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What happened on July 18, 1999
NEWS
No Kid Gloves
Gross Points
Success' Many Fathers
The Disney Version
Cawdor Cutups
Kidspace's Impact
Should Cash-Strapped Mom Remarry, for Richer or Poorer? By Vicki Iovine
When Racism Lurks Beneath a Mask of Normalcy By Sandy Banks
Today's Living Best Bets
An Act of Will
I'll Be Darned, Sock Monkeys Are Back By Elaine Gale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Is a Voice From the Deep--Over and Out By Sam Bruchey
Breaking the 'Secret Code'
Putting U.S. History to the Test
Reaction to Bigotry Comes From Practice
Compromise Is More Effective Than Surrender
Trust in Youths to Do the Right Thing
Young AIDS Activist Shows the Power of Determination
Laugh Lines
Book Reviews
Inspiration on the Right Track for Tomes About Trains By Maria D. Laso, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pint-Sized Punch Lines
Birthday Wishes By Mel Gilden
Planning Ahead
Transit Quandary
Cruising Solutions
Teacher Credentials
No Need to Secede
'Nonexistent' Brush Clearance a Myth
Girl's Death in Townhouse Fire
Commercial Fishing
The Business of Skateboarding
Mountains Conservancy
Park Assessments
The Moon Mission and JFK
Supervisor Challenge
Seize the Future Vision Program
Parsons All Wet on Demonstration
The Irvine Co.'s Silence on El Toro
Ex-Little Girl Alive and Kcking
Working to Fix Trustees' Mess
Pointe Anaheim Reflects Future
Marines Gone, El Toro Debate Isn't
Attack on NRA Was Offensive
Man Gets 25 Years to Life for Alleged Food Heist By Martha Bellisle, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wealthy Couple Invests in Boston Public Schools By Robin Estrin, ASSOCIATED PRESS
First Female Space Commander Soars By Marcia Dunn, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Man's First Off-World Step Thrilled Millions on Earth By Harry F. Rosenthal, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Some Renowned Writers Dream Up Ideas--Literally By Jordan Lite, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kissinger Contrasts Today's World Affairs With the World on His Watch By Chris Tomlinson, ASSOCIATED PRESS
A Town That Runs on Womanpower By Gloria Perez, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Study Says Robin Hood Preferred His 'Merrie Men' \o7 From Reuters\f7
A Political Son Who Continued to Rise By Lisa Getter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Day for Celebration Turns Solemn By Elizabeth Mehren and Geraldine Baum, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
JFK Jr., His Wife Feared Dead By John J. Goldman and Ronald J. Ostrow and Paul Lieberman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Thorny Secession Issue: Who Would Police Valley? By Miguel Bustillo and Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
MPAA's Dozen Judge Movies for Millions By Amy Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Race to Moon Was a Giant Leap for Engineers Too By Barry Stavro, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Regulators at Odds Over 800-Home Irvine Co. Plan By Janet Wilson and Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Elks on Antlers of Dilemma By Mike Downey
Troubled Teens' Parents Desperate for Solutions By Elizabeth Mehren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Intruders Exit as Fighting in Kashmir Ends By Dexter Filkins, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Final Vote Totals Show Win for Opposition in Indonesia From Associated Press
India Arrests N. Korean Officers Associated Press
U.S. Warns of Terrorist Danger in Pakistan Associated Press
Talks With Colombian Rebels Postponed By Ruth Morris, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Opposition Leader Seeks Moderation, Not Revenge By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Serbia-Montenegro Split Raised if Talks Fail From Associated Press
Volcano in Mexico Forces Evacuations \o7 Associated Press\f7
Reunited Germany Divided Over Abortion Rights Issue By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Do-Nothing' Congress Doesn't Apply to State's Delegation By Richard Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lake Forest Man Dies in Car Crash By Jack Leonard
Busy South County Robber Hits One Bank for the Second Time By Jack Leonard
Yosemite Rocks
Legislature Seeks Veto Power Over Key Insurance Post By Virginia Ellis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chancellor Named for New UC Campus By Kenneth R. Weiss, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Resendez DNA Appears to Match Evidence \o7 From Reuters\f7
Media Pull Out All the Stops, Jettison Scheduled Programs By Elizabeth Jensen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In His Own Words
The 'Epitome of American Chic,' Bessette Complemented Camelot By Elaine Woo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chances of Surviving Landing on Water at Night Called 'Slim' By Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Varied Images of JFK Jr. Evoked by Older, Younger Generations By Caitlin Liu and George Ramos, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Fire Issue Involves Similar Hurdles, Different Dynamics By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cyclist Hit, Killed in Huntington By Jack Leonard
Federal Judges Owed Back Pay, Jurist Says From Times Wire Reports
Congressman Quitting GOP Calls It 'Uncaring' From Times Wire Services
Player Is First to Master Pac-Man From Times Wire Reports
Uneasy Partnerships Form Over Environmental Issues By Janet Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
John McCain
B-2 in Combat
Grieving Parents
NFL Team
Aphrodisiacs
Birth Control Funds
Workers
Legal Challenges to Playa Vista
Assault Weapons Bill Passed
What That Thingamabob Was
What About All the Female Acts?
