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What happened on December 08, 2004
BUSINESS
Deals by Times Mirror Defended Josh Friedman, Times Staff Writer
DaVita Agrees to Buy Gambro's U.S. Clinics From Bloomberg News
Colgate to Cut 4,400 Jobs, Close Factories From Associated Press
Actor's Life in Spotlight in Disney's Ovitz Trial Richard Verrier, Times Staff Writer
Also
HP to Focus on Consistent Growth From Reuters
Study Blasts Carmakers on Carbon Dioxide From Associated Press
NextWave to Pay Investors $2.62 Billion From Bloomberg News
Media
Oracle Expects Key Court Ruling in January From Bloomberg News
U.S. Won't Hold Off Seeking Airbus Ruling From Bloomberg News
Amgen Drug Boosts Blood Cells for Clotting Denise Gellene
Productivity Growth Near 2-Year Low From Associated Press
Justices May Favor Direct Wine Sales David G. Savage, Times Staff Writer
Discounter's Drivers Back Strike Nancy Cleeland, Times Staff Writer
French Regulators Fine Vivendi and Messier From Associated Press
Spitzer Opens Probe of Legal Insurance From Bloomberg News
Stocks Slide Despite Oil Price Drop From Times Wire Services
Hollywood Board Backing Lowest Offer From Reuters
General Motors Cleared in Roof-Crush Suit From Bloomberg News
J&J Weighing Guidant Acquisition From Bloomberg News
Credit Suisse to Merge First Boston Operation From Bloomberg News
CalPERS Discloses Private Equity Fees Marc Lifsher, Times Staff Writer
Citigroup Division Fined Over Investor Advice From Associated Press
Ernst & Young in SEC Probe of PNC's Books From Bloomberg News
Charlotte Russe Trims Outlook; Shares Fall Leslie Earnest, Times Staff Writer
Kroger Earnings Increase 29% but Miss Forecasts Melinda Fulmer, Times Staff Writer
Flu Vaccine Factory Shutdown Extended Denise Gellene and Jonathan Peterson, Times Staff Writers
California, U.S. in a Housing 'Bubble,' UCLA Forecast Says Bill Sing, Times Staff Writer
Pixar, Disney Delays Release of 'Cars' From a Times staff writer
IBM to Sell Its PC Division Terril Yue Jones, Times Staff Writer
Merck Board Appoints Panel for Vioxx Case From Bloomberg News
FOOD
Sharpeners prove their point Pete Thibodeau, Special to The Times
Revolution in the kitchen Russ Parsons, Times Staff Writer
The zen of maximum flavor Linda Burum, Special to The Times
2001 Bodegas Palacios Remondo 'Propriedad' H. Remondo Rioja S. Irene Virbila
A trip to bountiful S. Irene Virbila, Times Staff Writer
Cookstuff
It's one haute potato Laurie Winer, Special to The Times
When the second best is even better David Shaw, Times Staff Writer
A soup you can eat with a fork? Oui! Regina Schrambling, Special to The Times
More than just artful Pete Thibodeau, Special to The Times
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
David Chappell, 64; Scholar Applied Buddhism to Peace Efforts From a Times Staff Writer
Jay Van Andel, 80; Amway Co-Founder, Philanthropist From Times Wire Reports
Workers' Safety Net Is Full of Loopholes Steve Lopez, Steve Lopez writes Sunday, Wednesday and Friday. Reach him at steve.lopez@la times.com.
A brother gone Steve Hymon
A family broken Steve Hymon
Councilman Offers Plan for Hiring More Police From Times Staff Reports
Ex-Prosecutor to Lead Probe of Councilman From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Gov.'s Deal May Worsen Fund Crisis Evan Halper, Times Staff Writer
Delgadillo's Challenger Drops Out Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writer
Judge Orders Upgrade of Border Sewage Facility From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Peterson's Love of Golf Is Stressed Louis Sahagun, Times Staff Writer
Sex Offenders List Goes Online From a Times Staff Writer
LAX Project Advances Amid Storm Clouds Jennifer Oldham, Times Staff Writer
A Website Where Students Can Go Figure Joel Rubin, Times Staff Writer
Woman Dies After Injuries in Home Fire From Times Staff Reports
Cheers and Jeers Greet Gov. Robert Salladay, Times Staff Writer
Police Seek Transient in Man's Beating Death From Times Staff Reports
Automakers File Suit to Bar State's Lower-Emissions Law John O'Dell, Times Staff Writer
A struggling girl Charles Ornstein
Reforms Proposed That Could Increase City Fees From Times Staff Reports
Reyes Is Named to MTA Board Caitlin Liu, Times Staff Writer
Canadian-Drug Plan Stalled by Legal Risk Jean O. Pasco, Times Staff Writer
Finding the Christmas Spirit Where You Least Expect It -- and It's Portable Steve Harvey, Steve Harvey can be reached at (800) LATimes, Ext. 77083, by fax at (213) 237-4712, by mail at Metro, L.A. Times, 202 W. 1st St., L.A. 90012, and by e-mail at steve.harvey@latimes.com.
