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What happened on December 20, 1999
NEWS
Crossing the Line DAVID SHAW, Times Staff Writer
Journalism Is a Very Different Business--Here's Why DAVID SHAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Till Jobs Do Us Part LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Abducted Oil Workers Released in Ecuador From Associated Press
Antler Theft Causes Pointed 4-Year Dispute ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Another Y2K Glitch: Baby Boom Fizzles JEANNINE STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tom Bates; Professor and Journalist MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angolan Troops Shell Rebels From Namibian Side; Atrocities Reported From Times Wire Services
A Business Deal Done --a Controversy Born
Ken W. Clawson; Nixon's Media Director From The Washington Post
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, but Your Coordination Is Execrable ROY RIVENBURG
Arafat Releases 6 Jailed Dissidents Associated Press
Infant Car Seat Recalled Because of Defective Handle Associated Press
Pope Finalizes Plans for Visit to Holy Land From Times Wire Services
Fire Disrupts East Coast Trains Associated Press
Accused Physicist to Sue Government BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Britain Witnesses American Revolution in Job Market MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Train Collides With Truck in Nigeria; at Least 50 Are Killed Associated Press
U.S. Says Cuba to Take Inmates From Associated Press
McCain Against Avowed Gays in Military Times News Services
Tale Plumbs Act of Creating--and Omitting MERLE RUBIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Democrats Clash Over Fine Points EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Protected Status Proposed for 2 More State Sites BETTINA BOXALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shuttle Finally Reaches Orbit Associated Press
Pro-Kremlin Bloc Leads Rivals in Russian Vote RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Just Monking Around MARTIN MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Activists Arrested for Vandalizing Aircraft Associated Press
Plane Grounded After Threat Reuters
Nuclear Accident Victim Very Ill Reuters
Making New Year's a Capital Event GERALDINE BAUM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Opening Doors for O.C.'s Low-Income Home Seekers DARYL STRICKLAND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riordan Friend to Run Hahn's Mayoral Race JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Venezuelan Flooding Death Toll Tops 1,000 SEBASTIAN ROTELLA and DAVID RUSSELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Goodbye to the Millennium, the 1900s--and Mom GEORGE SKELTON
Shoppers Flee Turkish Mall After Bombings From Associated Press
Pro-Israel Militia in Lebanon Seeks Asylum TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Sri Lanka, 'Everyone Is Sick of War, and Nobody Wants to Give In' DEXTER FILKINS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Boosts Anti-Terror Tactics, Urges Caution for Holidays RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR and JONATHAN PETERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Macao Raises the Chinese Flag and Signals the End of a Colonial Era HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Responding to Sorrow KIRSTIN DOWNEY GRIMSLEY, WASHINGTON POST
Another Staples-Like Proposal Was Made to Times DAVID SHAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Enormous Information-Age Wealth Could Fund Charitable Outpouring RONALD BROWNSTEIN
Best of the Century BOB OATES, Latimes.com Columnist
Love and Lingerie: These Sweet Nothings Whisper Renewed Romance KATHLEEN KELLEHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Informant Told FBI of Alleged Y2K Plot MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This One's a Real Glass Act MICHELE INGRASSIA, NEWSDAY
Training a Lens on Malaysian Life BOOTH MOORE
Architect Van Der Kar Is Alive and Thriving
Desmond Llewelyn; Actor Played Q in Bond Films MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Joe Higgs; Sang Reggae, Helped Bob Marley RICHARD CROMELIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
She's Discovered, Again : British actress Janet McTeer, known in England and on Broadway, finds admirers with 'Tumbleweeds.' CLIFF ROTHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Disney Unwraps 'Fantasia' Sequel, After a Long Spell PAUL LIEBERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tomorrow In Calendar
Anxious World Awaits Golden Globe Nods
