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What happened on July 02, 2006
OPINION
If only gay sex caused global warming Daniel Gilbert, Daniel Gilbert is a professor of psychology at Harvard University and the author of "Stumbling on Happiness," published in May by Knopf.
In Jefferson's footsteps Marshall Croddy, MARSHALL CRODDY is director of programs at the Constitutional Rights Foundation, which, with the Center for Civic Education, helped establish the California Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools.
Averting the `sophomore jinx' Raphael J. Sonenshein, Raphael J. Sonenshein, a political scientist at Cal State Fullerton, is the author of "The City at Stake: Secession, Reform and the Battle for Los Angeles."
Why give $31 billion to a few poor kids? JONATHAN CHAIT
A little musical chairs, a little chess Swati Pandey and Michael Soller
A noncommittal Fed
California's newcomers and their culinary skills
The freedom to be gay
Supreme Court freshmen
Assessing the need for more California prisons
And an iPod will never play fetch Thomas de Zengotita, THOMAS DE ZENGOTITA, a contributing editor at Harper's Magazine, is the author of "Mediated," which received the 2006 Marshall McLuhan Award for outstanding work in the field of media ecology.
Population policies and car-based gas emissions
Time to get over Antonio Daniel Hernandez, DANIEL HERNANDEZ is a staff writer at LA Weekly.
Boot is wrong about use of military force in Iraq
Dignify the homeless
How the ACLU lost its bearings Wendy Kaminer, WENDY KAMINER was a member of the ACLU board until last month. She is working on a book about ethics.
The economy of affection GREGORY RODRIDGUEZ, GREGORY RODRIGUEZ is an Irvine senior fellow at the New America Foundation.
Think it can't get any wilder? Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, SHERRY BEBITCH JEFFE is a senior scholar in the School of Policy, Planning and Development at USC and a political analyst for KNBC-TV.
Abstinence is the best prevention against virus
ENTERTAINMENT
When the job is building sets, her crew can nail it Susan King
Common Dissents Ann Powers, Times Staff Writer
A crime line of passion Denise Hamilton, Special to The Times
What's an opener among playmates? Lynne Heffley
Kurosawa got lost in the kids-show mix
An orchestra to call your own Chris Pasles
With songs in their good hearts
Going deep, rising high Charles McNulty, Times Staff Writer
Composing a fitting celebration
Another successful edition is launched
Old, new and, um, borrowed? Chris Lee, Special to The Times
Booted from a chair that never really fit Gerald Nachman, Special to The Times
Hold the Peppers
Reasons to hold their fire Geoff Boucher, Times Staff Writer
In their own words Melissa Pamer
A filmmaker tries to rate the MPAA Mary McNamara, Times Staff Writer
A true Texan, he takes aim with both barrels Robert W. Welkos, Times Staff Writer
And now for a few soaring strains Scott Timberg
Motherhood
To greater heights Susan King
`Pacific Coast Highway' Burt Bacharach / 1969 Geoff Boucher
Sweeping up the Stardust Richard Abowitz, Special to The Times
The stop-motion picture Susan King
A new world distorter
A timid princess learns a lesson about courage
In musicals and beyond, Donen made a film sing Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Pumped-up piano
That wit Wilder
Chatting up the music Diane Haithman, Times Staff Writer
A `60s satire clad in black Susan King
National art in a new light Johanna Neuman, Times Staff Writer
A fresh reply to Pollock's own `Is this a painting?' Christopher Knight, Times Staff Writer
NEWS
In N.Y., Top Pay for a Bottom-Dwelling Job Lauren Johnson, Newsday
LAPD Takes Aim at Recruitment Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writer
Secret Practices `Restore' Virginity of Young Women Elaine Ganley, Associated Press Writer
Children Taught Ethnic Division in Bosnia-Herzegovina Tom Hundley, Chicago Tribune
Project Throws a Lifeline to Beluga Bagila Bukharbayeva, Associated Press Writer
Wisconsin Voters to Weigh In on Matter of Life or Death Penalty Tim Jones, Chicago Tribune
