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What happened on April 23, 2006
BUSINESS
Fees Eat Away at Employees' 401(k) Nest Eggs Walter Hamilton, Kathy M. Kristof and Josh Friedman, Times Staff Writers
Brokers' Roles May Conflict Walter Hamilton, Times Staff Writer
Shedding Pounds on the Road James Gilden, Special to The Times
GM May Reverse Course: Get Smaller but Profitable Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
Keep the Internet Safe for All Information
Employer's Convenient Stance on Immigration
TV's Path to Web Remains Unclear Chris Gaither, Times Staff Writer
Figuring Out How Much Your 401(k) Plan Is Costing You Walter Hamilton, Times Staff Writer
If GM Fails, Then What? Tom Petruno and John O'Dell, Times Staff Writers
Fulfilling a Boyhood Dream of Making Gore for Fun and Profit Richard Verrier, Times Staff Writer
New Electricity Lines Must Avoid Wilderness
TRAVEL
New weapons in travelers' round-the-clock jet-lag fight Kathleen Doheny, Special to The Times
The lesson: Buy Ruffles in Myanmar Janet Eastman, Times Staff Writer
Deal of the week R.J. McClure
Keeping it light and easy Judi Dash
Calling for a boycott is one thing; getting results is another Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
Reflecting on Florida's blue view
Warp speed for rent
Oakland, Army aided refugees too
S.F. Bay boat tours go wireless Jane Engle
Are patios going to the dogs? Hardly!
California's miracle miles Mark Boster, Times Staff Writer
Another 2 cents on tipping study
They're big fans of the Baltics
A seafarer's cry: Too vast, matey! Arthur Frommer, Special to The Times
In Tornado Alley Robin Rauzi, Times Staff Writer
Terrific retreat after a day on the lake
Women get back to nature and cook Maggie Barnett, Times Staff Writer
Ancient art of idling Rachel S. Thurston, Special to The Times
Kew Palace reopening to public Susan Lendroth, Special to The Times
MAGAZINE
The Invisibles Douglas McGray, Douglas McGray is a contributing writer for West and a fellow at the New America Foundation.
No Strings Attached Kemp Powers, Kemp Powers is the author of "The Shooting: A Memoir."
But Don't Squeeze Too Hard
It Should Have Been 'SOS'
Please, Mention the Wife
We'd Rather Be Single Milt Policzer
Don't Confuse Fashion With the Realities of Our Time
S.F. Water Front Colin Westerbeck
You Call This 'Beautiful'?
The Jesse James Aesthetic and a Little Elbow Grease
The Plight of the Uber Rube J.R. Moehringer, J.R. Moehringer is a senior writer for West.
Before Movie Moguls' Phones Were Tapped
Fashion Victim Dan Neil
Forget Stripper #1 and Go for the Robotic Eyeball Mark Drop, Mark Drop writes and produces animated series. He is now working for Nickelodeon Animation Studios.
A Long Whine, a Tale of Woe
Turning 'Crash' Right on Its Head Rick Wartzman
Instant Gratification Hanna Dryland, Hanna Dryland is a high school junior living in Laurel Canyon.
Eau de Me Carla Hall, Carla Hall is a staff writer for The Times' California section.
Follow Your Nose Qevin Oji, Qevin Oji is a contributing writer for West.
