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What happened on November 05, 2006
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
How old is too old for a transplant? Alan Zarembo, Times Staff Writer
Anaheim's choice: Build housing or please Disney Dave McKibben, Times Staff Writer
Official faces city, tenant suits Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writer
Army Capt. Mark C. Paine, 32, Rancho Cucamonga; killed in roadside bombing Joel Rubin, Times Staff Writer
Man kills ex-girlfriend, then himself From a Times staff writer
Leonard Schrader, 62; Oscar-nominated screenwriter taught at AFI Valerie J. Nelson, Times Staff Writer
Robert Hedrix, 81; symbol of the collapse of South Vietnam Elaine Woo, Times Staff Writer
War casualties
Fingerprint plan worries parents From the Associated Press
Someone, quick, call me a cop! All right then, you're a cop. Steve Harvey
Going for the look of the head of state Steve Lopez
Other Deaths
Silver torrent from the Owens Valley
Gas station clerks fatally shot; assailant at large Matt Lait, Times Staff Writer
In this blaze, fame couldn't stop the flames Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
The past is a present for visitors to archives bazaar Larry Gordon, Times Staff Writer
Looking past Angelides Michael Finnegan, Times Staff Writer
Tax board likely to be evenly divided Christian Berthelsen, Times Staff Writer
Drew University focuses on its mission John Balzar, Times Staff Writer
Army Sgt. Lester D. Baroncini Jr., 33, Bakersfield; killed by land mine Susannah Rosenblatt, Times Staff Writer
Mayor's likely targets far from the worst schools Howard Blume and Duke Helfand, Times Staff Writers
Career up in the air? Not a problem Steve Hymon, Times Staff Writer
Anaheim is looking at condo plan on NFL site Dave McKibben and Ashley Powers, Times Staff Writers
Aerial ballet goes swimmingly as pool is lifted to high-rise roof Deborah Schoch, Times Staff Writer
In the fields, a rude awakening Lee Romney, Times Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
A driven dreamer Josh Getlin, Times Staff Writer
`Letter to L.A.' Joe Ely | 1987 Geoff Boucher
She makes a good last impression John Horn, Times Staff Writer
The redesign
It's looking pretty cool
First things first? She knows better Susan King
Dusting off Maugham and finding tale still rings true Susan King
Intelligence design John Horn, Times Staff Writer
Almost a horror story John Horn
A reluctant troubadour Richard Cromelin, Times Staff Writer
Behind the scenes
OK, Paris, pass Scarlett the mike Chris Lee, Times Staff Writer
Future may hold a true awakening Daryl H. Miller; Steve Hochman
Urban in rehab
Shakira in the U.S.
Quite a tangled `Web' Lisa Rosen, Special to The Times
Ferrell goes deep; a last `Lost' Deborah Netburn
At the top of his game in Sin City Don Heckman
A shot at substance Carina Chocano, Times Staff Writer
OK, let's be serious Lynn Smith, Times Staff Writer
Forget Beckett? The very idea is absurd Charles McNulty, Times Staff Writer
Bond version 6.0 Mimi Avins, Times Staff Writer
Looking for a little TLC Elizabeth Snead
It takes more than a prayer John Horn, Times Staff Writer
You know the script, and savor every bit Fred Schruers, Special to The Times
A full house even if she's home alone Michael Ordona, Special to The Times
Mamma Mia! It's a big book Diane Haithman
Who's pulling strings? Diane Haithman
Troops face new battles stateside Michael Ordona, Special to The Times
Fragile Treasures Of The Sinai Suzanne Muchnic, Times Staff Writer
A farmer's daughter is having a good year Susan King
Feeling extra ordinary Rachel Abramowitz, Times Staff Writer
From `Full Monty' to imaginary friendships Susan King
A grieving small town tries to recover from tragedy Susan King
Heroin addiction tangles the affair Susan King
Unpredictable pays off Irene Lacher, Special to The Times
SPORTS
Vick is up in the air Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Odom impresses amid pain 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.
