What happened on March 07, 2004

BOOKS

Black-white, love-hate in South Africa Ben Ehrenreich, Ben Ehrenreich is a writer whose work has appeared in L.A. Weekly, the Village Voice and McSweeney's.
Bestsellers Rankings are based on a Times poll of Southland bookstores.
Paperbacks Rankings are based on a Times poll of Southland bookstores.
In the name of God F.E. Peters, F.E. Peters is professor of Middle East studies, history and religion at New York University and is the author, most recently, of "The Monotheists: Jews, Christians and Muslims in Conflict and Competition."
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
A radical passion for justice Susan Griffin, Susan Griffin is the author of several books, including "A Chorus of Stones" and, most recently, "The Book of the Courtesans."
Forward thinking Michael Harris, Michael Harris is a regular contributor to Book Review.
A fight between spies and might Edward N. Luttwak, Edward N. Luttwak is a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C., and the author of "Strategy: The Logic of War and Peace."
Forging their own vision of empire Jacob Heilbrunn, Jacob Heilbrunn is a Los Angeles Times editorial writer and author of an upcoming book on the history of neoconservatism.
Portrait of a daughter as a lost cause Denis Donoghue, Denis Donoghue is university professor and Henry James professor of English and American letters at New York University and the author of many books, including "Yeats," "The Practice of Reading" and "Speaking of Beauty."
First Fiction Mark Rozzo
A lot of lies and just as many excuses Tim Rutten, Tim Rutten is a Times senior writer who writes the "Regarding Media" column.
The gentleman from Montana Andrew H. Malcolm, Andrew H. Malcolm is a member of the Times Editorial Board.
Finding Bobby Fischer, sadly J.C. Hallman, J.C. Hallman is the author of "The Chess Artist: Genius, Obsession and the World's Oldest Game" and the forthcoming "The God Variations."
Space and time, strings attached K.C. Cole, K.C. Cole is a science writer for The Times and author of "Mind Over Matter: Conversations With the Cosmos" and "The Hole in the Universe: How Scientists Peered Over the Edge of Emptiness and Found Everything."
An intoxicating sip of the Roaring '20s Heller McAlpin, Heller McAlpin is a contributor to Book Review and other publications.

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OPINION

Law That Fails on All Counts Vincent Schiraldi and Geri Silva, Vincent Schiraldi is executive director of the Justice Policy Institute. Geri Silva is executive director of Families to Amend California's Three Strikes. The full report can be found at www.justicepolicy.org.
Birds Do It, Bonobos Do It Marlene Zuk, Marlene Zuk is a professor of biology at UC Riverside and the author of "Sexual Selections: What We Can and Can't Learn About Sex From Animals."
Running Out of Oil -- and Time Paul Roberts, Paul Roberts writes about the energy industry for Harper's Magazine and other national publications. His new book, "The End of Oil: On the Edge of a Perilous New World," will be published in May.
The Big Supermarket Squeeze Joel Kotkin, Joel Kotkin, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a senior fellow at the Davenport Institute for Public Policy at Pepperdine University. He is finishing a history of cities for Modern Library.
Fall From Grace Amy Wilentz, Amy Wilentz is the author of "The Rainy Season: Haiti Since Duvalier" and the novel "Martyr's Crossing." She translated a book of Aristide's speeches and writing, "In the Parish of the Poor: Writings From Haiti."
That Life-or-Death Second
Norah Jones' Music Tops Album Charts
Fixing Blame for the High Price of Gasoline
A Punitive Parallel World
Inappropriate Use of School Funds
The Bleep That Never Was Sandra Tsing Loh
There's No Right to Be Heard Rush Limbaugh
Around and Around and...
Which Laws Define the Basis for Same-Sex Marriage?
History Preempts Bush Doctrine James Chace
Veil of Anxiety Over Women's Rights Shahin Cole and Juan Cole, Shahin Cole is an independent scholar. Juan Cole is professor of modern Middle Eastern and South Asian history at the University of Michigan.
CHP Will Enforce Speeding Laws on MDs
Sexual Dynamics: a Two-Way Street Linda G. Mills
The Pentagon's Secret Scream William M. Arkin, William M. Arkin is a military affairs analyst who writes regularly for Opinion. E-mail: warkin@igc.org.

