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What happened on March 05, 2006
BUSINESS
Dark Portrait of a `Painter of Light' Kim Christensen, Times Staff Writer
How Long Can the IPod Stay on Top? Terril Yue Jones, Times Staff Writer
Tax Filing May Be Smart Even If It's Not Required Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
IRS Warns of E-Mail Scam That Uses `Refund' as Bait Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
That AOL Tale Was Familiar
Wrong Attitude on Charitable Annuities
Returning Chinese Find a Tough Market Don Lee, Times Staff Writer
Movie Theaters Get Makeovers to Revive Sales Lorenza Munoz, Times Staff Writer
Well, It Can Fill a Room With Sound ... David Colker, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
Atheism with a smile Diane Winston, DIANE WINSTON, Knight chair in media and religion at USC, can be reached at dhwinston@gmail.com.
Does democracy end tyranny? Natan Sharansky, Natan Sharansky, a distinguished fellow at the Shalem Center in Israel, is a former Soviet dissident who spent nine years in a KGB prison. Later, he served as a member of the Israeli government. He is the coauthor of "The Case for Democracy."
Shiites and Sunnis -- centuries of strife Yitzhak Nakash, YITZHAK NAKASH is the author, most recently, of "Reaching for Power: The Shi'a in the Modern Arab World." He teaches Islamic and Middle East History at Brandeis University.
The envelope, please ... Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
Double Plays
Networks must adapt to new realities
Cuba-U.S. story deserves a closer look
Staging of play was all about timing
Cuba's ninth-inning gamble Tim Wendel, TIM WENDEL is the author of "The New Face of Baseball" and "Castro's Curveball."
Ready for the new Newt? JONATHAN CHAIT
A whole new ballgame Jonathan Mahler, Jonathan Mahler is a contributing writer to the New York Times Magazine and the author of "Ladies and Gentlemen, The Bronx Is Burning: 1977, Baseball, Politics, and the Battle for the Soul of a City,"which is out this month in paperback.
The perils of our play-it-safe society GREGORY RODRIGUEZ, GREGORY RODRIGUEZ is an Irvine senior fellow at the New America Foundation.
Trust, turnstiles and the underground economy D.J. Waldie, D.J. WALDIE is the author, most recently, of "Where We Are Now: Notes from Los Angeles."
Burke's contribution has been enormous
A policy of giving gifts, donations to lawmakers
The return of the happy housewife Charlotte Allen, Charlotte Allen, author of "The Human Christ: The Search for the Historical Jesus," co-edits the InkWell blog for the Independent Women's Forum.
Our city, our duty
The Santa of the tropics Sergio Munoz, Former Times editorial writer SERGIO MUNOZ is a contributing editor to the paper. His weekly syndicated column in Spanish appears in 20 newspapers in 12 countries.
As blue jeans fade, so does individuality Karen Stabiner, KAREN STABINER is the author of "My Girl: Adventures With a Teen in Training."
In Belarus, fear and hope collide Celeste Wallander, CELESTE WALLANDER is director of the Russia and Eurasia Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
REAL ESTATE
The star treatment Danny Miller, Special to The Times
The first step is admitting you have a problem: rats and mice H. May Spitz, Special to The Times
A community's Chinese connection Dinah Eng, Special to The Times
Ready for its happy ending Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Pick on the empty lots
Operating in other rooms now Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
That Zillow `zestimate' isn't worth losing any zzz's over Ann Brenoff, Times Staff Writer
MAGAZINE
The Profiting Prophet of Playa del Rey Thomas M. Kostigen, Thomas M. Kostigen is the author of "What Money Really Means."
Keeping Family Values on the In-N-Out Menu
Book Talk: The Tyranny of a Terrific Read Rick Wartzman
The Biggest, Best Open Huge on Friday Idea. Ever. Paul Mazursky, Paul Mazursky directed"Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice," "Down and Out in Beverly Hills," "Harry and Tonto" and "An Unmarried Woman."
What, Me Worry?
Superman Still Has the Charm
Still Missing: One Blue Suede Shoe
A Stradivarius Violin That Belongs to the Future
It's Not Who You Are That Matters, It's When [By Larry Gelbart], Larry Gelbart is a writer, producer and director. His credits include "MASH," "Tootsie" and "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum."
Lucky A. M. Homes, A.M. Homes is the author of seven works of fiction.
Donner Pass Circle [By Colin Westerbeck]
The Near-Miss Kiss Jessica Coen, Jessica Coen is co-editor of www.gawker.com.
Nip and Tux [Dan Neil]
Dusting Off the Memories Barbara Isenberg, Barbara Isenberg is the author of "State of the Arts: California Artists Talk About Their Work."
