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What happened on October 12, 2003
NEWS
New Delhi Park Is Clean for a Day, for Politicians By Tim Sullivan, Associated Press Writer
Swedes Rethink Care of Mental Patients By Karl Ritter, Associated Press Writer
Free-Form Sprawl Threatens Spain's Water By Mort Rosenblum, Associated Press Writer
Swiss Politicians Balk at Decriminalizing Marijuana By Clare Nullis, Associated Press Writer
Atheist China's Tourism Bureau Finds Religion By Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press Writer
Actors-Turned-Politicians Offer Schwarzenegger Advice By Ramola Talwar Badam, Associated Press Writer
Amid Flames and Fuel, Artist Wields a Pencil By Andrew Kramer, Associated Press Writer
Rural Areas a Hard Sell for Doctors By Andrew Kramer, Associated Press Writer
Researchers Are Going Ape Over Mystery Primate By Barry Bedlan, Associated Press Writer
If the Doctor Is Busy, Perhaps Dr. Robot Will Do By Foster Klug, Associated Press Writer
Longer Ambulance Ride Could Save Lives By Daniel Q. Haney, Associated Press Writer
Lobsters Plump Up on 'Fast Food' By Clarke Canfield, Associated Press Writer
Antioxidants May Sound Hope for Hearing Loss By Malcolm Ritter, Associated Press Writer
Trading Her Scalpel for a Warrior's Sword By Jacqueline Cutler, Special to The Times
BOOKS
A soldier and a politician By Andrew J. Bacevich, Andrew J. Bacevich, a professor of international relations at Boston University, is the author of "American Empire: The Realities and Consequences of U.S. Diplomacy" and editor of a new collection of articles, "The Imperial Tense: Prospects and Problems of American Empire."
Bestsellers
Balancing the scales of justice By Sharon Dolovich, Sharon Dolovich teaches criminal law, prison law and legal ethics at the UCLA School of Law.
Going broke By Peter G. Gosselin, Peter G. Gosselin is a national economics correspondent in The Times' Washington bureau.
Pushing the envelope By Michael Harris, Michael Harris is a regular contributor to Book Review.
Halloween is full of surprises Reviews are provided courtesy of Publishers Weekly, where they first appeared. Copyright 2003, Publishers Weekly.
Children's Bestsellers
A shot across the bow By Mark Lewis, Mark Lewis is books editor of Forbes.com.
Pain, poetry and death By Susie Linfield, Susie Linfield, a contributing writer to Book Review, is acting director of the Cultural Reporting and Criticism program at New York University.
A land rich in lore, rich in cotton, poor in spirit By Malcolm Margolin, Malcolm Margolin is the publisher of Berkeley-based Heyday Books, which specializes in works on California. Recent books include "At Work: The Art of California Labor," "California Poetry: From the Gold Rush to the Present" and "Under the Fifth Sun: Latino Literature from California."
Bestsellers
Discoveries By Susan Salter Reynolds
The realist sees more than her eye beholds By Merle Rubin, Merle Rubin is a contributing writer to Book Review.
Act One of the media circus By Richard Schickel, Richard Schickel is the author most recently of "Woody Allen: A Life in Film." His latest documentary film is "Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin."
No ghost in the machine By John R. Searle, John R. Searle is Mills professor of the philosophy of mind and language at UC Berkeley. He is the author of many books, including "The Mystery of Consciousness" and, most recently, "Consciousness and Language."
