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What happened on December 17, 2006
MAGAZINE
In Defense of the Persian Palace Greg Goldin, Greg Goldin is Los Angeles magazine's architecture critic.
My New Heaven Alan Rifkin, Alan Rifkin is the author of "Signal Hill: Stories" and a student in the MFA creative writing program at Cal State Long Beach.
A Tunnel of Beauty
A Montana Migration That Reflects the American Spirit
From "Gonzo" (circa 1979) Colin Westerbeck
Before Pitching Mr. Big, Study His Desk Drawer Chuck Harris, Chuck Harris is a producer and manager of variety and novelty acts.
Pencil Pusher Jervey Tervalon, Jervey Tervalon has written five novels. His story "The Battling Priests of Corpus Christi" will appear in the upcoming anthology "New Orleans Noir."
The Beauty of Writing Elizabeth Khuri, Elizabeth Khuri is an assistant Style editor for West.
Atheist Chic Dan Neil
A Rye Look at the Things We Eat Rick Wartzman
90036 Jessica Gelt
ENTERTAINMENT
Addiction as high drama Jon Caramanica, Special to The Times
Some long-awaited delights, but disappointments too Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Rarities sparkle in a festival of classics Susan King, Times Staff Writer
High praise for Placido Domingo
Leaping ahead of the curve Lewis Segal, Times Staff Writer
'Nut' with his cereal
A diverse five-pack of power RICHARD CROMELIN
Underdog status
Giving New Year's an outside chance Richard Abowitz, Special to The Times
On center stage
Silver lining gleams Mark Swed, Times Staff Writer
Last-minute inspirations
Quick! They're running out of air Elizabeth Snead
The heart of country RANDY LEWIS
Redefining age-old traditions DON HECKMAN
Stiller and comic pals have 'Night' to remember Deborah Netburn
They'll take the bling without the blood ELIZABETH SNEAD
A bumper crop CARINA CHOCANO
Clooney isn't really 'the devil' ELIZABETH SNEAD
No party is complete without . . . ELIZABETH SNEAD
A surprisingly inventive bunch ROBERT LLOYD
Buzz Vertigo Ann Powers, Times Staff Writer
Crossing borders, blending sounds AGUSTIN GURZA
For the record, he'll be snacking on crow Paul Brownfield, Times Staff Writer
Landmark feats Christopher Hawthorne, Times Staff Writer
Perez Hilton takes their best shots Robin Abcarian, Times Staff Writer
Local art's savior: sprawl Christopher Knight, Times Staff Writer
Plot twists are not all written PAUL BROWNFIELD
The high points Charles McNulty, Times Staff Writer
Visions of Joanna Ann Powers, Times Staff Writer
It's outta the bottle Richard Rushfield, Times Staff Writer
For moviegoers, crime does pay off KEVIN CRUST
They know how to push the envelope DON HECKMAN
A year to remember? Geoff Boucher
Bypassing the escape clause KENNETH TURAN
Perez Hilton takes their best shots Robin Abcarian, Times Staff Writer
Down for the count? Guess again Robert W. Welkos, Times Staff Writer
High-wire act raises the bar in fight scenes Sheigh Crabtree, Special to The Times
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Fire writes the final chapter for the world's largest egg ranch Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
Sivuca, 76; Brazilian accordionist, composer won Latin Grammy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Political feud splinters quiet Glendora Jim Newton, Times Staff Writer
`Offensive' phone call by publisher preceded her firing Josh Getlin and Sallie Hofmeister, Times Staff Writers
Soup deliveryman ends up in hot water with a judge
Expected storm fails to deliver the goods Doug Smith, Times Staff Writer
Water use cuts urged during renovation Deborah Schoch, Times Staff Writer
An annual reason to thank lawyers Steve Harvey
David Kritchevsky, 86; biochemist wrote, did research on nutrition From Times Staff and Wire Reports
War casualties
Getting paid to act her age: 97 Steve Lopez
Neighborhood councils' success limited Tracy Weber, Times Staff Writer
Other deaths
L.A. middle school teacher joins race to succeed Tokofsky Howard Blume, Times Staff Writer
Army Pvt. Michael Bridges, 23, Placentia; killed by possible `friendly fire' in Iraq Valerie Reitman, Times Staff Writer
Long Beach leaders call for healing after attack Deborah Schoch, Times Staff Writer
Group rallies to rescue town's icon: a garage David Kelly, Times Staff Writer
Chris Hayward, 81; cartoon and TV writer, Emmy winner Valerie J. Nelson, Times Staff Writer
In jail and in danger Stuart Pfeifer and Robin Fields, Times Staff Writers
Army Cpl. Jeffrey G. Roberson, 22, Silver Lakes; dies in Afghanistan blast Nancy Vogel, Times Staff Writer
Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Rudy Salcido, 31, La Puente; killed by roadside bomb Jenifer Warren, Times Staff Writer
Army Sgt. Angel de Jesus Lucio Ramirez, 22, Bakersfield; among 3 killed in blast H.G. Reza, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Canyon upsets De La Salle Mike Terry, Times Staff Writer
NBA brawl clears floor Alan Hahn, Newsday
Bears' Grossman makes right call COMMENTARY NFL WEEK 15, Special to The Times
Lapses on defense lead to frustration Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
Flat and unhappy, Bruins win Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Maualuga expects reversal of fortunes Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
L.A. takes what it can get Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
