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What happened on September 07, 2003
ENTERTAINMENT
'Tuscan' as she lived it Kelly Carter, Special to The Times
The Grisham formula Elaine Dutka, Times Staff Writer
The Mom-centric method Constance Meyer, Special to The Times
The Rock keeps it real John Horn, Times Staff Writer
A method to madness of release dates Lorenza Munoz, Times Staff Writer
1970s movies
You need him for a fight David Chute, Special to The Times
Going coast to coast and back in one day paid off for stage actress Mark Olsen
Film clip proves too problematic Allan Jalon
She's funny, but you can take her seriously too -- really, she insists Mark Olsen
It's a wide-open race for top Grammy album Steve Hochman, Special to The Times
Duo has a way with Bellini, Broadway Daniel Cariaga; Allan Ulrich; Josef Woodard; Richard S. Ginell
A flowering career Janet Kinosian
Character changes ahead Elaine Dutka
After Kazan talked
The book on adapting Ellen Baskin, Special to the Times
A dream and a struggle
The sky was limitless Allan M. Jalon, Special to The Times
It's about the bass
Another either/or situation Don Shirley
Amphitheatre gets a sonic upgrade Chris Pasles
Muscled aside Robert W. Welkos, Times Staff Writer
This leading-man wannabe is happy to have a TV role in reserve Mark Olsen
Rock enrolled Lynn Smith, Times Staff Writer
Only one Aretha
The making of the president, 2001 Howard Rosenberg, Special to The Times
A knack for playing real people helps this actor find himself Mark Olsen
Life without father Bill Desowitz, Special to The Times
The exotic adventures of Indipop Don Heckman, Special to The Times
Teen had hoped to be an extra, but Gus Van Sant saw him as a co-star Mark Olsen
At it tooth and claw Patrick Day, Times Staff Writer
A role to die for John Clark
Inmate treatment
An actor with his heart in rock and The D Lynn Smith
You don't have to be Jewish ... Suzanne Muchnic, Times Staff Writer
Shining alone -- again Robert Hilburn, Times Staff Writer
Masters of the pageant Ann Conway, Times Staff Writer
'Drawing From Nature' Carol Felixson, Special to The Times
An undiluted 'Passion' Karen Wada, Special to The Times
Through Western eyes Scarlet Cheng, Special to the Times
The unseen horror Tobe Hooper, Special to The Times
L.A., back in the day Mark Ehrman, Special to The Times
The flavor of autumn Editor -- R. Kinsey Lowe; Capsules -- Richard Cromelin and Kevin Crust
Fulfilling the genius of Jaco Don Heckman, Special to The Times
Mayer's 'Heavier Things' not quite weighty enough
Czar-struck opera Jan Breslauer, Special to The Times
Catch them if you can Susan King
An upstart, casual but confident Sorina Diaconescu, Special to The Times
The whole truth? Margy Rochlin, Special to The Times
NEWS
Gaming Center Latest Hotspot in Muslim Malaysia Sean Yoong, Associated Press Writer
Huckleberry Hound Hopes to Tame Wild Fruit Nicholas K. Geranios, Associated Press Writer
Washington State Attempts to Restore Balance to Forest Rebecca Cook, Associated Press Writer
A Music Camp Just for 'Ukers' and 'Slackers' Ron Staton, Associated Press Writer
Separated Siblings Belong at This Camp Rebecca Cook, Associated Press Writer
Plight of Mentally Ill Embarrasses Bulgaria Danica Kirka, Associated Press Writer
Ex-Congressman Trades Life in Hearing Room for New Start in a Dorm Room Dylan T. Lovan, Associated Press Writer
Just a regular guy -- with superhero powers Kate O'Hare, Special to The Times
'Red' Music Is in Sync With a New Generation Margie Mason, Associated Press Writer
A Helpless Witness to the Chaos in Congo Andrew England, Associated Press Writer
In the Wake of Attacks, Fatalism Still Reigns in the Big Apple Timothy Williams, Associated Press Writer
A Chain Letter Links Extended Family Russ Bynum, Associated Press Writer
