What happened on January 09, 2000

NEWS

BOOKS

No Dummy By Lynda Obst, Lynda Obst, a producer at Paramount Studios, is the author of "Hello, He Lied: And Other Truths from the Hollywood Trenches."
The Big "C" By Gilda Radner
Untitled By Joseph Brodsky
The Crack-up By Melvin Jules Bukiet, Melvin Jules Bukiet is the author, most recently, of "Signs and Wonders."
Snow By Louis MacNeice
The Hinge of Fate By Benjamin Schwarz, Benjamin Schwarz is a contributing writer to Book Review, is a correspondent for the Atlantic Monthly
Mad, Bad and Dangerous By Jonathan Levi
The Wound That Never Heals By David Rieff, David Rieff is the author of several books, including "Slaughterhouse: Bosnia and the Failure of the West," and is co-editor of "Crimes of War: What the Public Should Know."
Like a Rolling Stone By John Lukacs, John Lukacs is the author of "A Thread of Years" and, most recently, "Five Days in London" (Yale University Press)
What is the Earth? By Sharon Olds
Southern California Rating: FICTION 1 FALSE MEMORY \o7 by...
Discoveries By Susan Salter Reynolds

ENTERTAINMENT

Best Bets / JANUARY 9-15
He Learned the Ropes By Lorenza Munoz, Lorenza Munoz is a Times staff writer
A Legacy Reclaimed By Diane Haithman, Diane Haithman is a Times staff writer
Detour Through America By Jan Breslauer, Jan Breslauer is a regular contributor to Calendar
No Playing Favorites By Kenneth Turan, Kenneth Turan is The Times' film critic
At the Heart of a Legend By Don Heckman, Don Heckman is The Times' jazz writer
So, What Do Women Want? By Elizabeth Jensen, Elizabeth Jensen is a Times staff writer based in New York
The Back Fence, 21st Century Style By Elizabeth Jensen
Being Catherine Keener Isn't So Bad By Lorenza Munoz, Lorenza Munoz is a Times staff writer
Quick Cuts By Kathleen Craughwell
Bilingual Foundation on the Move By Don Shirley, Don Shirley is The Times' theater writer
This Is No Simple Puppet Show By Scarlet Cheng, Scarlet Cheng is a frequent contributor to Calendar
A Glorious but Endangered Tradition By Daniel Feingold, Daniel Feingold is a freelance writer in Los Angeles
Cooperation Becomes Key to L.A. Scene By Suzanne Muchnic, Suzanne Muchnic is The Times' art writer
They Sing of the Body Eclectic By Natalie Nichols, Natalie Nichols is a frequent contributor to Calendar
Newer Songs No Match for 'Hurricane' By Steve Hochman
What a Concept: Patti LaBelle Sings Diane Warren By Steve Hochman
Small Faces
In Brief By Robert Hilburn
In Brief By Randy Lewis
Politically Active Lifetime Gives Its Viewers a Voice By Lynne Heffley, Lynne Heffley is a Times staff writer

BUSINESS

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

OPINION

The Center Moves Left By William Schneider, William Schneider, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a political analyst for CNN
As Fights Grow Uglier, a Policy Is Vital By Richard Weinstein, Richard Weinstein is a professor of architecture and urban design at UCLA
Brokers of a Skin-Deep Democracy By Steven Merritt Miner, Steven Merritt Miner, a professor of Russian history at Ohio University, is the author of "Selling Stalin."
Separating Internet Fantasy From Reality By Charles L. Lindner, Charles L. Lindner is a past president of the Los Angeles Criminal Bar Assn
Home-Office Debate Isn't New By Eileen Boris and Nelson Lichtenstein, Eileen Boris, who teaches women's studies at the University of Virginia, is the author of "Home to Work: Motherhood and the Politics of Industrial Homework in the United States." Nelson Lichtenstein, who teaches history there, is the author of "The Most Dangerous Man in Detroit: Walter Reuther and the Fate of American Labor."
After 40 Years, Isn't It About Time for a Sensible U.S.-Cuban Policy? By Wayne S. Smith, Wayne S. Smith, a senior fellow at the Center for International Policy, was chief of the U.S. Interests Section in Havana from 1979-82
How the U.S. Is Wasting Its Global Predominance By Henry A. Kissinger, Former Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger frequently writes for the Times
David Mihalic By Bill Stall, Bill Stall is an editorial writer for The Times
Recycle Verve for Recycling
High-Wire Act for Science
The Schools' Huge Task
Bradley's Plan Is a Loss for Seniors By Betsy Mccaughey Ross, Betsy McCaughey Ross is a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute and former lieutenant governor of New York. E-mail: betsymross@aol.com
India's Hands Aren't Clean By Rohan Oberoi, Rohan Oberoi, an Indian citizen, is a software developer in Cambridge, Mass. E-mail: rohan.oberoi@cornell.edu
County Governments Amble on Without Anyone in Charge By William Fulton, William Fulton, editor of California Planning and Development Report, is the author of "The Reluctant Metropolis: The Politics of Urban Growth in Los Angeles."

