What happened on April 30, 2000

BUSINESS

ENTERTAINMENT

What Makes Elie Run? PATRICK GOLDSTEIN, atrick Goldstein is a Times staff writer
Stirring Up Russian Ballet's Soul RITA FELCIANO, Rita Felciano is an occasional contributor to Calendar
Leimert Gets Mid-Size Equity Venue DON SHIRLEY, Don Shirley is The Times' theater writer
Small Faces
Fie on Fees
So You Want to Be a Rock Star (Part 2) STEVE APPLEFORD, Steve Appleford is a regular contributor to Calendar
Movies KATHLEEN CRAUGHWELL
Paint It Incisive
The Apatow Report
Scott's Stogie
Argentine, Jamaican, Caribbean Sounds to the Fore DON HECKMAN, Don Heckman is The Times' jazz writer
Not the Same Old Song and Dance KENNETH TURAN, Kenneth Turan is The Times' film critic
The World Is Indeed His Keyboard JOHN HENKEN, John Henken is a regular contributor to Calendar
Beauty Before Age
Best Bets / APRIL 30-MAY 6, 2000
This Time, He's Dressed to Kill JAN BRESLAUER, Jan Breslauer is a regular contributor to Calendar
One Possible Avenue of Expression SUZANNE MUCHNIC, Suzanne Muchnic is The Times' art writer
After Oscar, a Dream Project SEAN MITCHELL, Sean Mitchell is a regular contributor to Calendar
London's Latest Renaissance MARJORIE MILLER, Marjorie Miller is The Times' bureau chief in London
Truth, Anguish and Jump-Cuts HOWARD ROSENBERG, Howard Rosenberg is The Times' television critic
Taking Lilith's Spontaneity to TV, Men Included STEVE HOCHMAN
Speaking of the Unspoken SCARLET CHENG, Scarlet Cheng is a regular contributor to Calendar
'I-10 Chronicles' Is One of Several Routes to Take ROBERT HILBURN, Robert Hilburn is The Times' pop music critic
The Voice of Experience RANDY LEWIS, Randy Lewis is a Times staff writer

REAL ESTATE

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

NEWS

SPORTS

MAGAZINE

BOOKS

Politically Incorrect JONATHAN LEVI
Fire From Above RICHARD L. GARWIN
Calling Mr. Ed PAM HOUSTON, Pam Houston is the author of "Cowboys Are My Weakness: Stories," "Waltzing the Cat" and, most recently, "A Little More About Me."
Discoveries SUSAN SALTER REYNOLDS
Dr. Feelgood SYLVIA BROWNRIGG, Sylvia Brownrigg is the author of a novel, "The Metaphysical Touch." Her short stories, "Ten Women Who Shook the World," will be published by Farrar, Straus & Giroux in June
Blood Simple F.X. TOOLE, F.X. Toole is the author of a collection of stories, "Rope Burns," to be published by The Ecco Press / HarperCollins in September
Amazing Grace FRANCINE PROSE
The Trial of the Century ANTHONY DAY
L.A. Confidential EUGEN WEBER
Letter From Alexandria CYNTHIA HAVEN, Cynthia Haven has written for a number of publications, including The Washington Post and the San Jose Mercury News