Oh, to Be a Celebrity
He's Seen the Negative Effects of Internet Pornography
Travel Agent Value
Finnish Friends
'Small Vices,' Big Plans for 'Spenser' By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOKS
Dusting, By Daniel Hall
Reading L.a.
Nasty Business By Jonathan Levi
A Thread of Years By Patricia Hampl, \o7 Patricia Hampl is the author of, most recently, "I Could Tell You Stories" and the memoir, "A Romantic Education."\f7
Dirty Realism By Peter Biskind, \o7 Peter Biskind is the author of "Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex-Drugs-and-Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood."\f7
Love, Hitch By Patrick Mcgilligan, \o7 Patrick McGilligan is the author of "Fritz Lang: The Nature of the Beast" and is working on a new biography of Alfred Hitchcock\f7
Greek Lam By Peter Green, \o7 Peter Green is the author of three historical novels. The most recent, "The Laughter of Aphrodite," Sappho's fictional memoirs, was reissued in 1993 by the University of California Press\f7
Peepshow By Kenneth Anderson, \o7 Kenneth Anderson teaches law at American University, Washington D.C.; he is legal editor of "Crimes of War: What the Public Should Know" (W.W. Norton)\f7
Discoveries By Susan Salter Reynolds
Southern California Rating:
ENTERTAINMENT
Can This Guy Be Serious? You Bet By Soren Baker, Soren Baker writes about hip-hop for Calendar
Give My Regards to . . . Vegas? By Diane Haithman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Las Vegas Through the Ages: A Timeline
Venetian Finds By Suzanne Muchnic, Suzanne Muchnic is The Times' art writer
The Stories of His Life By Kristin Hohenadel, Kristin Hohenadel is a regular contributor to Calendar
He Has Larger Designs on the Stage : Tony Walton, an award-winning craftsman of sets and costumes, has donned a new role: director. By Jan Breslauer, Jan Breslauer is a regular contributor to Calendar
History Afoot By Jennifer Fisher, Jennifer Fisher is a regular contributor to Calendar
Time to Draw the Line Commentary: Looking for real character development in film? You can pretty much forget live-action, because animation is where it's at. By Charles Solomon, Charles Solomon is an occasional contributor to Calendar
Whatever By Steve Hochman
Offstage, She's Not a Silent Type By Daryl H. Miller, Daryl H. Miller is a Los Angeles-based entertainment writer
Big Cheeses to Break Bread With RATs By Don Shirley, Don Shirley is The Times' theater writer
Bringing a Cat's Tale to Life By Scarlet Cheng, Scarlet Cheng is an occasional contributor to Calendar
The Changing Faces of Fame By Hunter Drohojowska-philp, Hunter Drohojowska-Philp is an occasional contributor to Calendar
Record Rack By Robert Hilburn
In Brief By Soren Baker
Los Lobos' Veering Path Leads It to More Grooves By Marc Weingarten
Their Destiny Awaits By Ernesto Lechner, Ernesto Lechner is a frequent contributor to Calendar
Sean 'Puffy' Combs Says Howdy, Diddy By Steve Hochman
Gender Wars By Geoff Boucher
Small Faces
In Brief By Ernesto Lechner
In Brief By Steve Appleford
In Brief By Soren Baker
Smooth Sailing Expected, but Some Rough C's Ahead By Don Heckman
BUSINESS
For Wall Street Darling Foley, Romance Fades Quickly By Edmund Sanders, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Debt, the Phantom Menace, so Far Remains Just That By Tom Petruno
Moving In On Southland's Home Improvement Market By Abigail Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Don't Try This at Home: Investor's Portfolio Bulges With 110 Funds By Russ Wiles, Russ Wiles is a regular contributor to The Times and co-author of "How Mutual Funds Work," published by Simon & Schuster
Creating Long-Term Peace of Mind for Long-Term Unmarried Partners By Liz Pulliam
