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What happened on December 02, 2001
MAGAZINE
The Cult of Richard Feynman J. MICHAEL KENNEDY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Curse of Mammon
The Rules of the Game
Winning Reactions
Star Signs of the Laureates
We Need More Jerry Browns
The Lowdown on the Hardware
Grief Still Simmers for Fire Victims
Tropical Gardens Have No Place Here
High Priests of the Unknown Robert Lee Hotz, Robert Lee Hotz last wrote for the magazine about the South Pole
Humanity's Greatest Dish
The Ones Who Got Away MICHAEL T. JARVIS
Mistakes and Oversights CAROL J. WILLIAMS, Carol J. Williams is a Times staff writer based in Germany
Four-Star Review Doesn't Add Up
How the Prize Changed Their Lives JEFF GOTTLIEB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Handicapping the Science Awards
No Quackerjack S. IRENE VIRBILA
Winner's Circle
Laureate Roulette PRESTON LERNER, Preston Lerner last wrote for the magazine about pro tennis player Cecil Mamiit
Booty Call
How the Prize Changed Their Lives Martin Booe last wrote for the magazine about the holiday traditions of three families.
The Twisted Legacy of William Shockley MICHAEL A. HILTZIK, Michael A. Hiltzik last wrote for the magazine about how DVDs changed filmmaking
NEWS
Americans Held in Foreign Jails Feel for U.S. Detainees RICHARD A. SERRANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leave the Owl-Owning to Hogwarts DON OLDENBURG, WASHINGTON POST
Suicide Bombers Strike in Heart of Jerusalem; 12 Die TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Social Circuits
The Peace (Flag) Makers HILARY E. MacGREGOR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moi Farm Hooks Fishermen SUSAN ESSOYAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sex Bias in China Puts Girls in Jeopardy MARTIN FACKLER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
As New High-Rises Tower Over Landmarks, Ire Builds in Asia DENIS D. GRAY, ASSOCIATED PRESS
An Obsession to Get It in Writing SCOTT MARTELLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County Weddings and Engagements
A Tall Order for Rockefeller Center SAMANTHA BONAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crashing Hard into Adulthood PHIL WILLON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Little Meow MAURA WALSH
Jokes & Riddles
Southern Section Football Playoffs
Three Sisters Complete a Unique Family Circle Sandy Banks
Sleepy Salesman and Monkey Mischief
Fans, Friends Mourn Harrison HILLEL ITALIE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Little Meow MAURA WALSH
The Art of the Unspoken Wish List LEAH ESKIN, CHICAGO TRIBUNE
What's the Best Excuse You Have Ever Used?
Sleepy Salesman and Monkey Mischief
Tracking Baldness' Elusive Genetic Trail MALCOLM RITTER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
A Tall Order for Rockefeller Center SAMANTHA BONAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Road Signs Now a Hot Commodity ROGER ALFORD, ASSOCIATED PRESS
New York's Getting Help From Above JOHN CURRAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fighting Intensifies Around Kandahar ALISSA J. RUBIN and TYLER MARSHALL and MEGAN K. STACK, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Villagers Near Targeted Caves Voice Plight MEGAN K. STACK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Afghan Talks Shift Focus to Short Term CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brother Describes Al Qaeda Suspect as Dutiful Muslim RANWA YEHIA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Taliban Frees Canadian Journalist From Times Wire Services
Children's Health Tops UNICEF List From Associated Press
Peru Detains 2 in Plot Against U.S. Embassy Associated Press
Italy Arrests Egyptian Linked to Bin Laden From Associated Press
Sudan's Anti-Terrorist Stance Questioned From Reuters
Luxembourg Police Raid Banks in Terror Inquiry, Seize Papers Reuters
On N. Africa Tour, Chirac Condemns Terrorism, Praises Islam From Associated Press
Misidentified NYC Firefighter Finally Laid to Rest by Family From Associated Press
Whitney Pares Staff, Exhibitions From Associated Press
Imperial Traditions Reign for the Newest Little Royal in Japan VALERIE REITMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Neo-Nazis Protest Exhibit on Army Crimes From Times Wire Reports
3 Admirals Linked to Kursk Are Demoted From Times Wire Reports
Government Reports Heavy Rebel Casualties From Times Wire Reports
Trimble Defeats Hard-Liners in Party From Times Wire Reports
Web Provider Excite Drops AT&T Service JON HEALEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Dead
Bad Weather Stalls Missile Defense Test From Times Wire Reports
