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What happened on December 10, 2006
NEWS
`Big dry' withers Outback farming By Rod Mcguirk, Associated Press
Self-esteem flows at their fingertips By Ben Mcconville, Associated Press
New poll on Iraq evokes Vietnam From Associated Press
On India's back roads, sati revered By Tim Sullivan, Associated Press
Dermatologists focus on darker skin By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press Writer
Can money buy happiness? Only so much, researchers say By Malcolm Ritter, Associated Press
Grand Canyon slaying suspect From Associated Press
Ice Age `time capsule' is discovered in a Missouri cave By Marcus Kabel, Associated Press
3 planets to `nestle' on weekend By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press
Saving the forest by cutting trees? By Adam Gorlick, Associated Press
America's veterans being drawn to the Last Frontier By Jeannette J. Lee, Associated Press Writer
BOOKS
Bestsellers
Wish List
Matchmaker's dilemma By Douglas Dutton, Douglas Dutton is the owner of Dutton's Brentwood Books and Dutton's Beverly Hills.
A note from the editor By David L. Ulin
Fiction & Poetry
Once upon a time and beyond By Madeline Bryant, Madeline Bryant is senior librarian in the children's literature department of the Los Angeles Public Library.
Landscape architect By Kristina Lindgren, kris.lindgren@latimes.com
Out there By Sara Lippincott, sara.lippincott@latimes.com
Carefully chosen words By D.T. Max, D.T. Max is the author most recently of "The Family That Couldn't Sleep," a scientific and cultural history of mad cow, familial insomnia and other prion diseases.
Nonfiction
Bestsellers | Paperbacks
The job at hand By Susan Salter Reynolds, susan.reynolds@latimes.com Susan Salter Reynolds is a Times staff writer.
Planet Roz By Susan Salter Reynolds, susan.reynolds@latimes.com
Extreme makeover: Movie edition By Charles Solomon, Charles Solomon is the author of many books, including "Enchanted Drawings: The History of Animation."
Everything is illuminated By David L. Ulin
Face time By Diana Wagman, Diana Wagman, a professor at Cal State Long Beach, is the author of the novels "Skin Deep," "Spontaneous" and "Bump."
All's well that rides swells By Kenneth R. Weiss, ken.weiss@latimes.com
ENTERTAINMENT
Inventing `Scissorhands' By Karen Wada, Special to The Times
A winner in the design-a-rat race By Sheigh Crabtree, Special to The Times
Orchestrator of outsider angst By Susan King, Times Staff Writer
His Hallmark moment By Lynn Smith
Out of Africa ... and back By Paul Cullum, Special to The Times
Domingo, the unstoppable By Scott Timberg, Times Staff Writer
`Talladega' co-star takes the lead By Susan King
Judge gives props with her ruling By Chris Lee; Casey Dolan, Times Staff Writer
Birds on a wire multiply overhead
Capturing in image the essence of jazz and its musicians By Don Heckman, Special to The Times
It's no surprise: Everyone gets old
Getting a free pass from the critics
Segerstrom Hall and its discontents
A Hollywood beginning By Matthew Debord, Special to The Times
Proving bliss is overrated By Jon Caramanica, Special to The Times
`Nutcracker' standard has 1,001 versions By Lewis Segal
Plenty of buzz here By Elizabeth Snead
The presence of mind By Kevin Berger, Special to The Times
`Fragile' notion
Seeing the restroom as a work of art By Suzanne Muchnic, Times Staff Writer
Seeing the world in a snow globe By Rob Kendt, Special to The Times
It's the best and brightest meets the otherwise endowed By Deborah Netburn
Under the guise of ingenuity By Dennis Lim, Special to The Times
Skaters rock a slim style By Chris Lee
A crusader answers the call of the antihero By Rachel Abramowitz, Times Staff Writer
Playing a part in human devastation By Lynn Smith, Times Staff Writer
TV show comes home By Maria Elena Fernandez, Times Staff Writer
Bloody movies needn't be black and white By Kenneth Turan
It's real time at the same time By Richard Rushfield, Times Staff Writer
Back to labeling it a boys' club By Melinda Newman, Special to The Times
A yule tube holiday By Robert Lloyd, Times Staff Writer
Magical journeys that stay close to the heart
OPINION
Been there, done that
A welcome return
Poisoned pens
Goldberg's disdain over report on Iraq
Where's the logic?
