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What happened on April 16, 2006
BUSINESS
Inland Empire: Where the L.A. Dream Landed Roger Vincent, Times Staff Writer
Wristwatches Get the Back of the Hand Leslie Earnest, Times Staff Writer
A Future Without Oil? Elizabeth Douglass, Times Staff Writer
GM's Buick Brand Has a Bright Future
If Skilling Was Blue as Enron Fell, He Must Have Foreseen His Arrest
Producing an Investing Strategy That's Boffo Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Big Seafood Business Helps Keep the Rev. Moon Afloat Monica Eng, Delroy Alexander and David Jackson, Chicago Tribune
Futurist Sees Machines, Humans Merging in 2045 James Harkin, Special to The Times
Gossip Blog Gives Silicon Valley the Celebrity Treatment Chris Gaither, Times Staff Writer
Mexico's Stubborn Lack of Choices Marla Dickerson, Times Staff Writer
TRAVEL
Their goal: Get a great rug and not get walked all over Deborah L. Jacobs, Special to The Times
Versailles: Icing on this queen's cake Susan Spano, Times Staff Writer
Oaxacan crafts and folk artists Maggie Barnett, Times Staff Writer
A city of great magnitude Janis Cooke Newman, Special to The Times
Other dark days for the Baltics
Add your 2 cents and delete theirs James Gilden;Robin Rauzi
Deal of the week R.J. McClure
Carlton Hotel has that Ritz appeal
Work off breakfast at Cliffs of Moher
Seconding the big cruise ship blues
On a trip, it's all about risk assessment Arthur Frommer, Special to The Times
Half-pipe hullabaloo Blake Hennon
Even dining out is going to the dogs
Off the Strip, into the light Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
Shades of Venetian blue
More agencies are serving the flock: religious travelers Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
La Jolla's down-to-earth side Liane Bonin, Special to The Times
Are you looking for your true calling? Start with broadband James Gilden, Special to The Times
Henry Winkler
London likes its football bare-kneed, bare-knuckled John Lee, Special to The Times
ENTERTAINMENT
A certain flow powers `The River' Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Mr. Kono and the Tramp Bruce Wallace, Times Staff Writer
It's only prog rock
Camille has one thread and plenty of hooks Don Heckman, Special to The Times
Camera ban brings on shudder Scott Timberg
Versatility in action Susan King
In throes of lovesickness, he's still quite the charmer Daniel Cariaga
Her crowning touch Lynn Smith, Times Staff Writer
An iron fist, a less certain heart Kristin Hohenadel, Special to The Times
An artist with an ear for unexpected pairings Richard S. Ginell
Honoring Italians' iconic imagery Christopher Reynolds
Uncomfortable in our seats Charles McNulty, Times Staff Writer
Paris in April
Give him cred, he hit the streets Chris Lee, Special to The Times
Who's grimacing?
Seen another way ...
Spread the wealth
L.A.'s possibly `Wicked' ways Diane Haithman
Here's another fine mess to get into Susan King
Here, they roll out a green carpet
Long for trivia? Here's an extended supply Christine N. Ziemba
A 1930s legacy, all but lost, is fortuitously recovered Mark Swed
Building character one tog at a time Susan King
Drawn to the badge Diane Haithman, Times Staff Writer
Nowadays, the missteps really show Lewis Segal, Times Staff Writer
In touch with Strachey Scarlet Cheng, Special to The Times
He's back -- after one too many `Men in Black' John Horn, Times Staff Writer
Prime time on the stage Barbara Isenberg, Special to The Times
Songs of ourselves Christopher Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
When the fad goes fizzle Agustin Gurza, Times Staff Writer
Harmonious spirits, happy encounters Chris Pasles
SPORTS
Reggie Jackson Was Private but Never Shy Mike Downey, Chicago Tribune
Keller's Castle Is His Magic Kingdom From the Associated Press
Race Is On for New 400 King Eric Sondheimer, Eric Sondheimer can be reached at eric.sondheimer@latimes.com.