Hong Kong Desires Roots for Its Trees Margaret Wong, Associated Press Writer
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Retired Police Station No. 11 Found a New Career Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
Katherine Cheung, 98; Immigrant Was Nation's First Licensed Asian American Woman Pilot Elaine Woo, Times Staff Writer
O.C. Priest Accused of Molestation Mike Anton, Times Staff Writer
Avocado Tree's Demise Is the Pits for Growers Fred Alvarez, Times Staff Writer
After the Crash, Questions David Haldane, Times Staff Writer
King/Drew Fights to Save Its Residency Program Charles Ornstein and Tracy Weber, Times Staff Writers
His Is a Tale of Timing and Gradual Change Political Evolution Jenifer Warren and Dan Morain, Times Staff Writers
Campaign Goes Into High Gear
Ueberroth Unveils Plan to Rekindle Job Growth Scott Martelle, Times Staff Writer
Recall Q&a
Prop. 54 Sponsor Concedes Passage Is Now Unlikely Dan Morain, Times Staff Writer
Driver Killed in Crash With Swerving Pickup From Times Staff Reports
Bush May Be Lucky There's No Federal Law to Allow Recall Steve Lopez
Sightseeing Helicopter Plummets Into Ocean From Times Staff Reports
Plan Passes Test by Fire in Mountain Town Steve Hymon, Daren Briscoe and Lance Pugmire, Times Staff Writers
Cancer Society to Hold Fund-Raising Relays From Times Staff Reports
Drive for Safe Rides Had a Few Twists Dana Parsons
Threat to Term Limits Is Seen Jenifer Warren and Virginia Ellis, Times Staff Writers
Musicians, Opera Reach Contract Settlement From Times Wire Reports
Schwarzenegger Becomes the GOP's Green Candidate Kenneth R. Weiss and Miguel Bustillo, Times Staff Writers
Practicing a Bit of Botanical Philanthropy Patricia Ward Biederman, Times Staff Writer
Pacoima Issues a Plea for Peace, Local Unity Michael Krikorian, Times Staff Writer
Bustamante a Fighter for Indians' Causes Jenifer Warren and Eric Bailey, Times Staff Writers
Laguna Beach Man, 45, Dies When Van, Pickup Collide From a Times Staff Writer
Protester Ordered to Pay Insulation Maker From Times Wire Reports
Most Pink Slips Rescinded, but Teachers Still Aren't Happy Erika Hayasaki, Times Staff Writer
1,100 Loop the Valley in Fight on Breast Cancer Caitlin Liu, Times Staff Writer
Foes Threaten to Seek Referendum if Orange OKs Homes Near Old Dump Dan Weikel, Times Staff Writer
Raid on Pot Farm Nets 760 Mature Plants Holly J. Wolcott, Times Staff Writer
Post Office Could Be Renamed for Bob Hope From Times Staff Reports
1 Dead, 4 Wounded in Venice Shooting From a Times Staff Writer
211 Line for Social Services in Works Jennifer Mena, Times Staff Writer
Moe Biller, 87; Union President Led Postal Workers Movement From Associated Press
Gang Member Sought in Shooting Death at ATM From Times Staff Reports
A New Home for Old Torah Steve Chawkins, Times Staff Writer
State Forestry Agency Ends Chaplain Program Jia-Rui Chong, Times Staff Writer
Couple Get 25 to Life for Toddler Son's Death From Times Wire Reports
MTA, Mechanics Told to Continue Cooling Off From Times Staff Reports
Presidential Hopeful Howard Dean Gives Davis a Lift
BOOKS
Deconstructing John O'Hara Tom Nolan, Tom Nolan is the author of "Ross Macdonald: A Biography."
Bestsellers
Bestsellers
First Fiction Mark Rozzo
Evil, artfully done Jaroslaw Anders, Jaroslaw Anders is a translator and critic.
Standing behind dictators Marc Cooper, Marc Cooper is the author of "Pinochet and Me: A Chilean Anti-Memoir."
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
Outliving his own ideology but not his insight David Rieff, David Rieff is a contributing writer to Book Review and the author of several books, including "A Bed for the Night: Humanitarianism in Crisis."
A look into the open wallet Mark Dowie, Mark Dowie is the author of "American Foundations: An Investigative History."
