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What happened on December 08, 2002
ENTERTAINMENT
'Gang Tapes' tells it raw, but who will get to see? REED JOHNSON
Psychology as a short subject Stephen Farber, Special to The Times
'The Extra Angel' Sue Alexander, Special to The Times
Please welcome the Freshman Class of 2002 Robert Hilburn, Times Staff Writer
Journalists losing touch with the man on the street DAVID SHAW
Cool Yule newcomers and chestnuts Don Heckman, Special to The Times
A New York state of mind Baz Dreisinger, Special to The Times
The Plaids toast Como, Clooney Don Shirley
The art of the release Kevin Crust, Times Staff Writer
Sounds good, yet ... Mark Swed, Times Staff Writer
'Official' Bond
Whole lotta love
Pilfering poets
What review?
A pair of ring masters Paul Lieberman, Times Staff Writer
Hoard of the Rings Mary McNamara
For the greater good Nicolai Ouroussoff laments the...
A pair of ring masters Mary Colbert, Special to The Times
Warm and fuzzy isn't Cronenberg John Clark, Special to The Times
Moby's lowercase musings
Dial V for vampire Gendy Alimurung
Defining moments of an era Susan Freudenheim
Being Batman can be grunt work Brian Lowry, Times Staff Writer
A 'Grinch' with a heart that's just too small
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas Jonathan Taylor, Times Staff Writer
'Messiah' sopranos getting younger Chris Pasles
Between acts, another show Ann Conway, Times Staff Writer
All the colors of a rainbow Gina Piccalo, Times Staff Writer
Honing the cutting edge Scott Timberg, Times Staff Writer
A window on the war Susan Freudenheim, Times Staff Writer
Read her eyes Elaine Dutka
A musically inclined memory Scarlet Cheng, Special to The Times
Just Whitney and a whiff of desperation Robert Hilburn; Dean Kuipers; Natalie Nichols; Steve Hochman; Soren Baker; Kevin Bronson
Grammy ads may result in a showdown Steve Hochman, Special to The Times
Famous and yet unknown Michael J. Ybarra, Special to The Times
Talk to her about great filmmakers Kevin Thomas, Times Staff Writer
A queen to four kings Suzanne Muchnic, Times Staff Writer
Vuitton gets a Robert Wilson makeover Mark Swed
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Officers Linked to Death of Teen Matt Lait and Scott Glover, Times Staff Writers
Outcast Ran Past Bigotry, Adversity on His Way to Glory Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
Richard Lazarus, 80; Studied the Effects of Stress Claudia Luther, Times Staff Writer
The Bad Side of 'B-Tracks' Criticized David Pierson, Times Staff Writer
Surfer's Big Break: Packed Houses for Films of Boarders David Reyes, Times Staff Writer
Wounded Police Officer Listed in Good Condition From Times Staff Reports
Maritime Museum Has Food and Toy Collections From Times Staff Reports
Scrooge Would Fit Right In Here Steve Lopez
Crime Fight Now Job 1 on Hahn's Agenda Beth Shuster, Times Staff Writer
Rituals Tough to Mix, but Peace Is Plentiful at Interfaith Event Monte Morin, Times Staff Writer
City's Future Is in Erasing the Past Dave McKibben, Times Staff Writer
Juveniles Escape Own Crime Tales on Stage Stephanie Chavez, Times Staff Writer
Pepper Spray Forces Evacuation of Theater From Times Staff Reports
Cultivating a Clientele of Farm Workers Fred Alvarez, Times Staff Writer
In Crime, We're Nowhere Near L.A. Dana Parsons
A Bumper Crop of Bad Air in San Joaquin Valley Mark Arax and Gary Polakovic, Times Staff Writers
Helping to Mold Good Sports in Game of Life Julie Tamaki, Times Staff Writer
Catholic Church Set to Battle New Law William Lobdell, Times Staff Writer
Sue Okabe, 74; Vocalist, Influential Music Teacher Elaine Woo, Times Staff Writer
Boy Turning 18, 2 Friends Killed as Vehicle Hits Pole Anthony McCartney, Special to The Times
Local Survivors Remember a Day of Infamy Holly J. Wolcott, Times Staff Writer
Sept. 11 Victims Associated Press
Mormon Scientist, Church Clash Over DNA Test William Lobdell and Larry B. Stammer, Times Staff Writers
Museum of Flying May Find New Digs Julie Tamaki, Times Staff Writer