ENTERTAINMENT
Geffen Playhouse revises revamp By Don Shirley
A busy Bono relaxes at his easel By Louise Roug
Jones dances off with Gish Prize By Chris Pasles
He's the surreal thing By Mike Boehm, Times Staff Writer
A straight-up shot By Richard Cromelin, Times Staff Writer
Blood truths By Manohla Dargis, Times Staff Writer
Her life for a story By Michael Dwyer, Special to The Times
The sound of unity in the Saharan desert By Don Heckman, Special to The Times
An electrifying howl that could be even louder By Robert Hilburn
Your choice: plane or fancy By Mike Hodgkinson, Special to The Times
Pronounce it 'giggly' By John Horn, Times Staff Writer
A marriage as a work of art By Reed Johnson, Times Staff Writer
It's deja vu all over again By Susan King
Getty Trust: Buy the Barnes By Christopher Knight, Times Staff Writer
More equal protection
I want my Wi-Fi
True flamenco
Emmy wins
Cirque success
Teacher's thanks
Reinventing the wheel By Victoria Looseleaf
Kirov, revived By Chris Pasles, Times Staff Writer
Drum Master snares game boys and girls By Jade Chang
Call this project the Matrix Suzukied By Steve Hochman, Special to The Times
Seduction of the stage By Elaine Dutka
Ludacris takes the Pepsi challenge By Soren Baker; Natalie Nichols; Dean Kuipers; Robert Hilburn; Randy Lewis
A dominant candidate dominated press coverage By David Shaw
Worth a Look (twice) By Nancy Rommelmann, Special to The Times
Inspiring night of relief By Ann Conway, Times Staff Writer
The death penalty: A novelist gets real By David L. Ulin, Special to The Times
9/12 fits Kenneth Cole fine By Carolyn Patricia Scott
The importance of truth
'That's What Friends Are For' By E.G. Walker, Special to The Times
OPINION
Wake Me When I'm There
Primed for Fiscal Overhaul
Santa Ana Ups Waiver Bar
Many Kids Need Mentors to Listen, Care
Emphasis on Algebra Is Hard to Figure Out
Coverage Is Smelling Up Mission Viejo City Hall
Arguments Against JSerra Are Off the Mark
Is Maimed Girl's Father Really 'a Model Parent'?
Dissecting KOCE-TV's Role in Community College Education
A Role for Turkey in Stabilizing Iraq
Great Advancement in Battle Against Cancer
Journalist Helps Leak CIA Agent's Name
Faulty Forecast
Rumsfeld Strikes Out With Iraq Comments
Making Good on Campaign Promises
The Story Behind the Story By John S. Carroll
Victims of Fatal Bear Mauling Should Not Be Blamed By Barrie K. Gilbert
Will New Governor Fix O.C.'s 'Donor' Tax Status? By Reed L. Royalty
Columbus Day as a Golden Moment By Kirkpatrick Sale
Legislature May Read From New Governor's Script By Lou Cannon, Lou Cannon, who covered Ronald Reagan for more than three decades as a reporter for the San Jose Mercury-News and the Washington Post, is the author of five books about Reagan, most recently, "Governor Reagan: His Rise to Power."
Repressing Women, Repressing Democracy By M. Steven Fish, M. Steven Fish is associate professor of political science at UC Berkeley and the author of "Islam and Authoritarianism," which appears in the October 2002 issue of World Politics.
Left Speechless By John H. Mcwhorter, John H. McWhorter is senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and associate professor of linguistics at UC Berkeley. His latest book is "Doing Our Own Thing: The Degradation of Language and Music and Why We Should, Like, Care."
Oil-Lubricated Realpolitik Deepens Divisions in an Ailing Caucasus By Paula R. Newberg, Paula R. Newberg is an international consultant who works with countries in conflict and transition.
Back Story of DVD Fracas: We Love Our Bags of Swag By Lynda Obst, Lynda Obst, a producer at Paramount Pictures, is the author of "Hello, He Lied: And Other Truths From the Hollywood Trenches."
Voters' Frustration May Drift Bush's Way By Kevin Phillips, Kevin Phillips is the author, most recently, of "Wealth and Democracy: A Political History of the American Rich."
A Savior Short on Miracles By Amy Wilentz, Amy Wilentz is the author of "Rainy Season: Haiti Since Duvalier" and the novel "Martyrs' Crossing." She is at work on a book about the recall and California.