To Plot Your Path Back Into the Work Force, Find Guides to the Territory By Amy Joyce, Amy Joyce writes for the Washington Post
Brighter Skies for a New Boeing By Leslie Helm and James Flanigan, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Employer Can't Choose to Pay Workers' Salaries Late
Prices Are Putting a Cork in New Year's Travel Plans By Stephen Gregory, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Brooks Named Executive V.P. for Aspeon
Egypt Revives Its Wine Industry By John Falchetto, ASSOCIATED PRESS
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of
Pierce College Deserves Fresh Start
School Needs Cooperation
Richard Close By Bob Rector, \o7 Bob Rector is opinion editor of the Valley and Ventura County editions of The Times\f7
Crime Down, but Do You Feel Safer? By Pamela Davega Carr
SOAR Already Being Felt
Sooner the Better for Hill Canyon Vote
Racist Violence a Problem for All
Say You Want a Revolution in Education? A Few Suggestions . . . By Steve Blum, \o7 Steve Blum is president of the Ventura Unified Education Assn\f7
A First Step Toward Real Campaign Finance Reform By Brad Sherman, \o7 Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Woodland Hills) represents portions of Ventura County and the San Fernando Valley\f7
Totalitarian Leanings in Oxnard By Kent Williams, \o7 Kent Williams is pastor of the Wells Road Baptist Church in Ventura\f7
Parents Need to Say More Than 'No' By Sarah Asplin, \o7 Sarah Asplin, a 16-year-old senior at Santa Susana High School, is a member of the Simi Valley Youth Council and chairs its teen crisis education committee\f7
Hemingway at 100: The Old Man and the Sentimental Journey By Hillel Italie, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nevada Honors Father of the Mother Lode By Martin Griffith, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Key West a Moveable Feast for Hemingway Fans By Brendan Farrington, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Plan for Restoring Grand Canyon Forest Draws Fire By Michelle Rushlo, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fire Near Lake Piru Engulfs Up to 1,800 Acres By Matt Surman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
For Some Troubled Youths, Pain Offers Escape By Anna Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Air Show Attendance Takes Off By Martha L. Willman and Agnes Diggs, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Launch Time By David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pipe Dream By Steve Chawkins, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seabees Units Pave Way for Summerfest Family Fun By Massie Ritsch, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Memories Fueled at Old Rocket Site By David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Who Says Middle Age Stinks? By Steve Chawkins, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Neighbors Aghast at Diet Guru's Mansion Plan By Monte Morin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Expansion of Latino Voter Rolls Celebrated By Antonio Olivo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slaying Still Haunts Cypress Park By George Ramos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Leatherneck Look at Police Shootings By Al Martinez
He Proved His Love Just By Being There By Dana Parsons
Probe of Fatal Truck Accident Continues By Lisa Richardson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
At Least Four Hurt When Car Plows Into Restaurant By Matthew Ebnet and Jack Leonard, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Saluting as One By Tini Tran and Louise Roug, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Looking--and Listening--for Roots of School Violence By Lisa Richardson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crime Story Doesn't Pay as He Expected By Ann W. O'Neill