Cake and Crafts at the Dump Wendy Thermos, Times Staff Writer
Santa Paula Campus Faces Test Jenifer Ragland, Times Staff Writer
2 Men Are Injured, 1 Critically, in El Rio Drive-By Shooting From a Times Staff Writer
Pearl Harbor Survivors Share Recollections of Day of Infamy Claire Luna and Holly J. Wolcott, Times Staff Writers
Debating Nuclear Risk at Landfills Miguel Bustillo, Times Staff Writer
Philip F. Berrigan, 79; Priest and Pacifist Who Helped Inspire Vietnam War Protests Claudia Luther, Times Staff Writer
Hearst Plan Is Latest Twist in a Long Saga John Johnson and Kenneth R. Weiss, Times Staff Writers
Shopkeeper Held in Pot Investigation From Times Staff Reports
WORLD
The Myth of China's Middle Class Anthony Kuhn, Times Staff Writer
U.S., Vietnam in Dispute Over Catfish Exports David Lamb, Times Staff Writer
Prominent Dissident Rearrested, Wife Says From Times Wire Reports
Rivals Go Forward Even as Venezuela Remains Paralyzed T. Christian Miller, Times Staff Writer
Premier Takes Over Oil Spill Crisis Management From Times Wire Reports
Prime Minister Makes Plea for Food Aid From Times Wire Reports
Bombs Kill 17 in Bangladeshi Cinemas From Associated Press
Mexico Mayor Sets Up Telephone Poll on His Future From Associated Press
Military Rule Not Likely in Postwar Iraq Robin Wright and Doyle McManus, Times Staff Writers
15,000 Protest U.S. Presence in S. Korea From Associated Press
Protesters Call for Reform in Iran From Reuters
In Brazil, Lula Aide Steering Toward Middle Hector Tobar and Paula Gobbi, Times Staff Writers
Mentally Ill Hijacker Kills Self in Jail From Associated Press
Ivory Coast Calls Young Men to Battle From Times Wire Services
'Foreigners Are Occupying Your Country' From Associated Press
War Simulation in Qatar Another Signal to Iraq Mark Fineman, Times Staff Writer
Iraq Gives U.N. Weapons List, Prods Kuwaitis Maggie Farley and Sonni Efron, Times Staff Writers
Pop Star Gloria Trevi to Be Extradited to Mexico From Times Wire Reports
Georgia Rounds Up Chechens, Kills Rebels From Reuters
Former Afghan Judge Criticized for Leaving Her Hair Uncovered on U.S. Trip Valerie Reitman, Times Staff Writer
Miss Turkey Wins Miss World Title From Times Wire Reports
Two Van Gogh Paintings Stolen From Times Wire Services
MAGAZINE
Onward Christian Soldier WILLIAM LOBDELL, William Lobdell is a Times staff writer who covers religion.
My Lunch With Dave Hickey Richard Cheverton, Richard Cheverton's last piece for the magazine was about photographer David Paul Bayles and his pictures of the urban forest.
Glass Consciousness in America GINNY CHIEN
They Came, They Saw, They Hit Reset MARK EHRMAN
Urban Allergy E.D. Maytum, E.D. Maytum's last piece for the magazine was an interview of monologuist Spalding Gray.
Mad About Mascarpone LOU MATHEWS, Lou Mathews is the author of the novel "L.A. Breakdown."
Setting Sail MICHAEL WEBB
Southeast Blues CHRISTINA DALTON
The Whale Man Barry Siegel, Barry Siegel, a Times national correspondent, is the author of "Actual Innocence" and "Lines of Defense." He last wrote for the magazine about Waldron Island in the Pacific Northwest.
Multicultural Healing HILLARY JOHNSON, Hillary Johnson last wrote for the magazine about Frederick's of Hollywood.
BUSINESS
Mystery Shopper Checking Her List David Colker, Times Staff Writer
Bankruptcy May Compound Your College Loan Problem Liz Pulliam Weston, Special to The Times
Saving for College Is Made Easier With Tax Breaks Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
TOP STORIES -- Dec. 2-7
Continental Shows Airlines How to Be a Phoenix -- Not a Dodo James Flanigan
Here's the 411 on 529 Plans and Other Ways to Start Saving Kathy M. Kristof
Reborn Eagles Lose Peaceful, Easy Feeling Jeff Leeds, Times Staff Writer
Engineer of a Defense Powerhouse Peter Pae, Times Staff Writer
TRAVEL
No frills but big thrills at Silverton Kyle Henley, Special to The Times
Egyptian Museum opens closets Aline Kazandjian, Aline Kazandjian is a freelance writer based in Cairo.
