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What happened on December 23, 2007
REAL ESTATE
How safe is personal information on apartment applications? H. May Spitz, Special to The Times
Hip-hopping out of his Hills house Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
An angle on green living Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
'Freshness' counts at new listings site Josef Molnar
For the record
Venturing abroad Michelle Hofmann, Special to The Times
Average Mortgage Rates and Indexes
Agents no longer shun the Internet Mary Umberger, Chicago Tribune
Bad flow is a real stumbling block Jennifer Lisle, Special to The Times
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Historic trove recalls famous crimes Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
Communal housing is coming of age Maria L. La Ganga, Times Staff Writer
SEAL is killed in combat in Iraq Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
Jazz saxophonist was known for pure bebop Jocelyn Y. Stewart, Times Staff Writer
A true rite of passage James Ricci, Times Staff Writer
MTA to offer free rides for holidays Tami Abdollah
Other deaths
Humboldt bridge emergency called From the Associated Press
Quake specialist taught at Stanford From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Coast Guard crew rescues sailor, 70 From the Associated Press
Rescued teen is out of the hospital From the Associated Press
Retracing flames' destructive path Ted Rohrlich, Joe Mozingo and Rong-Gong Lin II, Times Staff Writers
Vietnam memories shown from another perspective My-Thuan Tran, Times Staff Writer
No fuel, no embers mean no damage Rong-Gong Lin II, Ted Rohrlich and Joe Mozingo, Times Staff Writers
Holiday roundup: another look at some doozies of 2007 STEVE HARVEY
Devoted to finding the cardinal's attacker STEVE LOPEZ
Fiery home invaders Joe Mozingo, Ted Rohrlich and Rong-Gong Lin II, Times Staff Writers
Yankees pitcher called 'Wild Man' From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Learning to lead with lives on the line Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
Airman serving in Kuwait dies in a vehicle accident Daniela Perdomo, Times Staff Writer
Santa Monica eateries going green Tiffany Hsu, Times Staff Writer
Man and boy killed in Compton shootings Rebecca Trounson, Times Staff Writer
Getting fired up over Johnie's Broiler Daniela Perdomo, Times Staff Writer
IMAGE
73 carats and counting Camilo Smith, Times Staff Writer
Making Of A Return Artist Emili Vesilind, Times Staff Writer
Double dose of cool Steffie Nelson, Special to The Times
'I'm wearing -- me!' Adam Tschorn, Times Staff Writer
The Ant, nothing but Erin Weinger, Times Staff Writer
48 hours to hustle Melissa Magsaysay, Times Staff Writer
Man with the brands
A new fashion plate Adam Tschorn, Times Staff Writer
Easy on the tinsel Emili Vesilind, Times Staff Writer
A Little Naughty Streak Monica Corcoran, Times Staff Writer
An Eye On The Ice
Growing your shoe tree Adam Tschorn, Times Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
A surfing god rides again Lynell George, Times Staff Writer
A budding star is found in the Lone Star state Paul Lieberman, Times Staff Writer
A story that's more than real -- it's true Geoff Boucher, Times Staff Writer
Caesars' Celine Dion gamble paid off Richard Abowitz, Special to The Times
Surrounded by zombies Ron Magid, Special to The Times
Just call them prospectors Michael Ordona, Special to The Times
Alicia Keys rebounds (from all of that success) Richard Cromelin, Times Staff Writer
Creativity Corner
Art, deep as memory / At the holidays, the arts become especially personal, shot through with ritual and family tradition. On these pages, six encounters with words, images and music that left their mark on our writers. Paul Lieberman, Times Staff Writer
Another Rowling magic spell Nick Owchar; Kristina Lindgren; David L. Ulin
An indie line in the sand Choire Sicha, Special to The Times
For the record
Infamy of a killer
In a sunny mood Jenny Sundel
'Moonlight' shines
Art, deep as memory / At the holidays, the arts become especially personal, shot through with ritual and family tradition. On these pages, six encounters with words, images and music that left their mark on our writers. Mike Boehm, Times Staff Writer
The ghost of Christmas unscripted Chris Erskine, Times Staff Writer
Jokes & Riddles
In search of a lightning bolt
The page vs. the stage Charles McNulty, Times Staff Writer
2007, all wrapped up Diane Haithman, Times Staff Writer
Musical fusion
Kisses of the season Robert Lloyd
Fleeting for a reason
A holiday heads-up for screens big and small Deborah Netburn
Art, deep as memory / At the holidays, the arts become especially personal, shot through with ritual and family tradition. On these pages, six encounters with words, images and music that left their mark on our writers. Randy Lewis, Times Staff Writer
Creative shopping Suzanne Muchnic, Times Staff Writer
There was no debate about training actors for this film Pamela Chelin
Art, deep as memory / At the holidays, the arts become especially personal, shot through with ritual and family tradition. On these pages, six encounters with words, images and music that left their mark on our writers. Richard Cromelin, Times Staff Writer
Here to take note Blair Tindall, Special to The Times
