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What happened on December 20, 1999
ENTERTAINMENT
Diversity Looks Like Showtime By Howard Rosenberg
TV Networks Able to Avoid a Boycott By Dana Calvo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
She's Discovered, Again : British actress Janet McTeer, known in England and on Broadway, finds admirers with 'Tumbleweeds.' By Cliff Rothman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tomorrow In Calendar
Hollywood's Numbers Game: the Box-Office Guess-timates By Richard Natale, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Disney Unwraps 'Fantasia' Sequel, After a Long Spell By Paul Lieberman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anxious World Awaits Golden Globe Nods
This Is a 'Mansfield Park' Worth Visiting By Claudia L. Johnson
A More Traditional Version Delights With Grace, Spirit By Victoria Looseleaf, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Nutcracker' Gets Tinseltown Touch By Jennifer Fisher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Religious Story Lines Increasing in Movies, TV By Gerald L. Zelizer
Weekend Moviegoers Take 'Stuart's' Bait By Richard Natale, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sacred Music Festival Adds Up to Success for Local Organizers By Elaine Dutka, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Freddie Ravel's Ready for His Big Break By Don Heckman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
An Original Who Really Walks the Walk By Don Heckman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Amy Grant's Christmas Cheer--Pure and Sincere By Randy Lewis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Defending a Critic
Putting 'Adorable Dopes' in the Proper Perspective
This One's a Real Glass Act By Michele Ingrassia, NEWSDAY
Responding to Sorrow By Kirstin Downey Grimsley, WASHINGTON POST
Another Y2K Glitch: Baby Boom Fizzles By Jeannine Stein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Till Jobs Do Us Part By Lynn Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Love and Lingerie: These Sweet Nothings Whisper Renewed Romance By Kathleen Kelleher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Training a Lens on Malaysian Life By Booth Moore
Just Monking Around By Martin Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tale Plumbs Act of Creating--and Omitting By Merle Rubin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Architect Van Der Kar Is Alive and Thriving
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, but Your Coordination Is Execrable By Roy Rivenburg
Limiting the Options: "The Justice Department is...
Rahman's Ramadan By Katrina Hasan Hamilton
Nate Is on the Case of Oliver's Trash Can
A Learning Link to the Santa Ana Zoo
Jokes & Riddles
Readers Remember
Spy Investigation
Budget Surplus
Right to Arms
Fascination With Toilets
Widening L.A. Police Scandal
Desert Lights
Alaska
GOP Candidates
U.S. Boosts Anti-Terror Tactics, Urges Caution for Holidays By Jonathan Peterson and Ricardo Alonso-zaldivar, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Venezuelan Flooding Death Toll Tops 1,000 By David Russell and Sebastian Rotella, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pro-Kremlin Bloc Leads Rivals in Russian Vote By Richard C. Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Britain Witnesses American Revolution in Job Market By Marjorie Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riordan Friend to Run Hahn's Mayoral Race By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Business Deal Done --a Controversy Born
Informant Told FBI of Alleged Y2K Plot By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Antler Theft Causes Pointed 4-Year Dispute By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Protected Status Proposed for 2 More State Sites By Bettina Boxall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Goodbye to the Millennium, the 1900s--and Mom By George Skelton
Accused Physicist to Sue Government By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Enormous Information-Age Wealth Could Fund Charitable Outpouring By Ronald Brownstein
Macao Raises the Chinese Flag and Signals the End of a Colonial Era By Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pro-Israel Militia in Lebanon Seeks Asylum By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arafat Releases 6 Jailed Dissidents Associated Press
