- Names in the News - March 31, 1993
- Names in the News - March 31, 1993
- Obituaries - March 31, 1993
- Obituaries - March 31, 1993
- Notes on a Scorecard - March 31, 1993
- TELEVISION - March 31, 1993
- TELEVISION - March 31, 1993
- TELEVISION - March 31, 1993
- POP/ROCK - March 31, 1993
- STILL FORTUNATE: The 1993 Fortune magazine list...
- SOCIAL CLIMES / THE OSCARS : NICKY BLAIR'S : Keeping It All in the Family
- LOCAL ELECTIONS / L.A. MAYOR : Katz Stresses Crime Issue in Late Blitz to Raise His Profile
- O.C. District Official Delayed Disclosing Gifts
- NEW SYMPHONY: Just because Janice Johnson is...
- White House Studies Way for Sessions to Exit Gracefully : FBI: Officials say strategy could delay the director's leaving for months. He is under fire for alleged abuses of office.
- NOT A FINE TIME: The county supervisors...
- Richard Diebenkorn, Renowned Painter, Dies : Art: California modernist was a leading influence. He had been in failing health since heart surgery.
- HUNT IS OVER: Four months ago, Ken...
- Drug-Sniffing Dogs May Patrol 7 Schools : Education: Officials of Huntington Beach high school district call proposal a deterrent. Lockers, cars on campus would be targets.
- TECHNOLOGY - March 31, 1993
- TECHNOLOGY - March 31, 1993
- TECHNOLOGY - March 31, 1993
- OTHER NEWS - March 31, 1993
- * Dick Clark Productions Inc. has promoted...
- 'Office' addition: UniDirect Corp. in Irvine, which...
- Rep. Hastings Remains in Hospital for Heart Tests
- New Price Cutting Threatens Western Digital
- Administration May Ask for $1 Billion for Russia
- Regional Outlook : Korean Economists Dreaming of Unity : The north and south together could become a powerhouse--perhaps the world's fifth largest.
- Hi, Ho Come to the Faire
- Ground to Be Broken Today on Community Center in Simi : Recreation: The project is due to be completed in the summer of '94. But finding money to operate the $3-million complex might prove difficult if the state again raids local coffers.
- MOORPARK : Youth Conference to Focus on Issues
- Board to Consider Smog Rule Revisions : Pollution: The changes would offer employers more flexibility on ride-share requirements, officials say. Ridership goals would be stepped up by two years.
- Investors Move Against Mortgage Firm : Courts: A petition for involuntary bankruptcy is filed against bank run by pair who face criminal fraud charges.
- LOCAL ELECTIONS / LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL : Picus Relies on Advantages of Incumbency
- Wallace C. Linn has joined Frontier Bank...
- ENTERTAINMENT
- Times Mirror Reaches Accord to Sell Four Television Stations
- Profile : He Works Wonders in Pakistan : 'I am just a simple man,' Abdul Sattar Edhi says. 'A simple man trying to bring a social revolution. . . .'
- Nunn's Offer on Military Gays: Don't Ask, Don't Tell
- Justices to Review Use of Tune for Parody : Law: Spoofs generally have not been held to be a copyright infringement. Reversing that could have a wide impact in the entertainment industry.
- $12.4 Million Contract Awarded to Reinforce Littlerock Dam : Palmdale: Strengthening the structure to better withstand earthquakes is expected to be finished by early '94. Separate recreational work is to follow.
- Thompson Asks for Decision on His Job : Education: Schools chief wants to know if post will become permanent. Board had planned a national search.
- * Teledyne Systems Co. of Northridge won...
- S&L; Industry in O.C. Rebounds, Posts '92 Profit : Thrifts: Low interest rates spurred home loan refinancing, which generated earnings or kept losses low for many firms.
- * DPA Labs Inc. of Simi Valley...
- * PSI Bearings of Simi Valley won...
- Top Reformer Quits Italy's Main Party; Scandal Widens
- SCIENCE / ASTRONOMY : 2 Discoveries May Point to Comet Origins
- White House Denies Secret Service Spat
- Millie's Owner Fails to Regain Silver Lake Cafe : Taxes: A previous co-owner wins the restaurant's property in IRS auction. The eatery has been a neighborhood institution since the 1920s.
