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What happened on August 27, 2006
BUSINESS
The Greening of Work Roger Vincent, Times Staff Writer
In Mexico, Wal-Mart Is Counting on Banking Marla Dickerson, Times Staff Writer
Reissuing a Muscle Car Won't Strengthen GM
That GPS Unit Can Give Dangerous Directions
Who Really Owns `American' Business?
Charitable Donations Get Stricter Tax Rules Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
A Blurry View of Xerox's Rise Alan Cane, Financial Times
Bond Fund Chief's Dour Outlook Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
Former Drummer Sets Pace at TCW Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
NEWS
A Zebra Can't Change Its Stripes Doug Alden, Associated Press Writer
Forecast Worsens Slightly for Atlantis Shuttle Launch Mike Schneider, Associated Press Writer
In Paradise, Gambling Issues Persist Jaymes Song, Associated Press Writer
Climate Shift Threatens a Way of Life Evan Osnos, Chicago Tribune
Illegal Logging Surges in Indonesia's Aceh Michael Casey, Associated Press Writer
Cambodia May Feel the Bite of Snake Harvest Denis D. Gray, Associated Press Writer
U.S. Grants to Venezuelans Sow Deep Suspicion Ian James, Associated Press Writer
Witty Ads Target Apathetic Voters Jane Porter, Hartford Courant
Floating Bus Hits Red-Tape Turbulence Todd Lewan, Associated Press Writer
BOOKS
History in the making Jim Ruland, Jim Ruland is the author of the short-story collection "Big Lonesome."
Bestsellers / Paperbacks
Bestsellers
The fiction issue
Sister act Susan Salter Reynolds, Susan Salter Reynolds is a Times staff writer.
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
Playing on a bigger field Seth Greenland, Seth Greenland is the author of "The Bones."
Monster intellects Ariel Swartley, Ariel Swartley is a contributing writer and book critic for Los Angeles magazine.
Gaming the system Erik Davis, Erik Davis is the author of "TechGnosis: Myth, Magic and Mysticism in the Age of Information" and "Visionary State: A Journey Through California's Spiritual Landscape."
Suddenly, not the center of the world Marisa Silver, Marisa Silver is the author of the short-story collection "Babe in Paradise" and the novel "No Direction Home."
Victims of circumstance Lucinda Michele Knapp, Lucinda Michele Knapp is an editor at LA Alternative Press and has written for Variety.
The new `normal' Steve Almond, Steve Almond is the author of several books, including "The Evil B.B. Chow: And Other Stories" and, with Julianna Baggott, "Which Brings Me to You: A Novel in Confessions."
History's back roads Dana Johnson, Dana Johnson is the author of "Break Any Woman Down: Stories" and is an assistant professor of creative writing at UC Riverside.
No reservations Donna Seaman, Donna Seaman is an associate editor for Booklist, editor of the anthology "In Our Nature: Stories of Wildness" and host of the radio program "Open Books" in Chicago. Seaman's author interviews are collected in "Writers on the Air."
ENTERTAINMENT
Gidget gone global Booth Moore, Times Staff Writer
Breaking down `Fences' Jan Breslauer, Special to The Times
Pharrell Williams: Man of eclectic tastes
A sample of what's in store for music? Chris Pasles
Perhaps a connection
The structure of a relationship Christopher Knight, Times Staff Writer
Condensed cinema stands alone Robert Lloyd, Times Staff Writer
`A Night at the Comedy Store'
Fingers go tap tap tap Lewis Segal, Times Staff Writer
Critical situation
Summer refreshments Agustin Gurza
Going for the reprise Lynn Smith, Times Staff Writer
Only `24' hours in a day Maria Elena Fernandez, Times Staff Writer
Meaning lost, name changes Suzanne Muchnic
Directors on movies as muse Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Angeleno's play wows Edinburgh Lynne Heffley
The money trail
TV, straight up Melissa Pamer, Times Staff Writer
Just full of surprises Susan King
A flood of empathy Scott Timberg
A new look at `Sounds' Randy Lewis, Times Staff Writer
5 notable characters in tonight's Emmys crowd
Where desire led: In over his head Susan King
`Lausd' Jurassic 5|2000 Geoff Boucher
A curriculum of classics Mike Boehm, Times Staff Writer
Partygoers vote for DJ Pedro Chris Lee, Times Staff Writer
For Sin City, the antidote Richard Abowitz, Special to The Times
What's in a name? Cash Robert W. Welkos and Don Lee, Times Staff Writers
When the show calls for something graphic SUSAN KING
NY public art turns a corner, and some heads Barbara Isenberg, Special to The Times
MAGAZINE
He Ate the Whole Thing Randye Hoder, Randye Hoder regularly contributes to West.
