Daily Breeze back issues from February 2005:
Spurs rout depleted SuperSonics
Feb 01, 2005; ... Manu Ginobili scored 23 points and Tim Duncan had 21 points and 10rebounds, leading the San Antonio Spurs to their first victory inthree tries against the SuperSonics, 103-84, on Monday night atSeattle. Tony Parker had 17 points and 10 assists for the Spurs, who havethe NBA's ...
[ SAN DIEGO ... ]
Feb 01, 2005 ... SAN DIEGO Mayor write-in rules called unfair Voters who backed a write-in mayoral candidate in the Novemberelection have been wrongly disenfranchised by arbitrary and overlyburdensome rules, lawyers told a judge Monday on the first day of acourt effort to overturn the victory ...
Cargo container crushes, kills veteran longshore worker
Feb 01, 2005; ... A respected longshoreman who worked on the Port of Los Angelesdocks for four decades was killed Monday when a container crushed himas he supervised workers on a ship, firefighters and union officialssaid. Matt Petrasich, 63, of Rancho Palos Verdes was found dead on topof a cargo ...
Producers jostle over who would get Academy Awards for 'The Aviator'
Feb 01, 2005; ... No one in Hollywood takes credit for a flop. But success there hasmany parents. So it was that at the Golden Globes ceremony, moments after "TheAviator" was named best drama, one of the film's producers, CharlesEvans Jr., pressed past a security guard blocking his path to ...
[ NFL Playoffs ... ]
Feb 01, 2005 ... NFL Playoffs Sunday Super Bowl At Jacksonville, Fla. FAVORITE O T O/U UNDERDOG New England 6 1/2 7 (47 1/2) Philadelphia Super Bowl Betting Propositions Money line New England -270 Philadelphia +230 1st half wagering only -- ...
Speaking with his actions
Feb 01, 2005; ... The sun beat down on boys soccer players from Gardena and Carsonon a recent Wednesday afternoon. Play had just begun in the MarineLeague opener for both teams, but most players already were breakinga sweat. An early whistle from the referee suddenly pierced the air,blowing the ...
Westchester honors Ariza with retirement
Feb 01, 2005; ... ARIZA/S2Trevor Ariza returned home on Monday to an overwhelmingreception. The 6-foot-8 rookie forward for the New York Knicks was in LosAngeles for Monday's Clippers-Knicks game, but first stopped at hisalma mater, Westchester High. There, he was greeted by family, friends ...
Eagles' other receivers catching some attention
Feb 01, 2005; ... JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- It was so logical: Bring in T.O. and watchthe offense soar. And it worked so well for the Philadelphia Eagles that their otherwide receivers barely got any notice -- from the media and even fromDonovan McNabb, who connected with Terrell Owens 77 times through ...
[ Q: Traffic stop ... ]
Feb 01, 2005 ... Q: Traffic stop What was going on in the alley on 234th Street and Anza Avenue onJan. 18? There were lights, paramedics and fire trucks and they werethere for like four hours. -- ROBIN WILSON Torrance Officers performed a traffic stop on a 1979 Oldsmobile in the ...
[ Lottery ... ]
Feb 01, 2005 ... Lottery Monday DAILY 3 Midday: 3 4 6 DAILY 3 evening: 6 5 5 FANTASY 5: 13 17 18 24 28 DAILY DERBY: 1st: 3, Hot Shot 2nd: 12, Lucky Charms 3rd: 6, Whirl Win Time: 1:43.07 INFORMATION: Call ...
Prisoners allege abuse in Mexico crackdown
Feb 01, 2005; ... MEXICO CITY -- Inmates of Mexico's top maximum-security prisonallege that federal agents have abused them both physically andpsychologically during the government's crackdown to regain controlover its penitentiaries. In a full-page ad published in the Reforma newspaper Monday, ...
RB denies misuse of tidelands fund cash
Feb 01, 2005; ... Redondo Beach officials are brushing off criticism that the citymismanaged its tidelands fund and failed to account for instanceswhen the money was used for other city services. Recent letters between Redondo Beach and the State LandsCommission -- spurred by residents' complaints ...
Moore's OT free throws help Gardena win
Feb 01, 2005; ... The Gardena boys basketball team posted a 77-74 Marine Leaguevictory in overtime Monday over visiting Carson. Damon Moore scored 16 points, including two clutch free throwswith 17 seconds left in overtime to give Gardena the lead for good.Carl Munns and Adrion Franklin each had 13 ...