DMV crackdown on auto insurance
Government can't police drug abuse
Inviting hostility toward molesters
Injecting race into debate over dairy
Drawing new lines for voting districts
Let Lopez build it
Listen, and they will come By Rick J. Caruso, RICK J. CARUSO is chief executive of Caruso Affiliated, the builder and owner of the Grove.
A space station with a parking lot By Tim Cavanaugh, Tim Cavanaugh is the Web editor of The Times' editorial pages.
The bubble boy in the Oval Office By Jonathan Chait
A prison of our own making By Joe Domanick, JOE DOMANICK, author of "Cruel Justice: Three Strikes and the Politics of Crime in America's Golden State," is senior fellow in criminal justice at the USC Annenberg Institute for Justice and Journalism.
The next horror in Somalia By Garrett Jones, Garrett Jones is a retired CIA case officer who has served in the Middle East, Africa and Europe.
Where Marx and Trump collide By Mitchell Landsberg, MITCHELL LANDSBERG is a Times reporter.
Your mallage may vary By Swati Pandey
Why the food court is a bad scene By Meghan Daum, MEGHAN DAUM is a Times' Op-Ed columnist.
World views By Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
City lite By Virginia Postrel, Virginia Postrel (dynamist.com) is a columnist for the Atlantic and the author of "The Substance of Style."
Getting over the black-white divide By Gregory Rodriguez, GREGORY RODRIGUEZ is an Irvine senior fellow at the New America Foundation.
WORLD
Abbas may call early elections By Richard Boudreaux and Maher Abukhater, Special to The Times
Opium poppy crop to be sprayed From Times Wire Reports
King warns that Mideast is in danger From Times Wire Reports
Thousands flee another typhoon From Times Wire Reports
Lawyer says he led Al Qaeda acts From Times Wire Reports
Army is deployed ahead of elections From Times Wire Reports
Diana's driver was drunk, tests prove From Times Wire Reports
Leaders to discuss continental union From Times Wire Reports
Iran looks like the winner of the Iraq war By Alissa J. Rubin, Times Staff Writer
Hussein nephew escapes from Iraqi prison By Molly Hennessy-fiske, Times Staff Writer
A guiding light to motherhood By Bruce Wallace, Times Staff Writer
Midnight sun has a dark side By Jeffrey Fleishman, Times Staff Writer
Leading Lebanon from a gilded cage By Megan K. Stack, Times Staff Writer
2 teachers who defied Taliban warning slain From the Associated Press
A German twist in poisoning trail By Jeffrey Fleishman, Times Staff Writer
Taiwan's ruling party dodges an electoral bullet By Mark Magnier and Tsai Ting-i, Special to The Times
BUSINESS
A sinister look at China as an economic threat By Morgen Witzel, Financial Times
Tribes place bets outside the casino By Evelyn Iritani, Times Staff Writer
Diversifying tribes take a global view By Evelyn Iritani, Times Staff Writer
More bands finding venues on the Web By Alana Semuels, Times Staff Writer
GM's decision on battery technology
Mixing it up over guacamole lawsuit
To the defense of 'Net neutrality'
Steering fund investors to surefire lower returns By Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Money flows on faith in the Fed By Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
So you think your 401(k) money is safe By Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Harrowing trek to save ailing miner
War casualties
A reborn landscape emerges in park By James Ricci, Times Staff Writer
Bill shields donations to 5 firefighters' kin By Bob Drogin, Times Staff Writer
Cash-poor, equity-rich seniors get needed help By Jennifer Delson, Times Staff Writer
Marine Lance Cpl. Mario D. Gonzalez, 21, La Puente; killed in explosion By Hector Becerra, Times Staff Writer
Renters press officials for affordable housing By Jessica Garrison, Times Staff Writer