Going the distance in Mongolia Christopher Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
Follow the wildlife to Point Reyes Seashore John McKinney, Special to The Times
Travel Log Jane Engle
China amazes, and the journey keeps getting easier Arthur Frommer, Special to The Times
RV companies aware of novices
As Jack Frost nips your nose, don't let skiing nip your wallet Lucy Izon, Special to The Times
Searching beyond bereavement fares
Crime on St. Croix in limited areas
Readers recommend
Tours & Cruises Rosemary McClure, Times Staff Writer
Presents for your favorite vagabonds -- or for me Susan Spano, Times Staff Writer
Caribbean islands with airline miles
Shipboard viral outbreaks striking a blow to cruisers Kathleen Doheny, Special to The Times
Ski resorts struggle with requiring kids to wear helmets Chryss Cada, Special to The Times
B&B does not reflect Huahine
Banff's snowy serenity Grace Lichtenstein, Special to The Times
Slip-sliding away in regal Kings Canyon Vani Rangachar, Times Staff Writer
In Chamonix, skiing on the edge Gerry Wingenbach, Special to The Times
NEWS
When Teen Pregnancy Runs in the Family Martha Irvine, Associated Press Writer
School Is Helping Youngsters Rope Rodeo Dreams RICHARD BENKE, Associated Press Writer
Ben Franklin's Bequest Helps Students Pay for College Dan Lewerenz, Associated Press Writer
Town's Treasure Is the Ground, Not the Gold Beneath Craig Mauro, Associated Press Writer
Pipeline Plan Has Foes Up in Arms Walter Berry, Associated Press Writer
The Art of Conversation Is Percolating at Cafes Melanthia Mitchell, Associated Press Writer
Indians Dreaming of Water for Their Suffering Soil Pauline Arrillaga, Associated Press Writer
Cougars Thorns of Plenty Bill Plaschke
Now Serving 'Happy Cow'?
Christmas in the Eyes of Children Susan King, Times Staff Writer
World's Most Populous Nation Takes Steps to Stop Suicide Ted Anthony, Associated Press Writer
Miners Defy Danger, Rush to Aid Co-Workers Michael Luo, Associated Press Writer
Day at Dental Spa Takes a Bite Out of Tension Jill Barton, Associated Press Writer
The Search for Consciousness May Remain an Elusive Dream
Afghan Judge in a Tangle Over Uncovered Hair Valerie Reitman, Times Staff Writer
Lives Are Shattered by Needle Sharing at Cancer Clinic Joseph B. Verrengia, Associated Press Writer
DNA Sets La. Prisoner Free After 16 Years Cain Burdeau, Associated Press Writer
Secret Slaughter of Exotic Animals Revealed Sharon Cohen, Associated Press Writer
Lost in New York? Try the Finds at Grand Central Verena Dobnik, Associated Press Writer
Logging Debate Heats Up in Wake of Wildfires Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press Writer
Immigrants' Struggle Is Way of Life
Nevada Town Fights for Water, Way of Life Angie Wagner, Associated Press Writer
Hardy Aloe Uproots Cotton, Sugar as Texas Staple Lynn Brezosky, Associated Press Writer
'Granny Kam' Pounds Bad Luck to a Pulp Helen Luk, Associated Press Writer
Monaco Goes to Sea to Snare Tourists Joseph Coleman, Associated Press Writer
Officer Wears Scars as a Badge of Courage Pauline Arrillaga, Associated Press Writer
NATIONAL
Crews Work to Restore Power in N.C. After Huge Ice Storm From Associated Press
Girl, 10, Dies in House Fire; Family Escapes From Times Wire Reports
Principal Charged in Student Handcuffing From Times Wire Reports
Administration Loyalty Seen in Handling of Ousters Maura Reynolds and Edwin Chen, Times Staff Writers
Democrats Prevail in Louisiana Nick Anderson and Lianne Hart, Times Staff Writers
N.Y. Transit Union Gets Strike OK From Associated Press
Global Climate Shift Seen in Polar Ice Melt Usha Lee McFarling, Times Staff Writer
Delay-Plagued Shuttle Mission Ends as Endeavour Comes Home From Reuters
Dance Between Media, Investigators Preceded Raid on Ptech From the Washington Post
Survivors, Families Gather for Tribute at Pearl Harbor From Associated Press
New Breed of Patriots Speaking Up Scott Martelle, Times Staff Writer
Brokerage Assists in a Surprise Christmas Homecoming From Reuters
At Ground Zero, Iraq Is 'a Totally Different Thing' PETER H. KING
Firefighting Planes Are Grounded From Associated Press
Probe Sought of Postal Service Anthrax Actions From Associated Press
Up in Arms at Mexico Border Tom Gorman, Times Staff Writer
Plot to Kidnap Giuliani in Mexico Reported From Associated Press
After Furor, N.Y. Times Prints Rejected Columns on Augusta Walter Hamilton, Times Staff Writer
10 Are Injured in Indiana Train Accident From Reuters
Enron Foundation Falls Short of 2002 Pledges From Times Wire Reports
Disney Ship Hit by 2 Outbreaks Returns to Sea After Cleaning From Associated Press
United Airlines Bankruptcy Appears Near From Associated Press
BOOKS
Best Of The Best Steve Wasserman
Bestsellers
L.a. Confidential Eugen Weber
It's hard to imagine applying the "best of" or Oscar... Carol Muske-Dukes, Carol Muske-Dukes is a contributing writer to Book Review.