Check It Out
'Writing at the Beach' By Duke Helfand, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Discovering Books
Reading Tips And Notes
Book Events
Gathering Raises Funds for Wildlife-Care Center By Roberto J. Manzano
Child, 3, Is Pulled Unconscious From Pool By Solomon Moore
2 Teens Apprehended After Escaping From 'Boot Camp' By Roberto J. Manzano
3rd Try Underway to Secure Charter Middle School Site By Kristina Sauerwein
3 Teenagers Stabbed in Fight at Party By Massie Ritsch
Volunteers Sought for HIV Project By Anna Gorman
Scholarships Aid Foster Children By Jennifer Kelley
Complaint About Rite Aid Is Just Tip of the Iceberg By Ken Reich
In Search of Roots of Violence By Lisa Richardson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Coastal Project Sparks Objections By Janet Wilson and Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Record Crowd Attends First Day of Air Show By Martha L. Willman and Agnes Diggs, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Ship Lost and an Era Forgotten By Cecilia Rasmussen
Making Connections
Principal Named to Legislative Action Panel
For 1st Time, Woman Wins 10-Mile Rough Water Swim By Erik Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orencio; L.A. Fashion Designer By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arvid Pardo; Former U.N. Diplomat From Malta By Elaine Woo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Give and Take of Telemarketers
Teens Shattering Stereotypes
Progress on Gang Front
Margaret E. Wahl; Retired From Naval Center
Restaurant Group to Host Golf Benefit
Obituaries
Brush Fire Near Lake Piru Burns 1,500 Acres by Evening
Bible's 'Love the Sojourner' Applies on I-5 By Benjamin J. Hubbard, Benjamin J. Hubbard is a professor and chairman of the Department of Comparative Religion at Cal State Fullerton. His e-mail address isbhubbard@fullerton.edu
4 Injured as Car Crashes Into Fullerton Restaurant By Jack Leonard and Matthew Ebnet, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
UCLA Student Dies After Fall From Balcony
Don't Forget Peace Lovers' Hate Crimes By Kenneth L. Khachigian, Kenneth L. Khachigian is a veteran political strategist and former White House speech writer who practices law in Orange County. His column appears here every other week
Older and Wiser By Ann Shields, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Vessels' Speaks Volumes By Josef Woodard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NATIONAL
Day for Celebration Turns Solemn By Elizabeth Mehren and Geraldine Baum, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
OPINION
The Iranian Revolution, Part II, Comes Into Focus By Robin Wright, Robin Wright, global affairs correspondent for The Times, has been covering Iran since 1973. She is the author of the forthcoming book, "The Last Great Revolution: Turmoil and Transformation in Iran."
Whatever Happened to Voting? By William Schneider, William Schneider, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a political analyst for CNN
The Valley Unmasked By Joel Kotkin, Joel Kotkin, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a senior fellow at the Pepperdine Institute of Public Policy and a senior fellow at the Reason Foundation
His Opposition May Turn Out to Be Milosevic's Best Friend By Robert Thomas, Robert Thomas is the author of "The Politics of Serbia in the 1990s."
Why Revive an Inhuman Program? By Kitty Calavita, Kitty Calavita, professor of criminology, law and society in the School of Social Ecology at UC Irvine, is the author of "Inside the State: The Bracero Program, Immigration, and the INS."
