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What happened on November 26, 1995
BOOKS
Crosscurrents in the Black Sea : History and time and place flow together in a superb, encompassing story of a volatile region : BLACK SEA, \o7 By Neal Acherson (Hill and Wang\f7 /\o7 Farrar, Straus & Giroux: $23; 304 pp.)\f7 By Mary Lee Settle, \o7 Mary Lee Settle's latest novel is "Choices" (Nan Talese/Doubleday)\f7
It's Not the End After All : An environmental doomsayer recants, deciding that man can do a lot to protect and restore nature : HOPE, HUMAN AND WILD, \o7 By Bill McKibben (Little, Brown: $22.95; 227 pp.)\f7 By Michael Pollan, \o7 Michael Pollan is the author of "Second Nature: A Gardener's Education."\f7
Just a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts : A psychologist looks at eccentrics and reminds us that a little strangeness helps us stay sane : ECCENTRICS: A Study of Sanity and Strangeness, \o7 By David Weeks and Jamie James (Villard: $23; 288 pp.).\f7 By Chet Raymo, \o7 Chet Raymo teaches science at Stonehill College in North Easton, Mass., and writes a weekly science column for the Boston Globe. "Frankie Starlight," a movie based on his novel "'The Dork of Cork," will be released next month by Fine Line Features\f7
Widening the Racial Divide : Glib proposals for ending racism seem more likely to perpetuate it : THE END OF RACISM: Principles for a Multiracial Society, \o7 By Dinesh D'Souza (The Free Press: $30; 736 pp.)\f7 By Charles Johnson, \o7 Charles Johnson is the author of "Middle Passage," winner of the 1990 National Book Award for fiction\f7
To Sarogua, Rain Maker, by Ken Saro-Wiwa
Imagining a Secular World : A Hasidic girl chooses between the security of community and the emancipating tug of modernism : THE ROMANCE READER, \o7 By Pearl Abraham (Riverhead Books: $21.95; 296 pp.)\f7 By Anne Roiphe, \o7 Anne Roiphe is the author of "If You Knew Me" (Little, Brown) and a columnist for the New York Observer\f7
'Vulture on the Ring Post' : Unauthorized biography of Don King paints a troubling portrait of corrupt exploitation of fighters : ONLY IN AMERICA: The Life and Crimes of Don King, \o7 By Jack Newfield (William Morrow: $23; 368 pp.)\f7 By Dick Russell, \o7 Dick Russell is an investigative journalist and the author of "The Man Who Knew Too Much" (Carroll & Graf)\f7
Fiction By Michael Harris
Fiction By Michael Harris
Fiction By Michael Harris
Nonfiction By Kenneth Turan
Fiction By Michael Harris
Fiction By Michael Harris
REASONABLE CREATURES: Essays on Women and Feminism \o7 by... By Charles Solomon
THE NATURE OF NATURE \o7 edited by William Shore... By Charles Solomon
Games For Writing: Playful Ways To Help Your Child Learn... By Martin Zimmerman
The Big Meet By John Clark
SNOW FALLING ON CEDARS \o7 by David Guterson (Vintage... By Charles Solomon
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL BOOK OF PERSONAL TECHNOLOGY \o7 by... By Charles Solomon
NEWS
They're Out of the Closet--What Do We Do Now? : We can't incorporate gay men and lesbians in our political life if we don't know how to talk to them : VIRTUALLY NORMAL: An Argument About Homosexuality, \o7 By Andrew Sullivan (Alfred A. Knopf: $22; 209 pp.)\f7 : VIRTUAL EQUALITY: The Mainstreaming of Gay and Lesbian Liberation, \o7 By Urvashi Vaid (Anchor Books: $24.95; 440 pp.)\f7 By Robert Dawidoff, \o7 Robert Dawidoff chairs the history program at the Claremont Graduate School. He is the co-author with Michael Nava of "Created Equal: Why Gay Rights Matter to America" (St. Martin's Press)\f7
Raising Lazarus : Talent and a sense of magic--but, no masterpieces--in a collection of uncovered writings by Italo Calvino : NUMBERS IN THE DARK And Other Stories, \o7 By Italo Calvino\f7 .\o7 Translated from the Italian by Tim Parks (Pantheon Books: $24; 288 pp.)\f7 By Richard Eder
On Stars, Bars, Limos and Losers : Anthology on the Town That Empties Pockets Manages to Fill the Soul : LITERARY LAS VEGAS: The Best Writing About America's Most Fabulous City, \o7 Edited by Mike Tronnes (Henry Holt: $12.95, paperback original; 358 pp.)\f7 By Jo-ann Mapson, \o7 Jo-Ann Mapson's most recent novel is "Blue Rodeo" (HarperCollins). Her next novel, "Shadow Ranch," is due out in the spring\f7
Interactive Discs
Safety First
Corrective Lens
Doing Much
Fun Decade
Ovations
The Beatles, Cont.
Boomers Will Inherit a World of Trouble
Lifesaving Option or Criminal Conduct? By Robin Abcarian
Divine Muse
RSVP / THE SOCIAL CITY : Mattel's Chief Isn't Just Toying With Children By Mary Lou Loper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's One Red Hot Spot By Laura Galloway, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Celebrities Use the Back Door Only COMPILED BY THE SOCIAL CLIMES STAFF
BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : Making Public Schools Work in Tough Places : POSSIBLE LIVES \o7 by Mike Rose\f7 Houghton Mifflin $24.95, 454 pages By Anthony Day, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOK REVIEW / AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL : A Barrister's Slow-Motion Seduction by an Insistent Muse : MURDERERS AND OTHER FRIENDS: Another Part of Life \o7 by John Mortimer\f7 ; Viking $23.95, 261 pages By Jonathan Kirsch, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOK REVIEW / FICTION : Battling Enemies of Love in Half-Tamed Old West : LEDOYT \o7 by Carol Emshwiller\f7 ; Mercury House $14.95, 232 pages By Michael Harris, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE SUNDAY PROFILE : A Private Peace : Chet Walker is still searching for his 'place' as a Hollywood producer. But the former NBA star and author of a new autobiography has found a deeper kind of acceptance. By Lawrence Christon, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mixing Kids, Animals . . . and Issues : Schools: Increasingly, teachers are discussing lab testing and environmental concerns. Students seem to love it. But critics say they may be hearing only one side. By Denise Hamilton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Trail Plans Met With Resistance
Let Them Eat . . .