TRAVEL

OPINION

Republicans
Election
Cuban Boy
The Morning After: Is It All Over but the Shouting? Roger C. Altman, Roger C. Altman is the founder of Evercore Partners, an investment bank, and served as deputy secretary of the Treasury in the first Clinton administration
Killing
Asian Votes
Valley Voters Need to Hear a Case for Staying in Los Angeles TOM HOGEN-ESCH, Tom Hogen-Esch, a doctoral candidate in political science at USC, was a researcher for the Elected Los Angeles Charter Reform Commission
Small Airports
A Misdirected Missile Defense Plan
Medical School
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do, So Don't Do It ROBERT W. HAHN, Robert W. Hahn is director of the American Enterprise Institute-Brookings Joint Center for Regulatory Studies and is a consultant to Microsoft
Why Antilabor L.A. Embraced the Striking Janitors Marc B. Haefele, Marc B. Haefele, an LA Weekly columnist and staff writer, is co-host of the KPFK morning show "Up for Air."
Defying Hate, Ignorance and Intolerance BRIAN O'LEARY BENNETT, Brian O'Leary Bennett is a member of the executive committee of the California Republican Party and a George W. Bush delegate to the Republican National Convention
Fire Clearance
Relax the Ban on Gay Blood Donors Douglas Starr, Douglas Starr, co-director of the science journalism program at Boston University, is the author of "BLOOD: An Epic History of Medicine and Commerce."
Legal Siege on a Free Press
What Took So Long?
Entrepreneurs: The New Social Activists Bruce J. Schulman, Bruce J. Schulman teaches history and American studies at Boston University. His new book, a history of the 1970s, will be published next winter
Death Penalty: Facts vs. Moral Suasion Edward P. Lazarus, Edward P. Lazarus, legal correspondent for Talk magazine, served as a law clerk to Justice Harry A. Blackmun. He is author of "Closed Chambers: The Rise, Fall and Future of the Modern Supreme Court."
The Final Humiliation: Afghan Children Are Ignored Robin Wright, Robin Wright covers global issues for The Times and is the author of "The Last Great Revolution: Turmoil and Transformation in Iran."
The Brain Drain Afflicts Politics Martin E. Marty, Martin E. Marty is the Fairfax M. Cone distinguished service professor emeritus at the University of Chicago and senior editor of Christian Century magazine
Where Did Reunion Photo Come From? NARDA ZACCHINO, Narda Zacchino, an associate editor of The Times, is the readers' representative
How U.S. Can Rebuild Mexico Walter Russell Mead, Walter Russell Mead, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. He is the author of "Mortal Splendor: The American Empire in Transition."
710 Freeway Extension
Pay Scale for L.A. Teachers
The Magical Realism of the Elian Chronicle Francisco Goldman, Francisco Goldman, a novelist, is the author of "The Ordinary Seaman."
Jane Garvey Ronald D. White, Ronald D. White is an editorial writer for The Times

What happened on April 30, 2000

BUSINESS

More Firms Giving Workers a Dressing-Down They Like DAVAN MAHARAJ, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Unlike Soros, Public Hasn't Had Its Fill of Risk TOM PETRUNO

Risky 'Whisper' Estimates Have Ear of Information-Hungry Investors JACK REERINK, REUTERS

Fisherman Landed Big One by Inventing, Selling Lure KARREN MILLS, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Small Economy of Cuba Holds Great Potential JAMES FLANIGAN

Inflation, Taxes, Volatility Affect How Fast You'll Deplete Retirement Savings LIZ PULLIAM WESTON

Studio Employee Must Cast Self in New Role SUSAN VAUGHN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Tap Water Around the World Developing a French Flavor JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Threatened by Web, Travel Agents Adopt New Tactics E. SCOTT RECKARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER

ENTERTAINMENT

What Makes Elie Run? PATRICK GOLDSTEIN, atrick Goldstein is a Times staff writer

Stirring Up Russian Ballet's Soul RITA FELCIANO, Rita Felciano is an occasional contributor to Calendar

Leimert Gets Mid-Size Equity Venue DON SHIRLEY, Don Shirley is The Times' theater writer

So You Want to Be a Rock Star (Part 2) STEVE APPLEFORD, Steve Appleford is a regular contributor to Calendar

Movies KATHLEEN CRAUGHWELL

Argentine, Jamaican, Caribbean Sounds to the Fore DON HECKMAN, Don Heckman is The Times' jazz writer

Not the Same Old Song and Dance KENNETH TURAN, Kenneth Turan is The Times' film critic

The World Is Indeed His Keyboard JOHN HENKEN, John Henken is a regular contributor to Calendar

This Time, He's Dressed to Kill JAN BRESLAUER, Jan Breslauer is a regular contributor to Calendar

One Possible Avenue of Expression SUZANNE MUCHNIC, Suzanne Muchnic is The Times' art writer

After Oscar, a Dream Project SEAN MITCHELL, Sean Mitchell is a regular contributor to Calendar

London's Latest Renaissance MARJORIE MILLER, Marjorie Miller is The Times' bureau chief in London

Truth, Anguish and Jump-Cuts HOWARD ROSENBERG, Howard Rosenberg is The Times' television critic

Taking Lilith's Spontaneity to TV, Men Included STEVE HOCHMAN

Speaking of the Unspoken SCARLET CHENG, Scarlet Cheng is a regular contributor to Calendar

'I-10 Chronicles' Is One of Several Routes to Take ROBERT HILBURN, Robert Hilburn is The Times' pop music critic

The Voice of Experience RANDY LEWIS, Randy Lewis is a Times staff writer

REAL ESTATE

Prevent Chi From Rushing Out KIRSTEN LAGATREE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Penalized For Being a Little Late With the Rent--48 Times KEVIN POSTEMA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Survey Shows Internet Not Replacing Agents From Inman News Features

