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What happened on October 30, 2005
MAGAZINE
I'm Sorry Kyle Zirpolo, as told to Debbie Nathan, Kyle Zirpolo is a 30-year-old former McMartin Pre-School student who now manages a supermarket on California's central coast. Debbie Nathan is a writer in New York and coauthor, with appellate attorney Michael Snedeker, of "Satan's Silence: Ritual Abuse and the Making of a Modern American Witch Hunt." She also is a board member of the National Center for Reason and Justice, a nonprofit group that works to educate the public about people falsely charged with child abuse.
Hardship City Scott Duke Harris, Scott Duke Harris last wrote for the magazine about the Orange County "affluenza" epidemic.
Eastside vs. Westside
Dirty Moves James Brown, James Brown is the author of several novels and the memoir "Los Angeles Diaries" (Perennial, 2004). He lives in Lake Arrowhead.
Math That's Just Plain Normal
Let's Respect Wild Animals
A Simple Softball Story With Universal Themes
The Doctor Should Know Better
A Space Apart Susan Freudenheim
Choice Is Key in Costume Selection DAVID WOLLOCK
Star Quotient MARK EHRMAN
Channeling Hiram Joe Mathews, Joe Mathews is a Times staff writer.
Massaging the Persimmon Kent Black
The Bomb Is Da Bomb Dan Neil
Death Takes a Holiday Pamela Freundl Kirst, Pamela Freundl Kirst is a psychologist and writer who lives in Santa Monica.
BOOKS
Mapping out the borderland Jonathan Kirsch, Jonathan Kirsch, a contributing writer to Book Review, is at work on a study of the biblical book of Revelation and its role in American politics and pop culture.
The devil and Mr. Cooke Charles R. Cross, Charles R. Cross is the author of "Room Full of Mirrors: A Biography of Jimi Hendrix."
Bestsellers / Paperbacks
First Fiction Mark Rozzo
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
Bestsellers
A couple's uncoupling Merle Rubin, Merle Rubin is a contributing writer to Book Review.
Working his 40 Acres Angela Ards, Angela Ards is a freelance journalist and doctoral candidate in African American and 20th century American literature at Princeton University.
An epic of gastronomic proportions Marc Weingarten, Marc Weingarten is the author of the forthcoming book "The Gang That Wouldn't Write Straight: Wolfe, Thompson, Didion, and the New Journalism Revolution."
Anti-gravity solar system Ursula K. Le Guin, Ursula K. Le Guin has published five volumes of poetry and 19 novels as well as short fiction, criticism, children's books and translations. Her most recent book is the novel "Gifts," winner of a PEN/USA Award.
'Gazooney' belonged to Grover Tom Nolan, Tom Nolan is the author of "Ross Macdonald: A Biography" and the editor of Margaret Millar's "The Couple Next Door: Collected Short Mysteries."
NATIONAL
Ex-Intelligence Agent Caught With Fake IDs From Times Wire Reports
Vast Chemical Dumping Found at Sea John Bull, Newport News Daily Press
Transit Strike Threat Grips Philadelphia From Associated Press
Mailman Delivers a Little Normality to French Quarter Sam Howe Verhovek, Times Staff Writer
Quiet Freedom Fighter Makes a Last Journey Ellen Barry, Times Staff Writer
Solid Conservatives Said to Be at Front of Line Warren Vieth, Times Staff Writer
Caustic Water Spills at Nerve Gas Disposal Site From Times Wire Reports
Fatal Beating Suspect Granted $250,000 Bail From Times Wire Reports
Medical Helicopter Falls Off Hospital Roof From Times Wire Reports
Red-State Seats Tricky Fruit to Pluck Ronald Brownstein, Times Staff Writer
Used '75 Ford, Comes Loaded With John Paul's Accessories: $690,000 From Associated Press
Who Talked? It Wasn't the Special Prosecutor Richard B. Schmitt, Times Staff Writer
Greyhound Reductions Shrink Transportation Options Tim Jones, Chicago Tribune
Poll Shows Trust in White House Fading From the Washington Post
A Place Where Pink Has Special Meaning P.J. Huffstutter, Times Staff Writer
2 Bodies May Have Been Disposed of Improperly Maurice Possley and John McCormick, Chicago Tribune
Day After Advisor Is Charged, Washington Exhales Tom Hamburger, Times Staff Writer
7 More Reported Killed in Florida Storm's Aftermath From Associated Press
BUSINESS
The Mystery of Philip Morris' Nicotine Inhaler Myron Levin, Times Staff Writer
Few Workers Returned, but Restaurant Is Cooking Thomas S. Mulligan, Times Staff Writer