The low spark of a rock hack Jon Caramanica, Jon Caramanica is a writer whose pieces have appeared in GQ, Rolling Stone and the Village Voice.
Breeding only the best Tony Platt, Tony Platt, emeritus professor of social work at Cal State Sacramento, is researching the history of eugenics.
A Californian who heeded a distant drumbeat Pico Iyer, Pico Iyer is the author, most recently, of the novel "Abandon" and a forthcoming book of travels, "Sun After Dark."
A crusade to heal the world Herbert Gold, Herbert Gold is the author of several books, including "Haiti: Best Nightmare on Earth."
Exiled by choice, shaped by chance Heller McAlpin, Heller McAlpin writes regularly for Book Review, among other publications.
REAL ESTATE
Leaving the hills, not 'Hill' Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
That Westside college town H. May Spitz, Special to The Times
In Venice, the loft-style life takes to the beach Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Renovated unit is still under rent control Kevin Postema, Special to The Times
Average mortgage rates and indexes
What's your first move? Finding the right mover Marnell Jameson
County funds ripe for use From Times wire reports
Open houses are of limited use
The home price sky is not falling
Untangling a move Marnell Jameson, Special to The Times
Fields house not just fun and games
Evaluate a homeowners association by its reserves
SPORTS
Schools Are Paying Price for Coaches Eric Sondheimer
Miami Throws Brock Party Elliott Teaford, Times Staff Writer
This 'Ride Is Up for Grabs Bill Christine, Times Staff Writer
Baltimore Hoping Starting QB Boller Is the Real Deal Laura Vecsey, Baltimore Sun
Washburn Hasn't Lost Faith in His Abilities Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Last Gasp Goes to Buffaloes Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
For Now, Leinart Earns Passing Grade Randy Harvey
Suzuki, Mariners Look Worse for Wear ROSS NEWHAN
Gagne Is Their Security Blanket Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
84th Season Set to Kick Off Jim Litke, Associated Press
Eagles' Plans Won't Change Rob Maaddi, From Associated Press
Pena's Job Seems Beyond Belief Ross Newhan
USC Has Relief Pitcher Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Tigers Chasing History From Associated Press
Illinois Routs Illinois State From Associated Press
Williams, Washington Open It Up From Associated Press
No. 2 Buckeyes Struggle in Beating Aztecs, 16-13 From Associated Press
Did You See That Finish? No Larry Stewart
Slow Starters From Associated Press
Comfort Zone John Wawrow, From Associated Press
Devil Rays Unleash Offense to Beat A's From Associated Press
Dimitrova Heads to Belmont BOB MIESZERSKI
NFL Mulls 18-Game Schedule Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
Sparks Seek Total Effort Mike Terry, Times Staff Writer
Giants Walk Past Diamondbacks From Associated Press
The Great Debate JAY CHRISTENSEN;JIM RHODE
Ledee Delivers Big for Streaking Phillies From Associated Press
The Big Picture Elliott Teaford
Galaxy Falls to D.C. United From Associated Press
Newman Hangs On for NASCAR Win From Staff and Wire Reports
Red Sox Give Ruthian Effort to Rout Clemens From Associated Press
Bruins Need Bolder Type of Approach From Coach Bill Plaschke
Angels Go Double Deep on the Royals Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
A Repeat of the 'Man Show? BOB MIESZERSKI
Rating The Games Elliott Teaford
Road Not Kind to N.C. State From Associated Press
Heisman Watch Jim Barrero
Nebraska Wins but Offense Is Still a Concern From Associated Press
Halladay Works Extra to Beat Tigers, 1-0 From Associated Press
Dodgers and Green Finding Their Groove Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
U.S. Is Next on Mexico's Rough Road Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Notre Dame Wakes Up in Time From Associated Press
Sparks Today Mike Terry
Quotebook
France Wins in Qualifier Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Henin-Hardenne Goes Beyond the Pale to Win Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
Roddick an All-American Ace in Hole Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
Newest Trojan Fan Still Has Unbeaten Record T.J. Simers
Nazel's Wait Is Worth It Robyn Norwood, Times Staff Writer
They've Got Next Hal Bock, From Associated Press
He's Not Cool Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
Florida Blows Big Lead to Miami, Berlin From Associated Press
Younger Irons Is Better on the Day Mike Bresnahan
Players Are Glad the Enforcer Is With Them John Weyler
Where's the Beef? Pound for Pound, It's in the Line LONNIE WHITE
It's No Gain for Injured Moore Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
Ramirez Situation Cause for Concern Jimmy Golen, Associated Press
Alabama Fooled by Oklahoma Chris Dufresne, Times Staff Writer
Dodd Makes Penn State Pay, 27-14 From Staff and Wire Reports
NHRA Boss Apologizes for Arrest Martin Henderson
MAGAZINE
Streets of Fire VICTORIA NAMKUNG
More on Why We Keep So Much 'Stuff'
Center Court in the Retro Sneaker Game JON WEINBACH
All-AmericanVelvet MARTIN BOOE
One Writer's Vanity Fair Is Another's 'Ugly Clothes'
Stylishly Tempered Heather John, Heather John is a senior Style editor at the magazine.
