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What happened on April 29, 2007
MAGAZINE
If They Mention Voice-Over Work, It's Just All Talk Howard Leff, Freelance writer Howard Leff hopes to get voice-over work
Dana Hollister Lynell George, Lynelle George is a senior writer for West
Steve Aoki Shawn Hubler, Shawn Hubler is a senior writer for West.
Others To Watch Jessica Gelt
Audrey Bernstein Steffie Nelson, Steffie Nelson has written for Variety and the New York Times
A Day In Sunset Strip Jessica Gelt
Paso Robles Then and Now
Shrink Rap Dan Neil
Camera Obscura Image of the Grand Tetons in Resort Room, Jackson Hole, Wyoming (1997) Colin Westerbeck
They'll Raise Their Cups to Starbucks' Coffee
Remembering Those Anderson Valley Days
Living The Modernist Dream Michael Webb, Michael Webb has written 25 books on architecture and design
BOOKS
Fable attraction David L. Ulin, david.ulin@latimes.com David L. Ulin is book editor of The Times.
Preaching to the unconverted Jack Miles, Jack Miles is distinguished professor of English and religious studies at UC Irvine. He is the general editor of the forthcoming "The Norton Anthology of World Religions."
Sibling's devilry James Marcus, James Marcus is the author of "Amazonia: Five Years at the Epicenter of the Dot.Com Juggernaut."
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
Paperbacks
Bestsellers
Bright young things Mark Coleman, Mark Coleman is the author of "Playback: From the Victrola to MP3, 100 Years of Music, Machines, and Money."
This Week in Calendar
Surly optimist John Freeman, John Freeman is president of the National Book Critics Circle.
Going for 'It' Susan Salter Reynolds, Susan Salter Reynolds is a Times staff writer.
Opportunism knocks Wendy Smith, Wendy Smith is a New York-based critic and the author of "Real Life Drama: The Group Theatre and America, 1931-1940."
A dark age Emily Barton, Emily Barton's novel "Brookland" was recently published in paperback.
Deeds of the Dirty War Mark Rozzo, Mark Rozzo is a critic living in New York.
Take one down, pass it around Joy Nicholson
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
A hike into horror and an act of courage Thomas Curwen, Times Staff Writer
Long-silenced air-raid sirens are relics from a jittery past Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
15 years after L.A. riots, tension still high Deborah Schoch and Rong-Gong Lin II, Times Staff Writers
Hoping for a free meal? Fat chance Steve Lopez
Army Pfc. Gabriel J. Figueroa, 20, Baldwin Park; shot to death by a sniper in Baghdad Scott Glover, Times Staff Writer
Coachella camp is for the hardy Joel Rubin, Times Staff Writer
Marine Lance Cpl. Daniel J. Santee, 21, Mission Viejo; killed in Humvee accident Cara Mia DiMassa, Times Staff Writer
Axel Madsen, 76; writer chronicled the lives of celebrities, business giants Claire Noland, Times Staff Writer
El Camino quiz kids win again Mitchell Landsberg, Times Staff Writer
Gov. on 'Apprentice'; Trump later donates From Times Staff and Wire Reports
It's more than just the music Ann Powers, Times Staff Writer
Figure in investigation of 2 killings is found slain From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Readers of substance and style mix it up at L.A. book festival Carla Hall, Times Staff Writer
Man at funeral is fatally shot outside church From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Feelings mixed as marches near Teresa Watanabe and Francisco Vara-Orta, Times Staff Writers
A fine day for the eagle-eyed Steve Chawkins, Times Staff Writer
Bill to prohibit San Onofre toll route put on hold Dan Weikel and David Reyes, Times Staff Writers
Young scientists compete at L.A. fair Jonathan Abrams, Times Staff Writer
Other deaths
James B. Davis, 90; founded Dixie Hummingbirds Jocelyn Y. Stewart, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Cooking The Golden Goose Lance Pugmire, Times Staff Writer
Barbaro's legacy Robyn Norwood, Times Staff Writer
Highlights SAM FARMER
Datsyuk, Zetterberg lift Detroit From the Associated Press
Galaxy starts off strong and beats Chivas Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Maddux is on the money and Dodgers pay the price Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
Igawa helps Yankees end losing streak From the Associated Press
Scioscia plays it safe with Anderson Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Results From the Associated Press
Numbers don't lie for Schmidt Bill Shaikin
Down The Line Bill Shaikin
Avengers rally for 75-71 victory Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Kupets adds to national titles From the Associated Press
Weighing their third options Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
Magic is swept up in Pistons' experience From the Associated Press
Now you know
Donald clings to lead at Byron Nelson From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Kobe: It's one but not done Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Results From the Associated Press
Gordon goes after another Earnhardt record From the Associated Press
Spies takes first race in Fontana Jim Peltz, Times Staff Writer
Three square-peg players put USC in first-round hole Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Earnhardt continues his quest From the Associated Press
Highlights SAM FARMER
Challenge for America's Cup
Weaver finally joins the club Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Labonte beats Stewart in close one at Talladega From Times Wire Reports
Quinn has a royally long wait Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