Coach makes a difficult decision to leave Banning
Feb 01, 2005 ... Throughout most his life, Luis Morales has been proud to be aBanning Pilot. He grew up in Wilmington, attended Banning and was instrumental inthe Pilots' 1995 L.A. City title run in soccer. After helping CalState Dominguez Hills capture the 2000 Division II nationalchampionship ...
HP plan looks at future in new way
Feb 01, 2005; ... SAN JOSE -- Challenging a basic tenet of the semiconductorindustry, researchers at Hewlett-Packard Co. have demonstrated atechnology that could replace the transistor as the fundamentalbuilding block of all computers. The devices, called crossbar latches, could be made so small ...
Union lobbiesfor ouster of official
Feb 01, 2005; ... A union that represents hundreds of Torrance workers hascomplained to the state that a city commissioner illegallyreprimanded one of its members for sending a political e-mail. The union claims that civil service commissioner Tom Brewer brokea state law that protects workers from ...
World leaders praise Iraqis, Bush for election turnout
Feb 01, 2005; ... PARIS -- World leaders, including French President Jacques Chiracand other leading opponents of the war in Iraq, heaped praise onIraqi voters Monday for their strong turnout in landmark elections,saying terrorists were the losers. Chirac called President Bush to say he was ...
Jayhawks rally past Tigers
Feb 01, 2005; ... Wayne Simien had 22 points and Aaron Miles had 14 points and 10assists, rallying third-ranked Kansas to a 73-61 victory overvisiting Missouri on Monday night. Missouri (10-11, 2-6 Big 12) was a 19-point underdog and fellquickly behind by 10 points before going on a 20-4 run and ...
[ Matt Kerekes ... ]
Feb 01, 2005 ... Matt Kerekes Sophomore, F, West Torrance SATURDAY: Poured in a career-best 42 points and had 11 rebounds asWest topped Otay Ranch, 78-66, at Carlsbad High. Carl Munns Senior, G, Gardena WEDNESDAY: Hit all eight of his 3-point attempts and finishedwith ...
Alzheimer's test offers hope for treatment
Feb 01, 2005; ... WASHINGTON -- It's a cruel disease, stealing away personality andbringing heartbreak to families as they watch the joy of sharedmemories fade from a loved one. As many as 4 million Americans may suffer from Alzheimer's. Butit's impossible to make a diagnosis for sure -- until after ...
[ AREA REPORT ... ]
Feb 01, 2005 ... AREA REPORT MARINA DEL REY (Marina del Rey Sportfishing) -- 2 boats, 22anglers: 42 sand bass, 2 calico bass, 3 halibut. REDONDO BEACH (Redondo Sportfishing) -- 3 boats, 40 anglers: 9calico bass, 86 sand bass, 9 bonito, 4 halibut. SAN PEDRO (L.A. Harbor Sportfishing) -- ...
[ BUSINESS: El Segundo-based Mattel Inc. posts heal... ]
Feb 01, 2005 ... BUSINESS: El Segundo-based Mattel Inc. posts healthy 4th-quarterprofits. C1111th year/Number 32 Torrance, California 2005 The Copley Press Inc.ComicsB6 CrosswordsC5, C7 HoroscopeB4 LotteryA14 Opinion/Insight...
[ * Most of what we call "Aesop's fables" actually c... ]
Feb 01, 2005 ... * Most of what we call "Aesop's fables" actually came threeancient writers: Demetrius of Phaleron, Valerius Babrius, andPhaedrus. They combined Greek oral traditions with tales from India,translated them into verse, and credited them to a fictional Greekslave. * Jimmy Carter was ...
Owens returns to practice with Eagles
Feb 01, 2005; ... OWENS/D3JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- T.O. is almost a go. Terrell Owens, the Philadelphia Eagles' All-Pro receiver,practiced Monday for the first time since injuring his ankle lastmonth, moving closer toward returning for the Super Bowl. "I won't say anything outside of 'He looks ...
[ BASEBALL ... ]
Feb 01, 2005 ... BASEBALL American League DETROIT TIGERS--Agreed to terms with RHP Roberto Novoa, RHPFernando Rodney, RHP Mark Woodyard, 2B Ryan Raburn, OF Byron Gettisand OF Curtis Granderson on one-year contracts. SEATTLE MARINERS--Agreed to terms with RHP Jeff Nelson on a ...