Brown Looks Set to Win Runoff, 3rd Term as Houston Mayor LIANNE HART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blaze Sparks Manhattan Explosion, 42 Injured From Times Wire Reports
Snowmobile Ban Takes Effect in Tahoe Area From Times Wire Reports
CIA Officer's Body Coming Home Reuters
Study Finds Exercise Is Preventive Medicine IRA DREYFUSS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bush Renews Call for Tax Cuts NICK ANDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 Soldiers Receive Purple Hearts From Associated Press
U.S. Presses Terror War in 7 Nations JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Giant Make-Over SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pearl Harbor Vivid Even After 60 Intervening Years CALVIN WOODWARD, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Green River Arrest Opens New Chapter TOM GORMAN and LYNN MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Once a Menu Item, Dogs Now Beloved by Hong Kong Families MARGARET WONG, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Holdout Taliban Rioters Surrender After Three Days of Deadly Darkness MAURA REYNOLDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Our Lives Were Never the Same Again' From Associated Press
Venezuela Probing Police 'Death Squads' JORGE RUEDA, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slide Deepens for Taiwan's Nationalists HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Centrist Factions in Russia Unite to Form Single Party JOHN DANISZEWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Terrorism Spurs Push for Prayer in Schools JESSICA GARRISON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Army Wins Battle With Navy, but All Keep Eyes on War JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Showdown Over Western Range Rights JOHN BALZAR
'When They Steal Your Land, They Steal Your Future' TODD LEWAN and DOLORES BARCLAY, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marching Toward an Americana Trend LINDA HALES, WASHINGTON POST
Tourists Warming Up to Vacationing in Northeast From Times Wire Reports
Drained Reservoir Exposes Drowned Homesteads WILSON RING, ASSOCIATED PRESS
U.S. Astronauts Sound Off on Space Noise MARCIA DUNN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Albanians Turning to Lethal Fishing Tackle WILLIAM J. KOLE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
John Mitchum, 82; Veteran Character Actor DENNIS McLELLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Monroe Leigh, 82; International Law Specialist Advised Kissinger From The Washington Post
Newport Beach, El Toro and Negative Effects
Doris Silverton, 73; TV Writer
Putting Old Instruments to New Uses JEAN MERL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Lightning Rod in Governor's Race NANCY VOGEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drug Seizures Sad Sign of Return to Normality KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hanukkah Wonderland Planned at Park From Times Staff Reports
Looking Beyond Freeways for a Ride
Supervisorial Contest
Bolsa Chica Restoration Has Critics, Defenders
Fire Victims Rebuilding Their Lives DEBORAH BAKER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ventura County and Cities Could Lose $75 Million CATHERINE SAILLANT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Don't Block the Runway Yet
Series of Jetliner Tire Blowouts Alarms John Wayne Airport STUART PFEIFER and TINA BORGATTA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Resident Wants to Close the Door Behind Him
Curtain Falls on Theater Project JOSE CARDENAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Public Art in Moorpark
Ahmanson Ranch Development
Air Traffic Versus an Escape From Traffic
Episcopal Diocese Gets New Leader KURT STREETER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Holidays Mean Efforts to Curb Drunk Drivers JERRY HICKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tourism Campaign Selling Californians on Their Home State JENNIFER COLEMAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Homeless Man Killed in Traffic Accident From Times Staff Reports
Uphill Bid to Oust Lone Dissenter MARK Z. BARABAK, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Toll Roads Are Called Part of the Solution
Millions Could Be Lost in Tax Shift CATHERINE SAILLANT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Holiday for Drunk Drivers JERRY HICKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Donald Bren Shows the Tree Huggers He Has a Heart Too DANA PARSONS
CLU Festival Honors Christian Martyr From Times Staff Reports
The People Get to Decide LARRY AGRAN, Larry Agran is mayor of Irvine
