Save Underused Pools : City, community leaders should step in to promote and raise money for swim facilities
Quake Victims Get Their Due : The courts have decided that the insurance proceeds belong to the property owners, not the lenders. Those who were unreasonable now must pay the price. By Richard H. Close, \o7 Richard H. Close is an attorney and the president of the Sherman Oaks Homeowners Assn. He reports that his home had substantial damage during the Northridge earthquake\f7
Universal Is a Growing Nuisance to Neighbors : Expansion plans promise to exacerbate the noise and intrusion created by the huge entertainment facility. Traffic and crime are certain to worsen too. By Sally Stevens, \o7 Sally Stevens of Toluca Lake is a singer, vocal coach and lyricist\f7
Politicians to Blame for Sorry State of Our Schools : The Van Nuys campus and others can't meet enrollment demands because for 25 years, legislators have cut back on resources necessary for good education. By John Perez, \o7 John Perez is a vice president of United Teachers Los Angeles\f7
Cities Balk at Tougher New Building Standards : Safety: Engineers warn that housing is being built in Ventura County without earthquake safeguards recommended by a regional task force. By David R. Baker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Safety Officials Call Consultant's Study Reckless : Government: Outside firm's investigating practices and suggested cuts are condemned. Company says it is only a preliminary report. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Future Stock : Fillmore Encourages Population Increase, Aims to Cash In on Small-Town Charm By Christina Lima, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Fear of Flying at Parish Festival : Tradition: Scary rides are a big draw at St. Paschal Baylon Church's popular fund-raiser, now in its 34th year. By Eric Wahlgren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Many See Ads on Oxnard Police Cars as a Form of Civic Desecration By Eric Wahlgren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Residents Find Lynn Ranch Island of Unbridled Freedom By Mary F. Pols, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOLIMAR BEACH : Motorist Killed, 2 Hurt in Freeway Accident By Tracy Wilson
OJAI VALLEY : Petitions Call for Tax to Assist Libraries By Tracy Wilson
CAMARILLO : Embattled School Gains Accreditation By Catherine Saillant
Manuel Foyil; Retired Gardener, Landscaper
Obituaries
In an Otherwise Hellish Year, the Angels Lift the Spirits By Dana Parsons
Election
Sowing the Seeds : Close to 20,000 Children and Their Parents Celebrate Christianity at Harvest Kids' Crusade By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Waging War on a Green Invader : \o7 Arundo donax\f7 Is a Thirsty Monster That's Choking the Santa Ana River By David Haldane, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Young Dancers Takes Lessons From a Master By Lisa Richardson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STATE ELECTIONS / 72nd ASSEMBLY DISTRICT : Four Suitors, Little Romance in Crucial Race By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes about your surroundings
A Dignified Goodby to Two Abandoned Infants : Memorial: Services are Thursday for a girl whose body washed up on Sunset Beach and a boy whose body was found in a cardboard box in San Clemente. By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Three Wounded When Car Is Sprayed With Gunfire By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
\o7 A behind-the-scenes look at Orange County's political life\f7 : Wilson's Fund-Raising Campaign Will Swing Into Irvine This Week
Car-Truck Crash in Westminster Sends 4 to Hospitals
Festival With Eastern Quality Takes On Western Flavor : Holiday: Obon, a commemoration of the dead, is celebrated by Japanese Americans with food, folk dances and fun. By Phuong Nguyen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rossmoor Driver Killed in Accident
Today at the Fair
OPINION
ETHICS : Packwood: Should Politics Make Strange Bedfellows? By Susan Estrich, \o7 Susan Estrich, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a law professor at USC. She served as campaign manager for Michael S. Dukakis in 1988\f7
A Turning Point : Why Trade Must Defer to Human Rights By Suzanne Garment, \o7 Suzanne Garment, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. She is the author of "Scandal: The Culture of Mistrust in American Politics" (Times Books)\f7
PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE : I'm Not My Brother's Keeper of Race Benefits By Ruben Navarrette Jr., \o7 Ruben Navarrette Jr. is the author of "A Darker Shade of Crimson: Odyssey of a Harvard Chicano" (Bantam)\f7
NASA BUDGET : Cuts the Flat Earth Society Would Love By Carl Sagan, \o7 Carl Sagan is the David Duncan Professor of Astronomy and Space Sciences and director of the Laboratory for Planetary Studies at Cornell University. He is the 1994 recipient of the Public Welfare Medal, the highest award of the National Academy of Sciences\f7
SOCIETY : Assigning Blame in the Age of Self-Absorption By Neal Gabler, \o7 Neal Gabler is the author of "An Empire of Their Own: How the Jews Invented Hollywood." His new book is "Winchell: Gossip, Power and the Culture of Celebrity" (Knopf)\f7
FOREIGN POLICY : Recognizing Vietnam Helps Search for MIAs By James A. Baker Iii, \o7 James A. Baker III served as secretary of state from 1989-1992\f7
