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What happened on July 17, 2005
MAGAZINE
Chrome homme Christian M. Chensvold, Christian M. Chensvold last wrote for the magazine about vintage men's clothing.
Kustom Vixens Forever VICTORIA NAMKUNG
Primp My Ride Charlie Schroeder, Charlie Schroeder last wrote for the magazine about people who fish at golf courses.
A New Perspective
Running on Empty Dan Neil, Dan Neil is The Times' auto critic and writer of 800 Words, a weekly column for the magazine.
Old, Infirm and Paying the Ultimate Price
Grin or Grimace Dan Neil
To drive for David Lansing; Charles Perry; Henry Fenwick; S. Irene Virbila; Sherry Yard; Hans Rockenwagner; Russ Parsons; Suzanne Goin
Very Important Perks Mimi Avins, Mimi Avins is a Times staff writer.
A Face Full of Metal ANDREW JOHN IGNATIUS VONTZ
Witness on Board Salley Shannon, Salley Shannon is a freelance writer based in Charlotte, N.C.
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Windmills and Pastry: A Sweet Old Family Recipe Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
A Park With a Powerful Spell Kimi Yoshino and Dave McKibben, Times Staff Writers
Joe Harnell, 80; Pianist, Conductor, Composer, Arranger From a Times Staff Writer
Marine Pfc. Veashna Muy, 20, Long Beach; Among 6 Killed by Suicide Bomber Wendy Lee, Times Staff Writer
Other Deaths
San Diego's Mayoral Race Pivots on Taxes Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
Today's highlights at the O.C. Fair
'California Minutemen' Begin Patrol Richard Marosi, Times Staff Writer
Protest Aims at Laborer Center Jennifer Delson, Times Staff Writer
A Final Salute for War Hero From Associated Press
Life Plays Hardball. Question Is, Can I? Dana Parsons
Power and Money in Los Alamos Contract Rebecca Trounson, Times Staff Writer
Good Day for Bomb Squad Is No Blast Steve Lopez, Reach the columnist at steve.lopez@latimes.com and read previous columns at www.latimes.com
Services Held for Toddler Jill Leovy, Times Staff Writer
Farmworker Collapses in Heat, Dies From Associated Press
Natural Asbestos, Cancer Linked Eric Bailey, Times Staff Writer
James Haskins, 63; Prolific Author on Black History Mary Rourke, Times Staff Writer
Phony Degrees Turn Up Heat at 'U of Berkley' Andrew Wang, Times Staff Writer
Wizard Makes the Sun Rise on Readers Cara Mia DiMassa, Times Staff Writer
Value of Brush Removal Is Clear Jessica Gresko, Times Staff Writer
NEWS
Woman Seeks Justice for Grandma Beulah Jamie Talan, Newsday
In Indonesia, if Volcano Doesn't Get You, the Rice Paddy Might Slobodan Lekic, Associated Press Writer
Birth Control Patch Appears Riskier Than Pill; FDA Cites Safety Martha Mendoza, Associated Press Writer
For Children in Mongolia, a Life on the Streets Stephanie Hoo, Associated Press Writer
A 5,300-Year-Old Hunter Inspires Soles Susanna Loof, Associated Press Writer
Fungi Fan Clubs Mushrooming Across the U.S. Martha Mendoza, Associated Press Writer
Launch of Discovery Is Postponed Indefinitely Marcia Dunn, Associated Press Writer
Fans Line Up to Snare Latest on Harry Potter From Associated Press
Kidnapper Deported to Italy to Face Charge of Homicide Tim Molloy, Associated Press Writer
They Pledge Allegiance to Own Countries Matt Crenson, Associated Press Writer
Mystery Lights: A Century of Intrigue Michael Graczyk, Associated Press Writer
Off-Road Freewheeling Larks May Hit Barricade Martin Griffith, Associated Press Writer
Search for Love and Fertility Leads to Pakistani Graveyard Paul Haven, Associated Press Writer
The Bell Tolls for Loyalty to 'Papa' John Miller, Associated Press Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
You call this paradise? John Horn, Times Staff Writer
A virtuoso scarlet woman Diane Haithman, Times Staff Writer
It all sounds good, if he's done his job Susan King
Islanders explore a mainland Steve Hochman, Special to The Times
Legacy deserves better than a B Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Sondheim voices his feelings Daryl H. Miller, Times Staff Writer
