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What happened on December 03, 2006
BUSINESS
A product sold to seniors may be bad for them Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Mitsubishi hopes new Lancer gets it back on track John O'Dell, Times Staff Writer
Mixed feelings on getaways to Mexico
Fun and games until someone gets hurt
Camera maker sharpens its focus Richard Verrier, Times Staff Writer
Golden parachute exacerbates the scandal
Vulnerable miracle Peter Pae, Times Staff Writer
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
A voice for diversity at UCLA Erika Hayasaki, Times Staff Writer
Stephen Heywood, 37; strove for ALS cure Jocelyn Y. Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Firehouse culture an ordeal for women Sandy Banks, Times Staff Writer
Marine Lance Cpl. Timothy W. Brown, 21, Sacramento; killed by a roadside bomb Ted Rohrlich, Times Staff Writer
War casualties
Homeless man dies trying to keep warm From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Episcopal rift widens in Fresno From the Associated Press
Man held in choking death of his brother From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Reality check for stem cell optimism Mary Engel, Times Staff Writer
Philanthropists donate $13 Million to hospital From Times Staff and Wire Reports
A road paved with extortion Jennifer Delson, Times Staff Writer
Downsizing trend reaches the North Pole Steve Harvey
Hours-old baby boy discovered in bushes From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other deaths
Fundraising beat goes on for Gov. Peter Nicholas, Times Staff Writer
Scandal could prompt church to sell property Paul Pringle and Ted Rohrlich, Times Staff Writers
Sinkhole closes lane on Pacific Coast Highway From Times Staff and Wire Reports
China policy on Korean refugees is denounced K. Connie Kang, Times Staff Writer
Family stood up to restrictive covenants Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
Assessing damages: a formula for outrage Steve Lopez
Dog food lawsuit a test for Villaraigosa Jim Newton, Times Staff Writer
Hours-old baby boy discovered in bushes From Times Staff and Wire Reports
In balmy L.A., snow is a production Deborah Schoch, Times Staff Writer
Marine Pfc. Jason Franco, 18, Corona; dies of gunshot wound to the head in a `nonhostile incident' in Iraq Stuart Silverstein, Times Staff Writer
Breaking down walls of L.A.'s old jail
Judgments about a chief justice Maura Dolan, Times Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
They conquered the 'Net in two original minutes Richard Rushfield, Times Staff Writer
Rap Gets Religion: Eric Gutierrez, Special to The Times
Sex and this city ... er, Valley, actually Claire Hoffman, Times Staff Writer
A peek at Eli Broad's L.A. cache Suzanne Muchnic, Times Staff Writer
The stairway to stardom David Thomson, Special to The Times
Where sand is always hot Erik Himmelsbach, Special to The Times
`I am human. All too bloody human.' Rachel Abramowitz, Times Staff Writer
Waiting for the end to come on `Apocalypto' Sheigh Crabtree, Special to The Times
Simple recipe for sublime Russ Parsons, Times Staff Writer
From the screen to the political stage John Balzar, Times Staff Writer
The last stop for the big-city sojourns Erin Aubry Kaplan, Special to The Times
Westwardly mobile David L. Ulin, Times Staff Writer
We gave birth to the SigAlert John Balzar, Times Staff Writer
Hit formula: Shoot what you know Kenneth Turan, Times Staff Writer
Larry King brings donors to the table Elizabeth Snead
Age of nip and tuck Mimi Avins, Times Staff Writer
Stefani makes her `Escape' to the Alps Deborah Netburn
They're still lining up for `Pirates' Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Plots are so 20th century Dennis Lim, Special to The Times
Winner for best gossipfest Elizabeth Snead
`Diversity in hair' awards, perhaps? Elizabeth Snead
File them under early modern Suzanne Muchnic
Record execs overrated
Ozomatli draws on artsy side Chris Lee ; Camilo Smith, Times Staff Writer
Don't let him fool you Geoff Boucher, Times Staff Writer
Following L.A.'s script David L. Ulin, Times Staff Writer
It's Liza with a T, and that's for Tradition Richard Abowitz, Special to The Times
East meets West meets East again Russell C. Leong, Special to The Times
A diva here and just a girl there Randy Lewis;Richard Cromelin;Serena Kim
Skateboarders, the free radicals Susan Carpenter, Times Staff Writer
No party is complete without . . . Elizabeth Snead
This town is rated noir Richard Rayner, Special to The Times
Martin story hit the right notes
Genuine market bliss Erik Himmelsbach, Special to The Times
Leaving their mark David L. Ulin, Times Staff Writer
Hooray for Sprawlywood Christopher Hawthorne, Times Staff Writer
Academy parties like it's 1906 Susan King, Times Staff Writer
