What happened on April 19, 2004

HEALTH

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

WORLD

OPINION

Gender Blender Eric Vilain, Eric Vilain is chief of medical genetics at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.
Seeking Equal Rights for Gays
Help for Grand Helpers
Balancing Money in Politics Richard L. Hasen, Richard L. Hasen, a professor at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, is the author of "The Supreme Court and Election Law" (NYU Press 2003).
Fire Plan, or Smokescreen?
An Unhealthy Bill
Sept. 11 Commission Is Failing the Public
Rumsfeld Was Told What Was Needed in Iraq
Term Limits Are Too Short
Terror Groups: Are Differences Important?
The Art Biz: Desire, Culture, Receipts Thomas Crow, Thomas Crow is the director of the Getty Research Institute, where "The Business of Art: Evidence from the Art Market," is on exhibit through June 13.
More Than a Game
Keep Ambassador Hotel as Cultural Landmark
Dylan Ads: The Times They Are Deranging

ENTERTAINMENT

Southern exposure with a smile Merle Rubin, Special to The Times
Sometimes a killer also turns out to be a victim Matthew Hoge, Matthew Hoge was the writer-director of "The United States of Leland" and "Self Storage" (1999).
A shaky first try at Janacek Mark Swed, Times Staff Writer
Clifford and the gang have really hit the big-time now Susan King
Novel picks up where Bronte left off Aileen Jacobson, Newsday
Tune in or turn off? It's a matter of taste From Associated Press
CBS, NBC talk the talk Elizabeth Jensen, Times Staff Writer
McFerrin a virtuoso improviser Don Heckman, Special to The Times
How would you stop traffic jams?
Jokes & Riddles
The delight is in the details David Pagel, Special to The Times
An exclamation point is apropos Beth Gardiner, Associated Press
A mosaic of compassion and family Jacqueline Cutler, Special to The Times
Tax break: Cash for citizenship? GERALDINE BAUM
Giants prove a nice fit for smaller fry Lynne Heffley, Times Staff Writer
2 out of 3 ain't bad Robert Hilburn, Times Staff Writer
Uneven vision of the American zeitgeist Lewis Segal, Times Staff Writer
Terrorized by a wolf in sheep's clothing AL MARTINEZ
Glory goes to the orchestra Chris Pasles, Times Staff Writer
Connie, Carla and Michael Lisa Rosen, Special to The Times
Hortons favor modern works Lewis Segal, Times Staff Writer
Conlon mellow yet masterful in leading the Philharmonic Daniel Cariaga, Special to The Times
Miramax makes a killing Patrick Day, Special to The Times
In very talented company Mark Swed, Times Staff Writer
Such interesting times, euphemistically speaking Lynn Smith, Times Staff Writer
The greater lessons of 'Peach Blossom' Carol Fisher Sorgenfrei, Carol Fisher Sorgenfrei is a professor of theater at UCLA. She writes about contemporary Japanese theater and is herself a playwright, director and translator of Japanese plays.
'Quetzalcoatl's Gift' Tori Smith, Special to The Times

BUSINESS

NATIONAL

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What happened on April 19, 2004

HEALTH

For seniors, finally some good news about Medicare HMOs Daniel Costello, Special to The Times

Another approach to curing strep throat Jane E. Allen, Times Staff Writer

New drug shown to boost 'good' cholesterol while reducing the 'bad' Jane E. Allen

For a terrific ride, relax and 'let the horse run' Hilary E. MacGregor, Times Staff Writer

Flexibility, strength and aerobics for your 50s Jeannine Stein

This balm was made for soothing Elena Conis

Seizures after age 60 may signal higher stroke risk Jane E. Allen

Warm up, protect those knees, and lunge Karen Voight, Karen Voight can be reached at kvoightla@aol.com.

Jaundice testing urged for infants Shari Roan, Times Staff Writer

Seniors are pulling up a chair to play ... volleyball? Samantha Ganey, Washington Post

Virtual colonoscopy called flawed Jane E. Allen, Times Staff Writer

Fitting in at the gym Jeannine Stein, Times Staff Writer

Baby boomers embrace popular arthritis remedy Elizabeth Large, The Baltimore Sun

Thought therapy Benedict Carey, Times Staff Writer

New treatments may bring acid reflux relief Judy Foreman, Special to The Times

Limiting embryos Jane E. Allen, Times Staff Writer

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

Danville's Hometown Heroes Robert Hollis, Special to The Times

Santa Barbara Couple Get a Lot of Home on Tiny Lot Steve Chawkins, Times Staff Writer

Peggy DeCastro, 82; Part of Hit Latin Singing Trio Myrna Oliver, Times Staff Writer