For the Love of Stinky Cheese Dan Harder
ENTERTAINMENT
Relief in a world of hurt Lynne Heffley, Times Staff Writer
The Red-rumor blues Ted Gioia, Special to The Times
Stage, screen, et Al Christopher Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
Emotions that span an ocean Phil Sutcliffe;Soren Baker;Steve Hochman
Just putting on a good front Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Stress takes a holiday (and don't just pencil it in) CHRISTINE N. ZIEMBA
An old tune
Poetic justice
Two to tango
Errant poster child
Music may hold a key to patients' mobility Chris Pasles
Pleasantly confusing Susan King
To your health, Mr. Mayor
And for their next act ... Richard Cromelin, Times Staff Writer
Smile spreads around the wide world
Lakers bet chips, shoot whoops
Compare and contrast
She's already come out swinging Chris Lee, Special to The Times
Another `Salome' will flow freely outdoors Diane Haithman
Intimate ways of a family saga Mike Boehm, Times Staff Writer
A relevant irreverence Geoff Boucher, Times Staff Writer
On-screen musicals with backstage drama Susan King
Schooled in iconoclasm Mike Boehm, Times Staff Writer
An art show that's a feast for the i's David Ng, Special to The Times
A Downing St. sendup Hugh Hart, Special to The Times
A `Lost World' that's packed with danger, dinosaurs
Monk is still blazing jazz trails Lynne Heffley
A fixation now in focus Agustin Gurza, Times Staff Writer
So he had the story all along Josh Getlin, Times Staff Writer
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
1952 Blizzard Snared a Train in Its Frigid Grip Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
Santa Ana Changing Its Message Stephen Clark, Times Staff Writer
Pentecostals Praise God in Many Tongues K. Connie Kang, Times Staff Writer
Navy Hospitalman Geovani Padilla, 20, South Gate; Among 4 Killed by Roadside Bomb Matt Lait, Times Staff Writer
Army Pfc. Angelo Zawaydeh, 19, San Bruno; Killed in Iraq From the Associated Press
Women in pants?! Mayor draws line
Alida Valli, 84; Italian Actress Made More Than 100 Films From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Tough-Talking Chief Reshaped LAPD Miles Corwin, Special to The Times
Editorial Page Deputy Added to Masthead From a Times Staff Writer
DWP Outlines Plans for Series of Rate Hikes Jean Merl, Times Staff Writer
5 Injured as Fire Forces Some Three-Story Jumps From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Many in GOP Will Sit Out Bush Talk Christopher Goffard and Jean Pasco, Times Staff Writers
3 Men Flee From Jail in San Diego From a Times Staff Writer
Steering the Needy in a New Direction Steve Lopez
Jean Bernard, 98; Physician Pioneered Study of Blood Disease From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Democrats Turn Up the Heat at Forums Michael Finnegan and Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writers
Other Deaths
Bush to Recognize Irvine Student for Her Extensive Volunteer Work Christian Berthelsen, Times Staff Writer
2 Men Are Found Shot to Death Inside Vehicle From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Downtown Exhibits Its Eclecticism Bob Pool, Times Staff Writer
1 Dead, 4 Hurt as Bus, Van Collide From a Times Staff Writer
Otis Cary, 84; Navy Linguist Played Novel Role in U.S.-Japan Relations Elaine Woo, Times Staff Writer
A Trade Boom's Unintended Costs Janet Wilson, Times Staff Writer
School Takeover Views Mixed Scott Gold, Times Staff Writer
Driver Held in Death of Pedestrian From Times Staff and Wire Reports
REAL ESTATE
Cash -- it's an offer landlord can't refuse Kevin Postema, Special to The Times
They had a plan, then reality intruded Kathy Price-Robinson, Special to The Times
Better to pay escalating assessments than to risk losing home Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian, Special to The Times
A legal lesson in geography Mary Umberger, Chicago Tribune
Smart ways to get a move on Terri Sapienza, Washington Post
Homespun and not far from Hollywood Gayle Pollard-Terry, Times Staff Writer
A who's who and history too Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Bargains forecast Gayle Pollard-Terry, Times Staff Writer
The vampire in the house next door Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
Parole in California: It's a crime Joan Petersilia and Robert Weisberg, JOAN PETERSILIA, a professor of criminology, law and society at UC Irvine, is the author of "When Prisoners Come Home: Parole and Prisoner Reentry." She is a visiting professor of law at Stanford Law School. ROBERT WEISBERG, a professor of law, is director of Stanford University's Criminal Justice Center.