Children Forge New Lives in Wake of Tragedy JEAN GUCCIONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marking 120 Years, The Times Grew Up With the City CECILIA RASMUSSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Twain: A Man of 50,000 Letters MARTIN GRIFFITH, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Troupes Fight to Be Players in Downtown Arts District MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Ana Gets A in English
Flags and Floats at Holiday Parade TIMOTHY HUGHES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Candidates for District Attorney
JWA Asks for Probe of Tire Blowouts STUART PFEIFER and TINA BORGATTA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Archeologist Traces the Path of Lewis, Clark JOSEPH B. FRAZIER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Loophole Lets Landowners Build on Native Grounds RICHARD FAUSSET, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Let's Spend Gas Tax Funds Where They're Needed: Transportation LOU CORREA, Lou Correa represents Orange County's 69th District in the state Assembly
Inventor Finds Sweet Success Making Candy PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wheelchair Access as a Must for Residences BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Art Show to Benefit College Scholarship Fund From Times Staff Reports
Knife-Wielding Man Fatally Shot by Police From Times Staff Reports
Hoping the Show Will Go On MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glitz, Cash and a Dream Lead to Trouble in Taft JOHN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jewelry Makers' Tarnished Safety Record Spurs Concern PETER Y. HONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
121 Years of Helping Forlorn Kids Learn How to Smile TINA DIRMANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doctor Gets 3 Years for Assaulting Patients From Times Staff Reports
Lions, Tigers, Leopards and Love ANGELA K. BROWN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Without Daughter, It's a Sad Season MAI TRAN and H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Rat Poisoning on Anacapa Island
OK, So Regulate the Racket
SPORTS
'Brian's Song' Remake Goes Flat Mike Penner
A Honeymoon Couple JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bowl Bid Produces Auxiliary Benefits Ben Bolch
Group Analysis* First Round Grahame L. Jones
Dialing In Caller One BOB MIESZERSKI
It's Miami and Second Spot in Rose Bowl Championship Game Still Up for Grabs CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southern Section Football Playoffs Dan Ruthemeyer
South Korea * Japan From Associated Press and Times Wire Services
Etc.
UCLA Falls Hard to Utah Associated Press
Still Humongous After All These Years MIKE PENNER
Utah Powers Up on Pepperdine From Staff and Wire Reports
McDonald Recalled, Will Play Key Role Chris Foster
Craven Gives USC a Start PAUL GUTIERREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCLA Men Advance to Water Polo Final From Staff and Wire Reports
Chaminade Quarterback to Transfer to Westlake Eric Sondheimer and \f7
Foster Is There in Name Only for Senior Day STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gooden Leads Kansas' Charge From Associated Press
The Times Rankings Mark Heisler
Notre Dame Wins Finale Against Purdue From Associated Press
The Big Picture
Oregon Leaves It to Voters DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jc Football Bowl Games
Men Gary Klein
Arnott Brings His 'A' Game, Devils Win From Associated Press
Payne Is Good for Brigham Young From Associated Press
Bruins Find Their Rhythm at Last STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Knight Gets Best of Tubbs as Texas Tech Wins, 99-86 From Associated Press
USC Sweeps Past Duke, Advances to Round of 16 From Staff Reports
McGwire Represented Baseball as Power Ball JOE GERGEN, NEWSDAY
O'Neal Wants to Put Any Fine Behind Him
There Were Big Problems Right From the Start Elliott Teaford
The Times' Rankings Steve Springer
Potvin's Stop Gets Things Going Jerry Crowe
Fairplex Down to the Wire BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine Rallies to Defeat Davis, 74-69 Paul McLeod
A Dangerous Learning Curve Diane Pucin
Raiders Showing a New Wrinkle BOB OATES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Louisiana State Wins SEC West From Associated Press
Group Dynamic GRAHAME L. JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New England at New York Jets 10 a.m. MIKE PENNER, Times Staff Writer
The Ring Leads Back to Arum STEVE SPRINGER
Great Carr Ride Tops 4,000 Yards From Associated Press
France Wins Its Ninth Davis Cup From Wire Reports
Who Can Rain on 3rd Parade? Mark Heisler
Lakers Serve Up a Half-Pounder TIM BROWN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notre Dame Wins Easily to Improve Record to 7-0 Associated Press