Vintage Steele Susan Baskin, Susan Baskin wrote the screenplay for the Academy Award-winning film "Violet."
The Big Red Nose Gave Him Away
Sugar, 1.2 Kilotons, Nevada Colin Westerbeck
If You're Chasing a Story, Money Beats All Marvin J. Wolf, Marvin J. Wolf teaches writing at Glendale Community College. His latest film, "Ladies Night," aired on USA Network.
'West of the West' Barbara Isenberg, Barbara Isenberg is the author of "State of the Arts: California Artists Talk About Their Work."
Trigger Happy Dan Neil
Please Don't Let the Sky Fall Susan Straight, Susan Straight is a novelist and contributing writer for West.
A Poet's Paradise, for Better or for Verse Rick Wartzman
Illuminating the Dark Side of 'Girls Gone Wild'
First, Let's Kiss All the Lawyers
Back to the Bleachers Chris Epting, Chris Epting is the author of "Roadside Baseball."
Sounds of the City Kieren van den Blink
This Is a Bike. Trust Us. Preston Lerner, Preston Lerner has written for Wired, Smithsonian, Popular Science and Automobile.
WORLD
`Little Emperors' Learn the Hard Way in China Ching-Ching Ni, Times Staff Writer
Baluch Tribal Leader Is Killed by Security Forces From Times Wire Reports
4 Militants Arrested in Anti-Al Qaeda Sweep From Times Wire Reports
Government Says Truce Is Reached With Rebels From Times Wire Reports
Maliki Hails Sunni Lawmaker's Release Patrick J. McDonnell, Times Staff Writer
A Threat That Tops Insurgency Jeffrey Fleishman, Times Staff Writer
Two Oil Companies Must Leave, President Says From Times Wire Reports
Iran Declares Another Nuclear Advance Alissa J. Rubin, Times Staff Writer
Much Soul-Searching Ahead for Israeli Army Laura King, Times Staff Writer
Uneasy Quiet Along Border Borzou Daragahi, Times Staff Writer
U.S. Journalist Is Charged in Sudanese Court Tim Jones, Chicago Tribune
SPORTS
Some N.Y. Fans Face Unusual Dilemma Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
Long Time Coming Chris Dufresne, Times Staff Writer
Mitchell Is Looking to Claim Another 'Cap BOB MIESZERSKI
Players Relish Role of Pac-10 Underdogs Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Donovan Lifts the Galaxy, 5-2 From the Associated Press
Douglas, Sun Reach Decisive Game 3 Associated Press
Dodgers Finally Catch Break on Kent's Homer Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
Early Check-Out Time for Sparks Mike Terry, Times Staff Writer
Injury Takes Davenport Out of Pilot Pen Final From Times Staff and Wire Reports
It's All Critical in Final Weeks Tim Brown
Tigers' Lead Gets Smaller by the Loss From the Associated Press
Wooden Relishes Chance to Watch Favorite Sport 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.