Walton aims for a scoring chance Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Ring out the old, bring in the new Mark Heisler
Kastor gives U.S. hope in marathon Helene Elliott
Kings come up dry in desert From the Associated Press
Yao gets 36, Rockets trounce Mavericks From the Associated Press
It's better late than never for LSU From the Associated Press
Sanchez gets back in game Gary Klein;Diane Pucin, From Times Staff Reports
USC win is declared no contest Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Two of the best meet again Bob Oates, Special to The Times
Sharks stops Malkin and the Penguins, 3-2 From the Associated Press
Harvick has just enough left in the tank to win From Times Staff and Wire Reports
A speedy Mayweather takes Baldomir's crown Steve Springer, Times Staff Writer
Bruins have a Bear of a day Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Dyson can say he's the greatest Mike Penner, Times Staff Writer
Thomas puts Trojans on the defensive again Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Clippers show they have talent in reserve Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
Scott has three-shot lead over Durant and Singh From the Associated Press
Coming Attractions Mark Heisler
Stern refuses to give any more ground Jim Litke, Associated Press
Stoops, Oklahoma gamble and Texas A&M blinks first From the Associated Press
Nfc Sam Farmer
Now You Know
Three Points PAUL NETTER
Coast To Coast
COLT BRENNAN | Hawaii
Quotebook
Dallas' Howard is fined $5,000 From the Associated Press
Washington State falls to Arizona From the Associated Press
Penn State's Paterno has to take loss sitting down Peter Yoon
Roman Commander rallies to win Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Afc Sam Farmer
Marquee matchup is nearly derailed Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
Wins don't tell his story Ed Hinton, Special to The Times
Jarring block by Decoud of Cal tops this hit parade Lonnie White and Thomas Bonk, Times Staff Writers
Floored Bill Plaschke
Jess You And I wins Golden State Million Bob Mieszerski
A foreign Invasor rocks the Classic Robyn Norwood, Times Staff Writer
Clippers have a funny way of `loving' Maggette T.J. SIMERS
Thomas says personal success is nothing new Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
Wake Forest keeps dream season alive From the Associated Press
Drivers take crash course at Oval Nationals Robert Mayson
Chivas leaders evaluate breakout season's end Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
California tries to focus on the present Thomas Bonk, Times Staff Writer
Breakdown mars Distaff Robyn Norwood, Times Staff Writer
Maryland pulls upset of Clemson From the Associated Press
The Times' Rankings MARK HEISLER
5 Longest Active Streaks Of Passes Thrown Without An Interception Sam Farmer
OPINION
Changing minds in Alzheimer's research Greg Critser, GREG CRITSER, the author of "Fat Land and Generation Rx," is working on a book about neural aging and postwar America.
At the center of L.A.'s universe GREGORY RODRIGUEZ, GREGORY RODRIGUEZ is an Irvine senior fellow at the New America Foundation. grodriguez@latimescolumnists.com
TV's life after death
Sticky tapes SWATI PANDEY
L.A.'s big three: Size matters D.J. Waldie, D.J. WALDIE is the author of "Real City" and "Where We Are Now: Notes from Los Angeles."
Bush's backing of Cheney, Rumsfeld
Reasons to bother
Who is carrying Del Olmo's torch?
Cut and run isn't cutting it with these Democrats Matthew Dallek, MATTHEW DALLEK, a former Democratic speechwriter on Capitol Hill, is the author of "The Right Moment: Ronald Reagan's First Victory and the Decisive Turning Point in American Politics."
Mail-order democracy Steven Hill, STEVEN HILL is director of the political reform program of the New America Foundation and the author of "10 Steps to Repair American Democracy."
Where do we go on polio? Wendy Orent, WENDY ORENT is the author of "Plague: The Mysterious Past and Terrifying Future of the World's Most Dangerous Disease."
Money players DAVE ZIRIN
Rose-colored view of political history
Freeway park idea and other options
Ad nauseam Don Sipple, Don Sipple has been a Republican media consultant for former Gov. Pete Wilson, President Bush and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Nag, nag, nag -- Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
You oughta be in pixels Scott Kirsner, SCOTT KIRSNER runs the blog CinemaTech (cinematech.blogspot.com) and is the author of "The Future of Web Video."