More than beating Seminoles on the line Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
Heath sinks Loyola Marymount From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Afc Sam Farmer
Pitt's streak ends at Wisconsin From Times Wire Reports
It definitely isn't light reading Mike Penner, Times Staff Writer
Bryant's time is adding up Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Houston's Yao commanding attention From the Associated Press
Suns' win streak hits 14 From the Associated Press
Bryzgalov not yet cleared Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Three Points PAUL NETTER
Coming Attractions Mark Heisler
Loss today could end Carolina's season From the Associated Press
Coast To Coast Mark Heisler
Here come the Suns Michael Wilbon, Washington Post
Nfc Sam Farmer
End of the road for Ducks Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
They're all yours, Mr. Stern J.A. Adande
Brust gets a primer with Kings Helene Elliott
Golf's off-season looks a little silly Thomas Bonk, Times Staff Writer
Futurity bright for Stormello Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Owens is in spotlight again From the Associated Press
Chargers' popularity grows Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
CIF's big day isn't quite state of the art Bill Plaschke
Talk is cheap, unlike the asking price Mark Heisler
Nyman lifts U.S. in the downhill From the Associated Press
It's a crime Chargers sidestep radio gabfest T.J. SIMERS
The Nickel Package Sam Farmer
Looking Ahead From the Associated Press
Biedrins playing like a veteran From the Associated Press
Plenty of seats are available Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Galloway improves, but more work ahead Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Canyon's Loucks keeps head in game Eric Sondheimer, Times Staff Writer
Oaks Christian prevails in OT Dan Arritt, Times Staff Writer
Loaded question Lance Pugmire, Times Staff Writer
`Soft' Chargers take on Chiefs From the Associated Press
Corp is second to none in Orange Lutheran win Martin Henderson, Times Staff Writer
Fantasy football business is no gamble to NFL From the Associated Press
Johnson's bodyguard is shot to death at club From the Associated Press
REAL ESTATE
Bragging rights, and then some Gayle Pollard-Terry, Times Staff Writer
Joining the festivity Gayle-Pollard Terry, Times Staff Writer
Average mortgage rates and indexes
The Strip gets a bit less sexy Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Remodel may not bring payoff Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
High rollers making waves Tom Kelly, Special to The Times
Treasures from the past
A coup that stuck Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
No charitable feelings after rent increase is posted Kevin Postema, Special to The Times
Building wealth by buying homes and then renting them out Anne Colby, Times Staff Writer
The road back to L.A. can throw a few curves Chuck Green, Special to The Times
TRAVEL
New Year's, Hmong-style Amy Hubbard
Deal of the week R.J. McClure
Be prepared in snow country Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
Parks pass cost to rise Jan. 1 Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
Please don't skimp on Travel's space
France: An ancient but comfy B&B
This is first-class customer service
Airlines' plans to improve service are barely off the ground Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
Voyage to bottom of the Earth Maggie Barnett, Times Staff Writer
Strike a pose, then copy it Judi Dash
A flurry of feathers in Venice
Don't dis Mammoth; it's one of ours
Live large on QM2, except for the cabin Arthur Frommer, Special to The Times
Travel the globe from your comfy armchair Beverly Beyette, Times Staff Writer
Guppy Love: Hotels go to great lengths to de-stress guests Kathleen Doheny, Special to The Times
In Saigon, spending is great frenzied fun Rosemary McClure, Times Staff Writer
Wrap up a little cultural cachet from Paris, London Anna Laub, Special to The Times
These bargains made in Mexico Cynthia Mines, Special to The Times
A Parisian present ... pour moi? Susan Spano, Times Staff Writer
Hong Kong, a.k.a. treasure island Rosemary McClure, Times Staff Writer
NEWS
Children are scavenging Peru's dumps Carla Salazar, Associated Press Writer
Nuns exit Chicago, but leave legacy Manya A. Brachear, Chicago Tribune
Cable barriers, distance dots meant to keep roads safer James Hannah, Associated Press
Cold War relic a tourist draw William Neikirk, Chicago Tribune
Two women embrace a belated family bond John Keilman, Chicago Tribune
Malaria gaining a new foothold Charles J. Hanley, Associated Press
Africa's glaciers are melting away Charles J. Hanley, Associated Press
Homeless can relate to film Bill Poovey, Associated Press
Picturesque village goes out on a limb to stay so John Curran, Associated Press Writer
BOOKS
The great escape Richard Rayner, Richard Rayner is the author of several books, most recently the novel "The Devil's Wind."
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds, susan.reynolds@latimes.com
Bestsellers
Bestsellers / Paperbacks
Comics tartare David L. Ulin, david.ulin@latimes.com David L. Ulin is book editor of The Times.
And we owe it all to golf Nick Owchar, nick.owchar@latimes.com Nick Owchar is deputy editor of Book Review.