Westwords Jonathan Kirsch, Jonathan Kirsch, a contributing writer to the Book Review, is the author of, most recently, "The Woman Who Laughed at God: The Untold History of the Jewish People."
Bestsellers
Film On Paper Richard Schickel, Richard Schickel's memoir, "Good Morning Mr. Zip Zip Zip," will be published in the spring by Ivan R. Dee.
Children's Books Excerpted from reviews that originally appeared in Publishers Weekly and reprinted with permission in Book Review. Selection as the best of the year is based solely on the judgment of Book Review. Copyright Publishers Weekly 2002
Nonfiction
Fiction
REAL ESTATE
There are ways to fight those noisy leaf blowers
High court hears housing bias case From Times wire reports
Home sales are expected to slip but remain strong From Times wire reports
Average Mortgage Rates and Indexes
Holiday shopping Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
Tough timing for newlyweds' search Allison B. Cohen, Special to The Times
Where to find property tax info From Times wire reports
Revised law clarifies security deposit issues H. May Spitz, Special to The Times
In Murrieta, salt air, new homes, long drives Susan Sullivan, Special to The Times
Where the stars once gathered Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Talk-show host buys from 'Friend' Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
Keep the Promise Made to State's Most Vulnerable Bill Bowman, Bill Bowman is executive director of the Regional Center of Orange County.
Economic Opportunity
It's a 'Get the Bishops' Law Douglas W. Kmiec
A Beating for Good Schools
Rock 'n' Roll and Osama Too Bramantyo Prijosusilo, Bramantyo Prijosusilo is a freelance writer and artist living in Jogja, Java, Indonesia. E-mail: bramn4bi@yahoo.com. This piece was written for the Pacific News Service.
High Art Imitates Lowlife
Test for Democrats David Friedman, David Friedman, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a senior fellow at the New America Foundation.
Ground Shifting Under Mullahs Ian Urbina, Ian Urbina is based at the Middle East Research and Information Project.
All Iraqis Need a Stake in a Post-Hussein Nation Yitzhak Nakash, Yitzhak Nakash teaches Middle East history at Brandeis University. He is the author of "The Shi'is of Iraq."
Panel Needs a Reality Check
Don't Use Taxes to Fix Ramp
Back Off the Kids Next Door
Bush Administration Hawks Are Circling Over the Oil
Forget the Speculation -- Spitzer Served Well
Continue to Fund Destruction of Arms
The Right Should Let Up on Saudis Jacob Heilbrunn, Jacob Heilbrunn is an editorial writer for the Los Angeles Times.
Debating the Need for Tollway Extension
Contempt for Rights
'Improved' Downtown Could Use More Parking
Sex Scandal Won't Break Church's Bank
Priests' Sex Abuse Cases Hit the Legal System
To Address L.A.'s Gangs, Know the Territory
Liberal Jews' Sharing of Customs Is Unwelcome
High Price for Deregulation JOHN BALZAR
A Data Stream for Identity Thieves Ellen Dannin, Ellen Dannin, a professor of law at Wayne State University Law School, is author of "To Market, To Market: Legislating on Privatization and Subcontracting."
Penance Is Good, but What Happens Next?
Taxpayers Get Soaked Under Federal Water Plan Michael Wall
Let's Get Our Kids Out of Portable Classrooms
Preserve or Develop Rancho Mission Viejo?
Belmont: Faults, but Still Needed Frank del Olmo
Stating Their Case for Floral Park
Putting Mentally Ill Man in Prison Is Wrong
The Role of Race in College Admissions
'Sci-Fi' Weapons Going to War William M. Arkin, William M. Arkin is a military affairs analyst who writes regularly for Opinion. E-mail: warkin@igc.org.
Cuts to School Budget Won't Make the Grade
Teen's Shoe Program Worth a Pat on the Back
Health Safety Net Is Fraying Marian Bergeson, Marian Bergeson of Newport Beach is a former Orange County supervisor, state senator, state education secretary and member of the California Board of Education.