Who's to Blame in Molestation Case?
Waist Land
The uncomfortable middle Paul Brownfield, Paul Brownfield is a staff writer for The Times' Calendar section.
Arbiters of Hip Peter McQuaid, Peter McQuaid last wrote for the magazine about women's fashion in Los Angeles.
TRAVEL
Which is cheaper, flying or driving? Crunch the numbers James Gilden, Special to The Times
Readers ask about giving, taking off Arthur Frommer, Special to The Times
Untangling historic sites' lifelines Susan Spano, Times Staff Writer
A cruise may be the ticket to reconnect with the student set Eileen Ogintz, Special to The Times
Travel Log Times staff
A reader agrees: Reno's a winner
Readers recommend
Harlem goes to Washington Susan Davidson, Special to The Times
Taking it slow in a narrowboat Karl Zimmermann, Special to The Times
Debate about vacation time keeps raging
Tours & Cruises Rosemary McClure, Times Staff Writer
Recreation along the way Judi Dash, Special to The Times
New Oceania line takes to the seas Harry Basch, Special to The Times
For frequent fliers, a Web of useful resources James Gilden, Special to The Times
The gentle Granada Mona Molarsky, Special to The Times
In Santa Ynez Valley, how the West was fun Susan Lendroth, Special to The Times
Cincinnati hits a home run Steven Rosen, Special to The Times
BUSINESS
TOP STORIES -- Aug. 31-Sept. 5 From Times Staff
Scaling the Heights Sallie Hofmeister
Prop. 53 Sparks Budget Debate
Saving Energy? Californians Are Slipping Nancy Rivera Brooks, Times Staff Writer
How His-and-Hers Finances Can Lead to Joint Headaches Liz Pulliam Weston, Special to The Times
Nigerian Money Con Targets Small Firms Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
GE's Broad Vision May Transform Media James Flanigan
Tabloid Swims Against Tide of Oil and Gas Industry Dana Calvo, Special to The Times
WORLD
Abbas Quits in Setback to Peace Plan Laura King, Times Staff Writer
War Strategy Focused on Worst-Case Scenarios Carol J. Williams, Times Staff Writer
Nine Killed, Dozens Hurt in Kashmir Attacks From Times Wire Reports
Soldiers Kill at Least 25 in Colombia From Associated Press
Abbas' Departure Leaves Peace Plan at Crossroads Edmund Sanders, Times Staff Writer
U.S. Adopts New Tactics to Counter Iraqi Foes Patrick J. McDonnell, Times Staff Writer
A Rocky 4 Months in Office Henry Chu, Times Staff Writer
43% of British Think Blair Should Quit, Poll Finds From Reuters
Storm Gives Bermuda 'Considerable Beating' From Associated Press
EU Agrees to Freeze All Hamas Assets From Times Wire Reports
Troops Find Anchor, but No Hussein Patrick J. McDonnell, Times Staff Writer
Dynasty and Democracy -- Azerbaijan at a Crossroads David Holley, Times Staff Writer
Afghans Take 5 Taliban Rebels From Associated Press
Man Goes on Trial in Mass Drowning Case From Times Wire Reports
Red Cross Says Suu Kyi Not on Hunger Strike From Times Wire Reports
WTO Talks Could Derail in Cancun Evelyn Iritani, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
Weakening System Brings Little Rainfall From Times Wire Reports
As Bush Gains, Florida Democrats Losing Enthusiasm for a Rematch Ronald Brownstein, Times Staff Writer
Former President Signs Off on Namesake Ship From Times Wire Reports
Administration Is Making Special Case Out of Padilla David G. Savage, Times Staff Writer
Ground Zero Now a Center of Disunity Josh Getlin, Times Staff Writer
State GOP Picks New Leader After Scandal From Times Wire Reports