Rants and self-raves Steve Ryfle, Steve Ryfle is a contributing editor to Creative Screenwriting magazine and the author of "Japan's Favorite Mon-Star: The Unauthorized Biography of Godzilla."
Wasted days and wasted nights David Cotner, David Cotner is a contributing writer to LA Weekly.
Digital mindbender Giles Slade, Giles Slade is the author of "Made to Break: Technology and Obsolescence in America."
The power of place Ellen Slezak, Ellen Slezak is the author of a story collection, "Last Year's Jesus," and a novel, "All These Girls."
Our gang and the little woman Matthew Price, Matthew Price is a journalist and critic in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Talk dirty to me Tara Ison, Tara Ison is the author of the novels "A Child Out of Alcatraz" and the forthcoming "The List."
The politics of poetry Allan M. Jalon, Allan M. Jalon writes about books and culture for publications including the San Francisco Chronicle.
NATIONAL
Marchers protest police shooting From Times Wire Reports
Man kills five, then himself From Times Wire Reports
Bayh says bye to '08 bid Janet Hook, Times Staff Writer
Judge releases Cuban refugees From Times Wire Reports
Kidnapped hunter is released From Times Wire Reports
Partisan battle boils over Fla. House seat Richard Simon, Times Staff Writer
`Left Behind' video game: Let us prey Stephanie Simon, Times Staff Writer
Boston feels the warmth Elizabeth Mehren, Times Staff Writer
Power returns to battered Northwest Sam Howe Verhovek, Times Staff Writer
Padilla terror case gets closer look Richard A. Serrano, Times Staff Writer
Employers' immigration pains Nicholas Riccardi and Nicole Gaouette, Times Staff Writers
U.S. coin series will feature women, for a change From the Associated Press
Florida students to pick majors -- before high school Jean-Paul Renaud, South Florida Sun-Sentinel
WORLD
Police occupation in Oaxaca ends From Times Wire Reports
Hundreds arrested in police clash From Times Wire Reports
Iraq Opens Its Army To Hussein Loyalists Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Times Staff Writer
Castro checks in with phone calls From the Associated Press
King abdicates to make way for son From Times Wire Reports
Election may show conservatives split From Times Wire Reports
Resigned Cubans expect no changes
Abbas confirms his plan to seek early elections Ken Ellingwood, Times Staff Writer
Migrant workers in their own land Mark Magnier, Times Staff Writer
Her Koran recitals say a lot John M. Glionna, Times Staff Writer
Ties that bind Iraqi forces break easily Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
A farcical attack on Hitler taboos Jeffrey Fleishman, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
Drawn to Obama Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
Boot consistently wrong about Iraq
Pay increase would boost middle class
Old, new models of 'smart growth'
Teenage drinking
Electoral College hurts California
Privacy of patients' medical records
Can Arnold make you care about redistricting? Tony Quinn, TONY QUINN is editor of the California Target Book, a nonpartisan analysis of legislative and congressional elections.
First things first
Is Obama the new `black'? GREGORY RODRIGUEZ, GREGORY RODRIGUEZ is an Irvine senior fellow at the New America Foundation. grodriguez@latimescolumnists.com
Making mpg matter
Not-so-true believers JONATHAN CHAIT, jchait@latimescolumnists.com
Goldberg is off the mark on Pinochet
If Al Gore were an elf Roy Rivenburg, Roy Rivenburg is a Times staff writer. roy.rivenburg@latimes.com
Talking to the enemy Joseph McMillan, JOSEPH MCMILLAN is a senior research fellow at the Institute for National Strategic Studies, which is part of the National Defense University. The opinions expressed here are his own.
Spitting on a dead man Ariel Dorfman, Ariel Dorfman is the author of "Exorcising Terror" and "Burning City."
Talking to the enemy David B. Rivkin Jr. and Lee A. Casey, DAVID B. RIVKIN JR. and LEE A. CASEY are partners in a Washington law firm and served in the Justice Department under presidents Reagan and George H.W. Bush.
Redrawing Walt Disney Neal Gabler, Neal Gabler is the author, most recently, of "Walt Disney: The Triumph of the American Imagination."
Tyranny, realism and Jeane Kirkpatrick David Rieff, David Rieff is the author of "At the Point of a Gun: Democratic Dreams and Armed Intervention" and "A Bed for the Night: Humanitarianism in Crisis," among other books.
Unaffordable exemptions
BUSINESS
Patients get short shrift in changes to healthcare
A time when parents line up to surprise kids
Takeovers often good for Wall St., not workers
Workers' comp plan benefits state
Planning can help avert holiday debt hangover Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
It's not just about double-digit returns Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
Forgotten gifts Abigail Goldman, Times Staff Writer
When the bottom line gets a present Abigail Goldman
How KB Home CEO's pay went through the roof Kathy M. Kristof and Annette Haddad, Times Staff Writers
Nest egg to goose egg in no time Jonathan Peterson, Times Staff Writer
Before the Web, a thriving electronic community John Gapper, Financial Times
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