- IRVINE : College Offers Spanish Course in Costa Rica
- Kathy Ponce
- Jurisprudence
- NHL : Richer's Hat Trick Bedevils Sharks
- Best Picture Award Nets Best Payoff
- MUSIC REVIEWS : Orchestra Excels in Schumann
- Keeping Secrets: They Count Oscar Votes : Awards: Price, Waterhouse's Frank Johnson and Dan Lyle are the only ones who know the results in advance.
- Citing Debt, Del Taco Files Bankruptcy : Restaurants: The nation's second-largest Mexican-style fast-food chain says a buyout caused financial difficulties.
- AIRLINES : Washington Cracks Down on Carriers : Rivalry: Transportation Department is adopting a get-tough policy of intervening when competition is threatened.
- Arts Center Benefit-Goers Join the Circus
- Toxic Lakes Killing Birds, Farmers Acknowledge : Wildlife: Some operators of artificial ponds in the San Joaquin Valley, possibly facing tougher environmental standards under Clinton, say they will close them.
- Arab, Israeli Slain in Occupied Lands
- Hughes to Close Missile Facility in Canoga Park : Aerospace: Company will send 1,900 engineering jobs to Tucson. Executives blast California business climate.
- She Knows What's Behind That Cheshire Cat Smile
- COLUMN LEFT/ CARL LEVIN : If Yeltsin Goes, America Is Still Secure : Clinton budget foes argue for bigger outlays, but we would have years to meet any new Russian challenge.
- Waxman's Health Care Influence Grows : Congress: Seven staffers from his subcommittee are among the 511 members of the task force that Mrs. Clinton heads.
- Countywide : County Issue 4-Day Workweek
- Campaign Calendar
- 19-Year-Old Badly Injured in Shooting
- Boxing
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL FINAL FOUR NOTES : NORTH CAROLINA : Phelps Stakes His Claim to Van Exel
- ANGELS : Valera Likely to Open Season in Bullpen
- THEATER REVIEW : McDonald Excels in Latest 'Groundlings'
- TV/RADIO
- Thinking Boldly: Simplify, Simplify : Regulation: A 'lead agency' concept could streamline the environmental bureaucracy to help save jobs for California.
- Heckling Fear Kept Officer From Aiding King : Trial: Highway patrolwoman fights back tears as she recounts how motorist laid on ground bleeding. She decided against assisting him, she says, after seeing other officers 'joking around.'
- THOUSAND OAKS : Cyclist Unconscious After Collision
- CONEJO VALLEY : Panel Rejects Cities' Scenic Road Request
- WESTMINSTER : City Reconsiders Buying Old School
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL NCAA MEN'S FINAL FOUR : Now That's Motivation : Believing the World Is Against Him, Kansas' Walters Is Playing Inspired Basketball
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL FINAL FOUR NOTES : KANSAS : Williams-Smith Tie Wears on Coach
- NBC Buys Rights to Two Collins Novels
- Jon Bochert said he will take a...
- TV REVIEW : Food, Kids: A Chemical Danger?
- COLLEGE DIVISION / ARA NAJARIAN : CS Bakersfield Finally Can Enjoy Record Perfection
- Baseball Approves Minority Initiatives : Eight-point plan: Jesse Jackson says the program is 'disappointing and inadequate.'
- Pro Football
- PREP ROUNDUP : Troy's Parmenter Pitches Two-Hitter, Stops Fullerton
- The Return of Curlers?
- CALENDAR GOES TO THE OSCARS : Watching as No Turn Is Left Unstoned
- CALENDAR GOES TO THE OSCARS : Italians Dominate the Red-Carpet Runway : Armani, Versace Turn the Heads of Top Oscar Contenders, but the Elusive Jaye Davidson Captures the Hearts of Fans
- Income Edges Up Sluggishly in February : Economy: Spending increases 0.6%, but about a third of the rise was attributed to extra spending for utility use.
- * Adams Rite Products Inc. of Glendale...
- * Steve Schlumberger has joined Sync Research...
- * Lockheed Advanced Development Co. of Palmdale...
- * James R. Longstreth, a vice president...
- INSURANCE
- JOHANNESBURG : Talks Broaden
- Clinton Lifts Roadblock to Stimulus Plan
- 722 in China's Docile Congress Break Ranks : Politics: A record number vote against a senior leader's promotion. But he gets the job anyway.