HP's IPaq Falls Short Ergonomically David Colker, Times Staff Writer
Safe and Boring Are Starting to Look Beautiful Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
Giving Doesn't Require Opening Your Wallet Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
High Cost of the Best Healthcare
Life Trickling Back Into New Orleans Thomas S. Mulligan, Times Staff Writer
Car Dealer Is Open; Walk-Ins Are Rare Thomas S. Mulligan, Times Staff Writer
Construction Contractor, New in Town, Stays Busy Thomas S. Mulligan, Times Staff Writer
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Bren Aims to Keep Riches Private Jean O. Pasco, Times Staff Writer
Pacheco Aims to Reclaim His Lost Job Steve Hymon, Times Staff Writer
Mayoral Race Foes Are Doing the Math Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
Gov. Could Still Make Comeback, Davis Says From Associated Press
Seat on the Aisle Beats One on the Sofa Dana Parsons
At First a Few Ghosties, Then Happy Hordes Steve Padilla, Times Staff Writer
New Getty Panel to Examine Operations Jason Felch and Robin Fields, Times Staff Writers
L.A. Unified Seeks Nearly $4 Billion to Build and Repair Joel Rubin, Times Staff Writer
Both Sides Go Trolling for Voters Michael Finnegan and Steve Hymon, Times Staff Writers
'Bill' Hootkins, 57; Actor in 40-Plus Films Also Recorded Books From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Marshall Clagett, 89; Expert on Medieval Science, Archimedes From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Stakes Are So High, It's Hard to Wait Steve Lopez
Military Deaths
Gang Uses Deportation to Its Advantage to Flourish in U.S. Robert J. Lopez, Rich Connell and Chris Kraul, Times Staff Writers
Angel Fans Can Take Solace in Official County Song Steve Harvey
Teen Guns 2 Down, Kills Self in O.C. David Haldane and Daniel Yi, Times Staff Writers
Huizar Has the Cash and Key Backers Steve Hymon, Times Staff Writer
Lack of Tough Competition No Reason to Coast Steve Hymon, Times Staff Writer
Development, Open Space at Issue Gregory W. Griggs, Times Staff Writer
Taxes, Beach Initiative Top Ballot Issues Eric Malnic, Times Staff Writer
4 Fraternity Members Plead Guilty in Student's Death From Associated Press
10 Candidates Compete to Fill the Seat Left Vacant by Villaraigosa
Sight Lines at Murder Scene Reexamined Scott Glover and Matt Lait, Times Staff Writers
Valley's Orange Line a Hit Out the Gate Caitlin Liu and Amanda Covarrubias, Times Staff Writers
Richard Smalley, 62; Nobelist, 'Father of Nanotechnology' Thomas H. Maugh II, Times Staff Writer
Dead Men Do Tell Tales David Pierson, Times Staff Writer
NEWS
Faced With a Crisis, Super Power Kicks In Mariana Minaya, The Baltimore Sun
Ecological, Economical Design Under One Roof Glenn Adams, Associated Press
Big Boys Drool at Toys and the Chance to Kick a Field Goal Donna Gordon Blankinship, Associated Press Writer
A Place to Take a Thrashing -- and Pay for It Eric Tucker, Associated Press Writer
A Surge of Scams Observed in Hurricane's Wake Lara Jakes Jordan, Associated Press Writer
With Growth, China Gets NIMBY Attitudes Charles Hutzler, Associated Press Writer
WMD Worries Are Stoked by Hyperbole on Terrorist Menace Charles J. Hanley, Associated Press Special Correspondent
We Will Bury You, Vladimir ... Maybe Jim Heintz, Associated Press Writer
Saudi Arabia Is Approved to Join WTO From Associated Press
New Orleans' Milieu Threatened as Creoles and Cajuns Disperse Jeff Donn, Associated Press Writer
Something's Up Underneath Idaho Anne Wallace Allen, Associated Press Writer
SPORTS
Jail Time Does Griffin Good From Associated Press
The Family Plan Works for Monroe's Guzman Eric Sondheimer
It's a Classic Finish for Saint Liam Bill Christine, Times Staff Writer
Revolution Gets Past MetroStars From Associated Press
Lineman Justice Recovers Nicely David Wharton, Times Staff Writer
Servite Finishes Cubs In a Flurry Peter Yoon; Lauren Peterson, From Times Staff Reports
Danelo Finally Gets His Kicks David Wharton and Gary Klein, Times Staff Writers
Arizona Holds On to Win on Road From Associated Press
Record Means Little to Drew Lonnie White and Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writers
Money Is Key With Manny Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
8-0 Bruins Put Wow in Race for National Title Chris Dufresne
Kings End Blue Streak Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