Dishing With Sir Elton Randye Hoder, Randye Hoder has written for The Times and Wall Street Journal.
In Getty We Trust
1964
Burning Bridges Brilliantly Aris Janigian, Aris Janigian, a contributing writer to West, is the author of the novel "Bloodvine."
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Phyllis Huffman, 61; Cast Many Eastwood Movies Jon Thurber, Times Staff Writer
In 1924 Los Angeles, a Scourge From the Middle Ages Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
Coalinga State Hospital Is Sitting Nearly Empty Lee Romney, Times Staff Writer
A Final Return to the Huddle Peter Y. Hong, Times Staff Writer
Return to Bodybuilding Roots Pumps Up the Gov. Robert Salladay, Times Staff Writer
Army Sgt. 1st Class Chad Gonsalves, 31, Turlock; Among 4 Killed by Roadside Bomb in Afghanistan Carla Hall, Times Staff Writer
Bigger Issue Behind Schools Election Joel Rubin, Times Staff Writer
Healthcare Issues Are Discussed at Hearing Rong-Gong Lin II, Times Staff Writer
Enduring 3,000-Acre Gift to Angelenos
Boy Targeted in Sex Assault From a Times Staff Writer
Indie Awards Read Like Oscar Prequel Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Every Parade Needs Someone Out of Step Dana Parsons
Nadira, 73; Had Long Career as Femme Fatale in Indian Cinema From Times Staff and Wire Reports
But, Mommy, How Does It Work Without a Mouse? Steve Harvey
Other Deaths
James Angell, 81; Stanford Engineering Professor, Carillonneur From Times Staff and Wire Reports
George Hively, 72; Film Editor Best Known for Work on Donen Movies From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Leo Lutwak, 78; Ex-FDA Officer Criticized Its Ties to Drug Companies From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Day-Labor Group Starts Trek Martha Groves, Times Staff Writer
Laguna Parade Had Bands, Cars, Flags, But No Controversy David Haldane, Times Staff Writer
`Dirty Love' Makes a Clean Sweep at Razzies From a Times Staff Writer
Olga Marcus, 97; L.A. Progressive Activist Jocelyn Y. Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Defense of Country His Only Defense Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
UCI's Problems May Slow Debut of Its `New Era' Roy Rivenburg and Kimi Yoshino, Times Staff Writers
The Spirit Moves This Man of Faith Kelly-Anne Suarez, Times Staff Writer
Border Battle Is New Turf for Costa Mesa Mayor Jennifer Delson, Times Staff Writer
NEWS
Auschwitz Photographer Haunted by Memories Ryan Lucas, Associated Press Writer
Conflict of Cultures on the Basketball Court Deborah Horan, Chicago Tribune
The U.S. and Mexico Are About to Look Back Together in Time Ioan Grillo, Associated Press Writer
Hunt for Extraterrestrial Life Gets New Weapons and Focus Bryn Nelson, Newsday
Faking Caller ID Gets Easier, as Politician Learns the Hard Way Peter Svensson, Associated Press Writer
Parole Denied for Bomber of Air India Jet From Associated Press
Love May Be Fleeting, but the Document Is Not Josh Noel, Chicago Tribune
Where the Good Sports Win Rosanne Pagano, Associated Press Writer
In Europe, Knowing the Power of `You' Isn't Just Grammar John Leicester, Associated Press Writer
Honesty Is Only Policy for Some Panhandlers Adam Goldman, Associated Press Writer
In Divorce, Wine Cellars Yield to Grapes of Wrath Abigail Tucker, Baltimore Sun
`Pantyhose Tea' Has Leg Up in Hong Kong Sylvia Hui, Associated Press Writer
TRAVEL
Price guarantees: Marketing gimmicks or the real deal? James Gilden, Special to The Times
A cozy 1886 B&B in the Windy City
In the here and now, the islands of then Beverly Beyette, Times Staff Writer
Lighten up on your next journey JUDI DASH
Flights of the geese, then skiers Blake Hennon
Cultural gems in war's cross hairs Susan Spano, Times Staff Writer
More than one diving operator
The battle over baggage carries on
For a complaint to be heard, don't yell louder, get smarter Laurie Berger, Special to The Times
An experience that eclipses all April Orcutt, Special to The Times
Libya off vacation lists again Jane Engle
Deal of the week R.J. McClure
Feed the dolphins and pet the big cats (while they're little) Robin Rauzi
An oasis within a desert oasis Andrew Bender, Special to The Times
First impressions of Zambia
Birds of paradise: Yet another good reason to fly away to the 50th state Constance Hale, Special to The Times
A glacial tour by tall ship Maggie Barnett, Times Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
Typecast in an urban drama Christopher Hawthorne, Times Staff Writer
Flash points where player meets part Mary McNamara
Flash points where player meets part Mary McNamara
Costello bounds past boundaries Josh Kun
Urgent, but they could be more so Soren Baker
Grace? Not Gehry
Flash points where player meets part Geoff Boucher
L.A. struts in NYC now too Suzanne Muchnic
Going separate ways together Richard Cromelin
Oscars Foundering in Era of Niches Patrick Goldstein, "Big Picture" columnist Patrick Goldstein can be e-mailed at patrick.goldstein @latimes.com.