REAL ESTATE

SPORTS

MAGAZINE

The Best of SoCal / Los Angeles Times Magazine
A donut man for all seasons By Dave Gardetta
LAPD blue By Michael T. Jarvis
Wash, set and surf By Maria C. Iacobo
That's what fronds are for By Mary Melton
Go figure By Leilah Bernstein
In the Land of Status Consciousness, How a Stretch Limo Is Born By James Ricci
All alone out there By Scott Howard-cooper, Scott Howard-Cooper is a sports writer for The Times who covered the Los Angeles Lakers from 1993-98
Oh No, Canada By E.D. Maytum, E.D. Maytum is a filmmaker living in Los Angeles. His last piece for the magazine was about Palm Desert
California's big gamble By Fred Dickey
young blue eyes By Hillary Johnson
Welcome to their Casbah By Susan Heeger
The Real Thing By S. Irene Virbila

TRAVEL

What happened on January 09, 2000

NEWS

New Breed of School Cultivates the Seer Within By Mary Melton

Sometimes, Parental Guidance Is Required for Play Dates By Vicki Iovine, Vicki Iovine is the author of the 'Girlfriends' Guide' and parenting correspondent for NBC's 'Later Today.'

The Changing Face of Giving By Mary Mcnamara, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Y2K and January Fools' Day: Biting Back at the Phantom Bug By Sandy Banks

Tough Luck, Clark Kent By M. Dion Thompson, BALTIMORE SUN

As We Now Know, Smarts Come in a Variety of Flavors By Annie M. Paul, SALON.COM

The Most Important Name By Carol Farley

Sri Lanka's Odd Trio: Sun, Sand, Suicide By Tom Rachman, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scholars of American Pro Sports Vault Into Academic Mainstream By Lynn Brezosky, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Breached Only Temporarily by Flood, Barriers Between Races Rise Again By Steven Ginsberg, WASHINGTON POST

Civil War Battlefield Now in Private Hands By Matthew Mosk, WASHINGTON POST

Both Public, Private Efforts Resuscitate Chicago's Long-Suffering River By Andrew Buchanan, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cutting-Edge Technology Opens a Window on Ancient Egyptian City By Mariam Sami, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eastern Seaboard Hospitals Overwhelmed With Flu-Stricken Patients From Associated Press

Paleontology Whiz No Ordinary Bone Collector By Kate N. Grossman, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rural China Losing Access to Health Care By Renee Schoof, ASSOCIATED PRESS

O.C. May Tighten Rules on Buried Fuel Tanks By Daniel Yi, TIMES STAFF WRITER

District Weighs Evictions to Make Way for Schools By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Chinese Military Still Embedded in the Economy By Mark Magnier, TIMES STAFF WRITER

New Test-Taking Skill: Working the System By Kenneth R. Weiss, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER

California Income Gap Grows Amid Prosperity By Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson and Mark Arax Mary Curtius, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

Trying to Keep an Edge as Primary Run Steepens By Ronald Brownstein, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER

Justices to Hear Grandparents' Visitation Plea By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Gore Stays on Offense, Takes Pokes at Bradley's Record in Iowa Debate By Matea Gold, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Columnist Mike Downey has the day off. By Mike Downey