The Call of the Wild Organic Farmer Michelle Locke, Associated Press Writer
Extinguishing a Tradition on Bay Area Beach Lisa Leff, Associated Press Writer
Making Hay While the Sun Is Setting Jason George, Chicago Tribune
So Far, Things Going Swimmingly for Trout in N.Y. Lake Mary Esch, Associated Press Writer
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Lennie Weinrib, 71; Actor Voiced H.R. Pufnstuf Dennis McLellan, Times Staff Writer
Close Magic Mountain? Residents Aren't Thrilled Amanda Covarrubias and Lynn Doan, Times Staff Writers
Vern Bullough, 77; Prolific Author Was Scholar of Sex History Elaine Woo, Times Staff Writer
Unflagging CEO Makes Time for Many Causes Jean O. Pasco, Times Staff Writer
LAPD Is Under the Gun on Recruitment Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writer
If You Think LAX Is Busy Now, Just Wait a Month Jennifer Oldham, Times Staff Writer
Army Sgt. Jason J. Buzzard, 31, Ukiah; Killed in Truck Explosion in Baghdad Dan Morain, Times Staff Writer
Man Shoots Oxnard Officers, Is Killed Gregory W. Griggs, Times Staff Writer
A Daredevil Pilot and Angel Falls Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
A drop-in from Amelia Earhart
Holiday closures
2 Killed, 2 Injured in Crash of Small Plane Jean Merl, Times Staff Writer
Military Deaths
Wildfire Causes Traffic Backup From Times Staff and Wire Services
Car Flips on Santa Ana Freeway Killing Driver From Times Staff and Wire Reports
In Armed Forces, and Now Citizens Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
Seeking a Winter State of Mind Amid the Heat Steve Harvey
Undercurrent of Urgency in `Day of Citizenship' Jeffrey L. Rabin, Times Staff Writer
Long Beach Man Shot, Hit on Freeway in La Mirada David Haldane, Times Staff Writer
Bikers Cruise Hollister Despite Canceled Event From the Associated Press
A Stand in the Forest Tim Reiterman, Times Staff Writer
Baby-Sitter Saves Kids by Dropping Them Out of Window From the Associated Press
LAPD Bolsters Outreach to Blacks Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writer
Body Found in Riverbed May Be Homicide Victim From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Williams' Ashes Spread From the Associated Press
Sea Lion Deaths Shock Keepers Sara Lin, Times Staff Writer
Who Pays for Twins' Dramatic Operation? Rong-Gong Lin II and Juliet Chung, Times Staff Writers
Ryutaro Hashimoto, 68; Tough Former Prime Minister of Japan From the Associated Press
Police Seek Killers and Motive Sam Quinones, Times Staff Writer
Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Isaac S. Lawson, 35, Sacramento; Killed by Roadside Bomb Richard Marosi, Times Staff Writer
Security Reports to Be Aired Peter Nicholas, Times Staff Writer
REAL ESTATE
What's really so bad about rental units in a condo complex? Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian, Special to The Times
Life will be a bit less loca Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Rock solid in Malibu Ann Brenoff, Times Staff Writer
Adobe's accent is on the eclectic Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Is this the big moment? Gayle Pollard-Terry, Times Staff Writer
That little eyesore could just be the next big thing Susan Carrier, Special to The Times
Three or four months' rent to move in: Is that too much to ask? Kevin Postema, Special to The Times
MAGAZINE
Provence In The Valley Barbara Thornburg, Barbara Thornburg is a senior editor for West and the author of the book "L.A. Lofts," which was released last month.
Hike-ku John McKinney
Where Normal Seems Kind of Strange Rick Wartzman
Another Cultural Landmark
Freeway Free Association
Britney Fans, Rejoice Riley Ray Chiorando
Sounding Off on Bikers
Well Done, Tanned One
In the 21st Century, Art Is a Woman's Job Too
Remembering Calafia
4th of July Parade, Pleasanton, California Colin Westerbeck
Considering the Turf, They Should've Worn Tie-Dye
Belgian Fries With That? Paul Vercammen, Paul Vercammen is a former CNN correspondent.
Before You Say 'Nice Socks,' See If They're Hiring Brad Dickson, Brad Dickson was a staff writer for 13 years for "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno."
