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What happened on December 18, 2006
HEALTH
Holiday pounds? Give 'em a swift kick Jenny Hontz, Special to The Times
Reasons why muscles can get twitchy after workouts Janet Cromley; Jeannine Stein
Cushioning the blow Shari Roan, Times Staff Writer
Folic acid fails to lower heart risks From Times wire reports
Time to separate fact from fiction
Hospital ratings fall short From Times wire reports
Bargain hunting's thrills and chills
California ramps up efforts to curtail drunk driving Shari Roan, Times Staff Writer
Here's a stretch for full-body renewal Karen Voight
Cord confusion trips up delivery Marc Siegel, Special to The Times
Poison that killed spy is in your body and mine Mary Beckman
Bill cracks down on supplements From Times wire reports
In their own words Melissa Healy
Exercise may help protect smokers From Times wire reports
Essentials for after the surgery Hilary Waldman, Hartford Courant
New roadblocks to drunk driving Shari Roan, Times Staff Writer
On their terms Melissa Healy, Times Staff Writer
Getting in tune to the sounds of exertion
The rainbow effect Susan Bowerman, Special to The Times
Sit back and take a heart-pumping spin Roy M. Wallack
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Pot is called biggest cash crop Eric Bailey, Times Staff Writer
Larry Zox, 69; artist known for hard-edged abstract paintings From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Getting 'freaky' middle school students into a new groove Tony Barboza, Times Staff Writer
A B&B brouhaha at Big Bear Jonathan Abrams, Times Staff Writer
Richard Carlson, 45; self-help author From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Proud families, friends cheer men becoming Marines Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
William J. Dignam, 86; UCLA professor of obstetrics, gynecology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Knights in flashing lights help keep freeways clear David Reyes, Times Staff Writer
Storm over North Coast rights Julie Cart, Times Staff Writer
An inconvenient clash of science and marketing Bob Sipchen
Clarence 'Del' Smith, 86; official pilot for California governors From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Leonard M. Greene, 88; aviation safety pioneer held 200-plus patents From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Candidates have their hands out Michael Finnegan, Times Staff Writer
History taking a sharp turn for Asian Americans George Skelton
Kenny Davern, 71; jazz virtuoso was known for lyric style Adam Bernstein, Washington Post
Villaraigosa is learning the city's nuances Duke Helfand, Times Staff Writer
A marathon program for keeping students on track Vernon Loeb, Times Staff Writer
Costa Mesa man kills wife, then himself, police say From a Times Staff Writer
Two killed, one hurt in Santa Ana shooting Stuart Silverstein, Times Staff Writer
Owl train marks 30 years of service
OPINION
We love to torture A.S. Hamrah
Set animals free
Nominee for state Hall of Infamy
Shift the burden on identity theft
Reinstate rule on new budget costs
U.S. trade feeling squeeze by China
Return to the rule of law
No pirate games Dan Glickman, DAN GLICKMAN is chairman and chief executive of the Motion Picture Assn. of America.
Dismay over presidential race
Hazing, and living, at the firehouse
Change of regime beneficial to Chile
Kofi Annan's tough love
Can-do in Kalamazoo
Flawed data skew hate-crime study
Dolphin likely was victim of pollution
NATIONAL
U.s. Seeks To Rein In Its Military Spy Teams Greg Miller, Times Staff Writer
Discovery team to take another walk From Times Wire Reports
Green laws no slam-dunk in new Congress Richard Simon, Times Staff Writer
Pet snake strangles man in his home From Times Wire Reports
More parishes quit Episcopal Church From Times Wire Reports
Human nose able to sniff it out Jeremy Manier, Chicago Tribune
Emission limits set on oil, gas firms From Times Wire Reports
Mt. Hood climber found dead From the Associated Press
NYC Sanitation unit has reason to talk trash Matea Gold, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
Spain seeks a makeover for gangs Tracy Wilkinson, Times Staff Writer
Moderate leads in clerical election From Times Wire Reports
Fighting worsens in Gaza; 3 killed Rushdi abu Alouf and Richard Boudreaux, Special to The Times
All French troops to be withdrawn From Times Wire Reports
Six-nation talks on N. Korea resume From Times Wire Reports
Baghdad Red Crescent workers abducted Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Times Staff Writer
U.S. returns inmate to Bangladesh From the Associated Press
Mexico says suspected leader of drug cartel is in custody From the Associated Press
200 troops reportedly switch sides From Times Wire Reports
Rebels kill 7 amid coca crackdown From Times Wire Reports
Castro does not have cancer, U.S. officials told From the Associated Press