Red, white and blue herrings JONATHAN CHAIT
One diagnosis away from despair Diana Wagman, Diana Wagman is the author of the novels "Skin Deep," "Spontaneous" and "Bump."
Boot's conclusions about Eisenhower
BUSINESS
For domestic partners, complicated tax issues Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Wall St. to state: Feel free to borrow Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
Gusher of views on Prop. 87
Promise of insurance article unfulfilled
Turn your shtick into solutions, Mr. Colbert
Elmo may be cute, but imagine this doll
About time Disney joins the fight against obesity
Coming attractions Lorenza Munoz and Josh Friedman, Times Staff Writers
Turning a profit by closing up shop Alana Semuels, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
How's this for a fit: a shoe line by Imelda Marcos John M. Glionna, Times Staff Writer
Baghdad on lockdown for verdict Alexandra Zavis, Times Staff Writer
Rally marks 1979 embassy takeover From Times Wire Reports
Billions in Africa aid and loans pledged From Times Wire Reports
Four children among the dead Alexandra Zavis, Times Staff Writer
Backers of secular state hold march From Times Wire Reports
Three civilians killed as Israel widens Gaza sweep Richard Boudreaux and Rushdi abu Alouf, Special to The Times
Oil sales at stake, Chavez warns U.S. From Times Wire Reports
First trial of Hussein is ending amid doubts Borzou Daragahi, Times Staff Writer
Vivendi gets offer of takeover From Bloomberg News
In Russia, schisms are evident on unity day David Holley, Times Staff Writer
Hussein Found Guilty Of Crimes Against Humanity Borzou Daragahi, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
Congress' agenda on line Richard Simon and Don Frederick, Times Staff Writer
First lady's 60th birthday sparkles From Times Wire Reports
GOP still swinging, but still on defensive Noam N. Levey, Times Staff Writer
King children want museum by grave From Times Wire Reports
Bush makes final appeal to true believers Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Times Staff Writer
Corporations curtail political involvement this year Tom Hamburger, Times Staff Writer
Unease over abortion ban runs deep Stephanie Simon, Times Staff Writer
Democrats straining for knockout punch RONALD BROWNSTEIN
3 more bodies found after Reno blaze From Times Wire Reports
Amish plan school near shooting site From Times Wire Reports
Nation's center may get its say Tuesday Ronald Brownstein, Times Staff Writer
Tenn. contest may have wide effect Richard Fausset, Times Staff Writer
First woman takes helm of Episcopal Church Louis Sahagun, Times Staff Writer
Web could give young voters a voice Mima Mohammed, Times Staff Writer
Church ousts pastor for `immoral' acts Stephanie Simon, Times Staff Writer
Iraq veteran's slaying mystifies a D.C. suburb Stephen Braun, Times Staff Writer
MAGAZINE
Mr. Las Vegas Has a Bad Knee Martin J. Smith, Martin J. Smith is a senior editor for West and the author of three novels and two nonfiction books, including "Oops: 20 Life Lessons from the Fiascoes That Shaped America."
Tapping Into the Biggest Extravagance in Vegas Rick Wartzman
Bluff James McManus, James McManus is the author of "Positively Fifth Street," about how he parlayed $4,000 in advance money into $247,760 while covering the World Series of Poker for Harper's. He is also the former poker columnist for the New York Times.
South-Central Then and Now
90024 Jessica Gelt
Mountain View, Edris Drive (2006) Colin Westerbeck
Be Afraid Dan Neil
13* Things To Know About Las Vegas
His Mission: Blow $1,000 Mark Childress, Mark Childress is the author of six novels, including "Crazy in Alabama," which he adapted into a screenplay for Columbia Pictures. His most recent novel is "One Mississippi." He has also written for The Times, among others.
Are Private Judges the Answer to Crowded Courts?
High-Cholesterol Melancholy Nick Divito, Nick Divito has written for the New York Times, the Village Voice and Newsweek, among other publications.