Wizards Lose Game, Might Lose Jordan From Associated Press
Stanford Gives San Jose the Slip From Associated Press
No Clancy Double-Double, No Trouble Paul Gutierrez
He Could Become a Big Factor ERIC STEPHENS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Goodenough Leads Palomar to 20-14 Southern California Victory James Lee
Texas Two-Steps Its Way Out of the Picture by Losing Big 12 Title Game to Colorado, 39-37 ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Army Is the Best It Can Be From Associated Press
Allen's Third Hurts So Good JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dunbar Becomes Chatsworth Coach Eric Sondheimer and \f7
Getting Through Q-school the Easy Part From Associated Press
Southern Section Football Playoffs Michelle Gardner
Southern Section Football Playoffs John Klima
Tennessee Stays in Running With 34-32 Victory Over Florida and One More Game to Prove Itself BILL SHAIKIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How The Ap Top 25 Fared
Penn State's Bowl Hopes Are Dashed by Virginia, 20-14 From Associated Press
Southern Section Football Playoffs Todd Behrendt
Los Altos Returns to Division VII Final Peter Yoon
Finishes With Some Audibles MIKE PENNER
Southern Section Football Playoffs Matt Hamilton
Frankel Makes Grade Again BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leading Men
Winning Isn't Everything for Fellow Named Frosty
Southern Section Football Playoffs Dan Arritt
Baseball's Squeeze Play Appears to Be Bad Call THOMAS BOSWELL, THE WASHINGTON POST
If at First You Don't Succeed, Keep Karros T.J. Simers
It's Not First Time Lions Are Punch Line Mal Florence
Powerful Hart Has Moore Firepower ERIC SONDHEIMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harvard-Westlake Finishes the Job MIKE BRESNAHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mira Costa Just Misses State Title Mike Bresnahan
A Late-Season Call-Up Comes Up Big for La Mirada MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Stroke of Inspiration for Women Eric Sondheimer
Researchers Seek Limit on Pitches by Youths From Associated Press
Orange Lutheran Hangs On, 18-13 Ben Bolch
First Quarter Larry Stewart
Unity in Silence From Associated Press
BOOKS
REAL ESTATE
Owner Is Allowed to Exclude Pets by Breed From Project Sentinel
Navigating Spin City LESLEE KOMAIKO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Everything's Big and Grand, Even the View RUTH RYON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Don't Knock It Till It's Painted--Bottom Too MORRIS CAREY and JAMES CAREY, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Home Sales Rise Thanks to First-Time Buyers
Dangers of Dodging Fees
Agent: 'Team' Approach Has Its Drawbacks
Valued ZIP Codes
He's Found the Perfect Place for His Emmy RUTH RYON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A No-Nonsense Guide to Investing in Real Estate ROBERT J. BRUSS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Strategies for Selling During Holidays ROBERT J. BRUSS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Events Calendar
A Fight to Track Down 'Twisted' Insurance Policies STEPHEN GLASSMAN and DONIE VANITZIAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
When the Weather Outside Is Frightful, Weatherstrip GARY ABRAMS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
It's Homeowners Versus Title Insurers KENNETH R. HARNEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
For Best Fix, Shower Repair May Require a Pro MORRIS CAREY and JAMES CAREY, ASSOCIATED PRESS
BUSINESS
Enron's Demise Saps Houston's Energy CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Recession Is Official, Research Panel Declares From Times Staff
Job Search Entails Compromise
Calif. Was Waterloo but Industry Thrives James Flanigan
Enron Provokes Storm of Controversy
For Stocks, Calendar Can Guide--to a Point TOM PETRUNO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Don't Let the 'Marriage Penalty' Scare You Away From the Altar LIZ PULLIAM WESTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AOL Time Warner's Marketing Wizardry CLAUDIA ELLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Legitimate Car Donation Programs Do Exist
Actors Put Talent Managers in Bind
U.S. Dumping Law: A Sticky Situation EVELYN IRITANI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Microsoft's 'Gift' to Education Could Be a Loss for Consumers
TRAVEL
Stella's Not the Only One Who Got Her Groove Back on a Tropical Isle SUSAN SPANO, TIMES TRAVEL WRITER
Films & Programs
European Deals Best in 15 Years, Panel Says
Travel on the Internet
European Rail Passes Will Cost More in 2002
Traveler's Notes ...