Saved by Dolphins Michael Fessier Jr., Michael Fessier Jr. has written for the New York Times, Sports Illustrated and others.
CHAOTIC: (ka at ik) adj. 1. in a state of chaos; in a completely confused or disordered condition 2. of or having to do with the theories, dynamics, etc. of mathematical chaos 3. how Hollywood really operates Leonard Mlodinow, Leonard Mlodinow is the author of several books on physics and mathematics, including "Feynman's Rainbow," "Euclid's Window: The Story of Geometry from Parallel Lines to Hyperspace" and, with Stephen Hawking, "A Briefer History of Time."
So Long, Whiskey Gulch Deborah Michel, Deborah Michel has contributed to House Beautiful and MSN.com.
Satan's Shoes Dan Neil
BOOKS
Timothy, bleary Michael S. Roth, Michael S. Roth is president of the California College of the Arts in the Bay Area.
Bestsellers / Paperbacks
Double fantasy David L. Ulin
Neighborhood watch Stephanie Giry, Stephanie Giry is a senior editor at Foreign Affairs magazine.
The play's the thing Erika Schickel, Erika Schickel is the author of the forthcoming "You're Not the Boss of Me."
Bestsellers
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
The Italian rapscallion Tracy Wilkinson, Tracy Wilkinson is Times bureau chief in Rome.
Art of darkness Joel Rose, Joel Rose's next novel, "The Blackest Bird," will appear in March from W.W. Norton.
A way of seeing Natasha S. Randall, Natasha S. Randall has completed a translation from the Russian of Yevgeny Zamyatin's "We" for Modern Library.
Old haunts revisited Ben Ehrenreich, Ben Ehrenreich is the author of the novel "The Suitors."
Eye of the storm Mark Doty, Mark Doty is the author of several books of poetry, including "School of the Arts," and the forthcoming memoir, "Dog Years."
Knockin' on Dylan's door Jim Fusilli, Jim Fusilli, a music critic for the Wall Street Journal and National Public Radio, is the author of the novels "Hard, Hard City," "Tribeca Blues" and "Closing Time."
BUSINESS
Big Boxes Battle in China Don Lee, Times Staff Writer
For First-Time Job Hunters, Pay Shouldn't Be Top Priority Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Long-Run View of the Dismal Science Tim Harford, Financial Times
Low or No Risk, Decent Return: Some Popular Liquid Accounts Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
Let's Not Admire Tax Avoidance
Opposing Views on Fate of Magic Mountain Park
At the Core of AMD, a Man Made for a Challenge Terril Yue Jones, Times Staff Writer
USDA Considers Grazing Mandate for Certified Organic Milk From the Associated Press
Cash Is Raising the Bar for Stocks Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Blake to Return to the Kings Helene Elliott, Times Staff Writer
Stewart Shakes Slump for Victory at Daytona Steven Herbert, From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Free Agents Break Fast Mike Bresnahan and Jason Reid, Times Staff Writers
Gagne Sure He'll Return Jerry Crowe, Times Staff Writer
Quite Frankly, Not That Bad a Season Mark Heisler
Long Day Ahead at the Open From the Associated Press
Welcome to Euro 2006 Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Proposed's Vanity Project BOB MIESZERSKI
Donovan Returns to Lift Galaxy to Victory From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Now You Know
Williams, Roddick Stunned Chuck Culpepper, Special to The Times
Personal Matter or Cup Fever? From the Associated Press
No Doubts About It, Angels Needed This Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Alonso Tries to Reverse Trend Jim Peltz, Times Staff Writer
For Brazil, It's More Tragic Than Magic Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Down The Line Tim Brown
Off Bench, Holdsclaw Leads Sparks to Victory Mike Terry, Times Staff Writer
Argentina's Cufre Facing Punishment From the Associated Press
Jered Says It's All Part of Business Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Now You Know Houston Mitchell
Quotebook
Chivas' Suarez Is Heads Above Jonathan Abrams, Times Staff Writer