Pope Finalizes Plans for Visit to Holy Land From Times Wire Services
Train Collides With Truck in Nigeria; at Least 50 Are Killed Associated Press
Infant Car Seat Recalled Because of Defective Handle Associated Press
In Sri Lanka, 'Everyone Is Sick of War, and Nobody Wants to Give In' By Dexter Filkins, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shuttle Finally Reaches Orbit Associated Press
Plane Grounded After Threat Reuters
Democrats Clash Over Fine Points By Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McCain Against Avowed Gays in Military Times News Services
Fire Disrupts East Coast Trains Associated Press
U.S. Says Cuba to Take Inmates From Associated Press
Joe Higgs; Sang Reggae, Helped Bob Marley By Richard Cromelin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ken W. Clawson; Nixon's Media Director From The Washington Post
Desmond Llewelyn; Actor Played Q in Bond Films By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tom Bates; Professor and Journalist By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Making New Year's a Capital Event By Geraldine Baum, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Activists Arrested for Vandalizing Aircraft Associated Press
Opening Doors for O.C.'s Low-Income Home Seekers By Daryl Strickland, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angolan Troops Shell Rebels From Namibian Side; Atrocities Reported From Times Wire Services
Shoppers Flee Turkish Mall After Bombings From Associated Press
Nuclear Accident Victim Very Ill Reuters
Abducted Oil Workers Released in Ecuador From Associated Press
Journalism Is a Very Different Business--Here's Why By David Shaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Another Staples-Like Proposal Was Made to Times By David Shaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crossing the Line By David Shaw, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
Microsoft Targeting Corporations With New Windows 2000 By Stanley Holmes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pied Piper of Technology By Joseph Menn, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Irritating Rut in Internet's Vast Frontier By Michael A. Hiltzik, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firm Has Vested Interest When Guiding Bricks Toward Clicks By Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Strong Season Brings Stores Good Cheer, Topping Fruitful Year By Abigail Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Holiday Wishes for Moderation and Sensibility By Gary Chapman, Gary Chapman is director of the 21st Century Project at the University of Texas at Austin
Pharmacia & Upjohn, Monsanto to Merge in $26.5-Billion Deal By George Stein and Brett Chase, BLOOMBERG NEWS
Cultural Gaffes Can Leave 'Ugly' Impression By Scott Doggett and Annette Haddad, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wendy's Chairman and CEO Dies; Founder Thomas to Serve in Interim From Bloomberg News
Data Likely to Show More Economic Growth Bloomberg News
Saturn Auto Workers Vote in Favor of New Contract From Associated Press
Also . . .
Amazon.com Founder Is Time's Person of the Year From Associated Press
Stamps.com to Unveil Partners By Karen Kaplan
Last Chance for Y2K Safety Check By Lawrence J. Magid
Va. License Plate Claims Net Title By Karen Kaplan
Success of Web Research Depends on Who's Asking the Questions By Lee Dye
Study Finds Wide Range of Web Ad Sizes, Pricing From Reuters
CAM Data's Deal Rings True With Its Shareholders By 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
HEALTH
Food for Life By Rosie Mestel, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
A Paper Chase Through the Maze of Your Medical Past By Jane E. Allen, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Probing the Mechanics Behind How We Remember By Sally Squires, WASHINGTON POST
Herb May Help Boost a Libido Damaged by Antidepressants By Teresa Graedon and Joe Graedon
In Cold Season, Hands Off! By Emily Dwass
Weird Science--but Useful Too By Marnell Jameson
Best Sites: Year-End Roundup By Marla Bolotsky
Connected to the Web of Life By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Closer Look at the Birds and the Bees By Thomas H. Maugh Ii
HARDCOVER and PAPERBACK
Coming Wednesday in FOOD
Bread Label May Say It's Nutritious, but Better Read the Fine Print By 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."