MAGAZINE

The Golden Age of Mediocrity Patrick J. Kiger, Patrick J. Kiger last wrote for the magazine about the foibles of outsiders in Hollywood.
'Cow Town' Cool David Davis, David Davis last wrote for the magazine about the Mad Pride movement led by former mental illness patients.
People Who Love Shiny Things MICHAEL T. JARVIS
Abstract Expressionists Susan Heeger
Traditionalist Catholics: So Close Yet So Far Away
Seal of Approval JAN WEIMER
Tiny Bubbles Linda Marsa, Linda Marsa is a regular contributor to The Times' Health section.
Palm Sunday Woody Woodburn, Woody Woodburn is a freelance writer based in Ventura.
Good Vibrations MICHAEL T. JARVIS
Master Class LESLEE KOMAIKO

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What happened on March 07, 2004

BOOKS

Black-white, love-hate in South Africa Ben Ehrenreich, Ben Ehrenreich is a writer whose work has appeared in L.A. Weekly, the Village Voice and McSweeney's.

Bestsellers Rankings are based on a Times poll of Southland bookstores.

Paperbacks Rankings are based on a Times poll of Southland bookstores.

In the name of God F.E. Peters, F.E. Peters is professor of Middle East studies, history and religion at New York University and is the author, most recently, of "The Monotheists: Jews, Christians and Muslims in Conflict and Competition."

Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds

A radical passion for justice Susan Griffin, Susan Griffin is the author of several books, including "A Chorus of Stones" and, most recently, "The Book of the Courtesans."

Forward thinking Michael Harris, Michael Harris is a regular contributor to Book Review.

A fight between spies and might Edward N. Luttwak, Edward N. Luttwak is a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C., and the author of "Strategy: The Logic of War and Peace."

Forging their own vision of empire Jacob Heilbrunn, Jacob Heilbrunn is a Los Angeles Times editorial writer and author of an upcoming book on the history of neoconservatism.

Portrait of a daughter as a lost cause Denis Donoghue, Denis Donoghue is university professor and Henry James professor of English and American letters at New York University and the author of many books, including "Yeats," "The Practice of Reading" and "Speaking of Beauty."

First Fiction Mark Rozzo

A lot of lies and just as many excuses Tim Rutten, Tim Rutten is a Times senior writer who writes the "Regarding Media" column.

The gentleman from Montana Andrew H. Malcolm, Andrew H. Malcolm is a member of the Times Editorial Board.

Finding Bobby Fischer, sadly J.C. Hallman, J.C. Hallman is the author of "The Chess Artist: Genius, Obsession and the World's Oldest Game" and the forthcoming "The God Variations."

Space and time, strings attached K.C. Cole, K.C. Cole is a science writer for The Times and author of "Mind Over Matter: Conversations With the Cosmos" and "The Hole in the Universe: How Scientists Peered Over the Edge of Emptiness and Found Everything."

An intoxicating sip of the Roaring '20s Heller McAlpin, Heller McAlpin is a contributor to Book Review and other publications.

NEWS

Erotic Ceramics Reveal Dirty Little Secret Rick Vecchio, Associated Press Writer

Bikers Wheeling Into the Mainstream Ananda Shorey, Associated Press Writer

From Spotlights of North Korea to Dim Lights of Seoul Sang-Hun Choe, Associated Press Writer

Outside World Can Be a Click Away for Patients Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press Writer

Needy Freshmen Struggle for Aid Steve Giegerich, Associated Press Writer

Slum Schools Fill Indonesia's Education Void Lely T. Djuhari, Associated Press Writer