Hobgood holds off challengers at Trestles Dan Arritt, Times Staff Writer
7 weeks of overs, and we're done Chuck Culpepper, Special to The Times
Warriors are rising, and Lakers are ... the Lakers Mark Heisler
Going another round in De La Hoya's camp T.J. SIMERS
Castaic angler snags prize on balmy day Pete Thomas, Times Staff Writer
Trojans' Nelson advances to singles final Lauren Peterson, Times Staff Writer
Selig: There should be place in the Hall for Miller From the Associated Press
The real stain on the game J.A. Adande
More than one way to beat Bonds Jerry Crowe, Times Staff Writer
USC men defeat UCLA Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Chicago 2016 bid group tests international waters From the Associated Press
NFL Draft -- Round 1 at a glance SAM FARMER
Black coaching numbers increasing From the Associated Press
Ducks look for line of attack Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Bonds belts No. 742, but it's not enough From the Associated Press
After Market charges to victory in Inglewood Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Derby winner could be horse that bucks tradition From the Associated Press
Gibson's missing sock is more of an L.A. mystery Bill Plaschke
Character counts in NFL draft -- but only so much Jim Litke, Associated Press
BUSINESS
Quake insurance: Is it worth buying? Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
U.S. pump prices a relative bargain From Reuters
Home equity spending doubles From Bloomberg News
Scam Watch David Colker
Acer warns about notebook batteries From Bloomberg News
Digital camera sales slump seen From Reuters
Can Coach keep beating the socks off Wal-Mart? TOM PETRUNO
Latest, greatest in TV: Do you need it? David Colker, Times Staff Writer
Poker fan takes a gamble on politics Jim Puzzanghera, Times Staff Writer
State puts brakes on bullet train plan Marc Lifsher, Times Staff Writer
Smart finds in used goods Gregory Karp, The Morning Call
NEWS
Antelopes go from pests to a plague in Texas Lynn Brezosky, Associated Press
Crossing t's and dotting i's for genealogy Steve Grant, Hartford Courant
In American history, a midnight rider goes unsung David Weber, Associated Press
Pakistanis seeks answers about hundreds of missing persons Kim Barker, Chicago Tribune
Iran's rising conservatives roll back women's rights Scheherezade Faramarzi, Associated Press
In Kashmir, ears are tuned to the grapevine Aijaz Hussain, Associated Press
Prom? A rite of teen passage becomes big-deal question Joann Klimkiewicz, Hartford Courant
Light at the end of the tunnel for a Russia-Alaska train link? Alex Nicholson, Associated Press
ENTERTAINMENT
Revenge of the Dark Knight Geoff Boucher, Times Staff Writer
'Mystery of the Silly Flamingos' By Carol Farley, Special to The Times
Tapping a loyalty for L.A.'s own Mayrav Saar
Guillem climbs a world stage Allen Robertson, Special to The Times
She's anything but 'Invisible' Michael Ordona, Special to The Times
She's as unique as her moniker Choire Sicha, Special to The Times
Can anything lift `Earl' out of its sophomore slump? Claire Zulkey, Special to The Times
A cultural object lesson Suzanne Muchnic
`Mystery of the Silly Flamingos' Carol Farley, Special to The Times
Finally, the issues get a good airing
Is host's view askew?
Girl deserves a badge for her courage
U.S. will have to be patient for the latest `Spider-Man'
That's brotherly chemistry Chris Lee, Times Staff Writer
Tori's torn in pieces Natalie Nichols; Serena Kim; Steve Hochman
'Blades' doesn't glorify gay ideal
Weighing in on Cage's workload
Unleashing his `rage' Chuck Culpepper, Special to The Times
Rocking the thumb piano Steve Hochman, Special to The Times
They're waxing artistic Diane Haithman
Cult classic status hurts Mary McNamara
Conquering big and little fears one at a time Jo Perry, Special to The Times
A different Oscar night JENNY SUNDEL
They're not ready for the coda Jan Breslauer, Special to The Times
An actor-scholar tees up a big role Rob Kendt, Special to The Times
Rage with a new machine Geoff Boucher, Times Staff Writer
Is she ABC's dream prognosis? Kate Aurthur, Times Staff Writer
An abundance of insights Christopher Knight, Times Staff Writer
For manga, a novel approach Charles Solomon, Special to The Times
The Internet sure loves its outlaws David Sarno, Times Staff Writer
Setting a love story in Paris David Ehrenstein, Special to The Times
Haley's career enjoys a rebirth Susan King
The Bard had wide-ranging tastes too
TRAVEL
Machu Picchu site at risk From Times Staff And Wires
Get me to the Taj on time Scott Kraft, Times Staff Writer
Goldilocks' grills: One is just right Hugo Martin
Road paved with fond memories
Upgrades can make the train trip a dream James Gilden, Special to The Times
Better chatter about great hotels Vani Rangachar
Quick comforts Scott Kraft
Channel surfing Chris Erskine, Times Staff Writer
Off to the horse races
Royal pampering in a castle-like inn Rosemary McClure, Times Staff Writer
A lighter wallet but a load of street cred Kevin Capp, Special to The Times
Shangri-La, not la-di-da Valli Herman, Times Staff Writer
A little Dali in Paris
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OPINION
Was it a 'riot,' a 'disturbance' or a 'rebellion'? Swati Pandey
There's no .44-caliber Koran Ian Buruma, IAN BURUMA, is the author, most recently, of "Murder in Amsterdam: The Death of Theo van Gogh and the Limits of Tolerance." He is a professor at Bard College and a contributing editor to The Times' opinion pages.