Hensley Finds Right Balance for Padres
Kenseth Keeps Pushing It From the Associated Press
The Sky's the Limit Ross Newhan, Special to The Times
Down The Line Tim Brown
No. 1 Picks By Dodgers Houston Mitchell
Anthony's 20 Points Lift U.S. Bruce Wallace, Times Staff Writer
'Cat No Match for the Top Dog Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Team Gets a Final Break Before Opener Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
NCAA Standards Push Athletes Eric Sondheimer, Eric Sondheimer can be reached at eric.sondheimer@latimes.com.
Penny Won't Hold Grudges Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
Stars Lead Argentina, Spain From Associated Press
Johnson Is Big Winner at Irwindale From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Colts Beat Saints as Bush Struggles From the Associated Press
Chivas USA Gets the Clear Picture Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Angels Win This Battle by Choosing Not to Fight Bill Plaschke, Bill Plaschke can be reached at bill.plaschke@latimes.com. To read previous columns by Plaschke, go to latimes.com/plaschke.
Now You Know
Insider Trade Incites Angels Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
Curses Are Reality to Fantasy Leaguers Mike Penner, Times Staff Writer
Cink Takes Lead From Woods, Love From Times Wire Reports
Now You Know Houston Mitchell
A Head of His Time Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
REAL ESTATE
Looky-loos 'fess up Dawn Bonker, Special to The Times
A walk-through at move-in time paves the way for a clean exit H. May Spitz, Special to The Times
Residents here love winging it Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
More unmarried women buying in Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
Average mortgage rates and indexes
Empty nest gets an office Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
Briefly Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
Confidentially speaking, all `meetings' are not created equal Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian, Special to The Times
Less gingerbread but still as sweet Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
Twins to jettison their not-so-full L.A. house Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Putting some distance between them Tom Kelly, Special to The Times
Curbing the big, the bad, the ugly Gayle Pollard-Terry, Times Staff Writer
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Werner Scharff, 90; Arts Patron, Clothier Helped Dress Up Venice Valerie J. Nelson, Times Staff Writer
Noor Hassanali, 88; Former President of Trinidad and Tobago From the Associated Press
Army Sgt. Thomas Turner Jr., 31, Cottonwood; Dies of Injuries in Roadside Blast Ashley Powers, Times Staff Writer
Creepy-Crawly Puts Filmgoer on Edge Steve Harvey
Chaplin, ex-wife battle over sons
Tooting the Horn for Former `All-Girl' Band Leader, 101 Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
Residents Weigh In on LAX Modernization Plan Jean Merl, Times Staff Writer
Using a Tactic From Truman in 1948 Michael Finnegan, Times Staff Writer
Anthony Malara, 69; Former President of a CBS-TV Division From Times Wire Reports
Rainer Barzel, 82; West German Politician Tried to Topple Willy Brandt From Times Wire Reports
Ebb and Flow on the Central Coast Maria L. La Ganga, Times Staff Writer
It Was a Dirty Job, but Many Wanted to Do It Steve Chawkins, Times Staff Writer
Science Fiction's Convention of the Unconventional Christopher Goffard, Times Staff Writer
Islamic Law Professor Fears Unseen Enemy Teresa Watanabe, Times Staff Writer
Nunez's Wife Has an AQMD Contract From the Associated Press
Orange County's New Pioneers Dave McKibben, Times Staff Writer
Without Bases, the National Pastime Goes Over the Line James Ricci, Times Staff Writer
July food safety violations in O.C.
Protest Targets Maywood's Stance Ted Rohrlich, Times Staff Writer
Other Deaths
Way-Worse Traffic Is the Westside Downside Martha Groves and Sharon Bernstein, Times Staff Writers
TRAVEL
Take several sources for cash
A Gotham that an 11-year-old can love Janis Cooke Newman, Special to The Times
Deal of the week R.J. McClure
Center honors '65 march
A beer festival on tap Blake Hennon
A good tour guide and a little cake ...