An Original Who Really Walks the Walk DON HECKMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Freddie Ravel's Ready for His Big Break DON HECKMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Amy Grant's Christmas Cheer--Pure and Sincere RANDY LEWIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weekend Moviegoers Take 'Stuart's' Bait RICHARD NATALE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hollywood's Numbers Game: the Box-Office Guess-timates RICHARD NATALE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
This Is a 'Mansfield Park' Worth Visiting CLAUDIA L. JOHNSON
Sacred Music Festival Adds Up to Success for Local Organizers ELAINE DUTKA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defending a Critic
Putting 'Adorable Dopes' in the Proper Perspective
Religious Story Lines Increasing in Movies, TV GERALD L. ZELIZER
A More Traditional Version Delights With Grace, Spirit VICTORIA LOOSELEAF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Nutcracker' Gets Tinseltown Touch JENNIFER FISHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV Networks Able to Avoid a Boycott DANA CALVO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Diversity Looks Like Showtime Howard Rosenberg
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Santa Susana Knolls Has Natural Animosity With Simi TONY LYSTRA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hundreds Gather at Pre-Kwanzaa Event CAITLIN LIU
Fascination With Toilets
Drama Fills Courtroom, and Verdict Is Instructive ANDREW WAINER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Braced for the Bug
Irvine Mathis Winkler, (949) 764-4311
Business Leaders Polls Apart on El Toro JEAN O. PASCO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Holiday Warning Issued on Preventing Residential Fires CAITLIN LIU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Others Pay Her to Get the Goods CHARLOTTE BOECHLER
Alaska
Right to Arms
Buena Park Ana Cholo-Tipton, (714) 966-5890
Desert Lights
Unidentified Man Struck and Killed on Costa Mesa Freeway
Carjacking Suspect Arrested After Brief Chase
Want to Join a Protest? Press 'Forward' CLANCY SIGAL, Clancy Sigal is a screenwriter in Los Angeles
Seabee Pulls 2 Arizona Men From Port Hueneme Waters TONY LYSTRA
2 Lives Lost in Weekend Accidents CAITLIN LIU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firefighter Injured When Ceiling Falls ANA CHOLO-TIPTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
District Shares Expertise--at Cost REBECCA HARRIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
School, Park May Share 100-Acre Site NANCY FORREST
The Piety Parade
U.S. Is the Enabler to Europe's Dependency JONATHAN CLARKE, Jonathan Clarke, a former member of the British diplomatic service, is with the Cato Institute in Washington. E-mail: jcahi@mindspring.com
Sponsors Adopt Families for Holidays MAIJA-LIISA NAGARAJAN
Knolls, Simi Have a Natural Animosity TONY LYSTRA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Water Main Fixed, South County Will Get Back in Flow H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire That Killed Woman Believed to Be Accidental ANDREW BLANKSTEIN
GOP Candidates
Readers Remember
Costa Mesa Veronica Duran, (949) 574-4213
Dana Point Eric C Sanitate, (949) 248-2152
Garden Grove Chris Ceballos, (714) 966-7440
Los Alamitos Ana Cholo-Tipton, (714) 966-5890
Cypress Andre Briscoe, (714) 966-5848
Laguna Beach Kenneth Ma, (949) 248-2157
Huntington Beach Eron Ben-Yehuda, (714) 965-7172, Ext. 13
La Palma Andre Briscoe, (714) 966-5848
Placentia Jasmine Lee, (714) 520-2513
Anaheim Judy Silber, (714) 966-5988
Fountain Valley Andrew Wainer, (714) 965-7172, Ext. 15
Fullerton Jin Whang, (714) 520-2510
Laguna Hills Dana Bushee, (949) 574-4207
Laguna Niguel Deepa Bharath, (949) 574-4204
Laguna Woods Deepa Bharath, (949) 574-4204
La Habra Jin Whang, (714) 520-2510
Lake Forest Alex Katz, (949) 574-4206
San Clemente Eric C Sanitate, (949) 248-2152
Santa Ana Chris Ceballos, (714) 966-7440
Seal Beach Alex Murashko, (714) 966-5974
Stanton Judy Silber, (714) 966-5988
Tustin Marissa Espino, (714) 966-5879
Villa Park Marissa Espino, (714) 966-5879
Westminster Alex Murashko, (714) 966-5974
Action Log
Best Not to Shop Till Little Ones Drop JERRY HICKS
New School at Mission Gets Blessing MATT SURMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Get Backup From Civilians to Provide Gifts for Needy Children ANA CHOLO-TIPTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Brea Deniene Husted, (714) 520-2503
Vandalism Barely Sees Dawn ANA CHOLO-TIPTON and MEGAN GARVEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Surgeon General's Report Is Laudable but Misleading RICHARD J. DeGRANDPRE, Richard J. DeGrandpre, an adjunct professor of psychology at St. Michael's College in Vermont, is author of "Ritalin Nation: Rapid-Fire Culture and the Transformation of Human Consciousness" (Norton, 1999)
Obituary
Budget Surplus
3 Die in Compton Fire as Hydrants Unable to Work KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spy Investigation