The System Works
Dornan Story Just Perpetuated Sleaze
Band Complaints Strike Sour Note
Trading Salvos Over Bolsa Chica
Poverty Series Did Well to Stir the Conscience of Times' Readers
Raabe's Pension Bid Is a Disgrace
Inside Politics
Best Education Is Not Always Public
Voices Are Raised to Defend Valley College
Quake Damage at Local Schools Still Not Fixed
Remembering Juanin Clay's Achievements
Rental Property Owners Face Problems Too
Principal Barbanell Is Respected, Appreciated
Changes Are Needed in Nation as Whole
Beilenson's Departure Sad for Santa Monicas
Conservancy May Get Back in Driver's Seat
PALMDALE PAIN: USA Today took a close look at Palmdale... By Nancy Hill-holtzman
Nuns Lead a Cloistered Life on the Farm : Religion: Trappestine sisters raise heifers and operate a mail-order candy business to support themselves. They keep things running with lots of hard work and prayer. By Carolyn Thompson, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blood Problems in China Pose AIDS Crisis Risk : Health: Cash for badly needed contributions attracts migrants, prostitutes and drug addicts--even 'vampire' gangs. Outdated screening methods compound risk. By Charles Hutzler, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Experts Cite Prostitutes' Role in AIDS : Health: Most are migrants to big cities from poor rural areas. Survey shows many seldom take precautions against transmission of disease. By Charles Hutzler, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Teacher Becomes Target in Lesson on Intolerance : New Hampshire: Penny Culliton assigned books that included homosexual characters to try to balance negative images in other literature, such as 'Catcher in the Rye.' The school board fired her. By Nancy Roberts Trott, ASSOCIATED PRESS
N.Y. Switches to Fire-Retardant Paint : Housing: It's unclear if old oil-based paint encouraged fires or not, but after a blaze killed two people, city decided to take no chances. Some residents are angry it took so long. By Judie Glave, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Space Fitness Research May Aid Invalids : Health: Astronauts lose bone and muscle mass while in orbit. Efforts to halt that could provide new ways for Earth-bound people to exercise. By Ira Dreyfuss, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back at OK Corral, Clantons Defend Their Family Name By Arthur H. Rotstein, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tourists Captivated by Condemned Prison : West Virginia: Built just after the Civil War and closed in 1988, the ex-penitentiary is doing time as a revenue-generating attraction. By David Wilkison, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Report Tracks U.S. Prosecutor Misconduct \o7 from The Washington Post\f7
Poor Lack Means to Exercise, Survey Says : Health: The less people earn, the more likely they are to say that their neighborhood is unsafe for workouts, poll finds. By Ira Dreyfuss, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ultra-Light Plane Charts Course for Birds : Wildlife: Craft teaches 11 sandhill cranes migratory route from Idaho to New Mexico. The technique may be used to save endangered whooping cranes. By Richard Benke, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Women Athletes Warned of Premature Bone Loss : Health: Researcher says females who exercise a lot while eating a little should beware if menstrual cycles become irregular or cease. By Ira Dreyfuss, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pennsylvania Town Going Down, Down : Leechburg: Extensive coal mining causes the ground to sink. That's bad news for buildings and residents. State tries to plug up the problem. By Alyssa Gabbay, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Authorities Doubt Missing Florida Heiress Still Alive \o7 from Associated Press\f7
Endangered Bats Find Army Base a Refuge : Research: Soldiers guard haven of 1,000 rare creatures around the clock. By Jodi Bizar, REUTERS
Lawrence Chaffin; Prominent Surgeon, Hospital Official
GOD TO GOURMET: The historic-minded in Orange were sorry... By Jerry Hicks and Rene Lynch and Corrine Flocken
O.C. Tollway Agencies Pave Way to Lofty Pay and Generous Perks : Compensation: Top officials earn well over $100,000 and enjoy extras such as a low-interest loan and up to 2 1/2 months annual paid leave. By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chain-Reaction I-5 Pileup Kills 1, Injures Dozens By Len Hall and Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seismic Upgrade Plan Targets 80,000 Buildings : Quakes: But owners' costs, which could run into the millions, pose significant obstacle to city program. By Doug Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Northwestern Gets to Smell the Roses
Irish Voters Overturn Ban on Divorce By Wm. D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Troops at Risk Over Sarajevo, Serb Warns : Bosnia: Opposition to Muslim-Croat control of capital city mounts. Senior rebel leader says failure to guarantee security of Serbs in suburbs could imperil any peacekeeping force. By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Pay, Perks for Officials of O.C. Tollways By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In the Kremlin, the Lines of Succession Appear Blurred : Russia: Premier seems to be heir apparent, but looks can be deceiving. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Lost in America: Jobs, Trust : When boardroom math shuttered a West Virginia plant, its 800 workers were cast off into a painful re-accounting of their own worth. Anger at being broadsided, though, led to a surprising response. By Barry Bearak, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Model's Body Recovered From Angeles Forest By Lorenza Munoz and Duke Helfand, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Denomination Riven by Dramatic Changes in Doctrine : Religion: Worldwide Church of God has rejected many of founder's teachings. Some embrace new beliefs; others see them as devil's work. A third of members have left. By Larry B. Stammer, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
Crumbling Treasures : Stalled Restoration Plans Threaten Historic Mansion's Murals By Julie Fate Sullivan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fog Triggers Pileup After Fatal Crash : Safety: Chain reactions in separate incidents close Interstate 5 at Camp Pendleton for five hours and affect Interstate 805. By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Attempts to Save Small Hospital Prove Futile--and Costly : Health: Calexico facility closes after long downhill slide. The city is stuck with big bills, and ailing residents have to go to other towns for care. By Tony Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Swiss Money Legitimate, Salinas' Brother Says : Mexico: In a paid newspaper ad, the jailed murder suspect declares his family is 'unaware' of the funds. His wife tried to withdraw $83 million. By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Dispute, Mandela Calls De Klerk 'a Joke' : South Africa: The black president and his white deputy disagree on the scope of legal exemption for possible apartheid-era crimes. \o7 From Reuters\f7