Norwegian Hushovd Wins Tour Prologue Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Bulls Go for `Freak' Athlete Mike Downey, Chicago Tribune
Hornets to Sign Stojakovic From the Associated Press
Myers Situation Mishandled, Phillies President Says From the Associated Press
Retiring Agassi Blazes a Trail Out of Wimbledon Chuck Culpepper, Special to The Times
Beckham to U.S. Rumors Continue From the Associated Press
Gomez Is a Visitor in His Backyard Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Cal State Fullerton Players Houston Mitchell
Angels Are Going Out of Style Tim Brown
Uecker Fan Facing Charges From the Associated Press
Die-Hard Fans Enjoy Stadium Sleepover Lisa Leff, Associated Press
St. George's Cross Is Hard to Bear Chuck Culpepper, Special to The Times
It Doesn't Require Double the Intelligence Bob Rohwer, Times Staff Writer
Dance In The Mood Gets a Win and a Trip Home Robyn Norwood, Times Staff Writer
France Is Thorn for Brazil, 1-0 From the Associated Press
This Time, Pierzynski Gets Big Hit From the Associated Press
TRAVEL
A place of jagged beauty Beverly Beyette, Times Staff Writer
Jazz Age diva's French castle Susan Spano, Times Staff Writer
With Caribbean's hurricane risks this fall come good deals Laurie Berger, Special to The Times
Firefighters battle blazes in the West Jane Engle; Kathleen Doheny; Susan Lendroth
Washington gem is open again Julia Ross, Special to The Times
Deal of the week R.J. McClure
The hot potatoes of Idaho film Blake Hennon
He's finally coming out of his shell
Emergencies at 30,000 feet
Confusion and chaos at LAX terminal
Serbia writer is a joy named Sue
A coastal trip with real depth Maggie Barnett, Times Staff Writer
Smile and say `steam'
Civilization has its price at Club Med Arthur Frommer, Special to The Times
High-country sea of tranquillity Steve Hymon, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
Anesthesiologists Advised to Avoid Executions Henry Weinstein, Times Staff Writer
This Summer, Unleash the Power of Diet Soda From Times Wire Reports
Smithsonian Museums Reopen Amid Renewal From Times Wire Reports
Many Waiting to Return After Northeast Flooding From Times Wire Reports
Budget Deadlock Forces N.J. Governor to Halt Some Services From the Associated Press
Why Hold Hundreds Without Charges -- in Cuba? CAROL J. WILLIAMS, Times Staff Writer
Nursing Facility to Take Toddler on Life Support From Times Wire Reports
Young Stars Preen as Their Webcast Takes Off Elizabeth Mehren, Times Staff Writer
Kennedy Moves Front and Center on Court David G. Savage, Times Staff Writer
Cheney Revs Up Schedule in Florida Ludmilla Lelis, Orlando Sentinel
GOP Aims to Use a War to Win an Election Battle Doyle McManus and Peter Wallsten, Times Staff Writers
Suit Targets Sex Offender Law Jenny Jarvie, Times Staff Writer
Minding Medicare's Drug Gap Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar and Rong-Gong Lin II, Times Staff Writers
WORLD
Possible 'Friendly Fire' Death Is Investigated From Times Wire Reports
Both Sides in Gaza Standoff Have Much to Lose Laura King, Times Staff Writer
Geneva Trade Talks End Without Progress on Treaty From the Associated Press
Assault Called Premeditated From the Associated Press
Divergent Visions for a Divided Nation Hector Tobar, Times Staff Writer
Bin Laden Approves of Zarqawi Successor From the Associated Press
Protest, Parade Mark Return to Chinese Rule From Times Wire Reports
Humbled by the Generosity of Fellow Inmates Robyn Dixon, Times Staff Writer
Israel Strikes Premier's Office in Gaza Laura King, Times Staff Writer
Ceremonies Recall World War I Blood Bath From Times Wire Reports
Pontiff Will Declare 4 New Saints This Fall From Times Wire Reports
Bolivian Vote Expected to Boost Morales Patrick J. McDonnell, Times Staff Writer
Massacre at Market in Iraq Louise Roug and Raheem Salman, Times Staff Writers
SCIENCE
Shuttle Stays on the Pad John Johnson Jr., Times Staff Writer
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