Once It's Quitting Time, It's All in Fun Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Pirates' Casey to Miss Six to Eight Weeks From the Associated Press
This Time, Ochoa Gets to Enjoy Finish From the Associated Press
Suns Are Brightly in His Sights Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Galaxy Snatches It From Chivas USA Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Robitaille Gets a Fond Farewell Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Twins Rally for Win Over Rivera From the Associated Press
Big Mac Now Has Minor Problem Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Fedoruk Leaves With Back Spasms Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Still a Market-Driven Economy Tim Brown
Conrad Helps Keep Wizards Unbeaten From the Associated Press
Waste Line Looks OK to Dodgers Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
Harvick Wins Busch Race From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Avengers Beaten by Blaze, 63-61 From the Associated Press
Flyers Keep Closing on Rangers for Division Title From the Associated Press
Lawyer Ron Extends Streak Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Gloves Are Off in Angels' Loss Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Feeling More at Home on Road Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
Minor League Report Houston Mitchell
Minor League Report Houston Mitchell
Allen Might Sell Trail Blazers From the Associated Press
Bonds Far From a Popular Choice Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
Collins Setting Her Own Pace Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
Torchetti Bemoans Results Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Edwards Has Her Own Remedy Helene Elliott, Times Staff Writer
Artest Leads Kings, 100-82 From the Associated Press
In Bryant's Case, the Show Really Goes On Mark Heisler
Down The Line Tim Brown
Brand Name Is Granny's Choice on Shopping Trip T.J. Simers, T.J. Simers can be reached at t.j.simers@latimes.com. To read previous columns by Simers, go to latimes.com/simers.
Smoltz, Braves Shut Down Padres From the Associated Press
U.S. Has High Hopes From the Associated Press
The Lucky Streak No One Wanted to End Bill Plaschke, Bill Plaschke can be reached at bill.plaschke@latimes.com. To read previous columns by Plaschke, go to latimes.com/plaschke.
Knill in Wire-to-Wire Win Steven Herbert
Suddenly, Ducks Are Limping to the Finish Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Filly Tries to Carry the Day BOB MIESZERSKI
Message Is Delivered by Sinister Minister Robyn Norwood, Times Staff Writer
In Her Daughter's Golf, Ill Mother's Dream Is Realized From the Associated Press
Lax Environment David Wharton and Gary Klein, Times Staff Writers
NEWS
For Afghanistan's Pumped-Up Bodybuilders, Freedom's Fantastic David Guttenfelder, Associated Press Writer
Amish Woman's Column Mixes Daily, Delicious Sean D. Hamill, Special to the Chicago Tribune
Academics Are Searching for the Meaning of Starbucks Jill Lawless, Associated Press Writer
These Made-to-Order Pizzas Come With Wings Jeannette J. Lee, Associated Press Writer
Mini-Strokes Are a Big Fat Warning, New Study Finds Ronald Kotulak, Chicago Tribune
The Angels' arc light of triumph
Black Hebrew Has a Song in His Heart for Israel, and His People Laura Resnick, Associated Press Writer
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Polly Burson, 86; Pioneering Stuntwoman, Rodeo Rider Dennis McLellan, Times Staff Writer
Military Deaths
2nd Hospital Employee Accused of Molestation Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
A Lady Beloved by Many Stephanie Chavez, Times Staff Writer
A Rosy Budget Outlook, With a Thorn Noam N. Levey, Times Staff Writer
Empress Has No Clothes? Yawn Steve Lopez
Somber Note to an Upbeat Protest Rally Jean Merl and Richard Winton, Times Staff Writers
Aviation's Air Apparents Flock to Career Day Bob Pool, Times Staff Writer
A Domestic Dispute Case or a Food Fight? It's All Relative Steve Harvey
Backers of Ads Skirt Rules on Disclosure Peter Nicholas, Times Staff Writer
Man Sought in East L.A. Killing From a Times Staff Writer
`Wrong Way' Pilot Flies Off Course, Into History Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
Panelists Duped by Fake News Show Are Not Amused Jean O. Pasco, Times Staff Writer
5 Wounded in Shooting at Banquet Hall From a Times Staff Writer
Old Hotel Checks Out With a Bang Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
Appellate Court to Rule on Secrecy of Donors Dan Morain, Times Staff Writer
The Delicate Act of Juggling Water Bettina Boxall, Times Staff Writer
Dame Muriel Spark, 88; Author of `Prime of Miss Jean Brodie' From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Philip Hyde, 84; His Wilderness Photos Made a Case for Conservation Efforts Claire Noland, Times Staff Writer
Moderate Muslims Seek Help From the Dalai Lama Louis Sahagun, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
Vodka, elixir of the masses Joseph Tartakovsky, JOSEPH TARTAKOVSKY is assistant editor of the Claremont Review of Books. This piece is adapted from an article in the spring issue.