A man of the creeps Dennis Lim, Special to The Times
Art, deep as memory / At the holidays, the arts become especially personal, shot through with ritual and family tradition. On these pages, six encounters with words, images and music that left their mark on our writers. Mary McNamara, Times Staff Writer
Director shines a light on Arabs' plight in America Jeffrey Fleishman, Times Staff Writer
A few quiet shows worth celebrating Jon Caramanica, Special to The Times
'Cloud Runner' Joshua Dyer, Special to The Times
Luddites, ease up
Darker shades of green Reed Johnson, Times Staff Writer
Art, deep as memory / At the holidays, the arts become especially personal, shot through with ritual and family tradition. On these pages, six encounters with words, images and music that left their mark on our writers. Diane Haithman, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
Mexican town puts on a holiday show for migrants Hector Tobar, Times Staff Writer
Traffickers exploit Haiti's weakness Carol J. Williams and Chris Kraul, Times Staff Writers
Broken by prison, for a cause all but lost Borzou Daragahi, Times Staff Writer
Military strikes rebel Kurds in Iraq From Times Wire Reports
Thaksin's supporters set to win vote From Times Wire Reports
Belgium frees 14 terrorism suspects after one day Sebastian Rotella, Times Staff Writer
Kenya's democratic muscle Edmund Sanders, Times Staff Writer
Tony Blair converts to Catholicism From the Associated Press
At least 16 killed in avalanche From Times Wire Reports
Showcasing the pain of Nanjing Mark Magnier, Times Staff Writer
Migrant workers' bodies retrieved From Times Wire Reports
Few left to mark Iraqi Christmas Kimi Yoshino and Usama Redha, Times Staff Writers
No new leads for U.S. man missing in Iran Ramin Mostaghim and Borzou Daragahi, Special to The Times
OPINION
A life and death, raw Jill Leovy
Options for LAX safety
Port inspections
Be wary of venue investments
Goldbergs who live in glass houses
Focus on Pakistan
Military spending
Pay check Swati Pandey
Benedict Arnold? Ethan Rarick, Ethan Rarick is the author of "California Rising: The Life and Times of Pat Brown" and the forthcoming "Desperate Passage: The Donner Party's Perilous Journey West."
Diamond in the rough Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
Trust me on this Joe Queenan, Joe Queenan is a New York-based writer.
The genuine article
There's no defense for toxic toys
It's a campaign, not a crusade Charlotte Allen, Charlotte Allen is the author of "The Human Christ: The Search for the Historical Jesus."
TRAVEL
Rolling the dice on an education in craps Marc Cooper, Special to The Times
Open sesame by catharine hamm, ON THE SPOT
Lovely Paris -- if you can afford it
Garcon, I'd like a bone, please
Tea and a holiday feast for the eyes Rosemary McClure, Times Staff Writer
Hot-button issues, to be continued . . . James Gilden, Special to The Times
Wisps of magic in Carpinteria Amy Hubbard, Times Staff Writer
Junk-food junkies, relief is at hand Vani Rangachar
About those lift ticket prices . . .
A spiritual journey Eric Lucas, Special to The Times
Snapshots of the trip that was 2007 Christopher Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
Free to dance Ericka Hamburg, Special to The Times
Unlicensed digs closing in Hawaii Jay Jones; Josef Molnar; Hugo Martin; Chris Erskine
NATIONAL
Mayor dogged by puppy theft charges Miguel Bustillo, Times Staff Writer
CIA should tape more, experts say Josh Meyer, Times Staff Writer
Giuliani says he's feeling fine Maeve Reston, Times Staff Writer
Congresswoman fought for poor From Times Wire Reports
Stores cut prices, stay open longer From Times Wire Reports
Navigator faulted in ship's grounding From Times Wire Reports
Such well-timed happenstance along the Clinton trail TOP OF THE TICKET
Rules set on union e-mail at work From Times Wire Reports
The 'other' Democrats soldier on Scott Martelle, Times Staff Writer
CIA's probe of its watchdog yields changes Greg Miller, Times Staff Writer
Small firms may hold key to healthcare Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Times Staff Writer
Well, ya got trouble, Fred, right here in River City Michael Finnegan, Times Staff Writer
Storm cripples Plains highways From the Associated Press
In parents' book, library cuts go too far Stuart Glascock, Times Staff Writer
Obama rips Edwards over nonprofits Maria L. La Ganga and Seema Mehta, Times Staff Writers
Hoover advised mass arrests From Reuters
GOP sees the world anew Doyle McManus, Times Staff Writer
NEWS
5-decade bronc rider has quit -- maybe Rebecca Boone, Associated Press
For the Record
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It's not just a Christmas tree; it's a statement Eric Talmadge, Associated Press
Naming that mummy takes time Anna Johnson, Associated Press
Family tree farmers try to shield land from development Gene Johnson, Associated Press
Using fire as a tool in the wild Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press
They're not just whistling 'Dixie' Kate Brumback, Associated Press
African migrants fill void at Nebraska plants Nate Jenkins, Associated Press
Inspired to live 'parable of the talents' Helen O'Neill, Associated Press
Building good from horror Sue Lindsey, Associated Press
BOOKS
Bomb threat Daniel Kurtz-Phelan, Daniel Kurtz-Phelan is a senior editor at Foreign Affairs magazine.