[ Wild-card playoffs ... ]
Feb 01, 2005 ... Wild-card playoffs Jan. 8 St. Louis 27, Seattle 20 N.Y. Jets 20, San Diego 17, OT Jan. 9 Indianapolis 49, Denver 24 Minnesota 31, Green Bay 17 Divisional playoffs Jan. 15 Pittsburgh 20, N.Y. Jets 17, OT Atlanta 47, St ....
[ Today in HistoryToday is Tuesday, Feb. 1, the 32nd... ]
Feb 01, 2005 ... Today in HistoryToday is Tuesday, Feb. 1, the 32nd day of 2005.There are 333 days left in the year. Highlights in history: On Feb. 1, 2003, the space shuttle Columbia broke up during re-entry, killing all seven of its crew members: commander Rick Husband;pilot William McCool; ...
Boycott by Sunnis reduces credibility
Feb 01, 2005; ... BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Just how many Sunni Arabs voted in Iraq'selection might not be known for a long time. But one thing already iscertain: A lot did not. Hailed the world over as a triumph of democracy, the vote isunlikely to bring into the fold a group that could prove crucial ...
Police seek suspect in attempted rape at hotel
Feb 01, 2005; ... A slim-built man climbed into a restroom stall at the TorranceHilton, put a gun to a woman's head and ordered her to remove herpants in an apparent rape attempt, police said Monday. The assailant, however, ran when another woman entered thebathroom. The crime occurred shortly ...
Hermosa Beach celebrity ghostwriter pens her own nonfiction book about one smart, famous animal
Feb 01, 2005; ... After publishing more than a dozen books from a hazy positionbehind the scenes, Hermosa Beach author Mim Eichler Rivas is steppinginto the light. The longtime celebrity ghostwriter makes her solo debut this monthwith Beautiful Jim Key: The Lost History of a Horse and a Man ...
TODAY
Feb 01, 2005 ... Annie's Mailbox B4 Bridge B4 Comics B6 History B4 Horoscope B4 Movies B4 Random Facts B4 Skampee B3 Television B3,5 Reachus Today Editor Leo Smith 310-540-5511, Ext ....
Comets prepped for Oak Hill rematch
Feb 01, 2005 ... HOLTZMAN/S2The Westchester boys basketball team might have twoimportant Western League games this week, but Saturday's nonleaguegame is the one that has the Comets fired up. And for good reason. Westchester (12-2) plays Oak Hill Academy of Mouth of Wilson, Va.,in the final ...
Ariza has no regrets about past
Feb 01, 2005 ... Did someone suggest Trevor Ariza jumped the gun last June when hedeclared for the NBA draft after having only modest success in hisone season at UCLA? Well, there was the respected scout who groaned, "He impressedsome people in Chicago (at the NBA pre-draft camp). If you had ...
Speak Up
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State high court rules 'subprime lending' is illegal
Feb 01, 2005 ... SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Local governments cannot regulate mortgage-lending operations that saddle heavy interest rates on home buyerswho would not qualify for traditional loans, the state Supreme Courtruled Monday. At issue is so-called subprime lending to people with ...
[ HILTON HOTELS ... ]
Feb 01, 2005 ... HILTON HOTELS Profits drop 3% amid price hikes Beverly Hills-based Hilton Hotels Corp. said Monday its profitfell 3 percent in the fourth quarter, as the company pushed throughprice increases at many of its big-city hotels. Net income fell to $65 million, or 16 cents a ...
[ Today ... ]
Feb 01, 2005 ... Today LIBRARIES OFFER EVENTS What: North Torrance Branch Library 's Family Story Time.Participants will enjoy stories, songs and finger plays. Where: 3604 Artesia Blvd., Torrance. When: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays through March 15. Information: Call ...
Clippers' win an inside job
Feb 01, 2005; ... CLIPPERS/D4The New York Knicks only wish they could fare as wellwithout Allan Houston as the Clippers do without Corey Maggette. Power forward Elton Brand scored 24 points, center Chris Kaman had18 points and 10 rebounds, and rookie guard Quinton Ross hit a clutch20-footer down the ...
[ NEW YORK ... ]
Feb 01, 2005 ... NEW YORK Sen. Clinton faints during a speech BUFFALO -- Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton fainted Monday during aspeech on Social Security after complaining of flu-like symptoms, butwas given medical attention at the scene and went on to give anotherspeech in the ...
curtainsup!
Feb 01, 2005 ... PERFORMING ARTS IN THE SOUTH BAY* ABBA REVISITED: "ABBA: TheShow," a re-creation of the 1970s Swedish singing group, will presentan evening of dancing and singing at8 p.m. Thursday in MarseeAuditorium of El Camino College, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., near Torrance.The show is a tribute to the ...