Rwanda Tells U.N. Force to Leave, Radio Says : Central Africa: Foreign minister declares the country needs doctors, agronomists and other experts--not troops. Peacekeepers' withdrawal would imperil return of refugees. \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Poland's New President Quits His Party : Politics: Founder of group for ex-Communists drops his membership in bid to unify nation. By Dean E. Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
French Strikers Continue Pressure Tactic : Labor: Rail services are disrupted. More protests against government austerity plan are set. \o7 From Reuters\f7
Tollway Jobs Pay Better Here Than Elsewhere : Compensation: Orange County project pays more on average and has more employees than other urban Sunbelt toll road agencies of comparable size. By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FedEx Pilots Threaten to Delay Holiday Deliveries : Labor: They say they will work regular shifts but not overtime after company breaks off contract talks. Firm pledges to operate as usual. \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Bosnian Peace Pact Is a Dilemma for Dole : Politics: The Senate leader might follow his earlier stands and back use of U.S. troops. But other GOP presidential hopefuls will oppose Clinton's plan. By Ronald Brownstein, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Search Fails to Find Millionaire's Body; Reward Offered \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Republicans Win Early Budget Battles : Government: Climactic struggle over balanced spending plan looms. But President has already signed bills cutting money for several activities. By Janet Hook, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP Drops Plan to Deny Aid to Immigrant Students \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Blind Hiker's Guide Dog Takes Early Retirement \o7 Associated Press\f7
Chess : National News By Jack Peters, INTERNATIONAL MASTER
Stakes High for S.F. Mayor Jordan as Police Chief's Sex Harassment Trial Opens \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Student's Plight Stirs Widespread Support : Assistance: Freshman was earning A's and Bs despite living on the streets. Classmates and teachers respond with help, saying he has unified the school. By Enrique Lavin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jesse Brewer
The Outlook for the MTA
Getty House
Crackdown on Jury Summons
Gingrich Image
Global Warming
Cover Letter
Free at Last
Just the Facts, Ma'm
Not the Usual Suspect
STYLE / FASHION : BOHEMIAN BREW : Not since the Beats banged their bongos in smoky espresso dives have L.A. coffeehouses been this hot. And while java stops don't outnumber gas stations yet, it seems like there's one on every block. What to wear so you stand out in a cool crowd? Try an exotic blend of velvet, animal prints and fake fur. Add a touch of satin, stir gently and watch for steam.
Traveling in Style Magazine
Packaged Tours
On View : Sleigh Now! By N.F. Mendoza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Benefits of Being Tony Bennett By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
KELSEY GRAMMER : Cheers for Jack By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Bitter Tea of General Yen (KCET Sunday at 1 p.m.) is... By Kevin Thomas
Although everything that money can buy was bought, a blank... By Kevin Thomas
On the Set : On a Hot Chandler Night : SHOWTIME ADAPTS 'RED WIND' AS A 'FALLEN ANGELS' PROJECT By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Idol Thoughts : TBS SERIES ANALYZES THIS CENTURY THROUGH ITS ATHLETIC HEROES By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WITH AN EYE ON . . . : Taylor Negron keeps 'Hope & Gloria' fans watching for his next wry delivery By N.F. Mendoza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Speaking of Snubs ...
SHOWS FOR YOUNGSTERS AND THEIR PARENTS TOO : A lot of Revolutionary myth-busting is going on at The Learning Channel By N.F. Mendoza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Four-Star Films : '2001: A Space Odyssey' By Kevin Thomas
'My Antonia' By Ray Loynd
'Interview With the Vampire' By Kenneth Turan
'That's Entertainment III' By Kenneth Turan
ENTERTAINMENT
Ready When You Are, C.K. : Chen Kaige, China's most celebrated filmmaker, is an admitted dictator on the set. This time out, he's forgoing the sweeping drama of 'Farewell My Concubine' to focus on complex emotions. By Scarlet Cheng, \o7 Scarlet Cheng is a free-lance writer based in Hong Kong\f7
Leaving Las Vegas? Hardly. : The desert city--whether as a metaphor for despair, a window on America or a fashionable slice of exotica--is hotter than ever with filmmakers. Viva, indeed. By Sean Mitchell, \o7 Sean Mitchell is an occasional contributor to Calendar\f7
Modern Immaturity : First Green Day sells a ton of records, and now two of the three guys are married dads. Do we have to call them the anti-punks? Well, it's not like they've really grown up. Not by a long shot. By Elysa Gardner, \o7 Elysa Gardner is a free-lance writer based in New York. \f7
It's \o7 All\f7 of Our Business : The business of David Gordon, Valda Setterfield and their son Ain Gordon is 'The Family Business.' They think their Auntie Annie would approve. By Mark Swed, \o7 Mark Swed is a frequent contributor to Calendar\f7
COVER STORY : Rewriting Murphy's Law : Everything that can go right seems to have gone right for Candice Bergen. : Even her show is enjoying a renaissance. But then there's this thing called reality. By Bruce Newman, \o7 Bruce Newman is an occasional contributor to Calendar. \f7
Steve Oedekerk Hee-Heeds 'Nature's' Call By Robert W. Welkos, \o7 Robert W. Welkos is a Times staff writer\f7
MOVIES : As Complex as Black and White : 'White Man's Burden' unfolds in a society where the dominant culture is African American--and segregated test screenings show that different races view the premise rather differently. By Todd Coleman, \o7 Todd Coleman is a free-lance writer based in Los Angeles\f7
Selling Selena's Story \o7 Their \f7 Way By Scott Collins, \o7 Scott Collins is a regular contributor to Calendar\f7
Can Small Companies Make the Big Step? : Operating in a 100- to 499-seat venue in L.A. can be a scary proposition, but a number of theaters are ready to tackle that mid-level stage fright. By Don Shirley and Jan Breslauer, \o7 Jan Breslauer is a regular contributor to Calendar. Don Shirley is a Times staff writer. \f7
ART : Interactive Art? It's Virtually a Reality : For what could be a breakthrough exhibition, the L.A. County Museum of Art has commissioned high-tech projects by three artists, sight unseen. By Suzanne Muchnic, \o7 Suzanne Muchnic is The Times' art writer\f7
Christmas Spirit Wearing Thin : Some bands feel pressured by radio stations into playing a growing number of charity concerts. By Steve Hochman
THE SQUEEZE IS ON: KROQ has another annual charity... By Steve Hochman
HAVANA MOON: Former Happy Mondays leader Shaun Ryder... By Steve Hochman
THE BOYS ARE BACK: The soundtrack to Disney's new... By Dave Jennings,\f7 From London, and Steve Hochman
SMALL FACES: There's another Lennon voice returning to the...
