What happened on April 22, 2007

NATIONAL

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

OPINION

Revenge of the desk slaves Nick Confalone, NICK CONFALONE, a former assistant to a Hollywood movie producer, now works in television animation.
The unspeakable G-word Matt Welch, MATT WELCH is The Times' assistant editorial pages editor.
Our zero-tolerance society David Greenberg, DAVID GREENBERG, a professor of history and media studies at Rutgers University, is the author of books about Richard Nixon and Calvin Coolidge.
Ambush at the World Bank David Rieff, DAVID RIEFF is the author of "At the Point of a Gun: Democratic Dreams and Armed Intervention" and "A Bed for the Night: Humanitarianism in Crisis."
Enough green glory, governor. Now get back to work Anthony York, ANTHONY YORK is editor of Capitol Weekly.
Forward on L.A. schools
Rail line safety is not the only risk
Taxpayers paying more, getting less
Whose downtown is it? D.J. Waldie, D.J. WALDIE, a contributing editor to Opinion, is the author of "Where We Are Now: Notes from Los Angeles."
Mayor faces other issues than schools
Animation animus Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
Coming to terms with mass murder
A flawed defense of Wolfowitz
The writers' stuff Dan Crowe, DAN CROWE is the editor of "How I Write: The Secret Lives of Authors," which will be published next week by Rizzoli.
FDR's foresight helped save Britain
The ugliest building in L.A. Josh Williams and Dakota Smith, JOSH WILLIAMS and DAKOTA SMITH are the editor and contributing editor, respectively, of Curbed LA (la.curbed.com).

ENTERTAINMENT

NEWS

Inmates find freedom behind bars Kelly Griffith, Orlando Florida Sentinel
Capturing the big picture on Earth Day Seth Borenstein, Associated Press
Making a connection between 2 continents Daniel Woolls, Associated Press
India's meatless menu diverse Laurie Goering, Chicago Tribune
Macedonia's antiquities are an easy target Konstantin Testorides, Associated Press
Maine's fishermen hit troubled waters Clarke Canfield, Associated Press Writer

BUSINESS

BOOKS

The riled ones Steve Almond, Steve Almond is the author of the forthcoming essay collection "(Not That You Asked)."
The mind that mattered George Johnson, George Johnson is the author of "Strange Beauty: Murray Gell-Mann and the Revolution in Twentieth-Century Physics." His latest book, "The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments," will be published in 2008.
Bestsellers / Paperbacks
This Week in Calendar
Social distortions Karrie Higgins, Karrie Higgins is a writer based in Portland, Ore.
Wicked within Alan Zarembo, Alan Zarembo is a Times staff writer.
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
Bestsellers
Foodie nation Patric Kuh, Patric Kuh is the restaurant critic for Los Angeles Magazine.
Death awaits Martin Rubin, Martin Rubin is a critic and the author of "Sarah Gertrude Millin: A South African Life."
Revealing, concealing Thane Rosenbaum, Thane Rosenbaum is a novelist, essayist and law professor and the author of several books, including "Elijah Visible: Stories" and "The Golems of Gotham."
Literary traditions Nick Owchar
Alice's restaurant Susan Salter Reynolds, Susan Salter Reynolds is a staff writer for The Times.

REAL ESTATE

TRAVEL

WORLD

SPORTS

MAGAZINE

Better Yet, How About E-Mailing 'Past Me'?
Ape Shoots J.R. Moehringer
'scuse Me While I Kiss The Sky Robert Landau, Robert Landau has published four books related to photography and popular culture, most recently "Hollywood Poolside" (Angel City Press, 1997).
When You Think You've Hit Bottom, Look Down Mark Miller, Mark Miller has experienced humiliation on sitcom staffs, doing stand-up comedy and writing humor columns for the Los Angeles Times Syndicate.
Cheeta Speaks J.R. Moehringer, J.R. Moehringer is a senior writer for West.
Rachel Rosenthal, Artist (Dec. 16, 1996) Colin Westerbeck
Fit for a Springtime Feast
Tone Def Dan Neil
Wealth, Privilege and the Tartikoffs' Road to Recovery
Beautifully Native Emily Green, Emily Green is a Los Angeles-based freelance writer.
City Lights Books Lynell George, Lynell George is a senior writer for West.

What happened on April 22, 2007

NATIONAL

Bright daughter, brooding son: enigma in the Cho household Bob Drogin, Faye Fiore and K. Connie Kang, Times Staff Writers

A cultural identity lost in translation Bruce Wallace, Times Staff Writer

Utah fighting the laws of the land Julie Cart, Times Staff Writer

Blue Angels pilot dies in crash into neighborhood From the Associated Press

U.S. gauges the threat to satellites Peter Spiegel, Times Staff Writer

Less salt is found to help the heart From Times Wire Reports

State GOP joins early caucuses From Times Wire Reports

NASA gunman cited evaluation From Times Wire Reports

Clinton has a role for husband Michael Finnegan, Times Staff Writer

Lawmakers send a message to drivers with `DWT' ban Sam Howe Verhovek, Times Staff Writer

Wildfire nears Okefenokee refuge From Times Wire Reports

Services held for shooting victims From the Associated Press

Law lets gays create legal partnerships From Times Wire Reports

Enigmatic jurist recasts the debate on abortion David G. Savage, Times Staff Writer