WORLD
Indonesia Warns of Possible Attacks From Reuters
Two Killed as Protesters Clash With Troops From Times Wire Reports
Two More Candidates Killed Before Elections From Times Wire Reports
Thousands of Illegal Immigrants Are Caned From Times Wire Reports
Bus Plunges Off Cliff; at Least 30 Killed From Times Wire Reports
Ferry Hits Bridge; Dozens Feared Dead From Times Wire Reports
Police Arrest 1,300 Hindu Activists From Times Wire Reports
Losing the Fruits of Their Labor By Colin Joyce, Special to The Times
Israelis Kill Palestinian, Raze Dozens of Gaza Homes From Times Wire Services
Iraqi Town Swirls With Calm, Dissent By Tyler Marshall, Times Staff Writer
U.S. Troops Raid Homes, Detain Two Suspected Hussein Loyalists From Times Wire Services
Israel's Arsenal Is Point of Contention By Douglas Frantz, Times Staff Writer
Syria Asserts Its Right to Self-Defense By Megan K. Stack and Henry Chu, Times Staff Writers
37 Rebels, 3 Police Die in Battle, Nepal Reports From Times Wire Services
Father Irked by French School's Head Scarf Ban From Reuters
A Shipload of Sheep Without a Harbor By Richard C. Paddock, Times Staff Writer
'Eviction' of U.S. From Iraq Urged at Summit From Reuters
41 Taliban Escape From Afghan Prison From Associated Press
Iran Greets Nobel With Congratulations, and Anger From Times Wire Services
Bad Habit, Good Money in China By Sam Howe Verhovek, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
Taking a Page From Reagan's Script By James Flanigan
As Global Crossing Rebounds, Critics Question Role of CEO By Elizabeth Douglass, Times Staff Writer
Thinking and Acting Locally
Ben Stein Puts His Money on Planning By Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Stock Rally Forces Investors to Reassess By Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
TOP STORIES -- Oct. 5-10 From Times Staff and Wire Services
Fuzzy Picture for NBC's Newest Cable Property By Sallie Hofmeister, Times Staff Writer
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Cherishing Old Times in Santa Ana's Barrio By David Haldane, Times Staff Writer
2 Women Found Dead at Resort By Jean Merl and David Pierson, Times Staff Writers
Armstrong Lends Fame to Cancer Ride By Daren Briscoe, Times Staff Writer
Suspect Is Arrested After 3 Are Shot in Restaurant From Times Staff Reports
National League of Cities to Honor Police Program From Times Staff Reports
Sign of Excellence
Heavy Chevies
Face to Face
Man Shot Dead in Costa Mesa Alley
Besieged by Violence, Family Grieves Again By Cara Mia Dimassa, Times Staff Writer
A Natural Instinct for Volunteerism By Jose Cardenas, Times Staff Writer
Sierra Glaciers in Rapid Retreat By Usha Lee Mcfarling, Times Staff Writer
Tribes May Get Allies on Panel By Virginia Ellis and Eric Bailey, Times Staff Writers
A Winning Strategy in a Fractured State: Unite and Conquer By Steve Lopez
Communities Slamming Doors on Facilities for the Mentally Ill By Catherine Saillant, Times Staff Writer
Upscale, but Within Meth's Grasp By William Lobdell and Mai Tran, Times Staff Writers
A Big Thumbs-Up for the Boot By Christine Hanley and Jean O. Pasco, Times Staff Writers
Neil Postman, 72; Author Warned of Technology Threats By Elaine Woo, Times Staff Writer
'A Very Clear Vision' for State By Doug Smith, Times Staff Writer
Teaching a Lesson in Perseverance By Jennifer Mena, Times Staff Writer
Neurotoxin Taking a Toll on Sea Lions By Donna Horowitz, Special to The Times
'Doc June' Drew the Line on Safety By Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
U.S. Women's Soccer Team Wins Fans' Loyalty, If Not World Cup By Stephanie Chavez, Times Staff Writer
Ventura County Unemployment Rate Improves By Gregory W. Griggs, Times Staff Writer
Anger Yields to Hope for Many Voters By Mitchell Landsberg and Lee Romney, Times Staff Writers
NATIONAL
White House Wages Latest Iraq Battle on Home Front By Doyle Mcmanus, Times Staff Writer
Former Gov. Breathitt Collapses During Speech From Times Wire Reports
Reward Offered to Catch Vandals of Historic Site From Times Wire Reports
Clark's Camp Makes Rookie Mistakes By Johanna Neuman, Times Staff Writer
Colleges Rethink Goals as They Cut By Stephanie Simon and Stuart Silverstein, Times Staff Writers