The United States: If we advertise it, they might come Susan Spano, Times Staff Writer
Global views, without a porthole Arthur Frommer, Special to The Times
Sailing lessons among Greek islands
Putting the `eco' in tourism Vani Rangachar
Lighten up, and other tips on coping with new rules for fliers Kathleen Doheny, Special to The Times
Pescadero history set in a cemetery
TSA screeners being trained to monitor people, not just bags Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
These bankers are in an ATM fog
Around the bend, nothing but oohs, ahs Stephanie Simon, Times Staff Writer
Travel by schooner in B.C. Maggie Barnett, Times Staff Writer
Temples of vroom Dan Neil, Times Staff Writer
Totally in sync in Panama
Feeling grown up at MGM's Signature Catharine Hamm, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
Want to write? Read Michael Skube, MICHAEL SKUBE teaches journalism at North Carolina's Elon University. He is a winner of the Pulitzer Prize for criticism.
Losers, left and right JONATHAN CHAIT
They can take the heat Susan Straight, SUSAN STRAIGHT is the author, most recently, of "A Million Nightingales."
Approving LNG facility is not a 'blind decision'
Today's favorites Harvard University: Moral...
Boot's warmongering will not lead to peace
U.S. labor standards and Wal-Mart warriors
Dishonest campaign ads reach a new low
Adios, and good luck Roy Romer, Roy Romer is superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Singing a new tune
U.S. meddling only makes Iran stronger
What's hot on campus ADAM GUREN
Prop. 13 steals from our children Karin Klein, KARIN KLEIN is a Times editorial writer.
Meet the new boss Raphael J. Sonenshein, Raphael J. Sonenshein, a political scientist at Cal State Fullerton, is the author of "The City at Stake: Secession, Reform, and the Battle for Los Angeles."
Purple craze
Secrecy and the media
The long odds of success on the gridiron Dave Zirin, DAVE ZIRIN is the author of "What's My Name, Fool? Sports and Resistance in the United States."
Citizenship isn't a split decision GREGORY RODRIGUEZ, GREGORY RODRIGUEZ is an Irvine senior fellow at the New America Foundation.
Why take girls out of the game? Jennifer Ring, JENNIFER RING, a professor of political science at the University of Nevada, Reno, is the author of "Stolen Bases: Why American Girls Don't Play Baseball," to be published next year.
Old blood feud drives the Mideast's new power play Vali Nasr, Vali Nasr is a professor of Middle East and South Asia politics at the Naval Postgraduate School and adjunct senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. He is the author of "The Shia Revival: How Conflicts Within Islam Will Shape the Future."
Coerce Congress to tell the truth James Bovard, JAMES BOVARD is the author, most recently, of "Attention Deficit Democracy" (2006).
NATIONAL
For Bush, No Vacation from Demonstrators From Times Wire Reports
Evacuation Ends After Rail Car Leak Sickens 23 From Times Wire Reports
Dynamite Reveals Airport Security Gap From Times Wire Reports
Chase Leaves Police Down by 10 Squad Cars From Times Wire Reports
Lightning Bolt Jolts Shuttle Launch Pad John Johnson Jr., Times Staff Writer
Workers Straighten Ship Full of New Cars From Times Wire Reports
GOP Sends Mixed Messages on Immigration Maura Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
Katrina Aid Far From Flowing Ann M. Simmons, Richard Fausset and Stephen Braun, Times Staff Writers
Ernesto Could Turn Into Hurricane From Reuters
Why Involuntary Call-Ups in All-Volunteer Military? From Times Staff Writers
Rockies' Forests Fall to a Tiny Foe Stephanie Simon, Times Staff Writer
3 Years After Club Fire, a Father's Grief Echoes Elizabeth Mehren, Times Staff Writer
Soldiers' Waiting Families Get a Visitor Julian E. Barnes, Times Staff Writer
What Drove the Preacher's Wife? Peter H. King, Times Staff Writer
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