Some Experience Required ... This Time Tim Brown, Times Staff Writer
Abdul-Jabbar Hooks Bynum With History Steve Springer, Times Staff Writer
Michigan Takes the Steam Out of Northwestern, 33-17 From Associated Press
Weis Gets New Contract From Associated Press
The Matchups SAM FARMER
Calhoun's Five Lift Wisconsin From Associated Press
Dodger Fans, Think of It as a Heimlich Maneuver Bill Plaschke
Desormeaux Makes the Best of It Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
The Sun Is Always Shining at Coliseum Bill Dwyre, Times Staff Writer
Top performers
Better Late Than Ever Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
He's Baaaack Ross Newhan, Special to The Times
Plenty of Meaning for Lions Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
Trojans Look Good at 30 Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Heatley Has Four Goals for Senators From Associated Press
Bruin Defense Never Lost Hope Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Florida Sinks Georgia From Associated Press
Patriots Activate Bruschi From Associated Press
Perry Suffers a Concussion Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Unbeaten and Untested Bob Oates, Special to The Times
Uneasy Pair Top Chrysler From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Sorry About That Is His Chief Statement Pete Thomas, Times Staff Writer
The Nickel Package Sam Farmer
Hard to Think Blue When Owners Haven't a Clue T.J. Simers
Stage Shy Faces Males BOB MIESZERSKI
McCourt Fires Away Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
Galaxy Closes the Door on Earthquakes Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Prado Gets a Win, Finally Bill Christine
Not a Perfect Ending Bill Christine, Times Staff Writer
Texas Comeback Feels Familiar From Associated Press
Shockey, Mara Shared Special Friendship Shaun Powell, Newsday
Away Becomes Home for College Athletes Displaced by Katrina Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
REAL ESTATE
The Strip gets a little more hip Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Casting a cloud on home values Mary Umberger, Chicago Tribune
Spending big on questionable causes Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian, Special to The Times
A ful recovery for doctor's house Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
In this case, it's OK to give them an inch
Fire preparedness is more than making sure the detector beeps James Carey and Morris Carey, Associated Press
Second-place winners Danny Miller, Special to The Times
More family-friendly than Westside-trendy Helene Lesel, Special to The Times
OPINION
Pope's September surprise John L. Allen Jr., JOHN L. ALLEN JR. is the Vatican correspondent for the National Catholic Reporter and author of "The Rise of Benedict XVI" and "Opus Dei," both from Doubleday.
Sell an organ, save a life Russell Korobkin, RUSSELL KOROBKIN is a UCLA law professor and a faculty associate at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.
The lariat or the noose Bill Whalen, Bill Whalen, former chief speechwriter for Gov. Pete Wilson, is a research fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution.
Menace in the Mideast
Poor marks for coverage of L.A. schools
Assessing the war in Iraq
How's that again?
Still arguing the Miers case
Billy, give regard to Broadway Brady Westwater, Brady Westwater is president of the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council.
Proposition 77 is phony reform
Stopping red-light violators
Lawmakers stole your vote James Q. Wilson, James Q. Wilson teaches at Pepperdine University and before that at UCLA. He is the author of "American Government."
Myanmar's turmoil
Aim for the center
A blow to unions might not hurt 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.
One Joke
Locations, locations, locations DANIEL OKAMURA
Homeless need help, not ACLU Jan Perry, JAN PERRY represents the L.A. City Council's 9th District, which includes much of downtown Los Angeles.
Saving the second term
Erasing the line Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
E! doesn't stand for earnings -- unless you're Mo JOEL STEIN
The secret force behind the propositions Jamie Court, Jamie Court, author of "Corporateering: How Corporate Power Steals Your Personal Freedom And What You Can Do About It" (Tarcher/Putnam), works with Electionwatchdog.org.
