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What happened on August 18, 2004
OPINION
Answer for Cement Scarcity
More Than Cosmetic
First, Detail the Sewer Costs
Sex: The Bad Old Days Are Still Here
Petty Offenses Add to Jail Overcrowding
French Wisdom
Confessions of a Bicyclist
People Trump Shrimp
W. Hollywood Draws the Line on Sunset Strip
Bringing Troops Home Poses a Huge Threat
Al Jazeera Broadcasts Aid Iraq's Government
Band of Brothers Should Hold Together
Sanctions Have Gotten a Bum Rap By David Baldwin, David Baldwin, a political science professor at Columbia University, is the author of "Economic Statecraft" (Princeton University, 1985).
Withdrawal From Gaza Will Test Israeli Democracy By Uri Dromi, Uri Dromi is the director of international outreach at the Israel Democracy Institute in Jerusalem.
Kerry's College Plan Fails Poor Kids By Jay P. Greene and Greg Forster, Jay P. Greene is a senior fellow and Greg Forster is a senior research associate at the Manhattan Institute.
It's Big, It's Thirsty, It's the Hummer -- an American Excess Story By Patt Morrison
ENTERTAINMENT
Shirley, the button pusher By Mimi Avins, Times Staff Writer
An Italy beyond the Tuscan sun By Scott Timberg, Times Staff Writer
Schizophrenia in a candid close-up By Kevin Crust, Times Staff Writer
Sex, lies, violence, all from a court seat By Anna Gorman, Times Staff Writer
Inventing toys? Think of the possibilities
Rock in the key of Van Halen By Dean Kuipers, Special to The Times
A devil of a time By Chris Lee, Special to The Times
By the Numbers
A GOP struggle for the podium By Anne-marie O'Connor, Times Staff Writer
Jokes & Riddles
Politics on the video shelves By Elaine Dutka
He's no Starr, just an impostor By Geoff Boucher
Finally
Cantat can move to French prison From Reuters
Shyne's phone cord gets yanked From Associated Press
Character issues By Roy Rivenburg, Times Staff Writer
It's only rock 'n' roll, but we like it -- without you By David Segal, The Washington Post
'Duke' By Michelle Markel, Special to The Times
Games vault NBC to top spot By Jonathan Taylor
WORLD
U.S. Envoy Persuades Warlord to Stop Fighting From Times Wire Reports
Police Arrest 62 People in Money Crimes Sweep From Times Wire Reports
Serbia Returns to Old Anthem, Coat of Arms From Times Wire Reports
Ex-Death Squad Leader Acquitted of Murder From Times Wire Reports
Witness Puts Defendant in Atta's Inner Circle From Times Wire Reports
Insurgents in Iraq Kill GI, Marine, British Soldier From Times Wire Services
15 Missing in Britain After Flash Flood
Army Drops Halliburton Penalty By John Hendren, Times Staff Writer
China Jails Hong Kong Democrat By Mark Magnier, Times Staff Writer
Sadr Snubs Iraqi Envoys By Alissa J. Rubin and Edmund Sanders, Times Staff Writers
Hurdles Are Their Best Event By Tracy Wilkinson, Times Staff Writer
Steadfast in Defiance, Cleric Gains Stature With Iraq Masses By Tyler Marshall and Henry Chu, Times Staff Writers
Russia Scientist Loses Court Appeal By Kim Murphy, Times Staff Writer
Expansion in the Works for West Bank Settlements By Ken Ellingwood, Times Staff Writer
Britain Indicts 8 on Charges of Terrorism By Janet Stobart, Times Staff Writer
To Appease Chavez Foes, Observers OK Partial Audit in Recall By Carol J. Williams, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
Sales Double at Applied Materials By Alex Pham, Times Staff Writer
Suit Seeks to Knock Out Rival Boxing TV Show By Scott Collins, Times Staff Writer
Berkshire Discloses Stake in Comcast From Bloomberg News
Chiron Wins Expansion for Bird-Flu Vaccine From Bloomberg News
Costco Manager Files Sex-Bias Suit By Abigail Goldman, Times Staff Writer
Advertisers to Track Commercials Digitally From Reuters
Google Awaits SEC Approval of IPO From Associated Press
Gymboree to Shutter Its Stores in Britain and Ireland to Trim Costs From Reuters
Home Depot Profit Increases 19% From Reuters
L.A. County Home Prices Cool Off, Slightly, in July By Annette Haddad, Times Staff Writer
California Firm Fined for Illegal Export of Parts From Associated Press
New Mall in West Hollywood Is Sold By Roger Vincent, Times Staff Writer
Stocks Rally in Face of Record Oil Prices From Times Staff and Wire Reports
State Bill Mandates Maternity Coverage By Marc Lifsher, Times Staff Writer
Mexico's Gross Domestic Product Rises 3.9% on U.S. Demand From Bloomberg News
BofA's Mexico Transfer Accounts Proliferating From Reuters
Possible Output Cutbacks Push Crude Near $47 From Associated Press
J.C. Penney Posts Quarterly Profit From Associated Press