Troubled Teens' Parents Should Get Some Help
A Retirement Plan for Job-Hopping Workers James H. Smalhout, James H. Smalhout is a financial writer and author of "The Uncertain Retirement."
SPORTS
Bruins Simply Can't Fight On Enough Rob Fernas, Times Staff Writer
Channing Way's on a Roll BOB MIESZERSKI
Vick Runs to Top Bob Oates, Special to The Times
The Times' Rankings Mark Heisler
BCS Still an Unsettling System Chris Dufresne
Rookie Sauer Shows Promise Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Solid Start Changes Murray's Playoff Mind-Set Jerry Crowe
Waves Roll With It, Get Win at Home Eric Stephens; Paul McLeod; Doug Ferber
Brothers Dreaming Big Tim Dahlberg, Associated Press
It's Going to Be Tough to Pass This Harrington Thomas Bonk, Times Staff Writer
As Bowl Picture Emerges, Bloom Could Be Off Rose David Wharton, Times Staff Writer
Ridnour, Oregon Record Tournament-Tough Win From Associated Press
Horgan at Ease With Contradiction Eric Sondheimer
Charissis and Smiley Rebound From Injuries Paul Gutierrez and Robyn Norwood, Times Staff Writers
A Low Common Denominator in Washington Thomas Boswell, Washington Post
Up Next for USC Paul Gutierrez
Quarter Master Kobe Hurting Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Cougars Thorns of Plenty Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
California Fails Its First Test Robyn Norwood, Times Staff Writer
Georgia Makes Its Point Quickly David Wharton, Times Staff Writer
With Four Weeks to Play, Parity Name of the Game Leonard Shapiro, Washington Post
Ward Finally Getting Noticed Alan Robinson, Associated Press
Connecticut Women May Have to Share State Spotlight Mike Terry, Times Staff Writer
Tonight / Men Steve Henson
Heisman Watch
Oklahoma Leaves Impression From Associated Press
Alike Mike David Wharton, Times Staff Writer
Elliott Named Most Popular Driver Again Mike Harris, Associated Press
Quotebook
Next / Women Mike Terry
Purdue Stays Unbeaten by Stopping Vanderbilt From Associated Press
Rating The Games Jim Barrero
Mira Costa Makes Run of It Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
McGahee, Hurricanes Rock the Vote Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
Uniform Response to Raider Rooters Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
Marymount Wins Again Steve Galluzzo
Defense Spurs a Diablo Offensive Dan Arritt, Times Staff Writer
Bowl Lineup
Apparently, Screaming Is All Jackson Can Hear T.J. Simers
Marshall, Leftwich Put Away Toledo From Associated Press
Dashin Bye Seeks to Halt Losing Streak at 7 BOB MIESZERSKI
One Sweet Fight, One Sour Steve Springer, Times Staff Writer
Debonair Joe Pays $107.80 in Upset Bob Mieszerski
Getting Free Drop Under Tree THOMAS BONK
If You Copy Him, Prepare for 12 Rounds Helene Elliott
Stanford, California Meet Again in Final From Staff Reports
Navy Shows Army How to Run a Tight Ship From Associated Press
Managing the Minute Details Elliott Teaford, Times Staff Writer
Kings' Loss Is Hard to Stomach Jerry Crowe, Times Staff Writer
Nuggets Hold Off Pacers From Associated Press
Injuries at QB Give Martin Another Shot R.B. Fallstrom, Associated Press
Bruins' Loss Is Bitter for Trojans, but It May Leave a Sweet Aftertaste Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Trojans Get Caught in a Stagnation State Paul Gutierrez, Times Staff Writer
Bruins Advance to Final Four in Men's Soccer Vince Kowalick
Etiwanda's Poe Wins West Region Boys' Title John Ortega, Times Staff Writer
Mater Dei Adds Poly Upset to Rollinson's Collection Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
L.B. Wilson Falls to St. Francis Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Teams Are Sinking in Red Ink GRAHAME L. JONES
Parra's Story Is Inspiring to Others HELENE ELLIOTT
Curses ... No Soup for You! MIKE PENNER
The Green Is Wearing Thin in Boston Mark Heisler
This Clipper Victory Is a Fowlkes Tale Elliott Teaford, Times Staff Writer
Los Altos Puts Stop to Tustin's Upset Bid, 29-28 Martin Henderson; Lauren Peterson; Mayar Zokaei; Steve Galluzzo; Steven Herbert; Kevin Hill
Hecht Loses Part of Ear in Sabres' 4-3 Victory From Associated Press
Loyola No Match for Los Alamitos Ben Bolch
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