In Afghanistan, money tips the scales of justice Paul Watson, Times staff writer
Growing old in Andean town has its advantages Chris Kraul, Times Staff Writer
Japanese confront history with `Iwo Jima' Bruce Wallace, Times Staff Writer
Campaign of shame falls flat in China Mark Magnier, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Here come the suspensions, and there goes the patience Mark Heisler
Suddenly, interest in this team spans globe Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Flores rides to a five-win day Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Devils hand Rangers another beating, 6-1 From the Associated Press
Brazil team upsets Barcelona for club title From the Associated Press
Bills' Losman passes latest test From the Associated Press
Raptors suffer a scare in third straight victory From the Associated Press
This 60 is over Lakers' limit Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Tonight Peter Yoon
Clippers are inactive on several fronts Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
Woods has his sights on another Tiger Slam Thomas Bonk, Times Staff Writer
Butler is up to snuff with Wizards Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Bad to worst for Raiders From the Associated Press
Ninth-ranked Baylor defeats UCLA women From the Associated Press
Bears get home-field advantage From the Associated Press
Online Poll
Ducks Tonight Eric Stephens
Trojans take it a little too easy in victory Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Johnson scores 20 as Long Beach streak reaches four From the Associated Press
Saints lose the game, win a title From the Associated Press
Quotebook
Parity: It rhymes with hilarity MIKE PENNER
Rivers could be Super stopper 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.
Defense earns points From the Associated Press
One team is dreaming of Iverson Mike Penner, Times Staff Writer
Put this down as a win for Chargers Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
Two-minute Drill HOUSTON MITCHELL
Hall says Owens should be suspended Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
Red Sox reportedly to get second opinion on Drew From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Gibson doing the inside job Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
The high-flying Ducks just aren't on our radar Helene Elliott, Times Staff Writer
Philadelphia's demands on trade for Iverson are deemed too high Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
This 60 is over Lakers' limit Helene Elliott
State title games show true spirit of competition ERIC SONDHEIMER
ENTERTAINMENT
`Nine's' strange, swift decline SCOTT COLLINS, The Channel Island column runs every Monday in Calendar. Scott Collins' television blog of the same name is at latimes.com/channelisland. Contact him at channelisland @latimes.com
Everything goes bump in this `Night' Susan King
He is no ordinary hero -- no, really, he's not Kai Maristed, Special to The Times
O'Reilly's trip to Iraq gets Fox focus Matea Gold
Allen swings, but about that tone ... Don Heckman, Special to The Times
The Getty's answer man By Christopher Reynolds
`Jack Frost,' meet the Jacksons Daryl H. Miller, Times Staff Writer
The Getty's answer man Christopher Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
`Over the Rainbow' still sums it up for McPhee Tribune Media Services
Enshrining 3 days of peace and music in '69 From the Associated Press
A Wonder-filled night of music Steve Hochman, Special to The Times
What the Dickens! It really is a bookstore Scott Timberg, Times Staff Writer
Loads and heaps, gobs and oodles of love Victoria Looseleaf, Special to The Times
Jeezy plays it cool, and Ghostface just plays Oliver Wang
And they're singing their lines because...? Charles McNulty, Times Staff Writer
`Veil' in need of a lift John Horn, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
As earnings sizzle, a chill for workers Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
Deal for Harrah's is said to be near From Reuters
Deal allows Westinghouse to build four reactors in China From the Associated Press
Carmakers want suit tossed From the Associated Press
Doubt cast on stock options of directors Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Investors await data on inflation, earnings From the Associated Press
Glitches a new-tech byproduct Dawn C. Chmielewski, Times Staff Writer
Tribune execs, family said to plan rival bids James Rainey, Times Staff Writer
N.y. Stock Exchange Is Going Global Walter Hamilton and Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writers
Realogy agrees to $6.4-billion sale From Bloomberg News
China's official opulence Don Lee, Times Staff Writer
Ranchers weather a long dry spell Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic
Filmgoers pursue holiday 'Happyness' Martin Zimmerman, Times Staff Writer
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