Democrats Keep Their Endorsements in Neutral By Nick Anderson, Times Staff Writer
Home, for Better or Worse By Esther Schrader, Times Staff Writer
Attempting to Do Justice to the Leak Investigation By Richard B. Schmitt, Times Staff Writer
A Bug Worsens the Fever Pitch of Politics in Philadelphia By Josh Getlin, Times Staff Writer
White House Creates a New Home for Camera Crews By Shweta Govindarajan, Times Staff Writer
Hunt Is on for Escaped Murder Suspect From Associated Press
Intolerance Chiseled in Stone Hits City Hard By David Kelly, Times Staff Writer
Grocery Workers Strike Markets By Nancy Cleeland, Jeff Leeds and Hector Becerra, Times Staff Writers
Football Fever Sacks a Texas Remap From Associated Press
Siegfried & Roy Urged to End Tiger Act From Associated Press
2 Brothers From Egypt, 18 Doctors Begin Perilous Separation Surgery From Associated Press
REAL ESTATE
Only 23% can afford median house
Lawyer's editing raises free speech issue By Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian, Special to The Times
History hopes to repeat itself in Highland Park By Susan Carrier, Special to The Times
Lender fee padding comes under scrutiny By Kenneth R. Harney, Special to The Times
An artist's rendition in Montecito By Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Waiting room for the Smiths By Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
New law on in-laws By Michelle Hofmann, Special to The Times
More benefits of a short commute
Speaking out on silent movie site
Patriot Act complicates loans From the Chicago Tribune
Average Mortgage Rates and Indexes
Realtors sponsor benefit dinner
Spelling out the spread of sprawl Inman News Features
How one player draws a field By Mary Umberger, Chicago Tribune
Briefly From Times staff and wire reports
Immigrants' home-buying habits tracked From Times staff and wire reports
Low-income L.A. complex opens From Times staff and wire reports
Service detects identity fraud From Times staff and wire reports
SPORTS
It's Time for Our Salute to ...
Clemson Victory Ranks Up There From Associated Press
Pitched Battle, and No One's Above the Fray By Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
2 Yankees Accused of Attack on Worker By Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
Oregon's Trail a Lonely Road From Associated Press
Virginia Tech Is Hall Over Syracuse, 51-7 From Associated Press
The Big Picture By Elliott Teaford
Badgers End Buckeyes' Win Streak at 19 From Associated Press
Missouri Puts It All Together From Associated Press
Morales' Remarks Hit Below the Belt By Steve Springer
So, Do They Meet in St. Louis? Or in Arizona? By Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Rookie's Efforts Earn Good Notices By Jerry Crowe, Times Staff Writer
The Great Debate By Jay Christensen; Jim Rhode
Selig Not Worried About Sale By Jason Reid and Ross Newhan, Times Staff Writers
Parcells Reprises Role as Mr. Fix It By Ken Murray, Baltimore Sun
Series Opened Brave New World From Associated Press
Giambi Living Out His Father's Dream By Laura Vecsey, Baltimore Sun
Lines Get Mixed and Matched By Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Top Teams Keep Themselves There From Associated Press
A Mighty Winner By Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Galaxy Loses in Overtime From Associated Press
Appleby Drops 66 to Take Lead From Associated Press
He's Just a Boy, Playing at the Men's Level By Randy Harvey
Heisman Watch By Jim Barrero
Stevens Gets Perfect Drift for Breeders' Cup Classic By Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Top Performers
Hewko Sets Up Friars for Victory By Dan Arritt
Football Turned Into a Slam Dunk for Him By Eric Sondheimer
Pasciuto Sets Course Record to Win Title By John Ortega, Times Staff Writer
Ramser Offers a Full Field By Bob Mieszerski
Players Welcome Leiweke 'Guarantee' By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Jackson Nearly Ready to Cut to the Chase By Mike Terry, Times Staff Writer
Purses to Increase $1 Million in Early 2004 By Bob Mieszerski
Miami's Splashy Win Drowns Out Doubters By Chris Dufresne, Times Staff Writer
Brant Starts Well, Ends Well By Robert Mayson; Tony Solorzano
Stewart Back in Win Column From Staff and Wire Reports