Amid a Mock Debate, Opportunity Is Lost By Robert L. Borosage, Robert L. Borosage is co-director of the Campaign for America's Future and an adjunct professor at American University School of Law
Vartan Gregorian By Paul Lieberman, Paul Lieberman is a New York-based cultural reporter for The Times
Keep the Wild One That Way
A Glow in the Middle East
Bold, Spirited Lives
George E. Brown Jr., Public Servant
NAACP Needs to Act, Not Just Talk By Earl Ofari Hutchinson, Earl Ofari Hutchinson is the author of "The Crisis in Black and Black" (1998, Middle Passage Press. E-mail: ehutchi344@aol.com
Was The Times' Story Fair to Gov. Bush? By Narda Zacchino
An Overreaching U.S. Spurs Fears Worldwide By Michael M. May and Robert F. Ellsworth, Robert F. Ellsworth is vice president of the International Institute for Strategic Studies, based in London, and former deputy secretary of Defense under Presidents Nixon and Ford. Michael M. May is co-director of Stanford University's Center for International Security and Cooperation and director emeritus of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Will Bush Save State GOP? Consider the Brown Family By Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a senior associate at the School of Politics and Economics at Claremont Graduate University and a political analyst for KCAL-TV
REAL ESTATE
Art With Heart
Trust Instincts on Condo That Faces Freeway By Kirsten M. Lagatree, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
That Check in the Mail Is Actually a Loan Solicitation By Kenneth R. Harney, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Buying to Add On By Kathy Price-robinson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ernestine Rings Up Los Feliz Sale By Ruth Ryon, Los Angeles Times
Westside Homes Open for Tours Next Sunday
Malfunctioning Elevator May Be Hazard and Code Violation By Jan Hickenbottom, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Don't Overreact to Radon Gas By Barry Stone, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Useful Rating System on the Best Places to Retire By Robert J. Bruss
Renewal Fees Lowered for Brokers and Agents By Sue Mcallister, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some Tips for Taking the Sweat Out of a Summer Move By Leta Herman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Landlord Can Charge City Inspection Fee to the Tenant By Kevin Postema, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
Just Call Her Coach By Jim Vertuno, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hawks' Terry a Quick Study By Paul Newberry, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ryan Ready for Hall Induction By Michael A. Lutz, ASSOCIATED PRESS
WNBA Needs Stars Like Holdsclaw to Shine if League Wants Success By Shaun Powell, NEWSDAY
Let Umpires Go Ahead and Quit By Thomas Boswell, WASHINGTON POST
Jarrett Would Love to Give Ford a Rare Championship By Mike Harris, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Orioles Got Man They Wanted, Now They Have to Keep Him By John Eisenberg, BALTIMORE SUN
Seeds for Soccer Success Planted in 1972 By Hal Bock, ASSOCIATED PRESS
2000 Olympic Countdown Begins at Pan Am Games By Barry Wilner, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mondesi Is Back in the Swing By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Van de Velde Breezing With a Five-Shot Lead By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Veterans Aim to Refill Cup By Grahame L. Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Are The Umpires Off-base? By Bill Plaschke
Are The Umpires Off-base? By Ross Newhan
U.S. May Play Its Ace By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Austin Powers III: The Spy Who Brought in Fans By Scott Howard-cooper
Grandma Still Dreams of Becoming a Rookie By Diane Pucin
Officiating Sparks Woolridge's Anger By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sparks Report By Earl Gustkey
Italians Dominate 13th Stage, Armstrong Maintains Lead By Jenny E. Heller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Latest Victory Proves to Be a Shirt Thing for Vargas By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sharp Wins IRL 500 With Caution \o7 From Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Given Time to Celebrate, MLS Has Terrible Timing By Mike Penner
Brazil Offers Ultimate Test for Uruguay \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Real Strikeout Kings
Crane Accident Could Delay Park's Opening By Ross Newhan
Trade Deadline Lacks Concrete Starting Points By Ross Newhan
Torn Elbow Ligament Ends Osuna's Season By Jason Reid and Mike Terry and Mike Digiovanna
Angels On Deck By Mike Digiovanna
Dodgers On Deck By Mike Terry
