Erotic Abandon Kindles 'Loulou' of a Romance By Mark Chalon Smith, \o7 Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lance writer who regularly covers theater for the Times Orange County Edition. and \f7
There Are Plenty of Places to Have a Fill-Good Holiday By Benjamin Epstein, \o7 Benjamin Epstein is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to the Times Orange County Edition. Information for this column can be faxed to (714) 966-7790. Or phone (714) 966-7700. \f7
In the Battle of Body vs. Time, a New Champ By T. Jefferson Parker, \o7 T. Jefferson Parker is a novelist and writer who lives in Orange County. His column appears in OC Live! the first three Thursdays of every month. \f7
Duck! Stroll Through Marsh Takes Fowl Turn By Benjamin Epstein, \o7 Benjamin Epstein is a free-lance writer who contributes frequently to The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
Why High Tech Will Become a Battleground in Washington By Michael Schrage, Michael Schrage is a writer, consultant and research associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He writes this column independently for The Times. He can be reached at schrage@latimes.com by electronic mail via the Internet