This Week's Holidays
Readers Recommend
Deal of the Week: Moorea for $699
Free for the Asking: Albuquerque
Travel Slump Seen Extending Into 2002
For the Record
Missed Opportunities
LAX Ticket Trouble
Take Public Transport to the Airports
Picture This: A Notebook That Takes Digital Photos JUDI DASH
Cold Comforts in Yosemite KARIN ESTERHAMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Hop Along the Conejo Valley's Vista-Laden Los Robles Trail JOHN McKINNEY
The Next What-If: Tour Company Bankruptcy JANE ENGLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
When Grandchildren Come to Visit: A Guide for the Perplexed EILEEN OGINTZ
Safe Harbor in Copenhagen CINDY LOOSE, WASHINGTON POST
California Corner Laurie K. Schenden; Schenden's e-mail address is Lkschenden@msn.com.
Ceremonies and Exhibits to Mark 60th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor
Welcoming Winter's Lash Aboard QE2 KARL ZIMMERMANN, Karl Zimmermann is a freelance writer in Norwood, N.J
At Last, SeaDream I and II Make Down-to-Earth Prices a Reality SHIRLEY SLATER and HARRY BASCH
Caribbean, Mexican Resort Tariffs at Their Lowest Ebb of the Year ARTHUR FROMMER
Hostels Are Good for Grown-Ups Too LUCY IZON
Last Chance for Eden CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Afloat on Las Vegas' Wild Side VANI RANGACHAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Profiling by Travel Agents?
ENTERTAINMENT
New Cinema's Heartless Beat KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Best Bets
Some Unsung Singers and a Fella Named Connick DON HECKMAN, Don Heckman writes frequently about jazz for The Times
Behavioral Studies
Staind and Deliver
Accepting Responsibility
Film School Cool
Poignant Depths in a Shallow Season DARYL H. MILLER, Daryl H. Miller is a regular contributor to Calendar
Transcendent
Critical Vacuum
Voyage Into the Mind of Beethoven JOSEF WOODARD, Josef Woodard is a frequent contributor to Calendar
Rewriting His Career Script LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Opening the Door on a Wonderland SCARLET CHENG, Scarlet Cheng is a regular contributor to Calendar
That Awkward Phase JEFF LEEDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Man Who Was Never a Mouse CHARLES SOLOMON, Charles Solomon is the author of "The Disney That Never Was: The Stories and Art From Five Decades of Unproduced Animation."
This Kid Has Gotten a Little Too Cocky
Top-Secret Productions DANA CALVO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Focus of a Lifetime SUZANNE MUCHNIC, TIMES ART WRITER
A Meaningful Step Back DON SHIRLEY, TIMES THEATER WRITER
A Fluke of Timing STEVE HOCHMAN, Steve Hochman is a regular contributor to Calendar
A Trip to the Past With Joni Mitchell STEVE HOCHMAN
OPINION
Now Isn't the Time to Stint on Our Public and Teaching Hospitals GERALD S. LEVEY and HARVEY KIBEL
The Mouth That Roars Is Testing U.S. Patience DAVID PAULIN
Saddam's Time Is Up HENRI J. BARKEY
Put Mexico Relations Back on Front Burner THOMAS F. McLARTY III
Population Pressures Force Development
Execution of Mothers
Ensuring Human Values Takes Time and Effort
Home-Grown Terrorism
No Joy in Shopping in Downtown L.A.
Greuel for City Council
Self-Serving Their God and Country?
Questioning Secrecy
U.S. and Russia Enjoy Mutual Interests
Israel's Illegal Settlements
Still the Education Governor? SUSAN F. RASKY
This Whopper's for You
North Korea--Friend or Foe? NINA HACHIGIAN and BRUCE W. BENNETT
Bush Can't Rely on the FDR Precedent LOUIS FISHER
Your Privacy Is a Disappearing Act BART KOSKO
Enron's Kenneth Lay Is a Bush Family Friend
Profiling and Black Victimhood JOHN H. McWHORTER
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