Wolf Continues Winning Ways for Phillies \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Mariners: No Leaks at Safeco \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Seattle Wins on Homers at New Park \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Pirates Overpower Indians for Second Game in a Row \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Pickler Is Quick to Make Up Lost Time By Mike Terry
Small Surf No Problem For Big-Wave Parsons By Erik Hamilton
Third Place Is Best U.S. Team Can Finish By Lon Eubanks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Network Coverage of JFK Jr. Alters Sports Programming \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Diminutive Parry Enjoys a Big Day By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Diving
For Heyns, World-Record Performance Twice as Fun By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Falls to Italy in Semifinals By Lon Eubanks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Uncommon Dunk in Routine U.S. Victory \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Floyd, Gibson Share the Lead \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Flathers Satisfies Coach's Goal, Then Wins Race By Dan Arritt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notre Dame Wins With Brewster Assist By Eric Sondheimer
Ponciano's Future Starts With a Move By Steve Henson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beating Burroughs Therapy for Royal By Dave Desmond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kick American Legion Baseball Playoffs \o7 From Staff Reports\f7
Steinberg Stays Alive by Shooting 72
Trojan Horse By Eric Sondheimer
Charles Has Plenty to Write Home About By Steve Henson
Smooth Player Accomplishes Some Firsts in Hollywood Oaks By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It Was a Big Deal, but Something's Missing By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Enoch Loses Race, Then Points Lead By Mark Peinado
Lancaster Turns Back Stockton, 12-8
McGhion Misses Fairways, Finds Lead By Peter Yoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MAGAZINE
They Said She'd Never Sing Again By Ed Leibowitz
The Neon Lights Aren't Bright By Mary Melton
Outside the Box By Debra J. Hotaling
Above the Fold By Leslee Komaiko
Casting Directors By A. Grey Le Cuyer
Celebrating--Cautiously--Women's Gains in Television News By Patt Morrison
What He Really Wants to Do Is Direct By Carla Hall, Carla Hall is a Times staff writer. Her last piece for the magazine was about the popularity of straight hair
A Car, a Trumpet, Comedy Icon By Julio Martinez, Julio Martinez writes about entertainment for Daily Variety and La Opinion and has played guitar professionally with vocalist Al Jarreau and other performers
The Real L.A. Confidential By Miles Corwin, Miles Corwin is a Times staff writer
Wild Flowers
Picture Perfect By Judy Prouty
The Ears Have It By Brenda Bell, Brenda Bell last wrote about tiramisu for the magazine
Steaking a Claim in Long Beach By S. Irene Virbila
TRAVEL
Three Island Hideouts By Susan Spano, TIMES TRAVEL WRITER
Airlines Try to Bridge the Credibility Gap By Don Phillips, WASHINGTON POST
Herd on the Street in Fort Worth, Texas
Millennium Musings
DOT Delays Airline Disclosure Rules
Kenya Waives Visas for Many Visitors
Uptick in Ticks Reported in East By Kathleen Doheny
California Corner By Laurie K. Schenden
Millennium Countdown
Traveler's Notes . . .
Rock-Bottom Resort Prices By Lisa Marlowe, Lisa Marlowe is a freelance writer based in Malibu
Cooking, Tasting Your Way Through France By Karin Esterhammer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Finnish Woman's Way to Health, Success, Relaxation--and Glowing Skin By Susan Spano, TIMES TRAVEL WRITER
Honeymoons Even Sweeter With Discounts, Packages By Arthur Frommer
Want to Reconnect With Your Teen? Get Out of Town By Eileen Ogintz
Walk on the Wild Side of Vancouver Island By John Mckinney, John McKinney is the author of "Coast Walks: 150 Adventures Along the California Coast" (Olympus Press, $14.95)
'Fluming the Ditch...' By Susan Essoyan, Susan Essoyan lives in Honolulu and reports regularly for The Times
Millennium Cruises All Booked? Bargains Abound on Christmas Sailings By Harry Basch and Shirley Slater, Shirley Slater and Harry Basch travel as guests of the cruise lines. Cruise Views appears the first and third week of every month
Home-Grwon but Haute By Joan Clarke, Joan Clarke is food editor and former restaurant critic for the Honolulu Advertiser
More Restaurants Worth Mentioning By Joan Clarke
Hear Cowboy Poetry or Just Hang Out By Ellen Melinkoff
It's a 'Net Gain for Hostels Down Under By Lucy Izon
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