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What happened on July 31, 2006
NEWS
Golden State losing luster? By Brian Hanrahan and Ellen Alperstein, Times Staff Writers
OPINION
No free rides
Playground reform
How the West was sold
Getting more people to vote should be the goal
The tangled roots of the Mideast conflict
Don't blame Airbus for issues at LAX
Farm subsidies and global poverty
The Tan Line?
Look! Up in the sky! It's America! By Niall Ferguson
Lured by a webcam to the world of Lapland By Eric Franceschi, ERIC FRANCESCHI is a photographer based in Marseilles, France. Some of his work can be found at www.ericfranceschi.com.
A device complex yet lean ... By Ernest W. Lefever, ERNEST W. LEFEVER is founding president of the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington. His most recent book is "Liberating the Limerick: 230 Irresistible Classics." E-mail:elefeveraol.com.
The Taliban's war on education By Zama Coursen-neff, ZAMA COURSEN-NEFF is the coauthor of the Human Rights Watch report "Lessons in Terror: Attacks on Education in Afghanistan" www.hrw.org).
ENTERTAINMENT
Proving himself a master of multiplicity By Christopher Miles, Special to The Times
Capacity for controversy By Gina Piccalo, Times Staff Writer
Fire damages set of new Bond movie From the Associated Press
Magic runs thin in a modern tale By Merle Rubin, Special to The Times
A natural leader and a born problem-solver By Melissa Pamer, Times Staff Writer
Artistry from the soul By Lewis Segal, Times Staff Writer
Getty posts the big numbers By Christopher Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
I Palpiti offers a cool display of virtuosity By Richard S. Ginell, Special to The Times
They might be monsters, but they need help
An oddly satisfying `Lobster' By Charles Mcnulty, Times Staff Writer
Personality crisis? Not these fellas By Eric Drucker, Special to The Times
Jokes & Riddles
Talent in plentiful supply at Praxis show By Victoria Looseleaf, Special to The Times
Something to please everyone at Reventon By Ernesto Lechner, Special to The Times
Maria, Von Trapp and those cute kids By David C. Nichols, Special to The Times
`Come Into the Sea' By Patricia Rust, Special to The Times
Lessons of life play out in the animated `Barnyard' By Susan King
To tell the truth, Kitty's loving this By Lynne Heffley
WORLD
Joint Force Kills 20 in Afghanistan From the Associated Press
Syria Seeks Cease-Fire Before Talks By Kim Murphy, Times Staff Writer
Prime Minister Survives Vote of No Confidence From Times Wire Reports
Ex-Official Zuma Back in Court in Arms Case From Times Wire Reports
Support for U.S.-Led Mission May Continue From Times Wire Reports
Flooding in West Forces 25,000 to Evacuate From Times Wire Reports
Troops Advance on Rebel Blockade From Times Wire Reports
Peace and Order Preside Over the Election in Congo By Edmund Sanders, Times Staff Writer
Iraqi Interior Minister Pledges to Clean Up the Police Force By Borzou Daragahi, Times Staff Writer
Israel Places Civilian Deaths at Militia's Door By Laura King, Times Staff Writer
Protesting Along the Paseo By Sam Enriquez, Times Staff Writer
Israel to Halt Bombing for 48 Hours By Paul Richter and Laura King, Times Staff Writers
Israel to Halt Bombings for 48 Hours By Megan K. Stack, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
Tom Cruise's Studio Pact Is in Question By Claudia Eller, Times Staff Writer
Enron Victims to Have Their Say at Sentencings From the Associated Press
Crossing This Line Could Cost Him Deals By Robert W. Welkos and John Horn, Times Staff Writers
GPS Unit Maker Finds Its Way in Crowded Market By David Twiddy, The Associated Press
Ex-Telecom CEO Settles Probe From the Associated Press
Exit Plan: Follow Nissan By John O'Dell, Times Staff Writer
U.S. Carmakers to Report July Sales Data From the Associated Press
SanDisk to Acquire M-Systems From Bloomberg News
Sun Brightens Colors, Profit at Laundromat By Michael Tarm, The Associated Press
Verizon Drops Monthly Fee for Music Downloads From the Associated Press
`Miami Vice' Arrests `Pirates' at Weekend Box Office By Josh Friedman, Times Staff Writer
Wal-Mart Estimates July Sales Up 2.4% From Reuters
HEALTH
A Drink A Day By Susan Brink, Times Staff Writer
Obesity surgery: A costly `after' By Melissa Healy, Times Staff Writer
Americans getting too fat for X-rays From Times wire reports
Better for you at room temperature From Times wire reports
Early diabetes and premature death From Times wire reports
The latest dish By Hilary E. Macgregor, Times Staff Writer
How we beat the heat, inside and out By Mary Beckman
Three, two, one -- contact! By Janet Cromley, Times Staff Writer
Cool down before you go By Janet Cromley, Times Staff Writer
When identity is not a question By Yolanda Reid Chassiakos, Special to The Times
Dynamic move for everyday life By Karen Voight, Karen Voight can be reached at kvoightla@aol.com.