Hundreds homeless after fire By Deborah Schoch, Times Staff Writer
Inmate is unstable; the system is just nuts By Steve Lopez
Separate fires at home, apartment building From Times Staff Writers
Woman is killed in San Diego Freeway crash From Times Staff Writers
Driver arrested after entering an offramp From Times Staff Writers
Package prompts evacuation at newspaper From Times Staff Writers
Deputy makes unusual traffic stop -- kiddie style By Steve Harvey
Rural counties lose federal funds By Bettina Boxall, Times Staff Writer
4,000-acre wildfire near the Grapevine nearly out From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Man, 23, is arrested in stabbing of his parents From Times Staff and Wire Reports
San Pedro's shifting canvas By John Balzar, Times Staff Writer
Police kill gun-wielding suspect, authorities say From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Mayor names school reform team By K. Connie Kang, Times Staff Writer
Man kills himself after pursuit by sheriff's deputies By Rong-gong Lin Ii, Times Staff Writer
Tori Spelling yard sale a hit with star-struck buyers By Gary Polakovic, Times Staff Writer
On boards, far from bored
Taco Bell drops produce supplier By Jerry Hirsch, Times Staff Writer
The long and the short of the Southland's street names By Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
Tokofsky won't seek reelection By Howard Blume and Joel Rubin, Times Staff Writers
Effie Mae Howard, 70; quilt artist was known as Rosie Lee Tompkins By Jocelyn Y. Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Out of grief comes a donor's joy By Joe Mathews, Times Staff Writer
Military deaths
NATIONAL
Book ties enemy combatant to L.A. plot By Richard A. Serrano, Times Staff Writer
Professor puts his stamp on the legend of Bigfoot By Sam Howe Verhovek, Times Staff Writer
Thousands sign Freedom Tower beams From Times Wire Reports
Cities league sets sights on media From Times Wire Reports
Moon supports rebel archbishop From Times Wire Reports
GOP alienation marks turnabout for Bush By Noam N. Levey, Time Staff Writer
Global warming, local initiatives By Stephanie Simon, Times Staff Writer
Congress wraps up with a barrage of bills From the Associated Press
Rep. Jefferson holds on to his seat in Louisiana By Ann M. Simmons, Times Staff Writer
Court nominee's latest jam: Abramoff dinner By Henry Weinstein, Times Staff Writer
Democrats have plans, but they'll need to pay By Joel Havemann, Times Staff Writer
Chicago gunman felt cheated over invention, police say Chicago Tribune
Bush says report shares his primary vision for Iraq By Paul Richter, Times Staff Writer
REAL ESTATE
Remember, management firm isn't the boss; the owners are By Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian, Special to The Times
It's in the '20s here By Helene Lesel, Special to The Times
Green acres to spare By Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Pack your black bag and go By Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Some very bright ideas for keeping holiday lights safe By Gayle Pollard-terry, Times Staff Writer
Average mortgage rates and indexes
Reduce, reuse, recycle, re-create and re-imagine By Kathy Price-robinson, Special to The Times
Landlord can't just waltz into apartment By H. May Spitz, Special to The Times
Grinch-proofed By Jennifer Lisle, Special to The Times
A super-quick home sale? Don't count on it By Gayle Pollard-terry
Maybe it's locution, locution, locution By Ann Brenoff, Times Staff Writer
SCIENCE
Discovery climbs into the night sky By John Johnson Jr., Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Three Points By Paul Netter
UCLA just good enough By J.A. Adande, J.A. Adande can be reached at j.a.adande@latimes.com. To read more by Adande go to latimes.com/adandeblog.