A Present to Future ELAINE GALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Consultant Gets to Skip Disclosure JEAN O. PASCO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Church That Hosted Replica of Our Lady of Guadalupe Vandalized ANDREW BLANKSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ill Effects of Nickel and Dime Mental Health Care Shawn Hubler
We Sowed Seeds of Rampart Scandal PAUL MARKS, Paul Marks is a retired LAPD captain
Redefining Mental Illness
Memory of Slain Student Lives On a Year Later Holly J. Wolcott
Getty Trust to Help Identify, Restore Key L.A. Buildings JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Way to Leave a Legacy for Future Generations ELAINE GALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officers Arrest 21 During DUI Sweep CAITLIN LIU
Spending Christmas Behind Bars BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Men Rescued After Boat Sinks TONY LYSTRA
Widening L.A. Police Scandal
Mission Viejo Sean Kirwan, (949) 574-4202
Cliches Set Ablaze by Pete Jolly BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Newport Beach Veronica Duran, (949) 574-4213
San Juan Capistrano Sue Doyle, (949) 248-2158
'84 Olympics Showed Off the Good Side of L.A. Area FRANK O. SOTOMAYOR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Rule of Thumb MARISSA ESPINO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Now Starring Offstage : Guiding Creative Forces Behind the Scenes Is the Role of a Lifetime for SCR's Newest Dramaturge Theater MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange Marissa Espino, (714) 966-5879
Escalator Safety
Double-Check Your Checks
Seasonal Illnesses Overwhelm Local Hospitals HOLLY J. WOLCOTT and CATHERINE BLAKE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Yorba Linda Deniene Husted, (714) 520-2503
BUSINESS
Pied Piper of Technology JOSEPH MENN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pharmacia & Upjohn, Monsanto to Merge in $26.5-Billion Deal GEORGE STEIN and BRETT CHASE, BLOOMBERG NEWS
Saturn Auto Workers Vote in Favor of New Contract From Associated Press
Firm Has Vested Interest When Guiding Bricks Toward Clicks DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Also . . .
Strong Season Brings Stores Good Cheer, Topping Fruitful Year ABIGAIL GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Data Likely to Show More Economic Growth Bloomberg News
Success of Web Research Depends on Who's Asking the Questions LEE DYE
CAM Data's Deal Rings True With Its Shareholders JONATHAN GAW, Jonathan Gaw covers technology and electronic commerce for The Times. He can be reached at (714) 966-7818 and at jonathan.gaw@latimes.com
Last Chance for Y2K Safety Check LAWRENCE J. MAGID
Holiday Wishes for Moderation and Sensibility GARY CHAPMAN, Gary Chapman is director of the 21st Century Project at the University of Texas at Austin
Stamps.com to Unveil Partners KAREN KAPLAN
Va. License Plate Claims Net Title KAREN KAPLAN
Study Finds Wide Range of Web Ad Sizes, Pricing From Reuters
Cultural Gaffes Can Leave 'Ugly' Impression ANNETTE HADDAD and SCOTT DOGGETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wendy's Chairman and CEO Dies; Founder Thomas to Serve in Interim From Bloomberg News
Microsoft Targeting Corporations With New Windows 2000 STANLEY HOLMES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Irritating Rut in Internet's Vast Frontier MICHAEL A. HILTZIK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Amazon.com Founder Is Time's Person of the Year From Associated Press
HEALTH
Attitude Is What Creates Standout Young Athletes CAROL KRUCOFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HARDCOVER and PAPERBACK
Involvement Opportunities
Best Sites: Year-End Roundup Marla Bolotsky
Keeping That Muscle in Your Head Flexible From Washington Post
In Cold Season, Hands Off! EMILY DWASS
Health Watch MICHAEL ZIMMERMAN
Food for Life ROSIE MESTEL, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Weird Science--but Useful Too Marnell Jameson
Keeping It Simple and Fun Is a Golden Exercise Formula KAREN VOIGHT, Karen Voight's column appears the first and third Mondays of each month. Beginning this week, one column each month will provide tips on techniques to help you perform popular exercises more efficiently and effectively
Probing the Mechanics Behind How We Remember SALLY SQUIRES, WASHINGTON POST
Coming Wednesday in FOOD
Ensuring the Care You Get Isn't Botched Is Up to You From Washington Post
A Paper Chase Through the Maze of Your Medical Past JANE E. ALLEN, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Distinguishing Memory Types From Washington Post
Bread Label May Say It's Nutritious, but Better Read the Fine Print SHELDON MARGEN and DALE A. OGAR, Dr. Sheldon Margen is professor of public health at UC Berkeley; Dale A. Ogar is managing editor of the UC Berkeley Wellness Letter. They are the authors of several books, including "The Wellness Encyclopedia of Food and Nutrition."
