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What happened on August 02, 2004
OPINION
More Workers' Comp Woes
21st Century Splitsville
UC Should Quit Los Alamos
Do Democrats Really Love Bush?
L.A.'s Future Should Include Grand Designs
Iranian History
Voluntary Caps
Advantages in Holding Back Kids in School
Ad on Gays Promotes Harmful Falsehoods
The Military Card
FDA Reviewers Have Conflict of Interest
Wall Against Friendship
To Really Reform Healthcare, Democrats Should Take Their Cue From Garamendi By Jamie Court, Jamie Court is the author of "Corporateering" (Tarcher Putnam, 2003) and the head of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights.
Blacks Have a Compassionate Friend in Bush By Charles Sahm, Charles Sahm works for the Manhattan Institute. A longer version of this article appears at city-journal.org.
A Movie Czar Prepares to Roll the Credits By Jack Valenti, Jack Valenti relinquishes his post as president of the Motion Picture Assn. of America to Dan Glickman on Sept. 1. He will continue, along with the president of the theater owners association, to supervise the movie rating system.
The First Kids Often Finish Last By Doug Wead, Doug Wead is author of "All the President's Children" (Atria Books, Simon & Schuster, 2003).
ENTERTAINMENT
A city bracing for the what-ifs By Geraldine Baum
Pull up a chair; it's dinnertime By Merle Rubin, Special to The Times
Box Office
In Compton, a teen with a political bent By Michael Ordona, Times Staff Writer
Harsh reality for scripted TV By Scott Collins, Times Staff Writer
Needed: another network in the key of E! By Michael T. Jarvis, Michael T. Jarvis, an L.A.-based freelance writer, is a frequent contributor to The Times.
Ode Canada: Lang draws inspiration from above By Robert Hilburn, Times Staff Writer
Free to be ... Jessica By Steve Hochman, Special to The Times
What happened to Gregor?
Welcome to the headbangers' ball By Lina Lecaro, Special to The Times
A seductive night of rap en espanol By Ernesto Lechner, Special to The Times
Going to town with 'Village' By R. Kinsey Lowe
Driven to contemplate the sunny state of things By Al Martinez
Jokes & Riddles
'City' leaves Amish squeamish By Rich Preheim, Religion News Service
The most overused superlative ever By Roy Rivenburg, Times Staff Writer
'The Adventures of La Lambkin' By Esther De Michael Cervantes and Alex Cervantes, Special to The Times
Out of his scrubs By Jonathan Taylor, Times Staff Writer
'Code' puts sci-fi spin on classic tear-jerker By Susan King
A group growing into its popularity By Randy Lewis
WORLD
U.S. Intelligence Tied Colombia's Uribe to Drug Trade in '91 Report By T. Christian Miller, Times Staff Writer
Arafat Loyalists Fire a Warning to Reformers By Ken Ellingwood, Times Staff Writer
11 Killed in Coordinated Attacks on Iraqi Christians By Henry Chu, Times Staff Writer
Exit Polls Show Mexican Elections Too Close to Call By Richard Boudreaux, Times Staff Writer
Blaze Kills 256 in Paraguay By Hector Tobar and Luis Maria Paredes, Special to The Times
New Evidence Shatters Chileans' Image of a Frugal Pinochet By Hector Tobar and Eva Vergara, Special to The Times
Plan for Muslim Force Is Detailed From Reuters
BUSINESS
Movie Biz 101 for Anschutz By Claudia Eller, Times Staff Writer
After Years of Decline, Leasing Regains Favor With Car Buyers From Reuters
A Crash Course on Irate Calls By David Streitfeld, Times Staff Writer
Firms Flush With Cash Still Wary of Spending By Thomas S. Mulligan, Times Staff Writer
Corporate Fraud Cases Decline By Jonathan Peterson, Times Staff Writer
Wham-O Expands Frisbee Line for Hard-Core Players By Michael Liedtke, Associated Press
Evading Blame Via a Twist of Grammar By Michael Hiltzik
Apple's CEO Is Treated for Cancer From Reuters
Labor, Factory Numbers Expected to Rise From Reuters and Times Staff Reports
Wall Street Plans Business as Usual By Walter Hamilton and Thomas S. Mulligan, Times Staff Writers
United to Upgrade Amenities on Cross-Country Flights By James F. Peltz, Times Staff Writer
HEALTH
It's hip-hop -- till you drop By Hilary E. Macgregor, Times Staff Writer
Doctors don't always follow last wishes By Kelly Young
Even young kids can swap glasses for contacts From Reuters
Easing access to cardiac shockers By Melissa Healy, Times Staff Writer
Low-carb lowdown By Valerie Reitman, Times Staff Writer
Coming soon: low-carb potatoes By Valerie Reitman, Times Staff Writer
A move to make lifting and reaching easier By Karen Voight, Karen Voight can be reached at kvoightla@aol.com.