With Deluge, Longshore Jobs Become Long Shots By Ronald D. White, Times Staff Writer
Consumer Price Index Dips 0.1% on Fuel Costs By Warren Vieth, Times Staff Writer
Ford Reportedly Plans to Slash Dealer Bonuses From Reuters
Saks' Loss Widens; Sales Lag at Some Stores From Bloomberg News
TJX's Net Income Falls 4.1% on Markdowns From Bloomberg News
Judge Finds Samaha Liable for $97 Million By James Bates
Travelers Property Settles Asbestos Claims From Bloomberg News
Mills to Buy Stake in Mall Portfolio From Dow Jones/Associated Press
Also
Hollywood Lawyer Sues His Former Law Firm By Claudia Eller
Deere's Profit Rises 62% in Quarter From Bloomberg News
Delta May Give Pilots Stake in Company From Bloomberg News
All the Comforts of Home By Rukmini Callimachi, Associated Press
Staples Reports 39% Profit Growth From Associated Press
Spanish Broadcasting to Sell 2 Southland Stations From Times Staff and Wire Reports
UAL Pensions to Get Overseer From Associated Press
Briefly From Bloomberg News
Banks Oppose Proposed Accounting Change From Bloomberg News
Fidelity Retained to Run UC's Retirement Plans From Reuters
SEC Is Set to Vote on 'Pay to Play' Issue From Dow Jones/Associated Press
FOOD
What Julia really taught us By Russ Parsons, Times Staff Writer
When the Greeks toss the demitasse By Daniel Young, Special to The Times
Breakfast for the night owl By Leslee Komaiko
Sit. Eat. Pay. By S. Irene Virbila, Times Staff Writer
Tuna salad -- and hold the mayo By Barbara Hansen, Times Staff Writer
Food for the gods, updated By Laurie Winer, Special to The Times
In Mendocino, a new voice from the east By Jordan Mackay, Special to The Times
2003 Domaine J.P. et J.F. Quenard Chignin Vin de Savoie By S. Irene Virbila
There's Never Too Much By Regina Schrambling, Special to The Times
AUTOS
Enter, the anti-SUVs By Dan Neil
Mixed signals from road markings By Ralph Vartabedian, Times Staff Writer
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Lawyer Cites Bush Ruling in Marine Prisoner Abuse Case By Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
Probe of DWP Contracts Intensifies By Patrick Mcgreevy, Times Staff Writer
Bee Swarm in Santa Ana Was Africanized Strain By David Haldane, Times Staff Writer
Dr. Sune Bergstrom, 88; Won Nobel for Work on Natural Chemicals By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, Times Staff Writer
Senate OKs Cosmetic Surgery Bill By Jordan Rau, Times Staff Writer
Executive's 2nd Bribery Trial Opens By David Rosenzweig, Times Staff Writer
City Council Bans Silly String on Halloween From Times Staff Reports
Man Pleads Guilty in Death of Girlfriend's Son From Times Staff Reports
Back-to-School Night Can Get Year Off to Good Start By Joel Rubin, Times Staff Writer
CRA Chief Affirms Plans to Create 7 Regional Agencies By Patrick Mcgreevy, Times Staff Writer
Decision Delayed on Solar Power Rebates By Patrick Mcgreevy, Times Staff Writer
Parishes Split Off Over Gay Issues By Larry B. Stammer, Times Staff Writer
Use of Flashlights Probed in 2 More LAPD Incidents By Richard Winton and Arlene Martinez, Times Staff Writers
O.C. City Hopes to Add Touch of Vegas By Stuart Pfeifer, Kimi Yoshino and Dan Morain, Times Staff Writers
Bratton Backs Merger By Jennifer Oldham and Richard Winton, Times Staff Writers
Leisure World Managers Sue 10 Who Asked to See Books By David Reyes, Times Staff Writer
State Isn't the Only One Failing Our Kids By Steve Lopez
End of Session Frenzy in Capitol By Robert Salladay, Times Staff Writer
Carl Mydans, 97; Noted Life Magazine War Photographer By Claudia Luther, Times Staff Writer
Land Sales Aimed at Fueling Growth By Bettina Boxall and Julie Cart, Times Staff Writers
Just Like Dad
It Was an R-Rated Cable Theft By Steve Harvey
Victim's Family Carries On for Kids By Dana Parsons
On Tapes, Peterson Seeks to Visit Frey By Anna Gorman, Times Staff Writer
Bill Would Cap Pollution at Ports at 2004 Levels By Deborah Schoch, Times Staff Writer
Memorial Planned for Isabel Sanford
State's West Nile Cases Climb 12% in a Week From Times Staff and Wire Reports
They Beg to Differ
Dioceses Accused of Moving Assets to Avoid Paying Sex-Abuse Claims By Jean Guccione, Times Staff Writer
Drunk Driver Sentenced in Deaths of 4 From a Times Staff Writer
Guardsman Sues Over Service Time Extensions From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Doctors, Hospital Settle Rights Lawsuit By Daryl Kelley, Times Staff Writer
County Raises Fees for Juvenile Stays, Health Inspections By Sue Fox, Times Staff Writer
Steven Thompson, 62; Helped Shape Healthcare Policy By Dan Morain, Times Staff Writer