Los Angeles Times Interview: John Mack : Fighting for Affirmative Action, Urban League Takes Off the Gloves By Gayle Pollard Terry, \o7 Gayle Pollard Terry is an editorial writer for The Times\f7
The Janus Faces of the Atomic Age : Bizarrely, the horridness of the weaponry seems to have promoted a nuclear peace
Strong Building Codes, Strong Enforcement : Seismic panel highlights the lessons of Northridge quake
Bit of Magic for the Crenshaw District : Earvin Johnson and Sony join to bring a first-rate theater to area that sorely needed one
'Frenzy Politics' Descends on Nature Lovers : The anti-abortion movement's scare tactics now threaten the guardians of the environment. By Mary Hanna, \o7 Mary Hanna is professor of politics at Whitman College in Walla Walla, Wash\f7
PERSPECTIVE ON THE INS : Break Apart a Problem Agency : It needs creativity, not tough new laws. Separate the main components: immigration and naturalization. By Frank Del Olmo, \o7 Frank del Olmo is assistant to the editor of The Times\f7
BASE CLOSURES : Will Californians Get Even With Clinton? By Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, \o7 Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a senior associate at the Center for Politics and Economics at Claremont Graduate School and a political analyst for KCAL-TV\f7
A Turning Point : U.S. and China Must Find New Common Ground By Xiao-huang Yin, Xiao-huang Yin is an assistant professor at Occidental College and an associate of the Fairbank Center for East Asian Research at Harvard University
REAL ESTATE
$2.8M, With Pistol Range By Ruth Ryon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New & Neat \o7 From a Times Staff Writer\f7
Thumbprints Help Reduce Forged Deeds By Sheri Ross Gordon, \f7 and SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Gordon is a writer and editor in Culver City.
Invasion of Outdoor Pests Bugs Tenants By Kevin Postema, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Postema is the editor of Apartment Age magazine, a publication of the Apartment Assn. of Greater Los Angeles, an apartment owners' service group\f7
Tune Up Outdoor Grill By Gary Abrams, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Abrams is a general contractor who has written on home improvement topics for The Times for six years\f7
Answers for Garden Questions
Bed Is Four-Alarm Project By Don and Dave Runyan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Protecting Yourself By Sheri Ross Gordon
SPORTS
COMMENTARY : Baseball Shows Spark Again By Thomas Boswell, WASHINGTON POST
Los Angeles Games Still Pay Dividends : Olympics '84: These revitalized the movement, established a fresh approach to the globe's biggest sports festival, and for two festive weeks that August, gave this city some of its finest moments. By Ken Peters, ASSOCIATED PRESS
COMMENTARY : Seles' Return Orchestrated to Enhance Graf Rivalry By Tony Kornheiser, WASHINGTON POST
Wait Is Almost Over for Atlanta : Olympics '96: Organizers have repeated it until they are blue in the face: the Games will be on time, on budget and the best ever. Their chance to prove it is just one year away. By Marc Rice, ASSOCIATED PRESS
From At-Bats of Zero to All-Star Hero By Shav Glick
Guliano, Masters Lead South Team to 34-0 Victory
Panthers Give Collins $7-Million Bonus From Staff and Wire Reports
Panthers Give Collins $7-Million Bonus From Staff and Wire Reports
Broncos Not Seeking This Kind of Speed By Shav Glick
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Smith Gets Long-Awaited Thrill From Associated Press
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Smith Gets Long-Awaited Thrill From Associated Press
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Johnson Strikes Out 16 as Mariners Win From Associated Press
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Appier Bombs Again as Skid Reaches Four From Associated Press
Snead Edges Ahead of Colbert Before Storm Disrupts Seniors From Associated Press
GOLF ROUNDUP : Bogey-Free 66 Gives Mallon Two-Shot Lead From Associated Press
BEACH VOLLEYBALL : Kiraly Team Succumbs to Injury With Big Lead By Irene Garcia, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF / SCGA AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP : Tijuana's Corral Emerges From the Pack of Talented Junior Players By Steve Kresal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Couple Stays Together Swimmingly : Rough water: Derks wins men's 10-mile race and girlfriend, Bowman, finishes right behind him at Seal Beach event. By Erik Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TOUR DE FRANCE : Outschakov Wins 13th Stage From Associated Press
It's a Wi Lead of Two Strokes as He Slips in SoCal Amateur : Golf: North Hills ace gives back three shots on final two holes, allowing Corral to close in with a 63. By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Pembroke Sets Grass Mark for 5 1/2 Furlongs By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Malin Takes It to Wire, 6-1, 6-2 By Jim Coleman
AMERICAN LEGION ROUNDUP : Van Nuys West Gets Slam-Dunked, 20-0
MOTOR RACING : Gilliand Gets His First Victory in Passing Lane By Bryan Rodgers
Motor Racing By Darin Esper
No Timeouts : After Bruins Won NCAA Title, UCLA Coach Jim Harrick Kept Right On Going Through This Hectic Summer By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marlins Flail Away, Can't Disturb Nomo : Baseball: Dodger pitcher holds Florida to three hits, strikes out 10, walks none and gets first hit in 3-1 victory. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Conine Is Ignored No More By Jim Murray