The unkindest cut
Enjoying the long ride Erika Schickel, Special to The Times
Swing in, pig out, drive off Charles Perry, Times Staff Writer
A girl sees her wish walk in on four paws
Dress down, power up Booth Moore, Times Staff Writer
A familiar ring to it Diane Haithman
City of angels, and Pentecostals too Jack Miles, Special to The Times
May `Lights' shine bright Mimi Avins, Times Staff Writer
Oh, go ahead and insult us Amy Wilentz, Special to The Times
Comfort and the salsa of life Susan Salter Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
A seaside stronghold Roy M. Wallack, Special to The Times
Confused by `Babel'
Put in a good word or two Maria Elena Fernandez, Times Staff Writer
The Strip of dreams Erik Himmelsbach, Special to The Times
Land of reinvention Patt Morrison
`L.a.' Geoff Boucher
Not shipwrecked, but still trapped Jon Caramanica, Special to The Times
His style is cutting it close Deborah Netburn
He's spinning the really big discs Dan Neil, Times Staff Writer
Where the color barrier faded Jules Tygiel, Special to The Times
Nobu Matsuhisa, the man who spiced up sushi S. Irene Virbila, Times Staff Writer
The alternative revolution Erik Himmelsbach, Special to The Times
`Superman's' real antecedents
Scaled-down La Scala Chris Pasles, Times Staff Writer
Positive stories? It's news to her Matea Gold
Rage with a brand name: Compton Robert Hilburn, Special to The Times
Shifting the field of play Bill Dwyre, Times Staff Writer
He really projects his love of film Susan King
The smoldering struggle Gustavo Arellano, Special to The Times
It is rocket science Vicki Gallay, Times Staff Writer
Sweating it out with Mr. Nixon Patrick Pacheco, Special to The Times
What a money-gusher Jules Tygiel, Special to The Times
BOOKS
The empathy crisis Steve Almond, Steve Almond is the author of the short story collections "My Life in Heavy Metal" and "The Evil B.B. Chow."
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Bestsellers
Smoke screen Gavin Grant, Gavin Grant is a co-editor, with Kelly Link and Ellen Datlow, of the annual anthology "The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror."
Boys' club Veronique de Turenne, Veronique de Turenne is the book critic for National Public Radio's "Day to Day."
Hollywood's iron man Richard Schickel, Richard Schickel is the author of many books, including most recently "Elia Kazan: A Biography," now available in paperback, and "The Essential Chaplin."
Warts, wormholes and all Nicholas Delbanco, Nicholas Delbanco is the Robert Frost Distinguished University Professor at the University of Michigan and the author of, most recently, "Spring and Fall: A Novel."
Pagan truths Jonathan Kirsch, Jonathan Kirsch is the author of, most recently, "A History of the End of the World: How the Most Controversial Book in the Bible Changed the Course of Western Civilization."
Meanings of life Susan Salter Reynolds, susan.reynolds@latimes.com Susan Salter Reynolds is a Times staff writer.
Masters and commanders Nicholas A. Basbanes, Nicholas A. Basbanes, the author of five works of nonfiction, served as a naval officer aboard the aircraft carrier Oriskany during the Vietnam War.
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds, susan.reynolds@latimes.com
The passion of Uncle Tom Erin Aubry Kaplan, Erin Aubry Kaplan is a weekly Op-Ed columnist for The Times and a former staff writer for LA Weekly. She writes chiefly about race, politics and culture.
When it was good ... Gideon Lewis-Kraus, Gideon Lewis-Kraus is a San Francisco-based writer and critic.
MAGAZINE
More on the Korean Murders
O157: H7 Mark Arax, Mark Arax is a senior writer for West. He is the author of "In My Father's Name" and co-author of "The King of California: J.G. Boswell and the Making of a Secret American Empire."
Why Leave Home? Barbara Thornburg, Barbara Thornburg is a senior editor for West.
When the Gravy Train Leaves the Studio, Hop Off Joel Rapp, Joel Rapp has written for film and television. His latest book is "Radio, TV, Mother Earth and Me: Memories of a Hollywood Life."
A Desert in Which Legends Bloom Rick Wartzman
Epiphany (1998) Colin Westerbeck
Inspired by a True Master
The Strivers Who Left Their Marks on History
At Your Doorstep Elizabeth Khuri, Elizabeth Khuri is an assistant Style editor for West.
Five Minutes of Madness Molly Giles, Molly Giles is the author of the novel "Iron Shoes" and the short story collections "Creek Walk and Other Stories" and "Rough Translations."
For Sale: 1 Couch Dan Neil
91711 Jessica Gelt
Postcard From Above Rebecca K. O'Connor, Rebecca K. O'Connor is the author of the upcoming book "A Parrot for Life: Raising and Training the Perfect Parrot Companion."
Industrial Nightlife Chris Christensen, Chris Christensen is a former food editor for the Oregonian.