Hi, Dad
CD REVIEW : How Sensitive: The Timeless Art of Jobim By Don\f7 Heckman
Holiday Gift Guide : Calendar's little helpers offer suggestions in pop, jazz, holiday, family and classical music, plus videos, computer games and books. (Good news: They're easy to wrap.) : POP MUSIC By Sandy\f7 Masuo
Holiday Gift Guide : Calendar's little helpers offer suggestions in pop, jazz, holiday, family and classical music, plus videos, computer games and books. (Good news: They're easy to wrap.) : POP MUSIC By Jean Rosenbluth
Holiday Gift Guide : Calendar's little helpers offer suggestions in pop, jazz, holiday, family and classical music, plus videos, computer games and books. (Good news: They're easy to wrap.) : POP MUSIC By Randy Lewis
Holiday Gift Guide : Calendar's little helpers offer suggestions in pop, jazz, holiday, family and classical music, plus videos, computer games and books. (Good news: They're easy to wrap.) : POP MUSIC By \f7 and Elysa Gardner
Holiday Gift Guide : Calendar's little helpers offer suggestions in pop, jazz, holiday, family and classical music, plus videos, computer games and books. (Good news: They're easy to wrap.) : POP MUSIC By Robert Hilburn
Holiday Gift Guide : Calendar's little helpers offer suggestions in pop, jazz, holiday, family and classical music, plus videos, computer games and books. (Good news: They're easy to wrap.) : POP MUSIC By Cheo H. Coker
Holiday Gift Guide : Calendar's little helpers offer suggestions in pop, jazz, holiday, family and classical music, plus videos, computer games and books. (Good news: They're easy to wrap.) : POP MUSIC By Mike Boehm
Holiday Gift Guide : Calendar's little helpers offer suggestions in pop, jazz, holiday, family and classical music, plus videos, computer games and books. (Good news: They're easy to wrap.) : POP MUSIC By Steve Hochman
Holiday Gift Guide : Calendar's little helpers offer suggestions in pop, jazz, holiday, family and classical music, plus videos, computer games and books. (Good news: They're easy to wrap.) : POP MUSIC By Richard Cromelin
Holiday Gift Guide : Calendar's little helpers offer suggestions in pop, jazz, holiday, family and classical music, plus videos, computer games and books. (Good news: They're easy to wrap.) : POP MUSIC By Enrique Lopetegui
Holiday Gift Guide : Calendar's little helpers offer suggestions in pop, jazz, holiday, family and classical music, plus videos, computer games and books. (Good news: They're easy to wrap.) : POP MUSIC By Lorraine Ali
Holiday Gift Guide : Calendar's little helpers offer suggestions in pop, jazz, holiday, family and classical music, plus videos, computer games and books. (Good news: They're easy to wrap.) : BOX SETS! : Elves Burn Night Oil on Elvis '70s Package By Robert Hilburn, \o7 Robert Hilburn is The Times' pop music critic\f7
Holiday Gift Guide : Calendar's little helpers offer suggestions in pop, jazz, holiday, family and classical music, plus videos, computer games and books. (Good news: They're easy to wrap.) : POP MUSIC By Heidi Siegmund Cuda
Holiday Gift Guide : Calendar's little helpers offer suggestions in pop, jazz, holiday, family and classical music, plus videos, computer games and books. (Good news: They're easy to wrap.) : CHILDREN! : Disney and More: Jingles All the Way By Lynne Heffley, \o7 Lynne Heffley is a Times staff writer\f7
Holiday Gift Guide : Calendar's little helpers offer suggestions in pop, jazz, holiday, family and classical music, plus videos, computer games and books. (Good news: They're easy to wrap.) : HOLIDAY! : Welcome Alternatives to Yuletide Chestnuts By Randy Lewis, \o7 Randy Lewis is a Times staff writer\f7
Holiday Gift Guide : Calendar's little helpers offer suggestions in pop, jazz, holiday, family and classical music, plus videos, computer games and books. (Good news: They're easy to wrap.) : POP MUSIC By Connie Johnson
Holiday Gift Guide : Calendar's little helpers offer suggestions in pop, jazz, holiday, family and classical music, plus videos, computer games and books. (Good news: They're easy to wrap.) : JAZZ! : Oldies, Goodies and Newies Too By Don Heckman, \o7 Don Heckman is The Times' jazz writer\f7
Holiday Gift Guide : Calendar's little helpers offer suggestions in pop, jazz, holiday, family and classical music, plus videos, computer games and books. (Good news: They're easy to wrap.) : SOFTWARE : From Babe to Hexen: They're Sure to Click By David Colker, \o7 David Colker is a Times staff writer\f7
Holiday Gift Guide : Calendar's little helpers offer suggestions in pop, jazz, holiday, family and classical music, plus videos, computer games and books. (Good news: They're easy to wrap.) : CLASSICAL! : Gifts in Concert With Music Lovers By Herbert Glass, \o7 Herbert Glass writes t\f7 h\o7 e On the Record column for Calendar\f7
Holiday Gift Guide : Calendar's little helpers offer suggestions in pop, jazz, holiday, family and classical music, plus videos, computer games and books. (Good news: They're easy to wrap.) : Video Games : In the Beginning, Genesis. And Then . . . By Aaron Curtiss, \o7 Aaron Curtiss is a Times staff writer\f7
Holiday Gift Guide : Calendar's little helpers offer suggestions in pop, jazz, holiday, family and classical music, plus videos, computer games and books. (Good news: They're easy to wrap.) : VIDEO! : Fast Forward to December With These By Donald Liebenson, \o7 Donald Liebenson is a Chicago-based free-lancer who writes about home video. and \f7
Holiday Gift Guide : Calendar's little helpers offer suggestions in pop, jazz, holiday, family and classical music, plus videos, computer games and books. (Good news: They're easy to wrap.) : Books! : Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Well-Read Friends By Susan King, \o7 Susan King is a Times staff writer\f7
RADIO : There's Love (and Ratings) in the Air : KLVE-FM's new bosses changed the playlist and cut back the chatter. More listeners tuned in for the rotation of romantic songs. By Leila Cobo-hanlon, \o7 Leila Cobo-Hanlon is a frequent contributor to Calendar\f7
BUSINESS
World Could Learn From 3M's Failings By James Flanigan