Going for a Knockout, Gonzalez Is the One Who Gets Knocked Out : Boxing: Champion ignores advice to avoid hard-hitting Sorjaturong and pays the price. By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Camp Fire Still Burns in NFL By Mike Penner
Dignified, Elegant, a Bit of Hell, Too: That's St. Andrews : The 125th British Open Starts Thursday at the Old Course on Scotland's North Sea, Site of the Most Famous 18 Holes in Golf By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Secure Horizons : Sparky Anderson Is Third All-Time in Victories Among Managers, and Although the Tigers Are Overachieving, He Might Be Ready to Pack It In By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kings Wearing the Dunce Caps Particularly Well By Mike Downey
BASEBALL / BOB NIGHTENGALE : Twins' Fire Sale Has Puckett Fuming--and Seeking to Leave
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Rainout Forces Doubleheader By Mike Digiovanna
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Martinez Basks in His Glory By Bob Nightengale
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Padres Return Roberts to Disabled List \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Rainout Forces Doubleheader By Mike Digiovanna
GOLF / THOMAS BONK : This 'Investigative' Reporting Might Be Out of Bounds By Thomas Bonk
MOUNTAIN BIKING : As Speeds Increase, Concerns Do Too By Elliott Almond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Gym Rat's Version of Endless Summer : High school basketball: Miller tours the country, playing best of the best. By Mike Bresnahan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BASEBALL / JEFF FLETCHER : More Gives Young Less of a Chance By Jeff Fletcher
Going Forth in July : It's a Busy and Crucial Month for College Coaches as They Scour Camps for Schoolboy Talent By Sean Waters, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MAGAZINE
SEA CHANGES : Look for the Revenge of the Cetaceans as Dolphins Join Military's Unemployed By Patt Morrison
Bottom line : The Unreal Thing By R. Daniel Foster
ON RAMP : Four-Wheel Jive By Ronald Shinkman
PLAYTHINGS : War Games By Andrew Asch
THE WORD : L.A. \o7 Literatos\f7 By Janis Hashe
Cover Story : THE TOUGHEST HOMICIDES OF ALL : Last Year in L.A. County, About 40 Children Were Killed by Their Parents or Caretakers. If Not for the Child Death Review Team, Many of the Killers Would Have Gotten Away Wit It. By Jill Stewart, \o7 Jill Stewart is a free-lance writer based in Glendale. Her last article for the magazine was "East Side, West Side," about how some Angelenos are breaking down the city's barriers. \f7
YAKITY YAK, PLEASE TALK BACK : Inside the Intense and Screwy World of Talk Radio and the Search for the Next Larrykingrushlimbaughhoward- sterngordonliddyWhomever By Patrick Goldstein, \o7 Patrick Goldstein's last article for the magazine was a profile of L.A. County wildfire fighter Gary Nelson. Peter Johnson provided research assistance for this article. \f7
HOLLYWOOD ON THE RHINE : Forgive the Geographic Stretch, but Someone Is Trying to Resurrect What Was Once One of the Greatest Film Centers in the World--Babelsberg, Germany. By Mary Williams Walsh, \o7 Mary Williams Walsh is The Times Berlin Bureau chief\f7
STYLE / Garden : REAL GREEN ROOMS By Susan Heeger
Style / Looks : Brows High And Low By Hilary Sterne
Style / Restaurants : A Sicilian Craving
TRAVEL
A Beatrix Potter Pilgrimage : Visiting the sites in England and Scotland that inspired the creator of Peter Rabbit, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle and Squirrel Nutkin By Judith Sims, \o7 Sims is an Oregon-based free-lancer who writes frequently about the United Kingdom\f7
Vacation Cancellation: Will Insurance Give Shelter? : Refunds: Buying a policy doesn't always mean getting all your money back for tickets and hotels. Read the fine print. By Christopher Reynolds, TIMES TRAVEL WRITER
Festivals, Feasts & Fairs By Mary Frances Smith
Disney Opens Wedding Pavilion
Most Convenient Airports
Weekend Escape: Baja California : Kayaking 101 : If you've got to start somewhere, make it an Estero Beach estuary, with Ensenada nearby By Jerry Griswold, \o7 Griswold is a San Diego-based free-lance writer\f7
Peak Scenery on Nepal Trek By Karin Dominello, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spoiling the Grandkids With a Trip By Hank Kovell
Relieving Back-Seat Doldrums By Eileen Ogintz
Giving the Trails the Old College Try By John Mckinney
Destination: Ithaca, N.Y. : The Spy in Room 712 : Our intrepid travel writer stays at Cornell's hotel school and tries to trip up future hoteliers By Christopher Reynolds, TIMES TRAVEL WRITER
Destination: Italy : Villas, Palms and Colors : Bordighera simplifies the Riviera's more glamorous allure with quiet charm and architectural beauty By Colman Andrews, \f7 and \o7 Andrews is executive editor of the food magazine Saveur and is writing a book about Riviera cooking.
The Terminator : One woman's struggle to cancel vacation plans at the last minute--without a travel agent or trip insurance By Sherry Stern, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Costa Rica--Ursula Cook, Laguna Beach: "Lapa Rios...
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