Court ruling's effect on skid row's homeless
Top-drawer drawings Joel Pett, is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
A savvy end run on schools Howard Blume, Howard Blume is managing editor of the Jewish Journal.
China steps out
Bush's third term
Dog, gone Stanley Gray, STANLEY GRAY is an ex-screenwriter living in San Gabriel.
Ali will get the respect and dignity he deserves
Searching for a pol with a pulse Joe Klein, Joe Klein is a columnist for Time magazine and the author of five books, including "Primary Colors" and "The Natural." His sixth book, "Politics Lost: How American Democracy Was Trivialized by People Who Think You're Stupid," is due out this month.
Lack of shopping is the least of LAX's problems
Saving Social Security? Now that's a job for immigrants Kenneth Swift, KENNETH SWIFT is a finance director for a multinational technology company headquartered in Orange County.
He's a weasel, but he's my weasel JONATHAN CHAIT
Islam-Buddhism summit and Dalai Lama's image
Nasty, brutish and short John G. Geer, JOHN G. GEER is a political science professor at Vanderbilt University and author of "In Defense of Negativity: Attack Ads in Presidential Campaigns."
Tehran's trump card Clifford Kupchan, CLIFFORD KUPCHAN is a director at Eurasia Group, a political risk consulting firm.
If Iraq was wrong, is Darfur right? Lawrence F. Kaplan, LAWRENCE F. KAPLAN is a senior editor at the New Republic.
Defining Britishness GREGORY RODRIGUEZ, GREGORY RODRIGUEZ is an Irvine senior fellow at the New America Foundation.
Battling cancer -- and Blue Cross Catherine Siepp, CATHERINE SEIPP writes a weekly column for National Review Online and blogs at www.cathyseipp.net.
Ecological changes and human impact on Earth
Sound bites with teeth
NATIONAL
VA Contracts Go to Ex-Chief's Company Walter F. Roche Jr., Times Staff Writer
Day Labor Site Mandate Riles D.C. Richard Simon, Times Staff Writer
Drivers Face `Tough Summer,' Bush Says James Gerstenzang and John O'Dell, Times Staff Writers
IMF Steps Up Power to Police Global Economy From Times Wire Reports
White Supremacists Taunted by Protesters From Times Wire Reports
6 Students Held in Plot for School Killing Spree From Times Wire Reports
California's Energy Strategy Holds Lessons for Bush Ronald Brownstein
Easing an Ethical Dilemma From the Associated Press
The Siren Song of James Brown Frustrates Hometown Boosters Richard Fausset, Times Staff Writer
'Deep Throat' Reveals How His Wife Died From Times Wire Reports
New Orleans Mayoral Race Is Down to 2 Ann M. Simmons and Richard Fausset, Times Staff Writers
Secret Service Helps Quell Midair Drama From the Associated Press
NEWS
Puerto Rico Rain Forest on Edge Ray Quintanilla, Chicago Tribune
Chinese Society Undergoes a Revolution in Romance Evan Osnos, Chicago Tribune
Mother Gives Birth, Faces Deportation Garance Burke, Associated Press Writer
Jury Finds Merck Liable in Vioxx Case Lynn Brezosky, Associated Press Writer
For Southern England, the Grass Isn't Greener Alex Morales, Reuters
Need a Shot of Excess? Try Sipping a Bling Bling Cocktail Shelley K. Wong
Nationwide, More Are Saying: `Thank You for Not Smoking' Jamie Kizzire and Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Writers
Lynchings in Broad Daylight: Unsolved but Not Forgotten Greg Bluestein, Associated Press Writer
SPORTS
He's Honor Bound to Go His Own Way Mark Heisler
Federer, Nadal Are Ready for a Showdown From Times Wire Reports
A Little Bit of Tension Pops Up Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Intensity of Playoffs Suits Them Fine J.A. Adande
Dodgers' Seo Has Bad Start Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
Job of Trying to Curb Nash Falls to Parker Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Stars Stunned by Avalanche From Times Wire Services
Angels Get Out of Tight Spot Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Christmas Comes a Bit Too Early for One Bird Pete Thomas, Times Staff Writer