Advanced Technology Program Caught in the Works of Politics : Research: Federally funded project helps companies tap scientists' expertise. But congressional leaders say that's not a role for government. By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Attention, PC Shoppers : Computer Buying Can Be an Adventure : THE CUTTING EDGE: CONSUMER'S COMPUTER GUIDE By Amy Harmon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE CUTTING EDGE: CONSUMER'S COMPUTER GUIDE : A Personal Computer Decision
New Technologies Are Forcing Workers to Act More Human By Michael Schrage, \o7 MICHAEL SCHRAGE is a consultant and a research associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is the author of "No More Teams! Mastering the Dynamics of Creative Collaboration."\f7
Winds of Change Blow Through Boardrooms--Just Not Gale-Force By Richard M. Ferry, \o7 RICHARD M. FERRY is chairman and chief executive of Korn/Ferry International, an executive search firm\f7
THE CUTTING EDGE: CONSUMER'S COMPUTER GUIDE : Lessons in Educational Software : Children: Experts recommend programs that are fun, 'help kids discover the power of their mind.' By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE CUTTING EDGE: CONSUMER'S COMPUTER GUIDE : Resources for PC Users Seeking Deliverance : Instructions: How-to books, CD-ROM tutorials, college courses and on-line services are available. By Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Internet's Dirty, Cheap Little Secret : THE CUTTING EDGE: CONSUMER'S COMPUTER GUIDE By Daniel Akst
THE CUTTING EDGE: CONSUMER'S COMPUTER GUIDE : Now, Why Was It He Needed That New PC? : Computers: Writer finds that even 'experts' offered him contradictory advice on what to buy. By Mark Saylor, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE CUTTING EDGE: CONSUMER'S COMPUTER GUIDE : New PC Owners: Expect a Struggle : Operation: Hardware may be complex. Memory may be lacking. But perseverance can pay off. By Julie Pitta, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE CUTTING EDGE: CONSUMER'S COMPUTER GUIDE : Little Holiday Gifts for the Computer Lover By Lawrence J. Magid, \o7 Lawrence J. Magid writes the Computer File, which appears on alternate Wednesdays in The Cutting Edge\f7
Foreign Stock Funds Once Again Finding Favor By Russ Wiles, \o7 RUSS WILES, a financial writer for the Arizona Republic, specializes in mutual funds\f7
What You Can Do About Your Taxes Now By Kathy M. Kristof
Transfer Is Exempt to Some Degree By Carla Lazzareschi
REAL ESTATE BRIEFS : Builders Elect Webb
Tenant Does Not Owe Rent Beyond Notice Date By Kevin Postema, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
B of A's Rosenberg Joins Pacific Mutual Board
Appealing to a Captive Audience : Advertising: Inmates might make just cents a day, but their cumulative buying power has drawn notice. One catalogue is geared exclusively for those behind bars. From Associated Press
EU Wages Bureaucratic War Over Meaning of 'Chocolate' From Associated Press
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Idaho Wolf Release Called a Success; Biologists Prepare for Encore : Wildlife: At least 10 of the 15 animals imported from Canada last January are alive and pairing up. No livestock has been killed, but residents still question the program. By Dan Gallagher, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blue Boy Lost His Dog, Sarah Siddons Her Cherub, X-Rays Show : Art: Museums use technology to check paintings' history, uncovering details or whole figures that artists intended to conceal. By Constance Sommer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
South County Residents Develop a Voice : Supervisors and Builders Learning That Those Already There Want a Say on Growth
Spending on El Toro Plans Is Premature : County Should Wait for Results of Anti-Airport Vote
A Chance to Re-Energize and Rethink : O.C. Voters Can Look Forward to New Leaders, Even a New Form of Government
Orange County Voices : COMMENTARY ON BUDGET DEFICITS : When the Choices Get Tough, No One Wants to Make Them : Politicians don't want to be unpopular or upset special interests. It's up to all of us to ensure democracy's survival. By Ralph Bigelow, \o7 Ralph Bigelow coordinates a newsletter for the Concord Coalition of Orange County. He is a former dean of admissions at Cal State Fullerton and lives in Placentia. His e-mail address is rbig@aol.com. and \f7
SECOND OPINIONS : Dividing District Would Be Step Back From LEARN : The reform program has given individual schools autonomy, giving parents a say in their children's education that would be lost if LAUSD is carved up. By Maralyn Soifer, \o7 Maralyn Soifer is a West Hills educational therapist. She is a parent of a fifth-grader at Pomelo Drive Elementary School. \f7
SECOND OPINIONS : Breakup or No, LAUSD Students Must Come 1st : Reform attempts too often are sabotaged by administrators, support personnel and even teachers. An ideal district makes children's education its top priority. By Adrienne Mack, \o7 Adrienne Mack is a teacher at Birmingham High School Journalism Magnet in Van Nuys\f7
The Valley's Rosy Outlook : Area still faces gnawing problems, but Riordan rightfully points to progress since quake
CSUN Gives Working Students a Break : Finally, a special business degree program bolsters night and weekend class offerings
Mansion's Walls Speak of a Romantic Past : Art: Preservationist finds two damaged but exquisite works by a renowned muralist in a San Clemente landmark due for restoration. By Julie Fate Sullivan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
From the Friendly Skies, a Career Challenge for PR Flacks By Dana Parsons
A Home for the Holidays : Abandoned Teen Taken In by Estancia High Awaits a New Family By Enrique Lavin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Traffic Stoppers : Historic Homes on Path of Freeway Extension Are Jewels to Owners By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Forest Has Long History as Place for Hiding Bodies : Mountains: Though the number of homicide victims found in the sprawling Angeles National Forest is not staggering, the cases often capture public interest. By Abigail Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Flunking the Lessons of City Hall 101 By Bill Boyarsky