A little blue with her velvet Chris Lee, Special to The Times
A little life, please Robert Lloyd, Times Staff Writer
What bravery, insight
Cuts made clear
The bad news in a `serious' mood Kenneth Turan, Times Staff Writer
Flash points where player meets part Rachel Abramowitz
La Cienega, seen
Martinis spilled over art museum Diane Haithman
Putting less spring in daring steps Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Families say the darndest things Maria Elena Fernandez, Times Staff Writer
Who rules the musical? Lewis Segal, Times Staff Writer
Hollywood's rotten apple Carina Chocano, Times Staff Writer
One songwriter to another Randy Lewis
Finally, Rich's story can be told Randy Lewis
Flash points where player meets part John Horn
Flash points where player meets part John Horn
The inspired and the familiar Richard Cromelin
Wrangling chaos Mary McNamara, Times Staff Writer
Sonic gadgets at war with `Words' Natalie Nichols
One woman, many voices Patrick Pacheco, Special to The Times
Role reversal: advantage, men Charles McNulty, Times Staff Writer
A show this big needs buildups and wrap-ups
It's always the heavy Constance Meyer, Special to The Times
Flash points where player meets part John Horn
Look around, see the pattern Hunter Drohojowska-Philp, Special to The Times
Mr. Altman's unflinching eye Peter Rainer, Special to The Times
The scorecard
Cutting to the chase Susan King, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
College Students' Financial Burden Is About to Get Worse Tim Jones and Jodi S. Cohen, Chicago Tribune
Man Is Charged With Driving Into Crowd From Times Wire Reports
State Gets More Time for Judicial Election Change From Times Wire Reports
Doubts Spread in DeLay's Texas Stronghold Lianne Hart, Times Staff Writer
Buffett Says Berkshire's 2005 Gain Beat S&P's From Times Wire Reports
As Iraq Conflict Changes, Has Bush Kept Up? Ronald Brownstein, Ronald Brownstein's column appears every Sunday. See current and past Brownstein columns on The Times website at latimes.com/brownstein.
Arizona Torn on Immigrants Nicholas Riccardi, Times Staff Writer
Cruise Ship Crimes Detailed From the Associated Press
Army to Launch Criminal Probe of Tillman's Death Mark Mazzetti, Times Staff Writer
Debris and Despair Plague Backwater Bayou David Zucchino, Times Staff Writer
Lawmakers Embrace Lobbyist Cash Richard Simon and Mary Curtius, Times Staff Writers
Termites Return to New Orleans From Reuters
Slowly, the Rebirth of City Park Has Begun Sam Quinones, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Minister Champions Christ and Boxing From the Associated Press
Northview's Manigault Wins Title Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
Comeback for Ringaskiddy BOB MIESZERSKI
Bynum Remains Glued to the Bench Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Practicing Patience with Defense Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Huskies Win to Finish Second From the Associated Press
Bruins Reclaim Familiar Throne Diane Pucin
Heat Gets Eighth Straight Win, 95-93 From the Associated Press
Give-and-Take for Avery, Kings Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Brother Derek Follows Script Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Today MIKE TERRY
Hollins Makes Much Better Use of His Time Steve Springer, Times Staff Writer
Pepperdine Squeaks By to Advance Robyn Norwood, Times Staff Writer
McPherson Is Starting to Pick Up the Pace Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Overtime Pays Off for Santa Barbara From the Associated Press
Lidstrom Leads Detroit in 7-3 Rout From the Associated Press
Lakers Get It in Gear Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Perry Trying to Keep It Simple on Offense Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Maryland Beats Duke in Tournament From the Associated Press
Hard to Overlook Marion From the Associated Press
WBC Spotlight Could Shine on Francoeur From the Associated Press
Off to a Pretty Good Start Bruce Wallace, Times Staff Writer
FSU's Martin Still Driven After 1,400 Victories From the Associated Press
UCLA Definitely Doesn't Look Like a Wallflower Mike Terry, Times Staff Writer
Cushion Helps USC to Victory Mike Terry, Times Staff Writer
Avengers Today Lonnie White
Growth Industry No More Mark Heisler
Lane Paves Way for Upland Win Lauren Peterson; Chuck Schilken; Steven Herbert, From Times Staff Reports
San Diego Earns Another Chance Robyn Norwood, Times Staff Writer
