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What happened on July 24, 2005
BOOKS
When Barbary pirates terrorized Europe Avedis Hadjian, Avedis Hadjian is a frequent contributor to Book Review and a former writer and editor for CNN online.
Beyond good and evil Eric Miles Williamson, Eric Miles Williamson is an editor of American Book Review and the author of the novels "East Bay Grease" and the forthcoming "Two-Up."
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
Bestsellers / Paperbacks
Desert Camouflage Amy Uyematsu
Dealing with mental illness
At play in L.A. Michael Harris, Michael Harris, author of the novel "The Chieu Hoi Saloon," is a regular contributor to Book Review.
Selling 'Ramona' Ronald C. Woolsey, Ronald C. Woolsey is the author of several books, including "Migrants West: Toward the Southern California Frontier" and "Will Thrall and the San Gabriels: A Man to Match the Mountains."
Bestsellers
Smoke, mirrors and an off-shore haven for cash Kai Maristed, Kai Maristed is the author of the novels "Broken Ground," "Out After Dark" and "Fall."
More pancake than souffle Donna Rifkind, Donna Rifkind writes about books for a number of publications, including the Washington Post and the Baltimore Sun.
Latin America's free-market fall Daniel Kurtz-Phelan, Daniel Kurtz-Phelan, an associate editor at Foreign Affairs, reported from Argentina during the economic crisis.
The wide world of comics
Deep in the human heart, stirrings of loneliness Merrill Joan Gerber, Merrill Joan Gerber is the author of "This Is a Voice From Your Past: New and Selected Stories" and "Glimmering Girls: A Novel of the Fifties."
It's only natural for them to be superheroes Charles Solomon, Charles Solomon is the author of many books, including "Enchanted Drawings: The History of Animation," and is a frequent contributor to The Times.
Who spun it? Emily Green, Emily Green is a Times staff writer.
A postmodern Don Quixote Irene Wanner, Irene Wanner is a critic and the author of "Sailing to Corinth."
The problem with liberalism
ENTERTAINMENT
Actors' Equity may draw the line Don Shirley
Out Of The Shadows Allan M. Jalon, Special to The Times
Boy seeks girl, gets distribution deal Michael Goldman, Special to The Times
Musical keeps on lovin' '80s Steve Hochman, Special to The Times
On the lookout for Smilodon fatalis Diane Haithman
Reggae a bit beyond the outlaw Randy Lewis; Richard Cromelin; Mikel Jollett; Soren Baker
Wading into lyrics can get pretty deep Christine N. Ziemba
Another shot at making a name Lynn Smith, Times Staff Writer
War's true reality
Will it play on screen? Steven Rosen, Special to The Times
For aerial artistry, you gotta give him props Susan King
Life is unfair until a little girl finds out she has special powers
Animation's tech tradition Susan King, Times Staff Writer
A most mannerly evolution Suzanne Muchnic, Times Staff Writer
A hats-off salute to a classic, and classy, comedy Susan King
They're good sports through and through
Basquiat still quite the draw
Rescued before they were gone forever KENNETH TURAN
PBS perspectives
Beyond teen spirit Robert Abele
Drop its avant-garde? Never Rob Kendt, Special to The Times
POP's POWER LIST Robert Hilburn, Times Staff Writer
A brush with outrage
Provocative paint
Hong Kong's poet of regret Scott Timberg, Times Staff Writer
China's pulse races Mara Hvistendahl, Special to The Times
Songs that are worth the wait Chris Pasles
Following in the footsteps Lewis Segal, Times Staff Writer
Mayhem, then magic Don Shirley, Times Staff Writer
Speaking out for their folk Kate Aurthur, Special to The Times
'Squirt's Big Adventure' Maura Walsh, Special to The Times
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Myron Floren, 85; Accordion Player Featured on Welk Show Dennis McLellan, Times Staff Writer
Priest and His Son Are Bound by Poverty William Lobdell, Times Staff Writer
Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew G. Axelson, 29, Cupertino; Navy SEAL Killed in an Ambush in Afghanistan Wendy Thermos, Times Staff Writer
Boyle Heights Seeks Balance Amid Change Lisa Richardson, Times Staff Writer
Charles Chibitty, 83; Comanche Code Talker for Allies During War From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Senate Race a Symbol of GOP Woes Michael Finnegan, Times Staff Writer
Edward Bunker, 71; Ex-Con Wrote Realistic Novels About Crime Dennis McLellan, Times Staff Writer
Man Who Died When Hit By Cars Is Identified From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Hate Crimes in State Decline From Associated Press
Today's highlights at the O.C. Fair
School District Names New Superintendent From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Grateful Marine Now on a Mission Dana Parsons, Dana Parsons can be reached at (714) 966-7821 or dana .parsons@latimes.com. An archive of his recent columns is at www.latimes.com/parsons.