- America From Abroad : Northern Exposure : U.S. culture permeates Caracas, a city of freeways and penny loafers.
- Oxnard : 12 County Schools Suggested for Award
- SANTA ANA : Police Employees Honored for Service
- SAN CLEMENTE : City Targets 6 Condemned Homes
- Oh, That Champagne Water District! : Disturbing reports of high living by agency officials at a time of hardship for most
- LAKE FOREST : Council to Discuss Mobile Home Study
- Miscellany
- Semi-Sweet 'Chocolate Factory'
- 'Adam' and 'Berlin': Banned German Treats
- FMR Corp. Lowers Its Stake in LTC Properties
- UFW of Today Sows Little Hope
- Supporting Actors Tomei, Hackman Win
- Next Step : A Summit of Citizens : 'Thanks for not abandoning us,' say Russians. But foreign aid alone can't pull them out of poverty.
- Expansive Hopes for Future : Marlins, Rockies to Struggle, but Have Youth on Their Side
- CALENDAR GOES TO THE OSCARS : Oscar Sets New Record for Hype : Crystal Is Funny, but Salute to Women Comes Up Short in Bloated Telecast
- 57% of American Mobile to Be Sold to Fleet Call
- Sizzler Hit By Food-Poisoning Outbreak : Health: Two restaurants in Oregon have been closed. Scope of the problem remains unclear.
- Airport Fatal Accident Duplicates 1992 Event
- CAPITALISM : U.S. Business Schools Take Act to Russia : American universities offer degree courses to eager students of free enterprise in the former Soviet Union.
- A Growing Sense of Job Security Spurs Low-Range Sales
- Media : Turkish Newspaper War Goes by the Book--Millions of Them : Frantic media titans offer everything from encyclopedias to chocolate pudding to woo readers.
- COLUMN ONE : Life After Taps Plays at the Base : In 1978, the Air Force closed Kincheloe, but the Michigan area thrives again. It offers lessons for other communities facing the loss of their military bread and butter.
- Kate Reid, 62; Stage, Movie and TV Actress
- Motorist Ends Four-Hour Chase at Gas Station
- Foreign Aid Chief Proposed
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL FINAL FOUR NOTES : MICHIGAN : Running With Wildcats Is Inviting
- One-Day Walkout by Kaiser Staff Urged
- Harbor Department Cuts Back Asia Trip : Government: After mayor's office calls proposal 'outrageous,' port officials drop eight of 10 nations from tour.
- How Many 'Victories' Can Yeltsin Stand? : Latest legislative vote is no boost for the besieged leader
- The Sneezing Game : Hay fever: Allergists report patient loads are up 30% over last season. And it may get worse in coming months as grasses and wildflowers continue to blossom.
- LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Deadline for Storm Damage Relief Extended
- Brian Rea
- Unico American Corp
- Triumphant Murdoch Buys N.Y. Post--Again : Media: The magnate is optimistic that he'll get a waiver from federal rules that forced him to sell the paper five years ago.
- * Tiffany Ashley has been appointed an...
- Change of address: MAI Systems Corp., the...
- ENTERTAINMENT
- * R.G. Panis has been appointed executive...
- Clasped Hands Completes Discussions for Merger
- New headquarters: Simulation Sciences Inc., which publishes...
- Transamerica to Rebate $17 Million on Policies
- Fat Increases Women's Cancer Risk, Study Finds
- It's the Season for Sneezin' : Allergies: After a wet winter and a green spring, a bumper crop of pollen awaits O.C.'s estimated 360,000 hay fever and asthma sufferers.
- COLUMN RIGHT/ WALTER LAQUEUR : It's Yeltsin or the Captives of Yesterday : Those who say America should stay out of Russian affairs can't be aware of the alternatives.
- February Restaurant Closures
- Brian Campbell has resigned as the wrestling...
- Scott Land has been named girls' volleyball...
- Anger Is Catalyst for Kings : Hockey: They score six goals in the third period to beat Detroit, 9-3, and run their record to 6-1-1 since Gretzky's outburst.
- The Spray-On Hair Audience : TV: Infomercial customers are a billion-dollar market. Who are these people and why are they giving their credit card numbers to strangers?