Thompson Lifts Centennial, 59-58 Josh Gajewski, Times Staff Writer
Duke Is Decked Again, 83-76 From the Associated Press
National Team Looks to Brand Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
No Doubt a New-Look Team for White Sox Mike Downey, Chicago Tribune
USC Needs a Range Finder Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
He Can't Keep His Nose Out of Lakers' Problems T.J. Simers
Lava Man Sizzles Again Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Amat Struggles to Win Martin Henderson; Austin Knoblauch, From Times Staff Reports
College Basketball's Best Week Is Here From the Associated Press
Maybe He Thought Her Name Was Carrie Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
UCLA Is a Defending Champion Steve Springer, Times Staff Writer
Westchester Wins Its Sixth Title in Seven Years Eric Sondheimer; Mayar Zokaei, From Times Staff Writers
Time To Say Goodbye From the Associated Press
Team Is Pursuing Trade for Luongo Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Miller Time Is Measured One Inning After Another Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
Rusty Wallace Takes an Open-Wheel Spin From the Associated Press
Pepperdine Backs Westphal After 20-Loss Season Robyn Norwood
Newness of the Washington Nationals Has Worn Off Thomas Boswell, Washington Post
This Hired Gun Is No. 2 With a Bullet Bill Plaschke
Nadal Beats Federer for Dubai Open Title From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Goal Disallowed in Division I Tie Lauren Peterson; Steven Herbert, From Times Staff Reports
El Camino Real Scores Record Victory Steve Galluzzo
Bringing `Canes' Swagger to Ole Miss From the Associated Press
U.S. Manager Tinkers With Batting Order Tim Brown, Times Staff Writer
Let the Arctic Games Begin From the Associated Press
Mater Dei Heats Things Up Dan Arritt; Josh Gajewski; Eric Sondheimer, From Times Staff Writers
WORLD
Faith in `Miracle Cures' Is Fading in South Korea Barbara Demick, Times Staff Writer
Suspect in Slaying Is Extradited to France From Times Wire Reports
Another Suspect Held in Record Cash Heist From Times Wire Reports
Baby Among 3 Killed in Rebel Attack on Village From Times Wire Reports
Chechnya OKs New Premier From Associated Press
U.N. Food for Kenya Runs Low From Associated Press
Algeria Frees Some Islamic Insurgents From Associated Press
Two Tamil Rebels Slain at Checkpoint From Times Wire Reports
Iraq's Besieged Sunnis Now Looking to U.S. Megan K. Stack, Times Staff Writer
Al Qaeda's No. 2 Tries to Rally Muslims From Reuters
Bush: No Nuclear Pact for Pakistan Peter Wallsten, Times Staff Writer
French Officer Killed, Canadian Injured in Afghanistan From Reuters
Chinese Leaders Cultivate Rural Support Mark Magnier, Times Staff Writer
Israeli Arabs Protest Attack on Nazareth Church From Associated Press
Iraq's President Joins Coalition Seeking to Oust Prime Minister From Associated Press
U.S. Expat Advocate of Suicide Is Deported From Times Wire Reports
2 Soldiers Slain in Pakistan Zulfiqar Ali, Special to The Times
Buddhist Sect at Forefront of Thai Protests Bruce Wallace, Times Staff Writer
BOOKS
War footing Mark Rozzo, Mark Rozzo is a contributing writer to Book Review.
Bestsellers / Paperbacks
Bestsellers
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
Famous last words Mary Roach, Mary Roach is the author of "Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers" and "Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife."
Scribbling in the dark Richard Rayner, Richard Rayner is the author of several books, most recently "The Devil's Wind," a novel.
The mind's eye Shelley Jackson, Shelley Jackson is the author of "The Melancholy of Anatomy," "Patchwork Girl" and "Skin," a story published in tattoos on the skin of 2,095 volunteers. Her first novel, "Half Life," is due out in July.
Circling the Square Rebecca Solnit, Rebecca Solnit's most recent books include "A Field Guide to Getting Lost" and a new edition of "Hope in the Dark: Untold Histories, Wild Possibilities."
The scientific method Emily Barton, Emily Barton is the author of the novels "Brookland" and "The Testament of Yves Gundron." She teaches at Eugene Lang College of the New School.
The strangers next door Sonja Bolle, Sonja Bolle is a freelance book editor. She also reviews children's books for Newsday.
Necessary fictions Amy Wilentz, Amy Wilentz is the author of "Martyrs' Crossing," a novel about Jerusalem.
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