The hunt for the real McCain JONATHAN CHAIT
The Moussaoui effect
Blind to great D.C. films
Ponder this, McKinney
Misusing the language
Max Boot comes up with some loco ideas
Race, privilege, power -- but no crime so far Michael Skube, Michael Skube teaches journalism at North Carolina's Elon University.
Academic success takes more than teachers
Catholic confessions GREGORY RODRIGUEZ, GREGORY RODRIGUEZ is an Irvine senior fellow at the New America Foundation.
Unshakeable memories David L. Ulin, David L. Ulin, book editor of The Times, is the author of "The Myth of Solid Ground: Earthquakes, Prediction, and the Fault Line Between Reason and Faith."
No mas Mr. Underdog Andres Martinez, Andres Martinez is editorial page editor of The Times.
Why can't we all follow the same standards?
Invention vs. discovery
Selling the Greatest
School management 101 Larry Cuban, LARRY CUBAN is professor emeritus of education at Stanford University and co-author, with Jane L. David, of "Cutting Through the Hype: A Taxpayer's Guide to School Reform."
Reward bad parenting?
Japan's quake standards fall victim to greed Michael Zielenziger, MICHAEL ZIELENZIGER, a former Tokyo-based foreign correspondent, is the author of "Shutting Out the Sun: How Japan Created Its Own Lost Generation," to be published in September by Nan A. Talese/Doubleday.
A blessing or a purse, it's your choice Diane Winston, DIANE WINSTON, Knight chair in media and religion at USC, can be reached at dhwinstongmail.com.
The banality of the `banality of evil' David Cesarani, DAVID CESARANI is research professor in history at Royal Holloway, University of London. "Becoming Eichmann: Rethinking the Life, Crimes and Trial of a 'Desk Murderer' " is to be published May 1.
How L.A. kept out a million migrants Ivan Light, IVAN LIGHT, a sociology professor at UCLA, is the author of "Deflecting Immigration: Networks, Markets, and Regulation in Los Angeles."
MAGAZINE
Oxford Tire Pile #8, Westley, California Colin Westerbeck
Even if the Limbic System Kicks in, Always Say 'Yes' Craig Mazin, Craig Mazin is a screenwriter and producer whose credits include "Scary Movie 3" and "Scary Movie 4," released Friday.
Might as Well Be Comfy if You're Asleep on the Job
Logo Mojo David Davis, David Davis is the author of "Play by Play: Los Angeles Sports Photography, 1889-1989."
More on the Sinatra House
And He Did Look a Little Like Shirley MacLaine
Remembering Buck Owens, One of Country Music's Finest
Why the Letters Page Should Sing Like Poetry
A Big Sky Filled With Many Voices Rick Wartzman
At One With Neil Young
Simply Surreal Ann Herold, Ann Herold is West's managing editor.
Makes, Models and Memories Susan Straight, Susan Straight is a contributing writer for West. Her most recent novel is "A Million Nightingales."
Science of Navigation Kate Braverman, Kate Braverman is the author, most recently, of "Frantic Transmissions to and From Los Angeles: An Accidental Memoir."
The Inner and Outer Landscapes Susan Heeger, Susan Heeger is a staff writer for Martha Stewart Living and has covered gardens for The Times.
'Law & Order'? Fuggedaboudit
Lost in Space Rick Bass, Rick Bass is the author of 22 books, including "The Lives of Rocks," to be published this fall.