- Clamshell Buildings Receives Cash Infusion
- Office, Industrial Market Static in Quarter : Real estate: The county office vacancy rate was 18.79%. Analysts say little change is likely this year.
- * Henry Baray has been appointed to...
- BEIJING : Credit Check
- Seoul Suggests Incentives to Sway N. Korea
- Major Insurer of Small Businesses Drops Riot Coverage in South L.A.
- PLATFORM : First Things First
- Unsmiling comic: A new radio ad by...
- A Report Will Be Made Today on Boat Accident That Killed Two
- Northridge Sweep Belongs to Bushart
- TV/RADIO
- The Best From Oscar Past Is Ready to Rent
- 'Tribeca' Debut Has Makings of a Spinoff
- LOS ANGELES : Denny Case Defendant Has Incident With Deputy
- IRVINE : A Weeklong Celebration of Diversity
- Coastal Commission Opens Office in Ventura to a Chorus of Praise
- Two Men Sentenced in Riot Case Assault : Court: Acquitted in the shooting death of a Long Beach motorcyclist, they receive prison terms of nearly six years on charges related to the incident.
- SECURITIES
- SECURITIES
- Delta to Lay Off 600 Pilots, Cut Fleet by 28 Jets : Airlines: Permanent employees are being axed for the first time in 36 years. Move is expected to save $100 million a year.
- Spear Financial Enters Mutual-Fund Business
- SECURITIES
- * Bendix Oceanics Inc. of Sylmar won...
- Alvin M. Binder; Lawyer Fought KKK
- Children's Tests Are Scheduled for HIV Vaccines
- Jamaica Vote Hinges on Personalities, Not Issues : Politics: Both candidates back a free market. Campaign violence claims 11 lives.
- Bill OKd to Cut Cost of Workers' Comp Tests
- OXNARD : Schools to Discuss Sharing Operations
- Conejo Valley : Scenic Road Status Request Is Rejected
- LOS ALAMITOS : Soccer All-Stars Shine in Regional
- Last of Slide Evacuation Orders Lifted : Disaster: Twenty more Anaheim Hills families may return to their homes, but some say the area is still unsafe. Angry residents accuse city officials of foot-dragging.
- THE PREPS / ERIC SHEPARD : Southland Baseball Teams Draw National Attention
- Infielder Stars in Hollywood
- CAL STATE FULLERTON NOTEBOOK / SCOTT MILLER : Without Titan Football, Spring Is Still Season of Renewal
- Dykstra Has an Inquiring Mind, and He Also Wants to Know
- Boy, 9, Rescued After Cave-in Buries Him
- Lid on Health Costs Needed, Gore Says : Medicine: Controls are necessary to help business pay for coverage, vice president asserts at hearing. Parts of the Administration's package draw harsh criticism.
- FULLERTON : Market's 2nd Season Begins Thursday
- State to Appeal Ruling Allowing 'Channel One' Broadcasts
- Two Israeli Policemen Slain; Arab Guerrillas Suspected
- THOUSAND OAKS : Burglars Strike School 3rd Time
- L.A. County Blamed for Landslide Damage : Housing: A geologist for Calabasas and Agoura Hills says guidelines allow building in unsafe areas. Another expert disagrees.
- Miscellany
- NIT : Georgetown Rallies, Will Face Minnesota
- On the Oscar Flip Side, 1992's Bad Flicks : Films: There wouldn't be any awards without the forgettable movies that help make the good ones stand out.
- MUSIC
- Weekend Box Office : 'Ninja Turtles' Are Still Power Dudes
- A Lasting Impression : Laguna Museum's Education Curator Wants to Help Others 'Get It'
- Mitterrand Names Conservative Prime Minister : France: Edouard Balladur, praised as a polished bureaucrat, pledges not to interfere in president's role.
- Hit List Puts Pacifist on Offensive
- Ventura D.A. Says Fatal Raid Was Unjustified
- Choosing Not to Die Alone : Dying: To some of his patients, Dr. Jack Kevorkian was an "angel of death" who could ease the "pain of deciding whether to live or die," one expert says.