Home Market Is Hotter Than Ever Despite Rates, Jumpy Stocks DIANE WEDNER and JENNIFER OLDHAM, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

Ownership Transfer Fee Covers Time-Consuming Chores JAN HICKENBOTTOM, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Shedding New Light on Security Options JAMES DULLEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Protecting Siding From the Elements From Popular Mechanics

Bill to Keep Loan Applicants' Tax Returns Confidential KENNETH R. HARNEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Within Reach of the Beach JULIE BAWDEN DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Bel-Air Estate Is a Knockout RUTH RYON, Times Staff Writer

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

2 Die, 8 Hurt in Pasadena as Vehicle Hits Crowd TERRY McDERMOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Jim Rogers; Son of Famed Humorist From a Times Staff Writer

1 New Life Near Anniversary of Preschool Deaths ELAINE GALE and PHIL WILLON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

L.A.'s Open Enrollment Plan Shrinks for 5th Year KRISTINA SAUERWEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Air Quality Data Available on Web MARGARET TALEV

Festival Sows Agricultural Awareness GINA PICCALO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Readers, Authors Celebrate Written Word at Book Festival CARLA HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Law Day Gives a Look Inside the System CATHERINE BLAKE

Culture at the Opera House Cost 25 Cents STEVE EMMONS

On Lofty Goals and Accountability We Agree--and Little More ALICIA A. REYNOLDS, Alicia A. Reynolds lives in Ventura and teaches at Oxnard High School

At Casa Pacifica, Success and More Challenges TIM WOLFE, Tim Wolfe is president of the Casa Pacifica board of directors

Winners of Times Book Prizes Named SORAYA SARHADDI NELSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Secession Group May Be a House Divided MICHAEL FINNEGAN and PATRICK McGREEVY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

The Politics of O.C. in the First Person ELEAZAR ELIZONDO, Eleazar Elizondo is chairman of the Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission in Santa Ana, and has been an aide to Sen. Barbara Boxer and to Assemblyman Lou Correa (D-Santa Ana)

War and Remembrance SCOTT MARTELLE and MAI TRAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

On Lofty Goals and Accountability We Agree--and Little More JASON WOMACK, Jason Womack lives in Ojai and teaches social studies at Nordhoff High School. He also is a private learning and leadership consultant for students 13 to 18. You can reach him at www.jasonwomack.com

L.A. Then and Now CECILIA RASMUSSEN

The Downtown Blues Al Martinez

Pickets Want Laguna Festival to Stay Put SHARON NAGY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

3rd Whale in a Month Washes Up on Coast WILOUGHBY MARIANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Sheriff's Dept. to Play Football as Benefit CATHERINE BLAKE

Lethal Bacteria Found at Biofem Doctor's Home JACK LEONARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER

The Meaning in Movies ANN SHIELDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Protesters Urge Boycott of Vietnamese Media SCOTT MARTELLE and MAI TRAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

'Pay Now' Is a Better Plan for State's Roadways GEORGE RUNNER, Assemblyman George Runner (R-Lancaster) represents the cities of Lancaster, Palmdale and Santa Clarita

Man Kills Estranged Wife, Then Himself in Santa Ana JACK LEONARD

L.A.'s Cuban Americans Join the Elian Outcry ROBERTO J. MANZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Man Killed Outside Busy Pool Hall JACK LEONARD

Smart Enough for Smart Growth? LYNN L. JACOBS, Lynn L. Jacobs is president of Ventura Affordable Homes Inc. and of the Building Industry Assn. Greater Los Angeles / Ventura Chapter

As ATVs Roam Fragile Upland, Preservation Movement Grows PAUL FOY, ASSOCIATED PRESS

GOP's Bad News Isn't Terrible--and That's Good JOHN J. PITNEY JR., John J. Pitney Jr. of Anaheim is associate professor of government at Claremont McKenna College

Students Perform Feats of Clay in CSUN, School District Program GREG RISLING, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Highway Patrol Cracks Down on Unsafe Farm-Labor Vehicles FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Immigrants' Help Transforms Tiny Hometowns BOBBY CUZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Latin Accent JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Finale to 2002 Games: The Paralympics TIM KORTE, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Another Dead Whale Washes Up on O.C. Shore WILLOUGHBY MARIANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Math Council to Honor 3 Teachers ANNA GORMAN

The Truism That Facts Are Facts Is History DANA PARSONS