Other Deaths
'Is This How You Treat One of Your Own?' Henry Weinstein, Times Staff Writer
Security Guard Is Shot to Death at Restaurant From Times Staff and Wire Reports
John Herald, 65; Greenbriar Boys Lead Singer, Folk Songwriter From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Coroner Seeks to ID Skeleton in Chimney Natasha Lee, Times Staff Writer
A Judge Crater Nugget With a California Twist Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
Pasadena Teen Spots Missing Man in Hawaii From Associated Press
Navy, State Target Payday Loan Stores Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
Channel Islands Harbor Hopes to Give Slump the Slip Catherine Saillant, Times Staff Writer
Crowds Drop In on Mormon Temple's Open House Seema Mehta, Times Staff Writer
New Role for Home Study: Honing a Gift Seema Mehta, Times Staff Writer
Plan for Winter Windmill Idling May Save Birds Donna Horowitz, Special to The Times
CHP Investigates 91 Freeway Shooting From a Times Staff Writer
Seeking Shady Sanctuary From a Scorching Sun Cara Mia DiMassa and Jennifer Oldham, Times Staff Writers
Fearing for Mentally Ill Son's Future Steve Lopez
WORLD
Clinton Expresses Regret Over 1994 Genocide From Times Wire Reports
Tokyo Is Rattled by 6.0 Earthquake From Associated Press
Militants Kill a Second Afghan Official From Associated Press
2 Israelis Killed, 5 Injured on Road to Gaza Settlement Laura King, Times Staff Writer
Clan Fighting Leaves More Than 20 Dead From Times Wire Reports
Two Wounded in Bomb Blast at Istanbul Cafe From Times Wire Reports
Uribe Seeks Backing on New Law Rachel Van Dongen, Special to The Times
Bomb Explodes in Northwest; 2 Held From Times Wire Reports
Cuba Frees a Leading Dissident From Associated Press
Police Concede Slain Suspect Not a Bomber Sebastian Rotella and John Daniszewski, Times Staff Writers
London's Muslims Voice New Fears Ralph Frammolino and John Daniszewski, Times Staff Writers
Manila Abuzz With Coup Talk Bruce Wallace, Times Staff Writer
Rice Urges Israel to Keep Gaza Open After Pullout Laura King, Times Staff Writer
In City of Peace, a Day of Sorrow and Unease Megan K. Stack, Times Staff Writer
5 Arrested in Raids on Mexico Kidnapping Ring From Associated Press
Sunnis to Rejoin Iraqi Constitutional Committee Alissa J. Rubin, Times Staff Writer
Land Is the Field of Battle in Venezuela Carol J. Williams, Times Staff Writer
Death Toll Rises to 88 in Egypt Bombings Megan K. Stack, Times Staff Writer
Man Describes Attack Targeting Bush, Leader From Times Wire Reports
TRAVEL
Readers recommend
Going with the flow in Iceland
Tours & Cruises Maggie Barnett, Times Staff Writer
A little extra touch (for an extra charge) Arthur Frommer, Special to The Times
Audio tours on iPod that could be music to a tourist's ears James Gilden, Special to The Times
Deal of the week
A Gettysburg visit brings history to life
Wynn fills the bill for some, not all
A step ahead of hurricane Jane Engle
Jump off the screen into reality Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
A portal to the new Berlin Christopher Knight, Times Staff Writer
Getting lost with Linda Ellerbee Susan Spano, Times Staff Writer
Sandwiches with a side of comfort
Braking for moose in the Northern wilds James Flanagan, Special to The Times
Mr. Rogers ... L.A. Dodgers / The local mall ... Disney Hall Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
Flagstaff finds new life in Old West heritage Don Shirley, Times Staff Writer
REAL ESTATE
Dropping anchor in Venice Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Average mortgage rates and indexes
Victim of violence can't find a home From Project Sentinel