Playing with parks Neal Gabler, Neal Gabler, a senior fellow at the Norman Lear Center at USC Annenberg, is the author of "Life the Movie: How Entertainment Conquered Reality."
Homeowner tax breaks are breaking the budget Maya MacGuineas, Maya MacGuineas is the director of the Fiscal Policy Program at the New America Foundation.
Democracy's evil twin Jules Tygiel, Jules Tygiel, professor of history at San Francisco State University, is author of "Ronald Reagan and the Triumph of American Conservatism."
TRAVEL
Deal of the week R.J. McClure
Oregon sampler platter Patricia Connell
Flight attendants can't seem to win
Basking in the rewards of helping out
A major dent in the tourism industry Vani Rangachar, Times Staff Writer
In Britain: exceptional pub grub
The essence of Italy -- inside out
Birthday-suit cruises and other surprises Arthur Frommer, Special to The Times
Thankful for Carnival's honesty
Security is not child's play Mary McNamara, Times Staff Writer
Ancient tale transports a 21st century traveler Susan Spano, Times Staff Writer
Sure, that e-mail looks legit, but is it from a 'phisher'? James Gilden, Special to The Times
In London, just the bed and you and a minuscule loo James Gilden, Special to The Times
California's beauty graces Highway 49
Links to sports history at Pebble Beach James Gilden, Special to The Times
Dipping a toe into a new career Kathryn Robinson, Special to The Times
The Spirit Of Tombstone Rosemary McClure, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
Chinese Visitor Gives a Boost to North Korea Mark Magnier, Times Staff Writer
Israel Hits Alleged Attack Positions Hard From Times Wire Reports
U.S. Paratrooper, British Soldier Killed From Times Wire Reports
Magazine Says President Violated Election Law From Times Wire Reports
Big Ben Quietly Undergoes Repairs From Times Wire Reports
Truck Bombing Kills at Least 25 in Shiite Muslim Market Borzou Daragahi, Times Staff Writer
Rio's Most-Wanted Man Is Killed in Police Raid From Times Wire Reports
Syria Moves to Investigate Assassination From Associated Press
Church Beatifies 8 Killed in Spanish Civil War From Times Wire Reports
Hurricane Gains Strength, Hits Nicaragua Coast From Times Wire Services
Dozens Killed in India Blasts Henry Chu, Times Staff Writer
Marines in Okinawa to Be Shifted From Times Wire Services
Discontent Brews in Zanzibar Edmund Sanders, Times Staff Writer
Berlusconi Says He Tried to Steer Bush From War Tracy Wilkinson, Times Staff Writer
Death Toll Hits 100 in Indian Train Derailment From Associated Press
Pentagon Estimates Iraqi Deaths From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.S. Priorities Set Back Its Healthcare Goals in Iraq T. Christian Miller, Times Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
Earning her film stripes Steve Hochman, Special to The Times
Creativity on parade
Back, with enthusiasm
All in support of the arts
Liberated from a cult-star fishbowl Steve Appleford
Commanding respect Susan King
Batman films swing into action again Susan King
Kudos for Kurt
A newly graphic 'Candide' Scott Timberg
English spoken -- and Spanish heard Don Shirley
Shelley's swell
At last, all rock that glitters here is not old Richard Abowitz, Special to The Times
Bacharach's music has the last word Randy Lewis
Guitar star keeps 'em guesting Randy Lewis
Killers rendered in shades of gray Rachel Abramowitz, Times Staff Writer
A rapper wields his sense of humor Soren Baker
A play finds its tipping point Daryl H. Miller, Times Staff Writer
He's on an 'Express' train to controversy Agustin Gurza, Times Staff Writer
New kids on the comic bloc Robert Lloyd, Times Staff Writer
Rebirth of a solitary man Robert Hilburn, Times Staff Writer
Comforts of homeland Henry Chu, Times Staff Writer
Beetles, beyond the sum of their parts Reed Johnson, Times Staff Writer
A milestone for semplice's master Mark Swed, Times Staff Writer
Pluck of the Irish Karen Wada, Special to The Times
For men, aging's a Type-A war zone Mimi Avins, Times Staff Writer
Kate Bush, reclusive? Actually, she prefers the term 'normal' Richard Cromelin, Times Staff Writer
Dancing toward darkness Lewis Segal, Times Staff Writer
Let the games bedazzle Bruce Wallace, Times Staff Writer
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