- BUENA PARK : Teacher Sues Casino Over Missed Jackpot
- Katz Turns to TV in Catch-Up Bid
- VAN NUYS : Day-Care Center Proposal Rejected
- City's Sample Ballots Take On United Nations Flavor : Election: Voters can request copies in five Asian languages, in addition to English and Spanish. Diversity conforms to changes in federal Voting Rights Act.
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : Baltimore Minor Leaguers Are Rude to Their Elder, Hitting Blyleven Hard
- CALENDAR GOES TO THE OSCARS : Clint's Long Ride Finally Pays Off : In the End, All Is 'Unforgiven' : Analysis
- 'Unforgiven' Top Film; Pacino, Thompson Win : Academy Awards: Eastwood named best director. Oscars for supporting roles go to Hackman and Tomei.
- Man Sues Ex-Wife for Fraud, Claims She Never Loved Him : Law: An Anaheim banker is pursuing the unusual strategy to keep his former spouse from sharing property he acquired before they married 16 years ago.
- Miscellany
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Irvine Golfer Shoots 74s, Is Tied for 11th
- THEATER REVIEW : Hip, Witty Ramblings on the Ills at 'Home' : Ann Magnuson delivers barbed, free-associative ruminations about the contemporary scene in her one-woman show.
- Putting It to the People
- PORT HUENEME : Apartment Complex Renovation OKd
- Drive-By Slaying Victim Identified
- Roberti Plans to Revise Bill to Break Up School District
- 2 Held in Robbery of Store Customer
- VALLEY-AREA ROUNDUP : Newbury Park Rallies in 7th
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL FINAL FOUR NOTES : KENTUCKY : Pitino Says He Expected Closer Games
- MUSIC REVIEWS : Mendelssohn Quartet in Pasadena
- ART REVIEW : Marclay in Tune With His Gallery Showing
- Sound Bites!
- A New Wave in Personal Stereos?
- * Patrick Jenkinson has been appointed district...
- Murder, she read: Augmenting its line of...
- Water District Officials Under Investigation
- Thrifty Drug CEO Resigns; Seigel Will Replace Him
- Judge Voids Part of Suit Against Charter
- Two Bases Back on U.S. Closure List : Military: The Northern California sites had won a reprieve after heavy lobbying. But restoration to the list was expected and doesn't ensure the closings.
- Prep Polls
- Pro Football
- Case Named Rancho Alamitos Football Coach
- Orange Coast Pitching for Another Title
- A Year to Bemoan the Plight of Women in Hollywood? : Debate: As the academy celebrates women in film, many in the industry criticize the sexual discrimination and harassment on and off the screen.
- PYONGYANG : Inspection Showdown
- International Technology : To World's Astronomers, Northern Chile Is Heaven : Giant new telescopes will make it the best place on Earth to view the universe. Europeans are leading the effort.
- Fact and Folly About the Mayoral Race
- City Budget Shortfall Is Topic of Meeting
- Persistence by Lawyer Wins Man Freedom : Slaying: His story rang true, defense attorney says of client held 13 months in bartender's death. Superior Court judge drops murder charges.
- NEWPORT BEACH : Assessment District Proposed for Bluffs
- Woman Arrested After Chase in Two Counties
- NORTHRIDGE : Neighbors to Argue Against Church Site
- NBA ROUNDUP : Wilkins, Willis Propel Hawks to Fifth in a Row
- Carolyn Campbell has resigned as the girls'...
- Japan's Favorite Film Character on Road Again : Movies: The ambling Everyman Tora-san is in his 45th film in the series that started in 1969. 'It's Hard Being a Man' has the same popular formula.
- TV/RADIO
- THEATER REVIEW : Ionesco's Absurdity Is Today's Reality
- Aerotest Puts State to a Test of Its Own : Aviation: The company says government hasn't been supportive enough of plan to expand in Mojave. Officials deny the allegation.
- International Remote's 4th-Quarter Profit Jumps
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Rises 15 in Slow Trading; : Bond Yields Fall Market Overview
- Partnership Splits Over Sour Development Deals : Real estate: Home builder John E. Wertin and George Argyros have had a falling out over finances.
- Gay Rights Marchers Get Access to Capital Mall Thanks to Gift
- Russia Congress OKs New Moves Against Yeltsin
- Reformer Quits Italy's Main Party
- Delta to Lay Off 600 Pilots, Cut Fleet by 28 Jets
- * Litton Systems Inc. of Moorpark won...
