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What happened on February 27, 2006
OPINION
L.A. Unified needs to reform middle schools
My kid, a burnout at 5 L.J. Williamson, L.J. WILLIAMSON is a writer living in Granada Hills.
Crossing the line David Dorado Romo, DAVID DORADO ROMO is the author of "Ringside Seat to a Revolution: An Underground Cultural History of El Paso and Juarez, 1893-1923," just published by Cinco Puntos Press.
The crash of civilizations NIALL FERGUSON
Low judicial standards
Shortsighted professors imperil Harvard's future
Wal-Mart's wake-up call
Progressive politics
Congress should stop placing blame elsewhere
A real ladies' man
Lights, camera, permits
On Hamas, patience
Clean Water Act's protections at risk
Barca, the toast of Santa Monica Andres Martinez
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
A Textbook Debate Over Hinduism Teresa Watanabe, Times Staff Writer
The Highway That Crime Cruises LYNN DOAN and JONATHAN ABRAMS, Times Staff Writers
Hollister Kicks Its Annual Biker Rally to the Curb John M. Glionna, Times Staff Writer
The ABCs of Mayoral Control of Schools Duke Helfand, Times Staff Writer
Theodore Draper, 93; Wrote About Iran-Contra Affair, Abuses of Power From the Washington Post
Low-Income Workers Finally Feel at Home Michelle Keller, Times Staff Writer
Heavy Rain and Risk of Mudslides Forecast From a Times Staff Writer
Gov. Names Interim Prison System Chief Jenifer Warren, Times Staff Writer
Gov. Misses Chance to Beef Up GOP Support George Skelton
Man Released From Jail Killed Crossing Freeway From Times Staff Reports
Jewish Federation Holds Fundraiser by Phone From Times Staff Reports
Gov.'s Allies Block Broad Rebuke Michael Finnegan and Robert Salladay, Times Staff Writers
Streets to Be Closed for Oscars Ceremony Setup From Times Staff Reports
FDR Opens Oscar Ceremony Via Radio
Stem Cell Institute's Legality Goes to Trial Lee Romney, Times Staff Writer
Going to Church in Quest for Students Jessica Garrison, Times Staff Writer
A Sixth CHP Officer Is Killed Jennifer Oldham, Times Staff Writer
Moorpark's Ambience on Ballot Gregory W. Griggs, Times Staff Writer
Can School Board Hopefuls Handle a Pop Quiz? Steve Hymon, Times Staff Writer
Darren McGavin, 83; Prolific Actor in `Night Stalker,' `Christmas Story' Valerie J. Nelson, Times Staff Writer
Park Users Ponder Road's Toll Roy Rivenburg, Times Staff Writer
Fire Victims Feel Burned by Lawmakers Tied to Insurers Jordan Rau, Times Staff Writer
Out of Tragedy, a New Life Kurt Streeter, Times Staff Writer
A Farewell Wave to Beach Life David Reyes, Times Staff Writer
Murals Get Brushoff at Garfield Mitchell Landsberg, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
A Hook for Landing Mercury-Wary Eaters Jerry Hirsch, Times Staff Writer
You've Got a Bogus Account With AOL! Michael Hiltzik
Young Signs On to Defend Wal-Mart From Associated Press
Journal Disputes Level of Toxic Chemical's Risk From Reuters
Ex-WB Chief Plans Production, Talent Management Venture Meg James, Times Staff Writer
Universal Chief Drawn by Spielberg Claudia Eller, Times Staff Writer
Earnings Growth at Blue-Chip Firms May Ease for Part of '06 Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
Departure Leaves a Big Void at Universal Lorenza Munoz, Times Staff Writer
Arms Dealers Fight It Out for Sales in Booming Asia Peter Pae, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Lakers Just Can't Get an Even Break Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Roy Leads Washington Over Cal From the Associated Press
Percival Is Likely to Call It a Career Mike DiGiovanna, From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Focus for Figgins Is on Runs, Not Steals Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Haas Victorious in Straight Sets From the Associated Press
Favorites Really Are Odds-On Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Turiaf Impresses His Teammates Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Baker Takes Realistic Approach to Return Mike Terry, Times Staff Writer
Roush-Hour Traffic Jim Peltz, Times Staff Writer
Mbah a Moute Steps Up Again Steve Springer, Times Staff Writer
Their Blood Runs Cold ...