From Zero to Unstoppable By Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
Rating The Games By Lonnie White
Hitting All the Return Keys By Lonnie White
Brodeur Handles Hurricanes From Associated Press
Havlat Changes His Mind and Signs With Senators From Associated Press
Aramis Gives Cubs a Scent of the Series By Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
McKeon Has Seen a Comeback Before By Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Northern Illinois Rallies for Victory From Associated Press
Defenses That Refuse to Rotate Spin Out By Bob Oates, Special to The Times
Sooners Hook 'Em Good From Associated Press
Time to Put the Boot to Controversy By Bill Plaschke
Notre Dame Rides Jones to an Upset From Staff and Wire Reports
U.S. Still Trying to Make Scrum Kind of Impression By Thomas Bonk, Times Staff Writer
Gators and Tigers Pull Surprises From Associated Press
Some of Phil's Words Lack a Sense of Order By T.J. Simers
Separate, Not Nearly Equal By Elliott Teaford, Times Staff Writer
Golfer Stephenson Apologizes to Asians From Associated Press
Bruins Steal the Deal at Arizona By Mike Digiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Moore's Return Yields Mixed Results By Mike Digiovanna, Times Staff Writer
USC Makes It Tree and Out By Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Colbert Is Catching Up on Career List By Paul Gutierrez, Times Staff Writer
Washington Is Sent Packing From Associated Press
Attacks Expected to Attract Attention By Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
U.S. Is a Shoe-in for Bronze By Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
MAGAZINE
Riding Banff's Rugged Rockies By Carl Duncan, Carl Duncan is a freelance writer living on Salt Spring Island, Canada. He last wrote for the magazine on Burma.
Chicken Run By Cynthia Mines, Cynthia Mines is editor of the Wichita Times in Kansas.
Middle Earth at Middle Age By Amanda Jones, Amanda Jones is a freelance writer based in the Bay Area. She last wrote for the magazine on sailing Turkey's Turquoise Coast.
Exploring the Universe By Renee Vogel
Wearing the Coop By Renee Vogel
A Room With a Vineyard By Renee Vogel
Shrine to a Coquettish Accessory By Susan Davidson
Who in the World Speaks Dzongkha? By Renee Vogel
Fantastical Journey By Susan Spano, Susan Spano is a Times staff writer. She last wrote for the magazine on Brussels.
Grand Tour by Ankle Express By Renee Vogel
A United Island, a World Apart By Judith Fein, Judith Fein, a frequent contributor to NPR's Savvy Traveler, lives in Santa Fe, N.M. For information on her documentary about Tunisia, visit www.globaladventure.us.
Where have you been lately? By Leslee Komaiko
Where have you been lately? By Leslee Komaiko
Where have you been lately? By Leslee Komaiko
TRAVEL
Pages to peruse in a deck chair By Christopher Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
Autumn prices fall at classic resorts By Arthur Frommer, Special to The Times
Vivid shades of the Sierra's pioneer past By Patricia Connell, Times Staff Writer
Over there, a Yankees cap isn't about baseball power By Erik Lundegaard, Special to The Times
It's a grim picture for museum lovers as entry fees climb By Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
Products to keep you rolling By Judi Dash, Special to The Times
Summer's over, but West Nile threat isn't By Kathleen Doheny, Special to The Times
Two who'll testify to Uto's delights
Surrendering to Vikings in historic York
Changes keep coming to Oahu
Comforted by TV in a strange city
American Express adds prepaid card for travelers American... Compiled by Jane Engle
Tales of a tragic end in Texas By Gerry and George Watkins, Special to The Times
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A window on La Serenissima
Hoping to save the wild Mustang -- Ranch, that is By Susan Spano, Times Staff Writer
Deep in the soul of Taos By Peter Wortsman, Special to The Times
Cross Copper Canyon by train, in vintage style Travel the... By Rosemary Mcclure, Times Staff Writer
In Valles Caldera's wild heart By Ed Stockly, Times Staff Writer
A symphony in stone By Dan Blackburn, Special to The Times
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