Sybert Springs Back : After '94 Loss, GOP Candidate Gains Support to Succeed Beilenson By Kenneth R. Weiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
At the Century Mark, Still an Inspiration By Scott Harris
Leisure Scholars : Cal State Northridge Students Discover That Learning About Recreation Requires Hard Work By Robin Rauzi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trouble in Mannyland : Politics, Bankruptcy Case Rock Empire Built on Trash By Scott Hadly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
School Districts, County May Spar Over Grant Bid : Funding: A battle with administrators could erupt if Board of Education votes against applying for federal money to run job-training program. By Catherine Saillant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Charities Feeling Pinch of Low Donations : Philanthropy: Nonprofit groups say giving is up in recent months but doesn't match the generosity seen before the recession. By Catherine Saillant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dornan's Debts May Hamper '96 Run for Congress : Politics: His presidential campaign is $177,892 in the red, records show, leaving little cushion for his reelection bid. By Rebecca S. Weiner, STATE NEWS SERVICE
Black-Tie Benefit Puts a Spotlight on Spousal Abuse By Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes about your surroundings
Sylmar Portrait
City Opposes Plan to Empty Waste Water in Upper Bay : Environment: Newport Beach council expected to refuse to endorse the Irvine Ranch Water District proposal, which must be approved by a state panel. By Enrique Lavin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
\o7 A behind-the-scenes look at Orange County's political life\f7 : Tillotson Ended Run but You Wouldn't Know It by Debate, Mailers, Ballot
Man Hurt Critically in Possible Hate Attack : Crime: Police think the assault on a Stanton 18-year-old might have been motivated by his Egyptian descent. The victim might have been aiding a woman being harassed. By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Winter Wonderland : Snow and Fun Are in the Laguna Beach Festival Forecast By Karen D'Souza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Serious Students of Recreation, Leisure Time Belongs to Someone Else : Education: University program teaches that play is what makes work easier. And there are jobs in the growing field. By Robin Rauzi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
5 Hospitalized, Traffic Halted in Crash From a Times Staff Writer
Man Killed by Gunshot to Face
VENTURA : Council to Consider Firefighter Pay Raise By Tracy Wilson
OXNARD : Man Dies Day After Car Plunges Off PCH By Kelly David
WESTLAKE : Meeting Planned for Nautical Parade By Nick Green
VENTURA : Church Offers Parents Holiday Baby-Sitters By Nick Green
United Way
Preemptive Strike Against Adult Businesses : Government: Fountain Valley will draft law just in case one decides to open in town--but city officials vow to ban them outright. By Debra Cano, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 Teens Jailed in Attack on Deputy
Ventura Freeway Pileup Hospitalizes Five
Visiting Scuba Diver Drowns Off Channel Islands By Kelly David, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hero's Family Hopes to Correct WWII Injustice : Military: No blacks got the Medal of Honor in World War II, although Ruben Rivers was recommended for one. Bill would give him--and others--a second chance. By Michelle Locke, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Santa Season Getting Into High Gear By Eric Wahlgren, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
City to Remove Park's Diseased Cypresses By Russ Loar
School Board's Bus Privatization Hits Roadblock By Lesley Wright, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Richard A. Peterson; Electronics Technician
Obituaries
Placentia Council Grants Municipal Workers 3.5% Raise By Russ Loar, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sparky Anderson to Speak at CLU By Kelly David, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fencers Take a Stab at a Tradition-Filled, Swashbuckling Sport By Erin Texeira
OPINION
DIPLOMACY : Clinton Bets His Presidency on Bosnian Peace By Walter Russell Mead, \o7 Walter Russell Mead, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a presidential fellow at the World Policy Institute at the New School for Social Research. He is the author of "Mortal Splendor: The American Empire in Transition" (Houghton Mifflin) and is now working on a book about U.S. foreign policy\f7
CALIFORNIA ECONOMY : A Recovery That's Creating High-Wage Jobs By Joel Kotkin, \o7 Joel Kotkin, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a public-policy fellow at Pepperdine University and a senior fellow at Pacific Research Institute. He is also business-trends analyst for Fox TV\f7
A Covenant Broken : The bonds linking city and professional football team and fan are being increasingly sundered by owners whose only loyalty is to the dollar. Can Los Angeles help to reverse this trend? By Kevin Starr, \o7 Kevin Starr, a contributing editor to Opinion, is the State Librarian of California and a member of the faculty at USC. His "Endangered Dreams: The Great Depression in California" will be published this December by Oxford University Press. \f7
THE CULTURE WARS : Political Evangelists Callous to Lost Souls By Robert Dallek, \o7 Robert Dallek is a professor of history and policy studies at UCLA. He is the author of several books on recent U.S. history, including "Hail to the Chief: The Making and Unmaking of American Presidents," which will be published in 1996 by Hyperion\f7
Mexico's New Experiment: More Power to States and Cities By Andrew A. Reding, \o7 Andrew A. Reding, an associate editor of Pacific News Service, directs the North America Project of the World Policy Institute at the New School for Social Research, where he is also senior fellow for hemispheric affairs\f7
THE JAUNDICED EYE : Thanksgetting: The New National Holiday By Bruce Mccall, \o7 Bruce McCall is a regular contributor to the New Yorker\f7