Ready or Not, the Candidates Are Coming at Warp Speed By Mark Z. Barabak, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER

McCain Defends Letters Sent on Donors' Behalf By Anne-marie O'Connor and David Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

Protests Over Boy's Return to Cuba Temporarily Halted From Associated Press

Belgian Blames Scottish Souvenir for Bad Luck Reuters

Soldier Gets 12 1/2 Years in Prison for His Role in Beating Death From Times Staff and Wire Services

'Malkovich,' 'Topsy-Turvy' Tie for Best Film Honors By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER

'Tired and Very Restless' Karmapa Visits Dalai Lama From Associated Press

In Aceh, Calls for Independence From Indonesia Are Growing Louder By David Lamb, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Colombian Minister Quits Amid Scandal Reuters

Sri Lanka Frees Most Tamils Held in Crackdown From Associated Press

Philippines President Ends Effort to Open Investment From Associated Press

Russia Seeks to Quell Doubts Over Shake-Up By Maura Reynolds, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Rival Accused of Bid to Oust Yugoslav Leader From Associated Press

Crackdown Planned on Nursing Homes By Dan Morain and Amy Pyle, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

Analyst Urges Overhaul of State's Carpool Lanes By Virginia Ellis, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Poor Farm Town's Race for Success By Mark Arax, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Mother of 8 Adds Triplets at 54 Associated Press

Diet Guidelines Prompt Food Fight By Sam Fulwood Iii, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Brown Vows to Cut S.F. Living Costs, Homelessness From Associated Press

Russia Suspends Assault on Chechnya's Capital By Maura Reynolds, Times Staff Writer

The Other Side of Washington By Susan King, TIMES STAFF Writer

BOOKS

No Dummy By Lynda Obst, Lynda Obst, a producer at Paramount Studios, is the author of "Hello, He Lied: And Other Truths from the Hollywood Trenches."

The Crack-up By Melvin Jules Bukiet, Melvin Jules Bukiet is the author, most recently, of "Signs and Wonders."

The Hinge of Fate By Benjamin Schwarz, Benjamin Schwarz is a contributing writer to Book Review, is a correspondent for the Atlantic Monthly

Mad, Bad and Dangerous By Jonathan Levi

The Wound That Never Heals By David Rieff, David Rieff is the author of several books, including "Slaughterhouse: Bosnia and the Failure of the West," and is co-editor of "Crimes of War: What the Public Should Know."

Like a Rolling Stone By John Lukacs, John Lukacs is the author of "A Thread of Years" and, most recently, "Five Days in London" (Yale University Press)

Discoveries By Susan Salter Reynolds

ENTERTAINMENT

He Learned the Ropes By Lorenza Munoz, Lorenza Munoz is a Times staff writer

A Legacy Reclaimed By Diane Haithman, Diane Haithman is a Times staff writer

Detour Through America By Jan Breslauer, Jan Breslauer is a regular contributor to Calendar

No Playing Favorites By Kenneth Turan, Kenneth Turan is The Times' film critic

At the Heart of a Legend By Don Heckman, Don Heckman is The Times' jazz writer

So, What Do Women Want? By Elizabeth Jensen, Elizabeth Jensen is a Times staff writer based in New York

The Back Fence, 21st Century Style By Elizabeth Jensen

Being Catherine Keener Isn't So Bad By Lorenza Munoz, Lorenza Munoz is a Times staff writer

Quick Cuts By Kathleen Craughwell

Bilingual Foundation on the Move By Don Shirley, Don Shirley is The Times' theater writer

This Is No Simple Puppet Show By Scarlet Cheng, Scarlet Cheng is a frequent contributor to Calendar

A Glorious but Endangered Tradition By Daniel Feingold, Daniel Feingold is a freelance writer in Los Angeles

Cooperation Becomes Key to L.A. Scene By Suzanne Muchnic, Suzanne Muchnic is The Times' art writer

They Sing of the Body Eclectic By Natalie Nichols, Natalie Nichols is a frequent contributor to Calendar