Gordon Likes the Road Ahead Martin Henderson, Times Staff Writer
Not Exactly France, But It'll Do Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
For Ogilvy, It's Time Well Spent Thomas Bonk, Times Staff Writer
Again, Greed Causes FIFA to Miss Big Picture GRAHAME L. JONES
Connecticut Routs Villanova, 89-75 From the Associated Press
Now You Know
Italy's Golden Farewell to Games David Wharton, Times Staff Writer
Slide Of The Yankees Tim Brown
Colletti Looks for Lajoie's Unbiased Opinion Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
Florida Has Tennessee's Number From the Associated Press
Johnson Can't Keep Up Pace David Wharton
Triplett's Win a Surprise From the Associated Press
Sweden Up to Old Tricks Helene Elliott, Times Staff Writer
The Winter's Tale
Garnett Ejected After Toss Hits Fan From the Associated Press
Olympics, Website Hit It Off David Wharton, Times Staff Writer
A Perfect 10 Can Be a Less Than Ideal Setup Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Dutch Fans Embrace World's Speedskaters Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
Arrivederci to All That Alan Abrahamson, Times Staff Writer
U.S. Travails Cause an Epiphany in Snow Bill Plaschke
A Frustrating Day for Biffle, Stewart Martin Henderson, Times Staff Writer
Bozeman Emotional in Goodbye Steve Springer, Times Staff Writer
These Games Are Word Perfect J.A. Adande
HEALTH
You're burning calories right now Janet Cromley, Times Staff Writer
Young and alone Shari Roan, Times Staff Writer
The dental deterrent Melissa Healy, Times Staff Writer
Flu vaccines urged for more children From Times wire reports
With a twist, you can release tension Karen Voight, Karen Voight can be reached at kvoightla@aol.com.
A patient's hard questions about his easy answer Marc Siegel, Special to The Times
Extra care or extra cost? Susan Brink, Times Staff Writer
A little exertion, a lot of rewards Jeannine Stein
For the record
Portable Pilates goes everywhere you do From Washington Post
Hormone may be behind twins surge From Times wire reports
Down syndrome's lessons Greg Miller, Special to The Times
Hormone therapy is all in the timing Judy Foreman, Special to The Times
Mercury levels in a new light Jamie Talan, Newsday
Drugs affect initial heart symptoms From Times wire reports
The whole truth about whole grains Sally Squires, Special to The Times
With the greatest of ease Jeannine Stein, Times Staff Writer
Working out with all the wrong moves John Briley, Washington Post
Grape seeds pressed into duty Elena Conis
ENTERTAINMENT
Oh, zeebad, bad `Doogal' Christy Lemire, Associated Press
Regaining their strut in Milan Booth Moore, Times Staff Writer
Tears, anger and the Palestinian issue Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
A dress-up affair for the dress-up crowd Richard Rushfield, Times Staff Writer
Going out on a limb for love, activism Jim Rossi, Special to The Times
Oscar-free top 10 led by `Family' R. Kinsey Lowe, Times Staff Writer
A molehill to a `Mountain' AL MARTINEZ
`Kidz Bop' albums play to preteen set Geoff Boucher
Showy success for kids musical Matea Gold, Times Staff Writer
It's on the lam -- from Warners Scott Collins, Times Staff Writer
The spirit of the indies crosses over to the Oscars Susan King
Sting on Broadway in a very short run
It's a bit of a madhouse, but Madea is in control Gene Seymour, Newsday
Memorial for playwright Belluso
Bridging Europe's cultural divide Jeffrey Fleishman, Times Staff Writer
`Happy' jumps the shark Charles McNulty, Times Staff Writer
Pop goes the opera Chris Lee, Special to The Times
The two sides of a Hindu goddess Kavita Daswani, Special to The Times
WORLD
Desk Jobs in a War Zone Doug Smith, Times Staff Writer
On Home Soil at Last, Parliament Meets in Silo From Times Wire Reports
Soldiers Surround Prison After Riot Erupts From Times Wire Reports
Thousands Protest Torture-Killing From Times Wire Reports
Standoff With Military Ends Without Violence From Times Wire Reports
Violence Subsides Across Iraq Borzou Daragahi, Times Staff Writer
Suicide Bombers Were on Most-Wanted List From Times Wire Reports
Ancient Painting Is Rich in Iron From Times Wire Reports
Thailand Opposition Stages Rally Bruce Wallace, Times Staff Writer
Case Against Iran Differs From Iraq Alissa J. Rubin, Times Staff Writer
Turin Wonders Whether Games' Glow Will Last Tracy Wilkinson, Times Staff Writer
A Small Emirate With Big Ambitions Jeffrey Fleishman, Times Staff Writer
Iraqi Police Fail to Find Abducted U.S. Reporter From Associated Press
New Details of Mexico's `Dirty War' Hector Tobar, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
Rural Broadband Surfers Catching Up From Times Wire Reports
FBI Says Suspicious Powder Is Not Ricin From Times Wire Reports
Deal on Ports to Get Review Richard Simon, Times Staff Writer
Governors Stay Focused on the Border From Associated Press
Gunman Kills Woman in Church, Wounds Two From Times Wire Reports
Seattle Brings Local Bands to Callers on Hold Lynn Marshall, Times Staff Writer
A Sleepy Baton Rouge Wakes Up a Boomtown Miguel Bustillo, Times Staff Writer
Wal-Mart CEO Talks Healthcare From Associated Press
Mountain Reaches Its Limit From Associated Press
N.Y. Might Lay Down the Law on Bike Taxis Walter Hamilton, Times Staff Writer
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