Drama Keeps USA in Familiar Territory Kate O'Hare, Special to The Times

Aristide Loyalists Protest in Haiti From Associated Press

First-Class Chefs Find Smaller Cities to Their Taste Connie Mabin, Associated Press Writer

African Women Taking Role as Chief Dina Kraft, Associated Press Writer

Kadafi Follows His People in Overture to West Niko Price, Associated Press Writer

Las Vegas Thirsts for More Water Ken Ritter, Associated Press Writer

ENTERTAINMENT

The starmaker Agustin Gurza, Times Staff Writer

Bent on celebrating music, not celebs Steve Hochman, Special to The Times

A success on his hands Philip Brandes, Special to The Times

Band's musings attract more fans than its music Michael T. Jarvis

Shoot first, 'write' later Hugh Hart, Special to The Times

'Cut' audience can talk with therapist Lynne Heffley

At ground zero, a fresh take Michael Z. Wise, Special to The Times

Riding into film history Deanne Stillman, Special to The Times

Photo synthesis Christopher Knight, Times Staff Writer

From the Gibson school of heroes Manohla Dargis, Times Staff Writer

Allure of old Hollywood Ann Conway, Times Staff Writer

'Drawing From Nature' Carol Felixson, Special to The Times

In the mystery zone David Pagel, Special to The Times

A sly, wry wink from Scotland Robert Hilburn; Richard Cromelin

It's a Nordic heat wave Sorina Diaconescu, Special to The Times

Sounding off online Chris Pasles, Times Staff Writer

The Tao of stuntmen Henry Turner, Special to The Times

Curious idea, but still compelling Mark Swed; Chris Pasles

A stage for dissent David Gritten, Special to The Times

Character assassination sullies the History Channel DAVID SHAW

Latino trio adapts Loesser Don Shirley

'Joy Luck' is just the beginning Christine N. Ziemba

Along came Mary Rachel Abramowitz

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

Profit Drives Illegal Trade in Body Parts Alan Zarembo and Jessica Garrison, Times Staff Writers

Expanding Church Finds Room to Grow In Daren Briscoe, Times Staff Writer

Speaking Their Peace on Patriotism Daniel Yi, Times Staff Writer

Voting for Some Excitement in 2008 Dana Parsons

Teenage Victim of Shooting Identified From Times Staff Reports

Fluttering Into Oblivion? Janet Wilson, Times Staff Writer

Runway Accident Cancels Flight Carrying Troops to Gulf From a Times Staff Writer

2 Killed, 3 Wounded in Gang Shooting From Times Staff Reports

Arrest Made in Cadaver Inquiry Charles Ornstein, Times Staff Writer

Burbank Couple See Worthy Causes Everywhere Wendy Thermos, Times Staff Writer

O.C. Train-Silencing Project Is Hampered by City's Financial Woes Dan Weikel, Times Staff Writer

Trains Are Targeted in Smog Fight Miguel Bustillo, Times Staff Writer

Pedro Pietri, 59; Poet and Playwright Wrote About 'Nuyoricans' From Times Staff and Wire Reports

Tax Funds Polish Assembly Images Nancy Vogel, Times Staff Writer

Marc Miringoff, 58; Created Index of U.S. Social Health From Times Staff and Wire Reports

LAPD, Union Settle Lawsuit Anna Gorman, Times Staff Writer

Paul Sweezy, 93; Scholar of Marxist Economics Elaine Woo, Times Staff Writer

At Convention, Governor Fondly Recalls Bodybuilding Years Joe Mathews, Times Staff Writer

Ex-Aide to California Official Is Convicted From Associated Press

Teen Jane Doe Case Baffles Santa Ana Police Christine Hanley, Times Staff Writer

Cuts Will Detour Some Students Bound for UC, Cal State Peter Y. Hong, Times Staff Writer

When Babe Was in Boy Land of Golfing -- San Gabriel Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer

A Consul Like No Other Jennifer Mena, Times Staff Writer

Battle Brewing Over Gas Facilities Steve Chawkins, Times Staff Writer