Blessings From Hollywood
There's No Such Thing as a Free Swag Bag Lindsay Doran, Lindsay Doran is a former president of United Artists and the producer of "Sense and Sensibility," "Nanny McPhee" and "Stranger Than Fiction," which opens this week.
TRAVEL
Check in, chill out under the desert sun Beverly Beyette, Times Staff Writer
Deal of the week R.J. McClure
Reindeer, ropers and revelry too Amy Hubbard
The signs of a good navigator
It doesn't have to be a nightmare
National parks' coolest season Vani Rangachar,, Times Staff Writer
France: Simple life in studio apartment
Tours & Cruises Maggie Barnett, Times Staff Writer
Talk about global outreach Susan Spano, Times Staff Writer
Tai chi on Deck C: A relaxing way to a more shipshape you Kathleen Doheny, Special to The Times
Diamonds are a hotel's best friend Vani Rangachar, Times Staff Writer
Regrettably, they get the picture
Cellphone users dial, and some cruise lines are picking up James Gilden, Special to The Times
At a day spa, 4 brief but shining hours Beverly Beyette, Times Staff Writer
Treats & Retreats Beverly Beyette, Times Staff Writer
A Warsaw 'hood reinvents itself Christy Quirk, special to The Times
A drink at the viper room
Calculating your approach shot KEN VAN VECHTEN
Mojave once was a doodle pad Rosie Mestel, Times Staff Writer
REAL ESTATE
Helpful hints plus an abundance of punch lines Helene Lesel, Special to The Times
Average mortgage rates and indexes
Foreclosure-rescue scam can leave borrowers stranded Tom Kelly, Special to The Times
On again, off again in Palisades Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
No throwing stones Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
His little house in the woods proves that less can be plenty Gayle Pollard-Terry, Times Staff Writer
For homes, a fire shield Diane Wedner
What's the score? Unlocking FICO's numerical mysteries H. May Spitz, Special to The Times
Nautical and nice in Orange County Talya Meyers, Special to The Times
Meet the flockers Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
BOOKS
Bestsellers / Paperbacks
Bestsellers
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
Left out in the cold Paula L. Woods, Paula L. Woods is the author of the Charlotte Justice mystery series, including "Strange Bedfellows."
Go ask Alice Susan Salter Reynolds
Amazing grace Jamie James, Jamie James' biography of American herpetologist Joe Slowinski, "The Snake Charmer," will be published next year.
Gay pride (and prejudice) Eloise Klein Healy, Eloise Klein Healy, founding editor of Arktoi Books at Red Hen Press, is the author of the forthcoming collection "The Islands Project: Poems for Sappho."
The rest of the story James Marcus, James Marcus is the author of "Amazonia: Five Years at the Epicenter of the Dot.Com Juggernaut."
His devils made him do it Jeffrey Meyers, Jeffrey Meyers has published 20 biographies, most recently "Modigliani: A Life." He is at work on a biography of Samuel Johnson.
Misery's company Thomas McGonigle, Thomas McGonigle is the author of "Going to Patchogue" and "The Corpse Dream of N. Petkov."
Everyman's philosopher Scott McLemee, Scott McLemee is a columnist for Philosophers magazine and essayist-at-large for InsideHigherEd.com.
NEWS
1,200 Joneses break record in Wales Rob Harris, Associated Press Writer
10 years later, haze remains on medical marijuana statute David Kravets, Associated Press Writer
No purchase escapes his critic's eye Colleen Mastony, Chicago Tribune
Army halts soldier's Iraq tour From the Associated Press
Staking claim to Holocaust history Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune
Ohio set to have nation's longest covered bridge E.A. Torriero, Chicago Tribune
India throws a net over banditry Tim Sullivan, Associated Press Writer
Past haunts present at U.S. base in Iraq Antonio Castaneda, Associated Press Writer
Energy drinks fuel a buzzed generation Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press Writer
For sale, cheap: pesky trinkets not fit for flying Lisa Anderson, Chicago Tribune
A spotty future for the Balkan lynx Konstantin Testorides, Associated Press Writer
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