Market slows, but it's still a go Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
3 California title insurers to pay fines From Times wire reports
Grounded in the arts -- and the wild things Irene Lechowitzky, Special to The Times
Frogs hop on disclosure list From Chicago Tribune
Agents pay their agents more From Times wire reports
On bloggers' turf Jeff Bertolucci, Special to The Times
Hilton property has an air of hospitality Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Architect making a house of hemp From Times wire reports
NEWS
Prosecutor's Misconduct Taints Murder Verdicts Michelle Roberts, Associated Press Writer
A Woman Alone Jacob Silberberg, Associated Press Writer
Life Outside Real Estate Bubble Matt Crenson, Associated Press Writer
How Unique the Mouse? A Study Creates a Furor Judith Kohler, Associated Press Writer
Dozens Die in Egypt Blasts Lee Keath, Associated Press Writer
It's Raining Golf Balls for Homeowners Denise Lavoie, Associated Press Writer
Gourmets? Just Basics for These Cooks Michael Hill, Associated Press Writer
BUSINESS
Singapore's State Investment Fund Unloads Its Storied Raffles Hotel John Burton, Financial Times
A Tenacious CEO Keeps United Flying James F. Peltz, Times Staff Writer
Case Puts Spotlight on Office Affairs Molly Selvin, Times Staff Writer
Regulator Seeks to Fill Gaps in Securities Law Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Hello, World! It's Internet Calling. David Colker, Times Staff Writer
MySpace Needs a Cleaning
For Some, Vioxx Gave Chance to Improve Life
Squeezing Oil From Wells That Others Give Up On Dana Calvo, Special to The Times
NATIONAL
Rare Photos Offer Glimpse of Scopes Trial Cynthia H. Cho, Times Staff Writer
Hastert Plans to Run, Stay On as Speaker From Times Wire Reports
Protesters Denounce Civilian Border Patrol From Times Wire Reports
Designing a Passing Lane for Wildlife Tomas Alex Tizon, Times Staff Writer
Westmoreland Buried at U.S. Military Academy From Times Wire Reports
Left Follows the Right on Campus Outreach Path Cynthia H. Cho, Times Staff Writer
Parties Are Tracking Your Habits Tom Hamburger and Peter Wallsten Times Staff Writers, Times Staff Writers
Army Puts a New Face on Interrogations Greg Miller, Times Staff Writer
Under the City's Old-Growth Skyscrapers Thomas S. Mulligan, Times Staff Writer
Saharan Dust Cloud May Bring Colorful Sunsets From Times Wire Reports
Immigration Rising on Bush's To-Do List Peter Wallsten and Nicole Gaouette, Times Staff Writers
OPINION
Bench marks Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
A revealing incident
Borderline leadership
Word Watch Brendan Buhler
Accountability Corner
N.Y. to L.A.: Ya Gotta [heart] Bratton Fred Siegel, Fred Siegel, a senior fellow at the Progressive Policy Institute, is the author of "The Prince of the City: New York, Giuliani and the Genius of American Life."
Sitting in judgment on John G.
From finest to foul Steve P. Erie, Steve P. Erie, a professor of political science at UC San Diego, is the author of "Beyond 'Chinatown': The Metropolitan Water District, Growth, and the Environment in Southern California."
McKinney's story is a source of inspiration
Times editor had a remarkable run
Beijing's strategy: Commerce or clashes?
Political foot-dragging on a stem cell bill
Knee-jerk activists and their tantrum politics Joe R. Hicks, Joe R. Hicks is vice president of Community Advocates Inc.
Flyboys, meth, tomatoes and Ron Burgundy Pamm Higgins
Lambert remembered
The Saudis' terror within
He shot at cops -- don't forget it Jack Dunphy, Jack Dunphy is the pseudonym for a Los Angeles police officer who writes for the National Review Online.