NATIONAL
Gender pay gap thins for unexpected reasons Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Times Staff Writer
`Broken Angel' has its wings clipped Ellen Barry, Times Staff Writer
No prison time for warehouse fire From Times Wire Reports
GOP vote suit payout: $135,000 From Times Wire Reports
Pfizer ends cholesterol drug tests From Times Wire Reports
Gay-rights activists hopeful about agenda's new prospects Johanna Neuman, Times Staff Writer
Downsized, but not out of demand P.J. Huffstutter, Times Staff Writer
Escaped murderer found in Alabama From Times Wire Reports
Rumsfeld Memo: Iraq Not Working Josh Meyer, Times Staff Writer
Fatigue study may help put train hazards to rest Dan Weikel, Times Staff Writer
Georgia legislator's wife in hiding, faces deportation From the Associated Press
States hope to skirt forest protections Bettina Boxall, Times Staff Writer
Houston embraces Enron musical Lianne Hart, Times Staff Writer
Slain soldier gets Wiccan symbol From the Associated Press
REAL ESTATE
If you can stand the heat, totally redo the kitchen Kathy Price-Robinson, Special to The Times
Wrestling over the thermostat Gayle Pollard-Terry
Average mortgage rates and indexes
Jump-start that sale Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
A piece of L.A. history Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Top of to-do list: Pay property taxes Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
Fannie, Freddie won't budge: $417,000 is still the limit Lew Sichelman, Special to The Times
Hey, that neighborhood is red hot! Gayle Pollard-Terry, Times Staff Writer
To the tune of $5.7 mil Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
He may have to decline Shaq's generous offer Mark Heisler
On a horse high Eric Sondheimer, Times Staff Writer
Quartey no match for Wright From the Associated Press
His carrying capacity is tested by the Bruins T.J. SIMERS
Fullerton off to best start since '98 From the Associated Press
Stewart lifts up Trojans, 67-50 Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
UCLA slings seven years of outrageous misfortune at USC Bill Plaschke
It's another downhill win for Kildow From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Stanford puts up Bear of a fight Thomas Bonk, Times Staff Writer
Bonuses a sticking point in talks with Dunleavy? Jason Reid and Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writers
This greatest-hits package has Walker as the producer J.A. Adande
Sharks close strong to upend Red Wings From the Associated Press
Ducks' 4-3 win isn't that close Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Teams keep quiet about end-of-game fights Chris Foster and Helene Elliott, Times Staff Writers
Ruined by Bruins Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Cowan's timely running scrambles Trojans' plans Lonnie White; Gary Klein; Sam Farmer; Mike Hiserman, From Times Staff Reports
The Times' Rankings
Utah's Sloan nears milestone From the Associated Press
Riding a new horse Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
Johnson started confident From the Associated Press
Big changes in NFC East over the last three weeks From the Associated Press
Today
Sooners cruise to 21-7 victory Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Lakers go to town again Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
Keeping 'em on the farm? Steve Henson and Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writers
This harsh language is too much to Bear Sam Farmer
Navy continues its dominance of Army From the Associated Press
Coming Attractions Mark Heisler
Three Points PAUL NETTER
Florida wins again, lobbying continues From the Associated Press
Same old story at Staples Helene Elliott
Wake Forest takes it higher From the Associated Press
Erratic Cavaliers are routed by Rockets From the Associated Press
Oden makes his Buckeyes debut From the Associated Press
Bruins do their best to make Booty fall Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
Best Of The Rest From the Associated Press
Silver & Black line has been crossed Sam Farmer
Quotebook
Bruins pull out all stops LONNIE WHITE
Bruins reach soccer final Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
McGahee concedes top spot to L.T. From the Associated Press
UCLA isn't only home team to win Mike Penner, Times Staff Writer
Rutgers ultimately falls short and Louisville is beneficiary From the Associated Press
Spurrier to stay at South Carolina From the Associated Press
It's now Ohio State and _____________ Chris Dufresne, Times Staff Writer
This USC story ends without a title David Wharton, Times Staff Writer
Failure has gone to the Bulls' heads Mark Heisler
McNeal steals Trojans' big shot Mike Hiserman, Times Staff Writer
Katrina Kids teach adults a lesson in second chances Jim Litke, Associated Press
Bruins' Wright is coming along Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Quarterbacks jump in fast Bob Oates, Special to The Times
Polanco and Court don't spoil surprise Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
Nothing says pretend like a palm tree GREGORY RODRIGUEZ, Gregory Rodriguez is an Irvine senior fellow at the New America Foundation. grodriguez@latimescolumnists.com
Alphabet soup Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
Whose war is it?
Job No. 1: Remake Mexico Denise Dresser, DENISE DRESSER is a columnist for the Mexican newspaper Reforma and a professor at the Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico.