This Week in Calendar
Bestsellers
Folk and art Kristina Lindgren
Case studies David L. Ulin
Remade in America Erin Aubry Kaplan, Erin Aubry Kaplan is a contributing editor to The Times' Opinion pages.
Graphic realities Laurel Maury, Laurel Maury is a New York-based writer and critic.
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
You can't go home again Heller McAlpin, Heller McAlpin is a critic whose reviews appear in a variety of publications, including Newsday and the San Francisco Chronicle.
They came from Hollywood Seth Greenland, Seth Greenland has written for film, television and theater. He is the author of the novel "The Bones."
Down town Carolyn Kellogg, Carolyn Kellogg hosts the literary blog Pinky's Paperhaus at www.pinkyspaperhaus.com.
Convention crasher Matthew Sharpe, Matthew Sharpe is the author of several novels, including, most recently, "Jamestown," and the story collection "Stories From the Tube."
Geometric system Orli Low
The big buildup Mark Lamster, Mark Lamster is writing a book about the political career of Peter Paul Rubens.
BUSINESS
Yahoo adds editing tools to Flickr site From Times Wire Services
Product Watch David Colker
Pay bills on time to avoid long-lasting pain Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant
Rethinking how L.A. gets around
Best Buy kiosks not connected to Internet DAVID LAZARUS, CONSUMER CONFIDENTIAL
Boss is wrong on start of workday From Newsday
Sears to trim use of PVC From Times Wire Services
Colleges turn discounters Eileen Ambrose, Baltimore Sun
FDIC chairwoman is right on the money Jonathan Peterson, Times Staff Writer
Benchmarks: Financial products and services
Starbucks issues coffee cup warning From Times Wire Services
Adventures in home swapping E. Scott Reckard, Times Staff Writer
Report sees jump in cyber crimes From Times Wire Services
Social Security strategies for couples From the Chicago Tribune
It's not too late to send that gift David Colker, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Clippers losing in tales of tape Jonathan Abrams, Times Staff Writer
Davis wanted respect Chris Foster; Peter Yoon, From Times staff reports
Chips are down for UCLA at end Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Big chance for Forbath goes awry Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
Trojans cover all the bases Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Ducks look tough to beat again Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Results, Schedule From the Associated Press
Cincinnati gets 10th victory, 31-21 From the Associated Press
Quotebook
Kings stagger home after 4-3 loss to Predators Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
Results, Schedules From the Associated Press
Today Peter Yoon
The Times' Rankings
Davis out for season with knee injury Jonathan Abrams, Times Staff Writer
Cowboys... 20 Panthers... 13 From the Associated Press
No. 1 North Carolina routs UCSB From the Associated Press
Chips are down for UCLA at end Helene Elliott
Wade lifts Heat past Jazz, 104-102 From the Associated Press
Quick Snaps Sam Farmer
Looking Ahead
Quotage
Coast To Coast Mark Heisler
Santa Anita's synthetic track reopens Larry Stewart
Kids see sights while others make money Jim Litke, Associated Press
Knicks' problems are many Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
No. 2 Memphis steps up to beat No. 5 Georgetown From the Associated Press
Strong finish for Espinoza Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
What NFL thinks matters Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Lakers weather the storm for now Mark Heisler
Rejuvenated Favre leads Packers From the Associated Press
Guerrero still searching for a coach -- and a clue T.J. SIMERS
Linehan downplays incident From the Associated Press
Injecting a little bit of levity Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Dolphins get best of Ravens against spread Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Patriots are perfect, but don't forget Colts Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
Shipp helps change course Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Doggone! World Series memento chewed up Nancy Armour, Associated Press
Tinsley's problems hide stellar play From the Associated Press
Tennis players suspended for small wagers From the Associated Press
Hidden agenda Dan Arritt, Times Staff Writer
Jones' doping calendar revealed From Times Wire Reports
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