Distinguishing Memory Types From Washington Post
Keeping That Muscle in Your Head Flexible From Washington Post
Attitude Is What Creates Standout Young Athletes By Carol Krucoff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Keeping It Simple and Fun Is a Golden Exercise Formula By 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
Heavy Metal Rules at This Workout Spot By Gary Metzker
Ensuring the Care You Get Isn't Botched Is Up to You From Washington Post
Involvement Opportunities
Health Watch By Michael Zimmerman
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Getty Trust to Help Identify, Restore Key L.A. Buildings By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Die in Compton Fire as Hydrants Unable to Work By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spending Christmas Behind Bars By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Way to Leave a Legacy for Future Generations By Elaine Gale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ill Effects of Nickel and Dime Mental Health Care By Shawn Hubler
'84 Olympics Showed Off the Good Side of L.A. Area By Frank O. Sotomayor, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Braced for the Bug
The Piety Parade
Redefining Mental Illness
Surgeon General's Report Is Laudable but Misleading By 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)
U.S. Is the Enabler to Europe's Dependency By Jonathan Clarke, Jonathan Clarke, a former member of the British diplomatic service, is with the Cato Institute in Washington. E-mail: jcahi@mindspring.com
We Sowed Seeds of Rampart Scandal By Paul Marks, Paul Marks is a retired LAPD captain
Want to Join a Protest? Press 'Forward' By Clancy Sigal, Clancy Sigal is a screenwriter in Los Angeles
Santa Susana Knolls Has Natural Animosity With Simi By Tony Lystra, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Memory of Slain Student Lives On a Year Later By Holly J. Wolcott
New School at Mission Gets Blessing By Matt Surman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Knolls, Simi Have a Natural Animosity By Tony Lystra, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Seasonal Illnesses Overwhelm Local Hospitals By Holly J. Wolcott and Catherine Blake, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 Men Rescued After Boat Sinks By Tony Lystra
Others Pay Her to Get the Goods By Charlotte Boechler
Hundreds Gather at Pre-Kwanzaa Event By Caitlin Liu
School, Park May Share 100-Acre Site By Nancy Forrest
Sponsors Adopt Families for Holidays By Maija-liisa Nagarajan
Officers Arrest 21 During DUI Sweep By Caitlin Liu
Church That Hosted Replica of Our Lady of Guadalupe Vandalized By Andrew Blankstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seabee Pulls 2 Arizona Men From Port Hueneme Waters By Tony Lystra
Carjacking Suspect Arrested After Brief Chase
Holiday Warning Issued on Preventing Residential Fires By Caitlin Liu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Lives Lost in Weekend Accidents By Caitlin Liu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire That Killed Woman Believed to Be Accidental By Andrew Blankstein
Obituary
Consultant Gets to Skip Disclosure By Jean O. Pasco, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vandalism Barely Sees Dawn By Megan Garvey and Ana Cholo-tipton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Present to Future By Elaine Gale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Water Main Fixed, South County Will Get Back in Flow By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
District Shares Expertise--at Cost By Rebecca Harris, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Firefighter Injured When Ceiling Falls By Ana Cholo-tipton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Business Leaders Polls Apart on El Toro By Jean O. Pasco, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Costa Mesa By Veronica Duran, (949) 574-4213
Dana Point By Eric C Sanitate, (949) 248-2152
Garden Grove By Chris Ceballos, (714) 966-7440
Los Alamitos By Ana Cholo-tipton, (714) 966-5890
Cypress By Andre Briscoe, (714) 966-5848
Newport Beach By Veronica Duran, (949) 574-4213
Brea By Deniene Husted, (714) 520-2503
Buena Park By Ana Cholo-tipton, (714) 966-5890
Irvine By Mathis Winkler, (949) 764-4311
Laguna Beach By Kenneth Ma, (949) 248-2157
Orange By Marissa Espino, (714) 966-5879
Huntington Beach By Eron Ben-yehuda, (714) 965-7172, Ext. 13