Resistance? Futile? Not in the water By Roy M. Wallack
Staying in touch can be a real pain By Curtis L. Taylor, Newsday
Migraine pain, from the heart By Linda Marsa, Special to The Times
Need to control blood sugar? Carbs might help By Sally Squires, Special to The Times
Misleading head count of injuries
Mothballs as a drug? It happens From Reuters
New sunscreen ingredient OKd From Reuters
You can tune out, but not like this By Marc Siegel, Special to The Times
The exercise gap: It's not that big By Shari Roan, Times Staff Writer
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Paper touts trip by car to Owens Lake
LAPD Renews Search for Rapper's Killer By Chuck Philips, Times Staff Writer
After a Century, Wetlands Will Reunite With the Sea By David Reyes, Times Staff Writer
Anthony Cave Brown, 77; Wrote About Spy Craft From the Washington Post
Digging For Data By Kenneth R. Weiss, Times Staff Writer
3 Firms Are Finalists to Design Park at Cornfield Site in L.A. By Bob Pool, Times Staff Writer
Despite Outages, City Hall Power Plays Continue By Steve Hymon, Times Staff Writer
Fewer Pupils Create More Worries By Catherine Saillant, Times Staff Writer
Marathon in San Francisco
Mayoral Titans May Someday Clash By Mark Z. Barabak, Times Staff Writer
L.A. Housing Bond in Spirit of an Old Pledge By Steve Hymon, Times Staff Writer
Keeping the Beat in the Heat
Fire Dept. Launches Online Talk Show By Arin Gencer, Times Staff Writer
Gibson's Newest `Lethal Weapon' -- His Mouth By Steve Lopez
Sentinels Under Attack By Kenneth R. Weiss, Times Staff Writer
Supervisors in O.C. Take Aim at Term Limits By Christian Berthelsen, Times Staff Writer
Louis Winnick, 85; Guided Investments for Ford Foundation From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Thurl Metzger, 90; Ex-Leader of Charity Heifer International From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Groomsman Is Critically Hurt in 115-MPH Crash From Times Staff Reports
Troublesome Fire Burns Inside Freeway Overpass From Times Staff Reports
Alexander Safran, 95; Rabbi Saved Many Romanian Jews From Nazis From the Associated Press
Capturing a Teachable Moment ... for Readers By Bob Sipchen
2 Killed, 2 Hurt in Shootings in L.A.'s Mar Vista From Times Staff Reports
NATIONAL
Dancer Who Kept Body Parts to Plead Not Guilty From Times Wire Reports
State Rep. Assigned to Military Service in Iraq From Times Wire Reports
Model, 19, Identified as Turnpike Crash Victim From Times Wire Reports
Israel Frees Professor Accused of Spying From Times Wire Reports
Churches Putting Town Out of Business By Lianne Hart, Times Staff Writer
More Hearings, More Stalling, Say Democrats By Nicole Gaouette, Times Staff Writer
`Next Generation' Owner for N.Y. Observer By Josh Getlin, Times Staff Writer
Pilot Lost in Plane Crash Into Lake From the Chicago Tribune
SCIENCE
Badminton World Isn't Smiling for These Birdies By Jia-rui Chong, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
His Payback Would Be to Take One of Their Jobs
The TV Deal the NBA Wishes It Had Not Made By Jonathan Abrams, Times Staff Writer
Clijsters Rides Streak to La Costa By Diane Pucin
Roundup
Bradley Lifts A's With Walk-Off Shot From the Associated Press
Angels Fly High Out of Boston By Mike Digiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Focus Shifts From Tejada to Soriano By Mike Digiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Pandora's Boxes By Tim Brown, Times Staff Writer
Yankees Get Abreu, Lidle for Prospects By Bill Shaikin, From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Greens Lead to a Whole Other Type of Green By Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Dodgers' Win Could Be a Tipping Point By Steve Springer, Times Staff Writer
Garciaparra Is Back on Disabled List By Steve Springer, Times Staff Writer
Sutter Finally Gets His Perfect Ending From the Associated Press
Title Ends Pavin's Drought From the Associated Press
Crosby Victory Is Pure Upset By Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Bro Lo Ready to Go at Del Mar After Lengthy Injury Hiatus By Bob Mieszerski
Now You Know
Castroneves Takes Quick Route in Firestone 400 From the Associated Press
Masseuse With a Grudge Blamed by Gatlin's Coach By Michael Becker, From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Owners Shrink Commissioner Pool to Five By Sam Farmer, From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Roundup
Zambrano Pivotal in Cubs' Rare Sweep From the Associated Press
Quotebook
Leslie, Sparks Hold Off Seattle, 71-70 From the Associated Press
Machado Rules Pier -- and Peers By Pete Thomas, Times Staff Writer
Haas Makes It Personal in Victory at UCLA By Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
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