Man Dies in Head-On Crash From a Times Staff Writer
Gates Foundation to Expand Education Effort From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Mistrial Declared in Trial's Sanity Phase From Times Staff Reports
Panelist Resigns, Taking a Swipe at Hahn Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writer
Ex-Resident Sought in Killing of Guard From Times Staff Reports
County's Protocol Office to Close Jean O. Pasco, Times Staff Writer
Groups Bid to Reopen El Toro Base Housing Daniel Yi, Times Staff Writer
ACLU Sues to Block Collection of DNA After Arrests From Associated Press
Officer Placed on Leave After Fatal Shooting From Times Staff Reports
Mayor Declared Winner in Close S.D. Election Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
'Cold Case' Link Helps Ease the Anguish Dana Parsons, Dana Parsons' column appears Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. He can be reached at (714) 966-7821 or at dana.parsons@latimes.com. An archive of his recent columns is at www.latimes.com/parsons.
Supreme Court to Hear Simi Valley Search Case Fred Alvarez, Times Staff Writer
4 White Youths Held in Black Teen's Beating Gregory W. Griggs and Catherine Saillant, Times Staff Writers
Memorial Services Planned for Former Police Chief Reddin
Hospital Places Former King/Drew Doctor on Leave Charles Ornstein and Tracy Weber, Times Staff Writers
A Drive to Split School District Noam N. Levey, Times Staff Writer
A damaged boy Steve Hymon
A Living Tribute to a Green Thumb Bob Pool, Times Staff Writer
Student Shot by Youth on Bicycle, Authorities Say From Times Staff Reports
How whole departments fail a hospital's patients Charles Ornstein and Tracy Weber, Times Staff Writers
Old Bait Shop Now a Can of Worms David Reyes, Times Staff Writer
Teens Plead Not Guilty in Rialto Man's Slaying From Times Staff Reports
Shirley Sargent, 77; Author's Books Reveled in Yosemite Myrna Oliver, Times Staff Writer
Cornelius J. Pings, 75; Former Provost at USC Oversaw Gains in Academic Programs From a Times Staff Writer
WORLD
Detainees Describe CIA Agent's Slaying Richard A. Serrano, Times Staff Writer
Ukraine Vote Also a Referendum on Tycoons Kim Murphy, Times Staff Writer
For Displaced Falloujans, a New Battle Underway Edmund Sanders, Times Staff Writer
Agents Complained of Threats by Military Richard A. Serrano, Times Staff Writer
U.S. Sends Military to Help After Floods From Times Wire Reports
Ukraine Hits a Wall in Talks on Electoral Reform David Holley, Times Staff Writer
Karzai Pledges to Target Drug Trade Paul Watson, Times Staff Writer
Saudis Vow to Stabilize the Nation From Associated Press
Caped Palace Invader Won't Be Charged From Times Wire Reports
Russia, U.S. Disagree Over Monitors Tyler Marshall, Times Staff Writer
Amnesty Official Says Women Targeted in War From Times Wire Reports
Exhuming Buried Memories Tracy Wilkinson, Times Staff Writer
Villagers End Protest at Oil Platforms From Times Wire Reports
Relatives Want Poet to Rest in Peace Tracy Wilkinson, Times Staff Writer
Chemical Dealer to Be Charged in Massacre From Times Wire Reports
Charges Reduced in Iraq Killing From Times Wire Services
NATIONAL
De-Icing Truck Strikes, Kills Airline Worker From Times Wire Reports
House Passes Bill to Overhaul Intelligence Mary Curtius, Times Staff Writer
Compromises Curb Spy Chief's Power Greg Miller, Times Staff Writer
Activists Hold Forum Spotlighting Voting Issues in Presidential Election Nick Anderson, Times Staff Writer
Girl, 8, Is Suspended Over Possible 'Jell-O Shots' at School From Associated Press
New York Votes to Ease Mandatory Sentences From Associated Press
Pipe Gouged Tanker in Oil Spill, Officials Say From Times Wire Reports
Civil Rights Commission Chairwoman Resigns From Times Wire Reports
Cruise Line Admits Sewage Discharge From Associated Press
Man Injured in Stabbing at Agriculture Building From Times Wire Reports
3 Straight Shooters Do Their Part for the Children Lianne Hart, Times Staff Writer
CBS Names New Host for 'The Late Late Show' Lynn Smith And Scott Collins, Times Staff Writers
Lessons From Fatal Fire Aided New Rescue Effort From Associated Press
Drugs May Offer Shield From Pollution's Harm Marla Cone, Times Staff Writer
Mystery Circles Maryland Arsons Richard Rainey, Times Staff Writer
Bush Praises Marines for Fighting Terror Edwin Chen and Tony Perry, Times Staff Writers
Wildebeest Tramples, Kills Indiana Man From Associated Press
Spitzer, New York Attorney General, Announces Campaign for Governor Josh Getlin, Times Staff Writer
Air Force Officials Blamed in Sexual Assault Scandal Mark Mazzetti, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Forward Progress Dan Arritt, Times Staff Writer