La Palma By Andre Briscoe, (714) 966-5848
Placentia By Jasmine Lee, (714) 520-2513
Anaheim By Judy Silber, (714) 966-5988
Police Get Backup From Civilians to Provide Gifts for Needy Children By Ana Cholo-tipton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Drama Fills Courtroom, and Verdict Is Instructive By Andrew Wainer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fountain Valley By Andrew Wainer, (714) 965-7172, Ext. 15
Laguna Hills By Dana Bushee, (949) 574-4207
Fullerton By Jin Whang, (714) 520-2510
Laguna Niguel By Deepa Bharath, (949) 574-4204
La Habra By Jin Whang, (714) 520-2510
Laguna Woods By Deepa Bharath, (949) 574-4204
Mission Viejo By Sean Kirwan, (949) 574-4202
San Clemente By Eric C Sanitate, (949) 248-2152
Lake Forest By Alex Katz, (949) 574-4206
San Juan Capistrano By Sue Doyle, (949) 248-2158
Santa Ana By Chris Ceballos, (714) 966-7440
Seal Beach By Alex Murashko, (714) 966-5974
Stanton By Judy Silber, (714) 966-5988
Tustin By Marissa Espino, (714) 966-5879
Villa Park By Marissa Espino, (714) 966-5879
Westminster By Alex Murashko, (714) 966-5974
Yorba Linda By Deniene Husted, (714) 520-2503
Action Log
Escalator Safety
New Rule of Thumb By Marissa Espino, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Best Not to Shop Till Little Ones Drop By Jerry Hicks
Double-Check Your Checks
Unidentified Man Struck and Killed on Costa Mesa Freeway
Now Starring Offstage : Guiding Creative Forces Behind the Scenes Is the Role of a Lifetime for SCR's Newest Dramaturge Theater By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cliches Set Ablaze by Pete Jolly By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
Ducks Silence Detroit, 3-1 By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Redskins Still Looking for Their Wings By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Life at the Top Looks Good for Lakers . . . By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Holding Out For Football Dreams By J.A. Adande
Of Course, NBC and IOC Have a Lot in Common By Tim Kawakami
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. By Pete Thomas
No Question, She Carries a Big Stick in Australia By Grahame L. Jones
Nesby Adjusting to Starting Role By Lonnie White
Little Goes Clippers' Way Down the Stretch in Loss By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Iverson a No-Show After Ripping Brown From Associated Press
Bryant Slowly Grasping Triangle Points By Tim Kawakami
USOC 'Slush Fund' Reported From Staff and Wire Reports
Flag and Official Down on Play
Bests Of The Day
Stats, Etc
GREEN BAY at MINNESOTA
Two-minute Drill
Raiders Knock the Wind Out of Smooth-Sailing Buccaneers From Associated Press
Carney's Miss Leaves the Dolphins in Upright Position From Associated Press
It Doesn't Come Easy for Jaguars From Associated Press
McNown-to-Robinson Combination a Winner From Associated Press
Playoffs Not Enough for Titans From Associated Press
Ravens Have No Problems From Associated Press
Detmer Sticks It to Patriots From Associated Press
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
Today By Steve Henson
Today By Vince Kowalick
Big Men Finally Shine Together By Scott Howard-cooper
Duke Wins in Rout, but Krzyzewski's Unhappy From Associated Press
Golay Pivotal as USC Wins By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bibby's Seeking to Protect Middle By Mike Terry
A Flurry of Points for Fleury From Associated Press
Canucks Acquire Potvin Associated Press
Chelios Doesn't Get to Kariya By Elliott Teaford
Losing Streak Has Team Thinking By Jim Hodges
Ice Dogs Defeat Manitoba, 3-1 Associated Press
College Football Bowl Schedule
Broadway Joe's Magic Didn't Work This Time By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Surfside's Victory Gives Lukas Ideas By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
8-Year-Old Boy Connects on a Rocker of a Dream From Associated Press
Life at the Top Looks Good for Lakers . . . By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McKenzie Is Helping Ducks Get On-Line By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Semifinals at Trabuco Hills Tonight By Paul Mcleod
Boys' Soccer By Dave Mckibben
Girls' Soccer By Melanie Neff
Wrestling By Erik Hamilton
Girls' Basketball By Martin Henderson
Things Falling Into Place for Titan Wrestlers By Lon Eubanks
OCC's 12th Straight Win Comes With Championship By Steve Kresal
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