These rockin' rebels really mean business
get real TV / 'REALITY' PALES AS FX GOES TO WAR, A CULT KIDS' SHOW MORPHS AND PUBLIC TV ENDURES. A lighter slice of teen angst Lynn Smith, Times Staff Writer
Props for a country pioneer Randy Lewis, Times Staff Writer
Branded by quality
Editors' credit
Don't give it away
'Purlie' enthusiasm
He's channeling Charlie Brian Triplett, Times Staff Writer
They've put a little La-La in Las Vegas Steve Baltin, Special to The Times
get real TV / 'REALITY' PALES AS FX GOES TO WAR, A CULT KIDS' SHOW MORPHS AND PUBLIC TV ENDURES. Showing the true horrors of war through fiction Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
His upward spiral Robert Abele, Special to The Times
A deeper 'War'
Someone has been dropping Harry's name
'The Happiest Place on Earth' Marilyn Gould, Special to The Times
A roving trio sets an example Don Heckman, Special to The Times
Doing his Thing Alex Chun
Casting aspersions, applause
Scopes 'monkey' trial going on tour Lynne Heffley
The poise of Kate Burton Patrick Pacheco, Special to The Times
Insight vs. incite Baz Dreisinger, Special to The Times
A novelist works in a new space Scott Timberg
get real TV / 'REALITY' PALES AS FX GOES TO WAR, A CULT KIDS' SHOW MORPHS AND PUBLIC TV ENDURES. PBS and its grand ambitions Robert Lloyd, Times Staff Writer
Comedy, drama or romance? Susan King
Art that accuses Reed Johnson, Times Staff Writer
TRAVEL
Don't like DEET repellents? Now you have other choices Kathleen Doheny, Healthy Traveler
Ritzy but a little less stuffy Times Staff
Earthy but less earthly at a Vina monastery Ralph Frammolino, Times Staff Writer
Deal of the week Rosemary McClure
Going, despite the storms, bombs Times staff
Morocco: Mick was here
Paris, France, pales next to imitation
Taking issue with A-bomb statement
Toast the sun and moon Maggie Barnett, Times Staff Writer
Don't like DEET repellents? Now you have other choices Kathleen Doheny, Special to The Times
San Ysidro Ranch worth it? Hmmm
Baggage screening nightmare at LAX
Readers recommend
More bang for your buck in Bangkok Arthur Frommer, Special to The Times
The first stop in an insured trip should be the fine print Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
Monument to a bright medieval life Susan Spano, Times Staff Writer
Colorado's supersized sandbox Rosemary McClure, Times Staff Writer
Reykjavik wet, wild and a little weird Margo Pfeiff, Special to The Times
BUSINESS
California Muni Bond Yields Still Appealing Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
Microsoft Courts Hollywood Allies Joseph Menn, Times Staff Writer
High Hopes for Tasteful Satellite Radio Dashed
All Employees Should Get Same Benefit Plan
Father Finds Hushed Elmo Desirable
Going Wireless Without Having to Buy a Latte David Colker, Times Staff Writer
PacifiCare Deal Shows Need for Reform
Job Losses in BofA-MBNA Deal
A New Player in the Sandbox Evelyn Iritani, Times Staff Writer
Being Oblivious to Cash Flow Isn't Funny Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
How menacing is Al Qaeda? Terry McDermott, Terry McDermott is a Times staff writer and author of "Perfect Soldiers: The Hijackers -- Who They Were and Why They Did It."
Drug plan is just what the lobbyists ordered
Drawing a line on terror -- Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
Think Again, Please
Supreme Bloggery
Pump genius into our park Martin Kaplan, Martin Kaplan is associate dean of the USC Annenberg School and director of The Norman Lear Center (www.learcenter.org), which studies the impact of entertainment on society.
Accountability Corner Brendan Buhler and Michael Soller
The Skinny Joel Garreau
He can't undo it
New life for a cuddly little piglet MICHAEL KINSLEY
Current: A buzz or a fizzle?
Believe it or not, science evolves too David Rains Wallace, David Rains Wallace is the author of "The Klamath Knot" (University of California Press, reprinted 2003) and "Beasts of Eden" (University of California Press, 2004).