Campus Correspondent : Increase, Don't Cut Federal Student Loans By Ken Braslow, \o7 Ken Braslow is a pre-med student at the University of Southern California\f7
Los Angeles Times Interview : Jean Kennedy Smith : This Kennedy Returned to Ireland By William Tuohy, \o7 William Tuohy is London bureau chief for The Times\f7
The Long, Bumpy Path to the Beach : Agency seeks new money and laws in confronting huge easement backlog
A Hard-Liner Stirs the Welfare Debate : State agency head takes a tough-love approach
Mexico Struggles With Rights Abuses : International watchdog agencies warn of problems despite the central government's efforts
PERSPECTIVE ON PROPOSITION 187 : Muddle Now Yields to Congress : Trashing most of a bad initiative will spur rewriting of the federal immigration act to stop illegal entry. By Frank Del Olmo, Frank del Olmo is assistant to the editor of The Times and a regular columnist
Hollywood Sneers at the People : Movies: 'The American President' continues a long tradition of liberal disdain. By John J. Pitney, Jr., John J. Pitney, Jr. is associate professor of government at Claremont McKenna College. His e-mail address is jpitney@mckenna.edu
SPORTS
Tagliabue Is on the Spot in Browns' Move : Pro football: There is reason to think that the commissioner is against the abandonment of Cleveland. But ask him and you get either end of conversation or the stock quote: 'We're reviewing all the options . . .' By Dave Goldberg, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brown Backers Revolt : Modell, NFL Are Targeted by Angry Fans By Rich Harris, ASSOCIATED PRESS
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : Appropriately, It's a Comeback for Miami, 35-24 From Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : SOUTHEASTERN ROUNDUP : Tennessee Needs Late Score to Get Past Vanderbilt From Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : Prognosis for TCU Back Uncertain \o7 Associated Press\f7
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : BYU's Sarkisian Sets Passing Mark \o7 Associated Press\f7
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : SOUTHWEST ROUNDUP : Texas A&M Win Sets Up Showdown From Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : WESTERN ATHLETIC ROUNDUP : Colorado State Wins Holiday Berth From Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : BIG TEN ROUNDUP : Iowa Routs Minnesota, Looks Ahead to Bowl Bid From Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : Impressive Late Drive Gives Penn State a Win : Big Ten: With no timeouts left, Nittany Lions go 73 yards in 1:45 to beat Spartans, 24-20. From Associated Press
Now For Car Lovers: A Country Club to Fulfill Their Passion By John F. Bonfatti, ASSOCIATED PRESS
HIGH SCHOOL CROSS-COUNTRY / STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS : Santa Rosa's Stamps Wins, Even With a Too-Fast Start By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brentwood Beats Flintridge for 8-Man Title
For Pavin, It's Luck, Timing and $150,000 : Golf: He dominates the first day of the Skins Game. Jacobsen is the only other earner with $30,000. By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How the Votes Shake Down on Browns Proposal to Move By Dave Goldberg, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Long Beach Still Winless, 52-45 From Associated Press
Roadrunners Beat Ice Dogs, 4-1, as Storr Turns Aside 27 Shots From Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Haase Does More Than Usual, Leads Kansas Past Utah From Associated Press
Spain in Command Over U.S. in Fed Cup From Staff and Wire Reports
Free Throws the Difference as Waves Lose From Associated Press
UNLV Picks Up the Pace and Runs Past Northridge By Jeff Fletcher
Irvine Takes New York by Storm : College basketball: Anteaters break St. John's 20-year hold on Lapchick tournament, 83-77. By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USC Women Are Trounced, 85-55, by Oklahoma State in First Game From Associated Press
NBA ROUNDUP : Knicks Get a Sloppy Victory From Times Wire Services
NHL ROUNDUP : Puppa No. 1 in Lightning Victory From Associated Press
Stevens Wins With Fastness and Old Chapel By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach State's Offense Shuts Down in Loss to Detroit By Chris Czarnik, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Cal Defeats UC Irvine in Water Polo
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Cypress Earns a Measure of Revenge in Soccer By Steve Kresal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP VOLLEYBALL / STATE PLAYOFFS : Laguna Beach Falls Again in Mira Costa Rematch By Wendy Witherspoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nordhoff Teams Up and Speeds to Title : Cross-country: Boys win third consecutive state championship while surprising girls upset Clayton Valley. By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Northridge Hangs In for a Half, Folds, 80-56 : Basketball: Matadors go cold after intermission and fall to UNLV under a barrage of uncontested dunks. By Jeff Fletcher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harvard Makes Fast Recovery After an Early Turnaround By Mike Bresnahan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CROSS-COUNTRY / BOYS' STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS : Santa Margarita's Murray Keeps Up With the Elite By Matt Farmer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Antelope Valley Christian, Mobley Plan for Final After 20-12 Victory By Peter Yoon, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Paraclete Brings Down Big Bear to Reach Division X Semifinals, 25-0 By Steve Galluzzo, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Before Stepping Up, Flintridge Goes Down By Lauren Peterson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Critics Become Believers While Czernek Displays Sheer Ability By Steve Henson
CROSS-COUNTRY / GIRLS' STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS : Pierce Leads Los Alamitos to Second-Place Finish in Division I By Matt Farmer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