Serial Molester Held in Oregon Christine Hanley, Times Staff Writer

Forensic Expert Hounded for News David Pierson, Times Staff Writer

Laguna Beach Will Pass a 'Rocket Ship' on to the Next Generation David Haldane, Times Staff Writer

Flying Club Fights for Turf David Haldane, Times Staff Writer

Davis Adds Commercial to List of TV Credits Patt Morrison, Times Staff Writer

Man Found Dead in His Parked Van From Times Staff Reports

Bill May Give Valley Its Split in Statistics Hector Becerra, Times Staff Writer

Not Yet a Multi-Tasker, Schwarzenegger Tackles One Problem at a Time George Skelton

Developer's Plan B for Mission Viejo Dave McKibben, Times Staff Writer

Man, 20, Fatally Shot After Wallet Theft From Times Staff Reports

Seminar Offers Tips on Estate Planning That's for the Birds Cara Mia DiMassa, Times Staff Writer

Koken Nosaka, 79; Spokesman for Japanese Premier From Times Staff and Wire Reports

2 Men Stabbed in Dispute at Lake Casitas From a Times Staff Writer

Victims Identified in Double Homicide From a Times Staff Writer

Santa Ana's Cultural Seeds JENNIFER MENA, Times Staff Writer

Woman's Body Found in Harbor From Times Staff Reports

Gov. Delivers Message of Tolerance Peter Nicholas, Times Staff Writer

Rabbi Jay Litvin, 60; Chernobyl Aid Group's Liaison From Times Staff and Wire Reports

John Vlahos, 87; Won Emmy for Script of 'The Defenders' From Times Staff and Wire Reports

John Goodell, 94; Inventor Also Made Documentary Films From Times Staff and Wire Reports

Councilman Plays Role of Cultural Mediator Azadeh Moaveni, Times Staff Writer

Critics Say Baca Holds Budget Key Sue Fox and Jean Guccione, Times Staff Writers

Governor Gives an Old Idea a Boost Carl Ingram, Times Staff Writer

Wildlife Highway Links Vital Habitats Janet Wilson, Times Staff Writer

Big Man on Campus Reform Duke Helfand, Times Staff Writer

WORLD

Kashmir Fence May Cement Divide Paul Watson, Times Staff Writer

Rebel Leader Issues Ultimatum From Times Wire Reports

Iraqis to Prosecute Case of Contractors' Killers Nicholas Riccardi and Tony Perry, Times Staff Writers

U.N. Reports 50,000 Displaced by Fighting From Times Wire Reports

N. Korea Leader Arrives in China Barbara Demick, Times Staff Writer

Government Condemns Cheney's Warnings From Times Wire Reports

Experts Fear Recent Events Will Spur Terrorists Josh Meyer, Times Staff Writer

Troops Kill Arab Leader of Rebels in Chechnya From Times Wire Reports

Soyuz Team Takes Off for Space Station David Holley, Times Staff Writer

Carnage Dims Hopes for Political Way in Iraq Alissa J. Rubin, Times Staff Writer

Marines Write to Comfort Kin of Comrades, and Themselves Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer

Hamas May Widen Its Horizons, Observers Say Laura King, Times Staff Writer

Throngs Mourn Hamas Leader Ken Ellingwood, Times Staff Writer

Kadafi Calls for End to Nation's Harsh Laws From Times Wire Reports

OPINION

Gender Blender Eric Vilain, Eric Vilain is chief of medical genetics at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

Balancing Money in Politics Richard L. Hasen, Richard L. Hasen, a professor at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, is the author of "The Supreme Court and Election Law" (NYU Press 2003).

The Art Biz: Desire, Culture, Receipts Thomas Crow, Thomas Crow is the director of the Getty Research Institute, where "The Business of Art: Evidence from the Art Market," is on exhibit through June 13.

ENTERTAINMENT

Southern exposure with a smile Merle Rubin, Special to The Times

Sometimes a killer also turns out to be a victim Matthew Hoge, Matthew Hoge was the writer-director of "The United States of Leland" and "Self Storage" (1999).

A shaky first try at Janacek Mark Swed, Times Staff Writer

Clifford and the gang have really hit the big-time now Susan King

Novel picks up where Bronte left off Aileen Jacobson, Newsday

Tune in or turn off? It's a matter of taste From Associated Press

CBS, NBC talk the talk Elizabeth Jensen, Times Staff Writer

McFerrin a virtuoso improviser Don Heckman, Special to The Times

The delight is in the details David Pagel, Special to The Times

An exclamation point is apropos Beth Gardiner, Associated Press

A mosaic of compassion and family Jacqueline Cutler, Special to The Times

Tax break: Cash for citizenship? GERALDINE BAUM

Giants prove a nice fit for smaller fry Lynne Heffley, Times Staff Writer