Councilwoman Hahn lobbies for tax
Feb 01, 2005; ... The battle over a half-cent city sales tax in Los Angeles for morepolice took a harder edge Monday, with Councilwoman Janice Hahnurging her constituents to contact council members and tell them toput the measure on the May 17 ballot. At a news conference on last week's slaying of a ...
Allawi calls for Iraqi accord
Feb 01, 2005; ... BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Prime Minister Ayad Allawi urged Iraqis on Mondayto unite behind democracy in the wake of the country's historicelections, but al-Qaida's arm in Iraq vowed to press ahead with its"holy war" despite its failure to stop the voting by millions ofIraqis. Partial ...
Councilman Villaraigosa demands mayor adopt ethics code for panels
Feb 01, 2005; ... Saying that Los Angeles political appointees need to adhere to "ahigher standard of conduct," Councilman Antonio Villaraigosa calledMonday on Mayor James Hahn to back a code of ethics for commissionersat the city's harbor, airport and water and power departments. Villaraigosa, one ...
Violence fails to disrupt Iraq election
Feb 01, 2005; ... BAGHDAD, Iraq -- They sent nine suicide bombers, killed more than40 people, claimed to have shot down a British military plane andthreatened to wash the streets with blood. Insurgents' threats against Iraq's historic election appeared tohave some impact, keeping Sunni Arab turnout ...
[ AMERICAN CONFERENCE ... ]
Feb 01, 2005 ... AMERICAN CONFERENCE South Division W L T Pts GF GA Pensacola 27 11 4 58 134 102 Florida 22 13 6 50 132 122 Mississippi 21 14 3 45 115 111 Gwinnett 20 13 5 45 133 119 Louisiana 16 22 3 35 108 132 Texas 8 24 8 24 84 136 East ...
PBS' 'Slavery' series highlights Black History Month programs
Feb 01, 2005; ... TODAYWhile the broadcast networks virtually ignore Black HistoryMonth -- it is February sweeps, you know -- PBS and cable more thanpick up the slack. Here's a sampling of the specials, documentaries and films you canexpect to see: "Black Filmmakers Showcase" (begins at 10 ...
[ City should aid Torrance schools ... ]
Feb 01, 2005 ... City should aid Torrance schools I am writing to respond to Irene Alvarez's letter to the editor onFriday in which she states that "the city of Torrance should notbecome involved" in Torrance Unified School District's financialproblems. I disagree with her view, which ignores the ...
[ ATP-Milan Indoors ... ]
Feb 01, 2005 ... ATP-Milan Indoors Milan, Italy Purse: $420,000 (Intl. Series) Surface: Carpet-Indoors Singles -- First round Gael Monfils, France, def. Julien Benneteau, France, 6-3, 6-3. Karol Beck (7), Slovakia, def. Victor Hanescu, Romania, 6-4, 6-4. Ivan ...
Pentagon may raise military benefits
Feb 01, 2005; ... WASHINGTON -- President Bush will propose a dramatic increase to$250,000 in government payments to families of U.S. troops killed inthe Iraq and Afghanistan wars and in future combat zones. The plan to increase the tax-free "death gratuity," now $12,420,to $100,000 and provide an ...
Bonds will miss most of camp after knee surgery
Feb 01, 2005; ... SAN FRANCISCO -- Barry Bonds is expected to miss much of springtraining following arthroscopic surgery Monday on his right knee, butthe San Francisco Giants slugger should recover in plenty of time toresume his chase of Hank Aaron's home run record in April. The seven-time NL MVP ...
[ BOYS BASKETBALL ... ]
Feb 01, 2005 ... BOYS BASKETBALL Gardena 77,Carson 74, OT MARINE LEAGUE Carson 19 15 12 21 7 -- 74 Gardena 17 13 18 19 10 -- 77 CARSON -- Campbell 2, Carpenter 8, Hart 7, Cullors 10, Hubbard 16,Gagau 6, Harris 2, Hicks 13, Scates 2, Griffis 8. 3-point goals:None. Record: ...
Jennifer Finnigan is crazy in love ... and totally 'Committed' on NBC
Feb 01, 2005; ... Her big eyes sparkle, her rosebud mouth blossoms into a lopsidedsmile. Who wouldn't be charmed by Marni Fliss, the goofy sylph onNBC's new romantic sitcom "Committed"? Not that you'd want to date her. She's a wacko. As portrayed byJennifer Finnigan, she's an impossibly upbeat ...