Towels Optional Dan Neil
Sounds of the City Kieren van den Blink
BOOKS
Bestsellers / Paperbacks
Bestsellers
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
Hidden agendas Richard Schickel, Richard Schickel is a film critic for Time and the author of many books, including "Elia Kazan: A Biography," "Matinee Idylls: Reflections on the Movies" and "Good Morning Mr. Zip Zip Zip: Movies, Memory and World War II."
Powerful aftershocks Jonathan Kirsch, Jonathan Kirsch is the author of 12 books, including the forthcoming "A History of the End of the World: How the Most Controversial Book in the Bible Changed the Course of Western Civilization."
The hand that rocks the cradle Susan Salter Reynolds, Susan Salter Reynolds is a Times staff writer.
Honesty flying Diana Wagman, Diana Wagman is the author of the novels "Skin Deep," "Spontaneous" and "Bump."
A lost world Richard Eder, Richard Eder, former book critic for The Times, was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for criticism in 1987.
Into the light Brigitte Frase, Brigitte Frase is a contributing editor to the journal Speakeasy and to Ruminator Review.
The order of things Peter Lunenfeld, Peter Lunenfeld's most recent book, "USER: InfoTechnoDemo," was published last fall. He is a professor in the Media Design Program at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena.
Anything goes Darcy Cosper, Darcy Cosper is the author of the novel "Wedding Season." She contributes frequently to Bookforum and edits the online edition of the literary journal Swink.
WORLD
Saudi Prince Holds Talks With Musharraf From Times Wire Reports
Taiwan Is Offered New Trade Concessions From Times Wire Reports
Coptics, Muslims Clash After Attack at Church From Times Wire Reports
Palestinians Protest Pay Delay From the Associated Press
Secular Iraqis Propose Emergency Government Borzou Daragahi, Times Staff Writer
Tamil Rebels Blamed for Deadly Blasts From Times Wire Reports
Chad Says It May Turn Off Oil Taps From the Associated Press
Benedict Keeps Focus on Church Tracy Wilkinson, Times Staff Writer
Arrest Made in Case of Missing Alabama Teen From Times Wire Reports
Migrants Reshape Villages With Ideas del Norte Sam Enriquez, Times Staff Writer
No Answers Yet on Disputed Iraq Raid Borzou Daragahi, Times Staff Writer
Russian Tycoon Is Wounded in Prison From the Associated Press
Journalists Beaten at Rally for Press Freedom From Times Wire Reports
The Seeds of Promise Richard Boudreaux, Times Staff Writer
Danube's Waters Creep Higher From Reuters
Cash Transfers Get Faster, Cheaper Nancy Cleeland, Times Staff Writer
Chavez's Personal Militia May Have a Dual Mission Chris Kraul, Times Staff Writer
Observant Muslims Feel Targeted in Caucasus Republic Kim Murphy, Times Staff Writer
REAL ESTATE
A steal at $6.8 million? Al would laugh Mary Umberger, Chicago Tribune
Keep elevator inspections, certifications on the up and up From Project Sentinel
Beyond basic at $11 mil Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
A bold experiment in concrete and glass Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Escaping to a hideaway in a hollow Jessica C. Lee, Special to The Times
It's a vacation on the house Ann Brenoff, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
California Considers Further Limits Jordan Rau and Virginia Ellis
10-Year-Old Girl's Body in Neighbor's Closet From Times Wire Reports
Missing Milwaukee Boys Found Dead in Lagoon From Times Wire Reports
Catholic Agencies May Refuse to Adopt to Gays From Times Wire Reports
Blame Builds More Barriers in Immigration Debate Ronald Brownstein
New York Commuters Race the Sun to Beat the Clock Walter Hamilton, Times Staff Writer
Latino Boy Scout Troop Gets Warning for Protest From Times Wire Reports
Stalwarts Opt Not to Jump Ship in the Winter Elizabeth Mehren, Times Staff Writer
The Hunt Is On for Easter Egg Record Dahleen Glanton, Chicago Tribune
When a Child Says He's a Killer Jenny Jarvie, Times Staff Writer
States Acting to Protect Private Property Elizabeth Mehren, Times Staff Writer
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