Heavy Metal Rules at This Workout Spot GARY METZKER
A Closer Look at the Birds and the Bees THOMAS H. MAUGH II
Herb May Help Boost a Libido Damaged by Antidepressants JOE GRAEDON and TERESA GRAEDON
Connected to the Web of Life DON LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Life at the Top Looks Good for Lakers . . . TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Detmer Sticks It to Patriots From Associated Press
Ducks Silence Detroit, 3-1 ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OCC's 12th Straight Win Comes With Championship STEVE KRESAL
Today VINCE KOWALICK
Losing Streak Has Team Thinking JIM HODGES
Big Men Finally Shine Together SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER
Today STEVE HENSON
Nesby Adjusting to Starting Role LONNIE WHITE
Stats, Etc
Bests Of The Day
Bibby's Seeking to Protect Middle MIKE TERRY
A Flurry of Points for Fleury From Associated Press
McKenzie Is Helping Ducks Get On-Line CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Semifinals at Trabuco Hills Tonight PAUL McLEOD
Boys' Soccer DAVE McKIBBEN
Canucks Acquire Potvin Associated Press
Chelios Doesn't Get to Kariya ELLIOTT TEAFORD
McNown-to-Robinson Combination a Winner From Associated Press
Little Goes Clippers' Way Down the Stretch in Loss LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carney's Miss Leaves the Dolphins in Upright Position From Associated Press
Broadway Joe's Magic Didn't Work This Time EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Duke Wins in Rout, but Krzyzewski's Unhappy From Associated Press
Golay Pivotal as USC Wins EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ice Dogs Defeat Manitoba, 3-1 Associated Press
8-Year-Old Boy Connects on a Rocker of a Dream From Associated Press
College Football Bowl Schedule
Playoffs Not Enough for Titans From Associated Press
Ravens Have No Problems From Associated Press
Girls' Basketball MARTIN HENDERSON
Redskins Still Looking for Their Wings T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Of Course, NBC and IOC Have a Lot in Common TIM KAWAKAMI
No Question, She Carries a Big Stick in Australia GRAHAME L. JONES
GREEN BAY at MINNESOTA
Two-minute Drill
Reeling Seahawks Left Devastated From Associated Press
Serious Playoff Run Made by Bills From Associated Press
Defense Makes It Easy for Rams From Associated Press
Carruth Back in North Carolina From Associated Press
Cowboys Blow Another Opportunity From Associated Press
Surfside's Victory Gives Lukas Ideas BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wrestling ERIK HAMILTON
Bryant Slowly Grasping Triangle Points TIM KAWAKAMI
Life at the Top Looks Good for Lakers . . . TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Iverson a No-Show After Ripping Brown From Associated Press
A consumer's guide to the best and worst of sports media and merchandise. Ground rules: If it can be read, played, heard, observed, worn, viewed, dialed or downloaded, it's in play here. PETE THOMAS
It Doesn't Come Easy for Jaguars From Associated Press
Raiders Knock the Wind Out of Smooth-Sailing Buccaneers From Associated Press
Things Falling Into Place for Titan Wrestlers LON EUBANKS
Holding Out For Football Dreams J.A. ADANDE
USOC 'Slush Fund' Reported From Staff and Wire Reports
Girls' Soccer MELANIE NEFF
Flag and Official Down on Play
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