Bush's victory-in-waiting Jo-Ann Mort, Jo-Ann Mort writes frequently about Israel and is co-author of "Our Hearts Invented a Place: Can Kibbutzim Survive in Today's Israel?"
Five Jokes
San Diego: Reluctant city must grow up Kevin Starr, Kevin Starr, state librarian emeritus, is a university professor and professor of history at USC. In October, Random House will publish his "California: A History."
When Moe hits Larry ... David P. Barash, David P. Barash is professor of psychology at the University of Washington. He is writing a book about redirected aggression.
Continuing the 'arduous conversation'
Real hunks don't date smooth-headed ladies JOEL STEIN
The coming clash of political charisma Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, Sherry Bebitch Jeffe is a senior scholar in the School of Policy, Planning and Development at USC and a political analyst for KNBC-TV.
Information wants to be rude MICHAEL KINSLEY
SPORTS
A Winless Streak Ends for Salt Lake From Times Wire Reports
They're Keeping It Together Bill Plaschke
Portenga Charges to Win in Feature Steven Herbert, Special to The Times
It's Vlad All Over Again in Angel Victory Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Top Pick Signs for $975,000 Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Sparks Get Some Traction on the Road Mike Terry, Times Staff Writer
Jennings, Fuerbringer Take Title at Hermosa Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
Green's Late Move Wins Busch Race From Associated Press
Reunion Lacks That Warm, Fuzzy Feeling T.J. Simers
Struggling Padres Lose Sixth Straight From Associated Press
Nadal Moves Up to No. 2 in World From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Sheffield at Ease With the Boss in His Corner Paul Gutierrez, Times Staff Writer
Bradley Happy to Leave Minors Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
Athletics Go Long to Defeat Rangers From Associated Press
Watson Charges to Lead With a 64 From Associated Press
Tennis Is Trying to Elevate Its Tube Stock Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
Back to Her Nature Lauren Peterson, Times Staff Writer
Patriots Open With Major Questions From Associated Press
Artest Begins the Long Road Back to the NBA From Associated Press
Dodgers Take a Walk Backward Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
Quotebook
Padres Get Randa, May Trade Nevin From Associated Press
Mercury Carries On for Victory From Associated Press
Galaxy Loss Is a Case of Too Much Adu Jonathan Abrams, Times Staff Writer
He's Never Been One to Stand on Ceremony Bob Rohwer, Times Staff Writer
Fans Will Forgive and Return to NHL Johnette Howard, Newsday
It's Just a Matter of Time for Armstrong Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Riding a New Wave From Associated Press
NHL Tries to Win Back Fans With Incentives Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Mullins Has Eye on Two for Money BOB MIESZERSKI
A Developing Story at Dodger Stadium Bill Shaikin
Quite a Ride for Pedroza Bill Christine, Times Staff Writer
Cycle Of Life Robyn Norwood and Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writers
Phelps Is Ready to Take a Shot at Hackett in 400 From Associated Press
Good as Gold Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Flyers Make First Buyout Moves Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Harthill Was Best Bet for Horses in Need BILL CHRISTINE
MAGAZINE
Words on Paper John Balzar, John Balzar is a Times staff writer who last wrote for the magazine about Wyoming's Fort Bridger Mountain Man Rendezvous, celebrating the region's 19th century fur trappers.
Saving the Wildflowers
Zombies, Killers and Freaks, Oh My! DAVID WOLLOCK
Quiet Luxury Michael Webb, Michael Webb is the author of 20 books on architecture and design; "Art/Invention/House" and "Adventurous Wine Architecture" will be published in October.
Bowl Games Valli Herman, Valli Herman is a Times staff writer.
These People Erin Aubry Kaplan, Erin Aubry Kaplan last wrote for the magazine about the African aesthetic in the spring 2005 fashion collections.
Sharing the Pain Connie Monaghan, Connie Monaghan is a freelance writer living in Olympia, Wash.
A New Leaf Liz Ryan, Liz Ryan lives in Venice and is a member of the Directors Guild of America.
Omelets, Waffles and L. Ron Hubbard Dan Neil
All Africa, All the Time VICTORIA CLAYTON ALEXANDER
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