Old school, but new By Roy M. Wallack
Computer-generated images offer a virtual release from severe pain By Linda Marsa, Special to The Times
Are men better hypnosis subjects? By Kelly Young, Times Staff Writer
A gentle touch with kids By Daffodil J. Altan, Times Staff Writer
Even a modest workout may strengthen the heart By Kelly Young, Times Staff Writer
Exercise a little, and live longer By Kelly Young, Times Staff Writer
Vanadium salt used to treat diabetes By Elena Conis
Helping women carry to term By Valerie Ulene, Special to The Times
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Immigration Sweeps Become an Election Issue for Rep. Baca By Hugo Martin, Times Staff Writer
Calm, and Then the Storm
Wannabe Governors Jockey for Position at Convention in Boston By George Skelton
Viola Frey, 70; Her Ceramic Figures Explored Themes on Grand Scale By Mary Rourke, Times Staff Writer
A Soap-Bubble Summer
A Local Congregation Unites in Wake of Iraqi Church Attacks By Jia-rui Chong and Erika Hayasaki, Times Staff Writers
State Officials Tour LNG Sites With Energy Execs By Deborah Schoch, Times Staff Writer
Deputy Shoots Holdup Suspect in Lynwood From Times Staff Reports
Rescuers Search for Boy From a Times Staff Writer
Boy at Center of Courtroom Killing Now Man on the Run By Eric Bailey and William Wan, Times Staff Writers
West Nile Claims Second Victim By Regine Labossiere, Times Staff Writer
O.C. Fair's 2004 Better Than Fair By Dave Mckibben, Times Staff Writer
Opossums and Pack Rats and Giant Black Millipedes, Oh My! By Erin Ailworth, Times Staff Writer
L.A. Mayoral Candidates Take Campaign to Boston By Patrick Mcgreevy, Times Staff Writer
Teen Photographers Focus on Health By Daffodil J. Altan, Times Staff Writer
Eugene Roche, 75; Character Actor in Films, Television By Myrna Oliver, Times Staff Writer
Boy Hit by Errant Bullet at Park in Glendale From a Times Staff Writer
More Legal Help for Migrants By Hector Becerra, Times Staff Writer
Tejon Condor Reserve Plan Ruffles Feathers By Daryl Kelley, Times Staff Writer
The Boost They Need in Hurdle Over Bar Exam By Joy Buchanan, Times Staff Writer
UCI Probing Official's Spending By Joel Rubin, Times Staff Writer
Alfred Wolf, 88; Noted Rabbi Started Jewish Youth Camps By Myrna Oliver, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
Marine Who Vanished in Iraq Now Back Home From Times Wire Reports
Loud Crack Preceded Balcony's Collapse From Times Wire Reports
Cruise Ship Beaches in the Aleutian Islands From Times Wire Reports
On a Roll, Into Swing States By James Rainey, Times Staff Writer
Marine Lands in Film, Collides With Superiors By Mark Mazzetti, Times Staff Writer
Skeleton Case's New Bone of Contention By Tomas Alex Tizon, Times Staff Writer
Kerry Vows 'Significant' Troop Reduction By Michael Finnegan, Times Staff Writer
Family of Utah Woman Calls Off Search By Scott Gold, Times Staff Writer
A Stronger Kerry Forces Bush to Make a Compelling Case By Ronald Brownstein
Ridge Warns of Specific Threats By Jonathan Peterson and Josh Meyer, Times Staff Writers
Islam and How to Live It: One Faith, Many Beliefs By Peter H. King, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Bringing Home the Bacon
Mixed Red Sox Debut for Cabrera From Associated Press
Quinlan Is Key Man for Angels By Mike Digiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Shields Is Deemed Too Valuable By Mike Digiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Azeri Sets Purse Mark By Bill Christine
Arizona's Gonzalez to Have Surgery From Associated Press
Tyson Might Need a New Plan By Steve Springer, Times Staff Writer
At Least He Wasn't in a World of Hurt By Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
L.A. Fans Eager to Cheer Chivas By Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Arms and Hammer for Dodgers By Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
Finley's Former Enemies Have Become His Friends By Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
Singh Wins Buick, if Not Popular Vote From Associated Press
Tonight's Match Has Commercial Appeal for Some By Thomas Bonk, Times Staff Writer
Upset Leads to Big Payoff By Bill Christine, Times Staff Writer
Sunset Place Aptly Named By Bob Mieszerski
Footnote Even for a Gold By Bill Dwyre
Stupples Takes British Open From Associated Press
Another Win for Johnson at Pocono Raceway From Associated Press
Federer Beats Roddick, Wins 23rd in Succession From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Williams Agrees to Detroit's Offer From Associated Press
Cubs Win Too Late for Maddux From Associated Press
Now You Know
So far, most of what we know about the 2004 USA men's... By J.A. Adande, Times Staff Writer
Galvanized Athens Set to Ring in the Games By Alan Abrahamson, Times Staff Writer
Quotebook
Off-Course Kite Benefits Jacobsen From Associated Press
U.S. Seems Ready for Olympics By Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
It's Quick, Painless for Davenport By Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
Burrow's Patience Pays at U.S. Open By Dan Arritt, Times Staff Writer
FC Porto Loses to Galatasaray From Wire Reports
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