Postseason Is No Problem for James From the Associated Press
Second Team Wants to Run Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
Demoted Loney Is Upbeat Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
Crew Gives Schmid What He Wanted Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Halladay Is Sharp in Beating Red Sox From the Associated Press
Wilkinson Still Refining Dives From the Associated Press
Thirkettle Races to Win, Record Steven Herbert
Avengers Tonight Lonnie White
Harvick Has the Finishing Kick Jim Peltz, Times Staff Writer
Jackson's Moves Have Been Right on the Money Bill Plaschke
Lakers Have It Set to Stun Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Eskandarian's Two Goals Lead D.C. United From the Associated Press
Giguere to Tender Opinion Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
The Horses Come Back to San Juan Capistrano BOB MIESZERSKI
Bonds Finally Hits Homer From the Associated Press
Brewers Hit Five Homers in Inning From the Associated Press
Nothing Nuggets Do Can Sink His Spirit T.J. Simers
They Make It a Risky Business Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
In NBA Playoffs, Watch for the Suns and Stars Michael Wilbon, Washington Post
Wolfrom Grew Up Long Ago Eric Sondheimer
Creative Vision Mark Heisler, Times Staff Writer
Dedeaux Honored by USC Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Sharp Lisa Takes to Turf, Wins Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Sparks Hope Different Makes a Difference Mike Terry, Times Staff Writer
Close Is Good Enough Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
Race Had a Memorable Finish Four Decades Ago Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Spirit Was Willing, Not Body Tim Brown
WORLD
Hamas, Abbas Supporters Clash Laura King, Times Staff Writer
Police Chief Killed in Guerrero Ambush From Times Wire Reports
Agriculture Minister, 3 Others Shot and Killed From Times Wire Reports
Slain Man Was Al Qaeda Operative, Official Says From Times Wire Reports
Iraq Breaks Impasse on Government Borzou Daragahi and Bruce Wallace, Times Staff Writers
Bomb Kills 4 Canadian Soldiers in Afghanistan From the Associated Press
5 U.S. Soldiers Killed in Iraq From Times Wire Services
Nepalis Calling for End to Monarchy Henry Chu, Times Staff Writer
In a City of Killings, Silence Is Golden Hector Tobar, Times Staff Writer
Philippines' Top Fugitive Is `a Very Slippery Guy' Richard C. Paddock, Times Staff Writer
BOOKS
The second revolution Evan Wright, Evan Wright received a National Magazine Award for his reporting from the Middle East. He is the author of "Generation Kill," a book about Marines in Iraq.
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
A writer's gamble Nick Owchar, Nick Owchar is deputy editor of Book Review.
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
Bestsellers / Paperbacks
Into the abyss Jane Smiley, Jane Smiley is the author, most recently, of "Thirteen Ways of Looking at the Novel."
Animal instinct Susan Kandel, Susan Kandel is the author of the Cece Caruso mysteries, including "Not a Girl Detective" and the forthcoming "Shamus in the Green Room."
The best medicine Richard Rayner, Richard Rayner is the author of several books, most recently "The Devil's Wind," a novel.
Is that all there is? Samantha Dunn, Samantha Dunn is the author of "Faith in Carlos Gomez: A Memoir of Salsa, Sex, and Salvation," "Failing Paris" and "Not By Accident: Reconstructing a Careless Life."
Bestsellers
Truth and consequences Barry Siegel, Barry Siegel, a former Times national correspondent, directs the literary journalism program at UC Irvine, where he is a professor of English. He won the Pulitzer Prize for feature writing in 2002.
Modern life Art Winslow, Art Winslow, a former literary editor and executive editor of the Nation, writes frequently on books and culture.
SCIENCE
Tapping Into a Changing Climate Robert Lee Hotz, Times Staff Writer
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