Offerings to Hawaiian fire goddess attracting pests From the Associated Press

U.S. Communists' big red archives Erika Hayasaki, Times Staff Writer

An asterisk to Obama's policy on donations Dan Morain, Times Staff Writer

NASA's new frontier poses daunting tasks Michael Cabbage, Orlando Sentinel

Bush leaves comedy to pros at press event From the Associated Press

Chicago State's brave new library P.J. Huffstutter, Times Staff Writer

He's outlived them all. Tarzan. Trigger. Ronald Reagan. Now, retired in Palm Springs, the world's oldest chimp gets some stuff off his chest. By J.R. Moehringer

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

Buffalo Soldier's story finally is told, by kin Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer

Buddhists bring rite to U.S. Yvonne Villarreal, Times Staff Writer

Troops get help battling stress Rone Tempest, Times Staff Writer

A recipe for change David Pierson, Times Staff Writer

Moving forward since riots Teresa Watanabe, Times Staff Writer

Man arrested after police find pot farm in home From Times Staff Reports

Democrats go their own way on healthcare Jordan Rau, Times Staff Writer

Man who was in van that tree hit dies at hospital From Times Staff Reports

Man who allegedly drove at police is shot in hand From Times Staff Reports

Airing concerns about jets Carla Hall, Times Staff Writer

Parents seek school tips Rong-Gong Lin II, Times Staff Writer

Food for thought? Contest serves it up Steve Lopez

Girl, 15, is shot in the face, taken to hospital From Times Staff Reports

What's in store with bigger malls? Cara Mia DiMassa, Times Staff Writer

Fu Tieshan, 76; head of China's church clashed with Vatican From Times Wire Reports

Army Spc. Adam J. Rosema, 27, Pasadena; killed by roadside bomb Henry Weinstein, Times Staff Writer

Andrew Hill, 75; innovative jazz pianist, composer Don Heckman, Special to The Times

Astronaut edibles at out-of-world prices Steve Harvey

2 killed in fiery crash on 605 Freeway From Times Staff Reports

Army Spc. Walter Freeman Jr., 20, Lancaster; killed in explosion Christopher Goffard, Times Staff Writer

Start of a new end to the 55 David Reyes, Times Staff Writer

OPINION

Revenge of the desk slaves Nick Confalone, NICK CONFALONE, a former assistant to a Hollywood movie producer, now works in television animation.

The unspeakable G-word Matt Welch, MATT WELCH is The Times' assistant editorial pages editor.

Our zero-tolerance society David Greenberg, DAVID GREENBERG, a professor of history and media studies at Rutgers University, is the author of books about Richard Nixon and Calvin Coolidge.

Ambush at the World Bank David Rieff, DAVID RIEFF is the author of "At the Point of a Gun: Democratic Dreams and Armed Intervention" and "A Bed for the Night: Humanitarianism in Crisis."

Enough green glory, governor. Now get back to work Anthony York, ANTHONY YORK is editor of Capitol Weekly.

Whose downtown is it? D.J. Waldie, D.J. WALDIE, a contributing editor to Opinion, is the author of "Where We Are Now: Notes from Los Angeles."

Animation animus Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.

The writers' stuff Dan Crowe, DAN CROWE is the editor of "How I Write: The Secret Lives of Authors," which will be published next week by Rizzoli.

The ugliest building in L.A. Josh Williams and Dakota Smith, JOSH WILLIAMS and DAKOTA SMITH are the editor and contributing editor, respectively, of Curbed LA (la.curbed.com).

ENTERTAINMENT

`Sin City' Flying Burrito Brothers | 1969 Geoff Boucher

Her geisha film is more manga, less `Memoirs' Bruce Wallace, Times Staff Writer

Plenty of FOBs (Fans of Bill) ELIZABETH SNEAD

Jeezy just can't shock like Imus Chris Lee, Times Staff Writer

On a more giving note Mary McNamara

Success can be a `Nightmare' Richard Cromelin

A festival of opinions, informed and otherwise Mary McNamara, Times Staff Writer

`The White House Bear' Nancy Smiler Levinson, Special to The Times

All that it's cracked up to be Cynthia Dea

$250 buys art by ... someone Diane Haithman

No sides, no prisoners Patrick Pacheco, Special to The Times

It's worth this cabbie's while to talk a good game Richard Abowitz, Special to The Times

In these new American stories, the world speaks Scott Timberg, Times Staff Writer

Big Brother in the act Carina Chocano, Times Staff Writer

The unconventional forms that led to Abe's new function Lynne Heffley

It's she-said, she-said Matea Gold, Times Staff Writer

Maybe you can be a famous author or illustrator too Jo Perry, Special to the Times

'The White House Bear' By Nancy Smiler Levinson, Special to The Times

There's still so much to overcome Richard Cromelin, Times Staff Writer

Indie site tries studio savvy Deborah Netburn, Times Staff Writer

Our bodies beautiful Elizabeth Kaye McCall, Special to The Times

New albums spring forth; `Snicket' snip DEBORAH NETBURN

Taking a direct route Choire Sicha, Special to The Times

Just too cool for school Rachel Abramowitz, Times Staff Writer