La Reina Swept Away by Sierra
ROUNDUP : Northridge Goes East to End Streak at 31
COLLEGE BASKETBALL 1995-96 : UCI Crashes N.Y. Party : Anteaters: They surprise St. John's, 83-77, to win Joe Lapchick Memorial Tournament. By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lakers Can't Hold Off Suns : Pro basketball: Van Exel gets tied up, Finley makes shot at buzzer and L.A. loses another one-pointer, 114-113. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wildcats Have 'Nobody' to Thank : Wuerffel Passes Florida Into a Title Hunt, 35-24 : College football: Quarterback's 443 yards, four touchdowns against Florida State leave pollsters no choice but to make Gators No. 2, with a chance to be No. 1. By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wildcats Have 'Nobody' to Thank : Ohio State Snub Inspires Michigan, Aids Northwestern : College football: Wolverines' Biakabutuka takes comment personally and rushes for 313 yards in 31-23 upset of Buckeyes in front of 106,288. By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
You Don't Know This Yet but . . . By Jim Murray
COLLEGE BASKETBALL 1995-96 : Friendly Waters? : Tarkanian Has Quickly Become Beloved at Fresno State, but It Hasn't All Gone Swimmingly By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carnell Lake Turns a Corner on His Fears By Mal Florence
San Antonio's Three-Pointers Point the Way to a Clipper Loss : Pro basketball: Spurs hit NBA record-tying 10 shots from long range in the first half of a 100-91 victory. By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beating Rams Now Just Like Taking Candy From Babies : Pro football: After 4-0 start, St. Louis now is a 6-5 team that was humiliated by San Francisco earlier, and the Rams face rejuvenated 49ers and Young today. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Football Spotlight
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : Power to the Purple : Ho, Hum: Northwestern Celebrates Another Trip to Pasadena--47 Years Later From Staff and Wire Reports
Time for Disney to Put Away Their Toys By Mike Penner
NCAA COLLEGE BASKETBALL 1995-96 : OFF AND RUNNING : The Madness Has Begun. From Midnight to March, From Maui to the Meadowlands, Another Season is Quickly Heating Up. By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Free Throws Difference as Waves Lose From Associated Press
Simmons Makes Most of His Second Chance to Star By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE NBA / MARK HEISLER : New Kids Don't Get Bullied by Anybody By Mark Heisler
HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER PREVIEWS : Birmingham Got Help From Italy, Royal From Across Town : Girls: Coach Andy Silva's grasp of the game puts a playoff berth within up-and-coming Highlanders' grasp. By Tris Wykes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER PREVIEWS : Birmingham Got Help From Italy, Royal From Across Town : Boys: Mastrocinque returns from playing two seasons abroad to plug a hole in goal for the Braves. By Tris Wykes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP FOOTBALL / SOUTHERN SECTION PAIRINGS : Los Alamitos Will Travel for Semifinal Round
Hill No Longer Missing the Action : College basketball: After year lost to knee injury, Pepperdine power forward being counted on to lead Waves back into title contention. By Steve Henson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Knee Injury Sidelines Notre Dame's Vincent
MAGAZINE
First Primer : Buying the Store By Emily Gest
Q&a
The Scene : Smoke and Mirrors By J.R.\f7 Moehringer
L.A. Speak : Rock 'n' Roll Confidential By Stacy Stukin
Style / Restaurants : A Terrace For All Seasons
DELICIOUSLY UNSUITABLE : Lunch With 'The Man' Is a Rite of Passage That Demands Just the Right Attitude By Jonathan Gold
A Lone Ranger : U.S. FOREST SERVICE RANGER GUY PENCE IS A PERSISTENT AND PASSIONATE DEFENDER OF PUBLIC LANDS. IS THAT WHY SOMEONE BOMBED HIS OFFICE AND HIS HOME? By Barry Siegel, \o7 Barry Siegel, a Times national correspondent, is the author of "A Death in White Bear Lake" and "Shades of Gray," both published by Bantam. His last article for the magazine was about a Death Row case in Illinois. \f7
What Is Kevin Young Running From? : The L.A. Track Star, Olympic Hero and World Record Holder Now Lives in Georgia, Where He Muses on His Past and Future. Are the '96 Olympics Just a Pipe Dream for Him? By Pat Jordan, Pat Jordan lives in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. His last piece for the magazine was on Baltimore Orioles owner Peter Angelos
Trees Vs. Tees : PEBBLE BEACH IS A GOLFER'S PARADISE--SEVEN COURSES, OCEAN VIEWS AND THE SHELTER OF MONTEREY PINES. IT'S THE LAST THAT'S CAUSED TROUBLE IN PARADISE--FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE PEBBLE BEACH ANTHEM IS NO MORE GOLF. By John Horn, John Horn is entertainment writer for the Associated Press in Los Angeles
TRAVEL
Destination: India : IN THE SACRED HEART of INDIA : Watching a timeless Hindu ritual along the Ganges, the holy city of Varanasi By Carl Duncan, \o7 Duncan is a free-lance writer, based in British Columbia, Canada. Maria Horback contributed to this article. \f7
Con Artists Are Out to Get Your Credit Card Numbers : Crime: So-called "identity theft" rates high among scams in travel industry. Some thieves attract victims on the Internet. By Christopher Reynolds, TIMES TRAVEL WRITER
Aborigine Center Opens in Australia
Festivals, Feasts & Fairs By Mary Frances Smith
Long Beach-Chicago Flights to Begin
Spanish Railways Opens Phone Line
Five Diamonds for Hotels, Restaurants
Ancient Mysteries That Lurk in the Yucatan By Karin Dominello, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weekend Escape: Anaheim : Room Key to the Magic Kingdom : Playing tourist at Disneyland Hotel means waking with Mickey and beating crowds into the park By Kevin Roderick, TIMES STAFF WRITER; \o7 Roderick is a Times assistant Metro editor. and \f7
Sleepless in Senegal? Melatonin May Help By Kathleen Doheny
Rich Ore of Legend at the Desert Queen By John Mckinney
California--Mason McNeil, Kingsburg: "The Casa Laguna B&B...
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