Bryant Gets Irate Mail Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Grant's Knees Feeling Better Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Garciaparra to Stay With Cubs From Associated Press
Palmer's Agenda Isn't Hidden Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Mavericks Hustle Past Timberwolves From Associated Press
The Baby Boomer Sooner David Wharton, Times Staff Writer
Brand Must Sit 1 Game Jerry Crowe, Times Staff Writer
Zook Introduced as Illinois' Coach From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Now You Know
Oklahoma State Gets Away From Syracuse From Associated Press
Brown, Worthy Help Lift Lions From Times Staff and Wire Reports
No. 1 Gone With Wins Thomas Bonk, Times Staff Writer
Thompson to Sit Out Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Lima, Finley Let Go by L.A. Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
IOC Looks Into Conte's Claims Against Jones From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Tonight Eric Stephens
Beltran Is at Top of Wish List Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Quotebook
Bryant Gets Irate Mail Bill Plaschke
Bibby's Firing Has an Impact on New Guys Paul Gutierrez, Times Staff Writer
Orgeron, Mississippi Talk Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Top Performers
Vaca City Flyer on a Roll BOB MIESZERSKI
Storm Will Play Role in Hawaii Pete Thomas, Times Staff Writer
Sprewell Is Suspended for Vulgarity From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Curtain Call Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Sanchez Earns a State Honor From Times Staff Reports
Baseball Players Yield on Steroids Tim Brown, Times Staff Writer
In Land of Egos, Malone's Is the Latest to Be Bruised T.J. Simers
AUTOS
A senior moment DAN NEIL
Calling for closer scrutiny of driver medical ailments Jeanne Wright, Special to The Times
For the VIP on your list: no-shard window film Chicago Tribune
Nissan gets a little too sexy with its family car Warren Brown, The Washington Post
OPINION
Doctor, Reread Your Oath Arthur Zitrin, Arthur Zitrin is a professor emeritus of psychiatry at the NYU School of Medicine.
Palestinians Do Not Need Another Tyrant Natan Sharansky, Natan Sharansky, the former Soviet dissident and political prisoner, is Israel's minister for Jerusalem and Diaspora affairs. He is the author, with Ron Dermer, of "The Case for Democracy: The Power of Freedom to Overcome Tyranny and Terror," just published by PublicAffairs.
Kerik Is Named to Head Homeland Security
How to Keep Them Down on the Farm
Two Lessons in One
Misfires in the War on Terror
Self-Censorship and Syphilis
'You're (Not) Fired!'
Now He Tells Us
CalPERS Shake-Up Still Reverberates
The Joy of Not Driving
Every Dollar Tells a Story Guy Garcia, Guy Garcia is the author of "The New Mainstream: How the Multicultural Consumer Is Transforming American Business" (Rayo/Harper Collins, 2004).
Books Need Not Cost an Arm and a Leg
Money for Missions: Keep the Faith, Baby PATT MORRISON, Patt Morrison's e-mail address is patt.morrison@latimes.com.
ENTERTAINMENT
Snubbed by the country club, 'Van Lear Rose' blossoms Richard Cromelin, Times Staff Writer
The complete list of nominees
The Web of lies Rob Kendt, Special to The Times
In pursuit of the Queen of Speed Dan Neil, Times Staff Writer
'David Dreidel's Hanukkah Adventure' E.G. Walker, Special to The Times
Finally
Sophomore class Lynell George, Times Staff Writer
The life drains from a franchise Kevin Thomas, Times Staff Writer
Attacked tenor taken off sedatives From Associated Press
Travers undergoes chemotherapy From Associated Press
They've been very naughty Lynne Heffley, Times Staff Writer
A deserved recognition of Carter Mark Swed, Times Staff Writer
The Annie bids? Truly 'Incredibles' From a Times staff writer
Unrecorded Lennon on Broadway Don Shirley
Academy voters are on the right track now Robert Hilburn, Times Staff Writer
A soulful foursome Randy Lewis, Times Staff Writer
African American museum gets going From a Times staff writer
'Smile' wiped from the race Steve Hochman, Special to The Times
Ax, Ma: aligned in magic Chris Pasles, Times Staff Writer
A Christmas tradition that has branched out
Jokes & Riddles
Williams runs with the baton From Associated Press
Singing La Scala's praises Daniela Petroff, Associated Press
Dust Bowl meets matzo ball Steve Hochman, Special to The Times
Starbucks Gives a Caffeine Jolt to Sales of CD Geoff Boucher, Times Staff Writer
SCIENCE
Risk of Birth Defects Found in 2 Epilepsy Drugs Thomas H. Maugh II, Times Staff Writer
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