- * The Guidance & Control Systems Division...
- For Many, Herbal Treatments Are Natural Solution
- Superior Industries Gets 2 Contracts With Nissan
- TECHNOLOGY : CaddSoft Software Does Mental Lifting in Figuring Available Storage Space
- Firm With Formulas for Success Seeks One : Entrepreneurship: Kessler Exchange has fallen on hard times while trying to sell self-help tapes to small businesses.
- SARAJEVO : Can Cease-Fire Hold?
- New Image Industries Launches Spinoff Venture
- Remnants From Comet Detected Near Jupiter : Astronomy: Discovery resembles "17 pearls on a string." Number of pieces overwhelms previous sightings.
- ENTERTAINMENT
- Cherokee Creditors to Swap Debt for Stock
- * California Research & Technology Division of...
- PHARM REPORT / KATHLEEN DOHENY : Some Advice on How to Select the Best Mouthwash for You
- Lid on Health Costs Needed, Gore Says : Medicine: Controls are necessary to help business pay for coverage, vice president says at hearing on reforms. Parts of Administration package draw harsh criticism.
- 360 Days in Row Not Overwork
- LAW : Scientific Evidence: Court May Decide When Jury Can Hear It
- Civic Service, Political Activism Hallmarks of Johnson's Career : Profile: GE-trained executive made Western Digital a $1-billion company by changing its manufacturing focus, then shepherded it through tough financial times.
- NATO, Former Foes Urge Serbs to Accept Peace Plan
- Oh, No! Now What Could Go Wrong? : Behavior: Once we viewed chronic worriers as people who could stop, if only they would. Now experts think extreme worry is an addictive pattern with serious consequences.
- Unforgiving Outlaws Say Oscars Are Not Only Show in Town
- ENCINO : Drive-Through for Restaurant Opposed
- Leads Sought in Theft of Trucks, Trailers : Crime: Thieves broke into storage lot and made off with $225,000 shipment of Panasonic products in brazen weekend burglary.
- Couple Plead Not Guilty in Fraud Case
- ORANGE : Council Members Set to Fill Vacancy
- Back to Basics for Rockies : Baseball's Tradition, Fundamentals Are Keys for Baylor
- * Teledyne Electronics of Newbury Park won...
- Reaction to Military Cutbacks Way Off Base
- BOOK REVIEW : Penetrating to Core of Humanity, Science : SAVING ST. GERM by Carol Muske Dukes ; Viking $21, 264 pages
- Harris Named to Executive VP Post at World Title
- The Death of Martha Ruwart
- Siemens' New Solar System
- LOCAL ELECTIONS / LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL : Finn Loans $20,000 More to Effort : Campaign: Decision by 7th District contender triggers 'rich man' provision allowing rivals to raise funds beyond prior limits.
- He Gets Last Laugh : Clippers' Roberts Is Doing What He Said He Would Do After Arrival From Orlando
- Boitano Plans to Skate in '94 Olympics : Winter Games: The 1988 gold medalist, who had turned pro, will apply to regain his eligibility for the competition at Lillehammer, Norway.
- ANGELS : Trip to Bullpen Appears in Future for Valera
- MUSIC REVIEW : Confidence vs. Conservatism in Fullerton Program
- Valvano Enters Hospital, Condition Satisfactory
- THEATER REVIEW : 'Phantom' Peers Behind the Myth : The Arthur Kopit/Maury Yeston version, presented by San Diego Civic Light Opera at the Spreckels Theatre, is the story of a man who has both beauty and ugliness in his soul.
- The Theater of the Future Is a Virtual Reality : Entertainment: Iwerks' Cinetropolis weds high tech to film, video and sound. With Itochu's help, it hopes to establish the concept in Asia.
- Family Airlines Still on Ground
- O.C.-Based Del Taco Files for Bankruptcy
- Doing Business : Cartoon Stars Take Around-the-World Cruise : And they're not coming back. Even the Simpsons are drawn abroad. The reasons: a shortage of U.S. artists and the lure of cheap labor.
- Iraq Shipped Oil to Iran, U.S. Says
- MEDICINE / TROPICAL DISEASES : Afflictions Expected to Kill 4 Million Annually by 2010