Housing discrimination
In their sights Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
Barriers to traffic flow
Publicity stunt
Clash of cultures
Eliminate drug penalties
Don't bet on tribal sharing
Misreading readers Michael Connelly, MICHAEL CONNELLY is the author of 17 mysteries, most of them featuring LAPD Det. Harry Bosch. His next book, "The Overlook," will be out next month.
Shots in the dark Tony Deifell, TONY DEIFELL, a photographer, is the author of "Seeing Beyond Sight," published this month by Chronicle Books.
Cleaning up in Aisle 1 Nelson Lichtenstein, NELSON LICHTENSTEIN directs the Center for the Study of Work, Labor and Democracy at UC Santa Barbara.
The true blue Will Beall, WILL BEALL, author of the novel "L.A. Rex," is an officer with the LAPD's South Bureau gang homicide unit.
15 years later
Fire clearance given the brushoff
Forgive and remember Kyeyoung Park and Thomas Burgess, KYEYOUNG PARK is an associate professor of anthropology, Asian American studies and Korean studies at UCLA. THOMAS BURGESS teaches anthropology at Hunter College and Borough of Manhattan Community College.
Going beyond Starbucks Franklin D. Gilliam Jr., FRANKLIN D. GILLIAM JR. is a professor of political science at UCLA and associate vice chancellor of community partnerships.
Make astronomers the stars Margaret Wertheim, MARGARET WERTHEIM is director of the Institute for Figuring, an L.A.-based organization that promotes public engagement with science and mathematics.
NATIONAL
Colorado massacre memorial dedicated From the Associated Press
A fight to put the brakes on a license plate law P.J. Huffstutter, Times Staff Writer
New test for Texas students: steroids Miguel Bustillo, Times Staff Writer
Meat recall not needed, agencies say From Times Wire Reports
Poverty remains the top issue in Edwards' book Scott Martelle, Times Staff Writer
Lightning blamed for refinery blaze From Times Wire Reports
Man arraigned in attacks on elderly From Times Wire Reports
Voters in Florida will get a paper trail Linda Kleindienst, South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Wildfire threatens to cross highway From Times Wire Reports
GOP has uphill climb for cash and candidates Michael Finnegan, Times Staff Writer
Bush's new run at the border James Gerstenzang, Times Staff Writer
Only a fraction of foreign aid after Katrina was used Washington Post
Marchers seek aid for Lower 9th From the Associated Press
Former teacher Bush gives grads a hint: public service Sandy Banks, Times Staff Writer
Democrats join to condemn war Mark Z. Barabak and Maeve Reston, Times Staff Writers
Carol Moseley Braun attacked outside home Johnathon E. Briggs and Matthew Walberg, Chicago Tribune
Different McCain vies for GOP vote Michael Finnegan, Times Staff Writer
Anchorage starts its spring cleaning From Times Wire Reports
Ash-bearing rocket beams up `Scotty' From the Associated Press
A university with a hunger for heat Nicholas Riccardi, Times Staff Writer
REAL ESTATE
Carlsbad's chic 'sister' Irene Lechowitzky, Special to The Times
Average mortgage rates and indexes
Model's snub has no cachet
If buyers wither at the sight of your yard Tony Kienitz, Special to The Times
A split-level market Gayle Pollard-Terry, Times Staff Writer
Its 'burb was a bastion of style Gayle Pollard-Terry, Times Staff Writer
It's a 'go' for this big bro Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
Americans allege mistreatment From Times Wire Reports
Israeli soldiers kill 3 militants From Times Wire Reports
Rare quake shakes up England From Times Wire Reports
Disuse and abuse found at renovated Iraqi facilities From the Associated Press
Freed hostage pleads with Taliban for 4 others From the Associated Press
Iraqis reclaim Ramadi from insurgents Chris Kraul, Times Staff Writer
Some `forgiven' deeds can't be forgotten Henry Chu, Times Staff Writer
China frees dissident held on spying charges From Reuters
Suicide bomber kills 26 at Pakistan political rally Zulfiqar Ali and Laura King, Special to The Times
As British draw down, violence in Basra is up Alexandra Zavis, Times Staff Writer
9 U.S. troops slain; 60 Iraqis die in blast Chris Kraul, Times Staff Writer
Estonians exhume remains from Red Army memorial From the Associated Press
Betting on a Berlin boom Jeffrey Fleishman, Times Staff Writer
Helicopter crashes on street, killing 9 From Times Wire Reports
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