Fire Reopens Debate on Sprinklers By Jason Felch, Jessica Garrison and Regine Labossiere, Times Staff Writers
Police Believe Gunman Summoned By Mai Tran, Times Staff Writer
A Slow Return to Old Grandeur By Christiana Sciaudone, Times Staff Writer
NEWS
Jackson Attorney Fined $1,000 for His Relentless Questioning By Steve Chawkins, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
Vitamin E Helps Seniors Fight Colds, Study Says From Times Wire Reports
State Orders Power Plants to Cut Emissions From Times Wire Reports
Hiker, 19, Falls to Her Death in Denali Park From Times Wire Reports
Trucks Crossing Border to Face Greater Scrutiny From Times Wire Reports
Doctor's Diagnosis Gets Guzzler Off the Road From Times Wire Reports
Serviceman's Body to Be Exhumed and Relocated From Times Wire Reports
Bush Renews Focus on Missile Defense By Peter Wallsten, Times Staff Writer
Providing Insurance, Reassurance By John-thor Dahlburg, Times Staff Writer
Bomb Squad to Work Like Dogs at the GOP Convention From Newsday
Illinois Plans to Tap Into European Pharmacies From Associated Press
Guantanamo Detainees Expected to Claim Torture By John Hendren, Times Staff Writer
Patience Is Urged in Overhauling U.S. Spy Agencies By Greg Miller, Times Staff Writer
Lawmaker Replaced by Son on Ballot From Associated Press
Protest Peacefully, Get Discounts in NYC From Newsday
Kerry Condemns Anti-Bush Ad By Richard Simon, Times Staff Writer
Possible Translation Error May Hurt Terrorism Case From Associated Press
Oprah Is in the Courthouse to Do Civic Duty as a Juror By P.J. Huffstutter, Times Staff Writer
Kids Survive Ordeal in Nigeria From Reuters
Prison Abuse Whistle-Blower Guarded From Associated Press
Turnabout on Troops Abroad By Ronald Brownstein, Times Staff Writer
Arizona Is Swamped by West Nile From Associated Press
Alaska Fire Season Closes in on Record From Associated Press
SPORTS
The Winner Takes On the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man
Teixeira's Cycle Leads Ranger Rout From Associated Press
Escobar's Blister a Pain for Angels By Mike Digiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Quinlan Expected to Miss at Least a Month By Mike Digiovanna, Times Staff Writer
White Sox Manager Guillen in Hospital From Associated Press
Bloom's Plea to Play Football Denied From Associated Press
There's Not Much Elbowroom to Cheat By Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Alvarez Gives a Solid Effort By Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Dreifort's Season Is Probably Over By Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Trainer Mullins Doubles Up By Bob Mieszerski
Now You Know
Boston's Thornton to Get $6.75 Million From Times Staff and Wire Services
Coliseum Officials, NFL Meet Behind Closed Doors By Sam Farmer
NHL Labor Talks Go Nowhere Again By Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Snow Has Winning Hit for the Giants From Associated Press
Flyweight Siler Quickly Makes Up Deficit Associated Press
Returning to Ancient Venue By Alan Abrahamson;dave Morgan
Sabre-Rattling Victory By Helene Elliott, Times Staff Writer
Taking a Tumble By Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Nearly More Stunning News By Steve Springer, Times Staff Writer
Loss OK for Mexico Women By Mike Penner, Times Staff Writer
This Flag-Waver Adds to the Games' Flavor By Bill Dwyre, Times Staff Writer
It's Early, but Natives Are Getting Restless By Mike Penner
In Fine Foam
Baseball's a Hit in the Land of Homer By Bill Plaschke
Wigo Leads in U.S. Win By Steve Springer, Times Staff Writer
Kenteris Proclaims His Innocence From Associated Press
U.S. Men May Get Washed Away on the Beach From Times Wire Reports
Winding Up By Helene Elliott, Times Staff Writer
Doubly Bubbly By Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
Medley Is Her Greatest Hit By Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
Roddick Has Major Roadblock Removed for Him By Bill Dwyre, Times Staff Writer
Edwards Is Out of Games By Alan Abrahamson, Times Staff Writer
Australia Happily Takes a Tie With U.S. By Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Quotebook
Throwing Some Light on Dreifort's Problem By T.J. Simers
Receiver Perry Is Back After Difficult Journey By Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Dennis Misses Practice for Disciplinary Reasons By Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Police Investigation Clouds USC Practice By Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
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