Afc By Sam Farmer
Knight gets 877th victory From the Associated Press
He's growing on them By Steve Springer, Times Staff Writer
One for the road braces Clippers By Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
Cassell not a starter now, but he knows how to finish By Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
Stern is going against the grain on this one By Mark Heisler
Athletes' Unbeatable Foe By Michael A. Hiltzik, Times Staff Writer
Cyclist blames `flawed' test By Michael A. Hiltzik, Times Staff Writer
Ducks have turned into kings of the road From the Associated Press
Dungy's Quest By Dave Goldberg, Associated Press
Movie should increase interest in youth hockey By Helene Elliott
Erickson leaves Idaho for Arizona State From the Associated Press
Heisman continues a big year for Smith From the Associated Press
Boboman shows he can make the grade By Steven Herbert, Special to The Times
Canyon wins in last-minute comeback By Eric Sondheimer; Martin Henderson; Dan Arritt; Lauren Peterson;mike Terry, From Times Staff Reports
Orange Lutheran is top of heap By Martin Henderson, Times Staff Writer
Kopitar starting to get star treatment By Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Conroy stays in the zone for Kings By Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Bryant might sit out again By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Meyer hasn't forgotten his roots By Rusty Miller, Associated Press
7-foot-9 Chinese player seeking NBA career From the Associated Press
Pacers' Jackson kicked off bench in 107-75 loss From the Associated Press
The Times' Rankings
Coming Attractions By Mark Heisler
Taylor easily retains two titles From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nfc By Sam Farmer
San Diego is flying high By Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
HBO show celebrates 30th year From the Associated Press
Rangers hold off the Senators From the Associated Press
5 Big-play Defensive Backs
His arms gave USC a leg up By Robyn Norwood
Iverson isn't over yet, but he is out By Mark Heisler
With power low, Colletti must work the phones By Bill Plaschke, Bill Plaschke can be reached at bill.plaschke@latimes.com. To read previous columns by Plaschke, go to latimes.com/plaschke.
Loyola spreads scoring around By Peter Yoon, From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Murphy lifts USC, 72-52 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Sneaker deal helps Marbury get some praise off the court From the Associated Press
Technology comes from new jersey By Mike Penner, Times Staff Writer
Bruins are rough, more than ready By Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Tough times not a worry By Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Cowan is sidelined by concussion By Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
USC turns it around, by George By Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Hackett gets going halfway there By Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Trojans won't lose as many to the NFL By Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
MAGAZINE
Fashion Accomplices By Elizabeth Khuri, Elizabeth Khuri is an assistant style editor for West.
91024 By Jessica Gelt
215 East 39th Street By Qevin Oji, Qevin Oji is a contributing writer for West.
On Safeguarding a Treasure: L.A.'s Past By Rick Wartzman
More Culver City Curiosities
A Getty Masterpiece Buried Not in Ash but in Concrete
The Legacy of a Playboy
Our Modern-Day Gold Rush
In the Air and on the Ground
Living Jewelry By Ann Herold, Ann Herold is West's managing editor.
Las Vegas No. 15 (2002) By Colin Westerbeck
The Long Road to the Other Side By Don Bartletti
When Getting Ready to Write, Sharpen Your Pencil By Mark Miller, Mark Miller has written for TV and film. He also writes a humor column for the Los Angeles Times Syndicate and has been a stand-up comedian.
Spin By Andy Meisler, Andy Meisler has written for West, the New York Times and Los Angeles magazine. His Los Angeles Times Magazine story "The Fright Stuff" was included in the 2004 anthology "Best American Sports Writing."
TRAVEL
A Bahamas resort that takes you away By Arthur Frommer, Special to The Times
Deal of the week By R.J. Mcclure
Explore spectacular Whistler By Eric Lucas
Lift-ticket deals: Less green stuff, more white stuff By Benoit Lebourgeois, Special to The Times
Brand names resonate when it comes to online bookings By James Gilden, Special to The Times
Beach sequel: Return of the elephant seals By Amy Hubbard
Baby-sitters make Vegas come alive
An adventure at the Hotel Edison
Norway gets royal treatment
A taste of L.A. in Miami By Jane Engle;beverly Beyette;jerry V. Haines
White open spaces By Chris Erskine, Times Staff Writer
Degrees of cool By Tom Winter, Special to The Times
Finding thrills on those smaller hills By Grace Lichtenstein, Special to The Times
Paris -- without breaking the bank
In Africa, she hit the heights
Fat but so light on your feet By Tom Winter, Special to The Times
France was her entree, then the world was her oyster By Susan Spano, Times Staff Writer
South to North by steamboat By Maggie Barnett, Times Staff Writer
A quick whoosh through Big Sky By Chris Erskine
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