Soapy fans guard tsunami secret ... oops JOEL STEIN
Three Jokes
Duking it out over a young boxer's story
The right conservative
Computers in class are lousy teachers Cliff Stoll, Cliff Stoll, author of "The Cuckoo's Egg" and "Silicon Snake Oil," teaches physics and makes Klein bottles. He rarely visits Pit 91 because he lives in Oakland.
Wrong body, the right attitude Lynne Cox, Lynne Cox is the author of "Swimming to Antarctica."
You're not good enough! Joel Garreau, Joel Garreau, a Washington Post reporter and editor, is the author of the newly published "Radical Evolution: The Promise and Peril of Enhancing Our Minds, Our Bodies -- and What It Means to Be Human" (Doubleday).
Corporate greed fuels illegal immigration
One gizmo's wide-roaming social impact Laurie Kaye
A flawed strategy against terrorism
Cell companies hide dead zones Peter Navarro, Peter Navarro is a business professor at UC Irvine. His detailed analysis of cellphone coverage is in the current issue of the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management. Website: www.peternavarro.com.
Let's talk dirty Penn Jillette, Penn Jillette, the louder, bigger half of the magic/comedy team of Penn & Teller, is executive producer of "The Aristocrats," a documentary that opens this month.
Grim Saudi export -- suicide bombers Mia Bloom, Mia Bloom is an assistant professor of political science at the University of Cincinnati and a consultant to the government on terrorism. She is the author of "Dying of Kill: The Allure of Suicide Terror."
BOOKS
A liberating booty-shaking David Ehrenstein, David Ehrenstein is the author of "Open Secret: Gay Hollywood, 1928-2000."
Bestsellers
Bestsellers / Paperbacks
Out of the silence Richard Eder, Richard Eder, former book critic for The Times, was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for criticism in 1987.
Life through an accountant's averted eyes Benjamin Kunkel, Benjamin Kunkel, an editor at the magazine n+1, is the author of the forthcoming novel "Indecision."
Poets' Corner Carol Muske-Dukes
She measured the heavens Jeremy Bernstein, Jeremy Bernstein is the author of numerous books. "Secrets of the Old One: Einstein 1905," will be published this fall.
Fragments of an unconventional life Brenda Wineapple, Brenda Wineapple is the author, most recently, of "Hawthorne: A Life" and is writing a book on Emily Dickinson.
Dark imaginings of the teen mind Anne Boles Levy, Anne Boles Levy, a reviewer whose work has appeared in The Times, writes a children's book blog at www.bookbuds.net.
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
High Summer Weir Lavinia Greenlaw
Graceful elegy to a way of life Jonathan Kirsch, Jonathan Kirsch, a contributing writer to Book Review, won a blue ribbon in pole-bending on a horse called Senator at the Calamigos Star C Ranch in Agoura in 1961.
The natural evolution of a high court liberal Edward Lazarus, Edward Lazarus, a lawyer in private practice, is the author of "Closed Chambers: The Rise, Fall, and Future of the Modern Supreme Court."
The self-confidence man Richard Schickel, Richard Schickel reviews movies for Time and is a contributing writer to Book Review. He is the author of many books, including the forthcoming "Elia Kazan: A Biography."
SPORTS
Bad Luck Turned Out to Be Good for Career Pete Thomas, Times Staff Writer
Gomez Quite a Pillar of Scoring for Galaxy Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Omar's Art From Associated Press
Tiger Continues Chasing the Legend of Nicklaus Jim Litke, Associated Press
It's Rainy Season in Seattle From Associated Press
Rangers' Rogers Quiets A's, Crowd From Associated Press
Yankees Get Leiter; He'll Start Today From Associated Press
Saturday Is Moving Day Helene Elliott, Times Staff Writer
Jaric Says He's 'Open' to Staying in L.A. Jerry Crowe, Times Staff Writer
Hopkins Starts Slowly, Taylor Finishes Him Steve Springer, Times Staff Writer
Dodgers Check the Breaks Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
Beasley at His Best as U.S. Advances Mark Pukalo, Hartford Courant
Jackson Stays Hot in Padres' Victory From Associated Press
Revolution Rides Goals by Twellman From Associated Press
West Has a Dream Team, It's Just on the DL Tim Brown
No Spark Without Holdsclaw Mike Terry, Times Staff Writer
Monarchs Are Looking for the Money Up Front MIKE TERRY
Armstrong Stands Alone Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Campbell Creates an Opening Thomas Bonk, Times Staff Writer