WB, Kutcher plot 'Beauty and the Geek'
Feb 01, 2005; ... Take seven brainy nerds and seven dim beauties, add Ashton Kutcheras a matchmaker and what do you get? A television reality series, ofcourse. Kutcher, the brains behind MTV's "Punk'd," is producing thenew series for the WB network this summer. The goal of "Beauty and the Geek" is ...
'Tell Laura' singer's death revives memories of the angst of teen love
Feb 01, 2005 ... "Tell Laura I love her" was a mawkish hit from the summer of 1960,an unbelievably overblown piece of teen drama that influenced me moreprofoundly than any sane man should probably admit. Ray Peterson, whose career peaked with this song of love and deathby automobile, died last ...
Wife bossy after weekend commute home
Feb 01, 2005 ... Dear Annie: I am 65 years old and in a rather unusual position. My wife,"Lisa," works at an office three hours away. In order to spend lesstime on the road, Lisa rented an apartment near her office and beganto commute home on the weekends. That was eight years ago, and littleby ...
Interviews a good gauge for worker satisfaction
Feb 01, 2005 ... Many years ago, I worked at a retail clothing store. I'll neverforget the day a new employee started. She seemed OK all morning, butleft for lunch and never returned. No phone call. Nothing.Apparently, the job wasn't what she was hoping for. Usually, the interviewing process gives ...
[ Carson ... ]
Feb 01, 2005 ... Carson ARMED ROBBERY: 1. 7:24 p.m. Jan. 25, 400 block of East Albertoni Street. 2. 6:22 p.m. Jan. 26, 400 block of East Carson Plaza. 3. 7:40 p.m. Jan. 20, 300 block of Albertoni Street. 4. 11:15 a.m. Jan. 23, 20700 block of Avalon ...
Federal rule change could put hybrids in car pool lanes
Feb 01, 2005; ... WASHINGTON -- A California law allowing hybrid cars withoutpassengers into car pool lanes could take effect under legislationbeing introduced in the House and Senate. The law signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in September hasstalled because federal rules allow only cars carrying ...
JACKSON'S DAY IN COURT
Feb 01, 2005 ... * Michael Jackson was in a Santa Maria court Monday to facepotential jurors in his child molestation trial. Jackson, 46, ischarged with molesting a teenage boy and plying him with alcohol.*750 ...
[ The AcesBy Bobby Wolff ... ]
Feb 01, 2005 ... The AcesBy Bobby WolffNORTH (Spades) J 9 3 (Hearts) 5 4 2 (Diamonds) 8 4 3 (Clubs) A K 6 3 WEST EAST (Spades) A Q 8 5 (Spades) 7 6 4 2 (Hearts) 10 3 (Hearts) 8 7 (Diamonds) 10 9 7 6 (Diamonds) K Q J ...
City drafts 2-houses-on-a-lot rule
Feb 01, 2005; ... El Segundo city officials are hoping a new ordinance that breaksdown the Do's and Don'ts of adding second units to houses willclarify where land owners can build two homes on a single lot. The ordinance will be introduced at tonight's City Councilmeeting, two weeks after city ...
[ HoroscopeForecast for today: Jupiter in Libra (sin... ]
Feb 01, 2005 ... HoroscopeForecast for today: Jupiter in Libra (since Sept. 24) hasbeen fabulously lucky for partnerships of all kinds, but that lucktakes on a different tone now, as Big Daddy Jupiter stations toprepare for a retrograde transit. Partnerships have more to offerthan you thought. A keen ...
Cellular users need 'bill of rights'
Feb 01, 2005 ... The cellular phone industry cheered this past week when theCalifornia Public Utilities Commission voted to delay implementationof the Telecommunications Consumer Bill of Rights. What amazes is that the industry dares to suggest that the delayin implementing the rules, which the ...
Iraqi expatriate vote percentage high, but registration was low
Feb 01, 2005; ... GENEVA -- Nearly 94 percent of registered Iraqi voters livingabroad cast absentee ballots in Iraq's election, internationalorganizers said Monday. The International Organization for Migration said it was countingvotes in each of the 14 countries that hosted three days of ...
Death of girl, 10, threatens Mideast calm
Feb 01, 2005; ... GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- The killing of a 10-year-old Palestiniangirl in a Gaza schoolyard Monday prompted Islamic militants to firemortar shells at Jewish settlements and endangered an unofficialcease-fire between Israelis and Palestinians. Although the circumstances of Norhan ...