Supreme Court to Take a Hard Look at Ban on 'Soft Money' David G. Savage, Times Staff Writer
Loosening Seat Belt Safety Rules Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Times Staff Writer
Man Stuck in Bathtub Is Rescued After 6 Days From Associated Press
Sen. Clinton to Stop Bush EPA Nominee From Times Wire Reports
Kennedy Kin Seeks New Murder Trial From Associated Press
Private Firm Gives St. Louis a Shock to the School System Stephanie Simon, Times Staff Writer
Hospital Faces Lawsuit Over Molestation Claims From Times Wire Reports
OPINION
Learning Curve Carol Lynn Mithers, Carol Lynn Mithers is a Los Angeles writer.
Winning the Peace, Quietly Max Boot, Max Boot is a senior fellow in national security studies at the Council on Foreign Relations and is author of "The Savage Wars of Peace: Small Wars and the Rise of American Power."
Derring-Do Is What He Did
First, They Grab the Green
Mostly, the Lights Stayed On Peter H. King, Peter H. King's twice-weekly column runs through the recall election.
The Fine Art of Compromise
Angry Local Voters Could Be Key to Defeating Davis John J. Pitney Jr., John J. Pitney Jr. is professor of government at Claremont McKenna College.
Turn the Tide: Send Money Back to Cities Joel Kotkin and Robert Hertzberg, Joel Kotkin, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a senior fellow at the Davenport Institute for Public Policy at Pepperdine University. Robert Hertzberg is a former speaker of the California Assembly and an attorney in private practice.
Learning Curve Roy Romer, Roy Romer is the superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District.
You Really Like Me ... Gerry Flahive, Gerry Flahive is a Toronto writer and documentary producer.
Children Left Behind
Who Is Behind Prop. 54 Goal to End Databases?
Ambassador High
Festival Board Trying to Fix What's Not Broken
Medical Schools' Allure
Great Park Board Should Be Accountable
Selling KOCE Would Be a Loss to Orange County and Its Educators
Harrowing Past Is Still Part of Us Gail Sheehy, Gail Sheehy is the author of "Passages" and, most recently, "Middletown, America: One Town's Passage From Trauma to Hope" (Random House, 2003).
History Spurned James Reston Jr., James Reston Jr. is the author of "Warriors of God: Richard the Lionheart and Saladin in the Third Crusade" and a senior scholar at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.
Benign Autocracy Is Answer for Iraq Ray Takeyh and Nikolas Gvosdev, Ray Takeyh is a professor and director of studies at the Near East and South Asia Center, National Defense University, and Nikolas Gvosdev is a senior fellow at the Nixon Center.
Let Drugs Duke It Out
Technology Downsizes the Music Industry
Struggling and Succeeding Leonor Valencia with Molly Selvin, Leonor Valencia is the PTA secretary at Belvedere Elementary School. Molly Selvin is a Times editorial writer.
Powell Revisits the U.N. to Ask for Help in Iraq
Hijacked Nomination of Miguel Estrada
'Redskins' Logo Is as Offensive as Racial Slurs
Mechistas? It's Mucho Ado About Nada Frank del Olmo, Frank del Olmo is associate editor of The Times.
Should Parents Pay for School Days Kids Miss?
The Good Overcomes the Bad and the Ugly Therese K. Lee, Therese K. Lee is an occasional contributor to The Times. She has spent 14 years as a parent in the L.A. Unified School District.
Official's Olympics Trip Aided Compton College
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