Finley on the Verge of a Rare Double Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Huddleston Wins His Fourth in Five Races Steven Herbert
Stars Leave Meet to New Talent Jonathan Abrams, Times Staff Writer
Angels Can't Solidify Base Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Sorry Devil Rays Testing Piniella From Associated Press
Stewart on Roll Going Into New Hampshire From Associated Press
Quotebook
Rookie Takes B.C. Open Lead From Associated Press
Royal Visit Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Perez Has a More Positive Outlook Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
Always Count on Monty to Let Claret Jug Get Away Scot-Free Bill Plaschke
Franchitti Drives to Home Win From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Phelps Eyes Another Olympian Effort From Associated Press
Small Town Buys Baseball Team From Associated Press
Dodger Fans Really Show the Way to Be Charitable T.J. Simers
What A Song Wins Again for Lewises Bill Christine, Times Staff Writer
Knowing When to Quit Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
Rough and Tumble Thomas Bonk, Times Staff Writer
Titans Have Their Share of Off-the-Field Problems From Associated Press
Continuously Tries to Turn It Around BOB MIESZERSKI
It May Only Be Summer, but Lyon, Hart Impressive Eric Sondheimer
South Jersey Mud a Dirty Baseball Tradition From Associated Press
Hardrock Hundred Ultimate Test for Athletes From Associated Press
Shifting Terrain Bill Christine, Times Staff Writer
REAL ESTATE
A history rooted in farms and film stars Dinah Eng, Special to The Times
Can landlord transfer tenant's deposit? From Project Sentinel
Magazine lists U.S.' riskiest home markets From Times wire reports
But it has a view Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
Ruminate, 12 years; remodel, 5 days Kathy Price-Robinson, Special to The Times
Owners suspect a sweetheart agreement Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian, Special to The Times
Moseying on out of Malibu Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Indoors or out, high style reigns Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
Military Marks Atomic Bomb Test Anniversary From Times Wire Reports
Bush Describes Type of Justice He'll Nominate From Times Wire Reports
Cheney Completes Checkup From Associated Press
Klan Leader Testifies for Truth Commission From Times Wire Reports
If Rove Wasn't Initial Source of Leak, Who Was? Doyle McManus, Times Staff Writer
Governors Concerned About National Guard Troops From Associated Press
Pieces of the Puzzle
Everyone's a Player in Poker's New Deal Peter H. King, Times Staff Writer
Tenor of DeLay Inquiry May Hinge on Key Democrat Mary Curtius, Times Staff Writer
High Hopes for New GOP Face Stephen Braun, Times Staff Writer
Bridge Spans Old Record From Associated Press
Memo May Hold Key to CIA Leak Tom Hamburger and Sonni Efron, Times Staff Writers
Democrats Dissent on Primaries From Associated Press
An Uneasy Subplot in Film Boom Scott Gold, Times Staff Writer
Abducted Idaho Girl Described Details of Capture From Associated Press
Labor and Religion Reunite Stephanie Simon, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
Sardinia Says It's Time for the U.S. Navy to Leave Port Tracy Wilkinson, Times Staff Writer
Abbas Urges Palestinian Adherence to Cease-Fire Henry Chu, Times Staff Writer
Taipei Mayor Chosen to Lead Nationalists From Times Wire Reports
Turkish Resort Bombing Kills 5 Amberin Zaman, Special to The Times
Suicide Bomber Kills 60 in Iraq Alissa J. Rubin, Times Staff Writer
Bosnian Bridge, Macao Added to Heritage List From Times Wire Reports
Blair Pledges to Confront 'Evil Ideology' of Fanatics Carol J. Williams, Times Staff Writer
Indonesia, Aceh Rebels Reach Tentative Peace Pact From Associated Press
Taliban Hangs Pro-Government Chief in South Afghanistan Halima Kazem, Special to The Times
Greek Man Accused of Smuggling Iraqis From Times Wire Reports
Rally Backs Philippine President From Associated Press
Egyptian Suspect a Source of Pride to Family, Friends Megan K. Stack, Times Staff Writer
Feminist Cancels Plan to Run for Presidency From Times Wire Reports
China Stakes a Claim for Major Access to Oil Around the World Mark Magnier, Times Staff Writer
Hurricane Emily Whips Past Jamaica on Its Way Toward Gulf of Mexico From Associated Press
Donors to Meet Again Over Reconstruction Borzou Daragahi, Times Staff Writer
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