Public funding of stem cell research
Calderon's daunting to-do list Jorge G. Castaneda, Jorge G. Castaneda is a former foreign minister of Mexico and a professor of politics and Latin American studies at New York University.
Easy access to guns
`Wise Man' or wannabe? Walter Isaacson, Walter Isaacson, chief executive of the Aspen Institute, is the coauthor with Evan Thomas of "The Wise Men" and the author of biographies of Henry Kissinger and Benjamin Franklin. His biography of Albert Einstein will be published in April.
Rebuilding the middle class Joel Kotkin and David Friedman, JOEL KOTKIN is an Irvine senior fellow at the New America Foundation and the author of "The City: A Global History." DAVID FRIEDMAN is also a senior fellow at the foundation.
Wars and word games Geoffrey Nunberg, GEOFFREY NUNBERG, a linguist at UC Berkeley's School of Information, is the author of "Talking Right."
City's legalization of illegal billboards
Sending the right back to school JONATHAN CHAIT, jchait@latimescolumnists.com
Put demolition on San Francisco's tab
Connerly's view of affirmative action
Next: The Commission to Investigate Look-Alike Commissions SWATI PANDEY
Affirmative action is in his hands Edward Lazarus, EDWARD LAZARUS, a lawyer in private practice, is the author of "Closed Chambers: The Rise, Fall and Future of the Modern Supreme Court."
Punish bad acts, not bad thoughts Michael McGough, MICHAEL MCGOUGH is senior editorial writer for The Times. michael.mcgough@latimes.com.
Auschwitz artwork, and Gypsy victims
Fighting AIDs
Settlements? You be the judge SWATI PANDEY
TRAVEL
In Orlando, don't skip the other parks Arthur Frommer, Special to The Times
Deal of the week R.J. McClure
It takes a whole lot of green Ken Van Vechten, Special to The Times
Lucky you: Rates from $39 Vani Rangachar;Catharine Hamm;Beverly Beyette;Chris Erskine;Rosemary McClure;Jane Engle, THE TIMES STAFF
Tots tucked away, adults can play Diana Dawson, Special to The Times
Where Incan nobles went to chill Catharine Hamm, Times Staff Writer
Avast, me hearties, thar she blows Maggie Barnett, Times Staff Writer
All aboard, and they mean all Mary Lu Abbott, Special to The Times
South African road hog
In support of wild boar hunts
Museums recall two world wars Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
France gets on the global bus with plan to ban public smoking Kathleen Doheny, Special to the Times
Beyond the glitz, to arts and musicals Amy Hubbard
Ultimate low roller's guide Beverly Beyette;Catharine Hamm;Vani Rangachar;Chris Erskine;Rosemary McClure, The Times staff
Avoid the hassle by giving `fly dry' a try Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
Paris: Friendly in 9th arrondissement
Trains, cars and 'missing' sunsets
Wonderful memories of amazing Oslo
The real turkeys? Cartoons, RV tale
Pamper yourself, but don't get lost Leslie Gornstein
Ultimate low roller's guide Marc Cooper, Special to The Times
The best things in town are free (or almost) Chris Erskine;Rosemary McClure;Jane Engle;Vani Rangachar;Catharine Hamm;Beverly Beyette
WORLD
At least 51 killed in Baghdad Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Times Staff Writer
30,000 protest Serb's detention From Times Wire Reports
Liberal Party takes surprising step From Times Wire Reports
Vatican angry about another ordination From Times Wire Reports
Typhoon's toll in Philippines may top 600 From the Associated Press
Bridge collapse kills at least 33 From Times Wire Reports
U.S. visitors will be fingerprinted From Times Wire Reports
Adios is not in Chavez's plans Chris Kraul, Times Staff Writer
Danger lurks for Afghans who dare to go to school Paul Watson, Times Staff Writer
Who succeeds Putin? Ask Putin David Holley, Times Staff Writer
Mideast allies near a state of panic Paul Richter, Times Staff Writer
Besieged Beirut has a new flavor Megan K. Stack, Times Staff Writer
Soweto school scripted lies, students say Robyn Dixon, Times Staff Writer
NEWS
Psychiatrist has helped McCartney From the Associated Press
Victim's widow works to combat capital punishment Bonnita Spikes, Baltimore Sun
Coughs grow long as days grow short, but why? Michael Stroh, Baltimore Sun
Fossils identified as dwarf water buffalo William Mullen, Chicago Tribune
Vienna kindergartens ban Santa George Jahn, Associated Press
From home kitchen to college cafeteria Stephanie Reitz, Associated Press
Tattoo you -- and Dad, and Grandma too Meg McSherry Breslin, Chicago Tribune
U.S. deports Mexican `gringo' to strange homeland Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press Writer
Women riders buck tradition at the rodeo Judi Boland, Associated Press
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