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What happened on December 30, 2007
ENTERTAINMENT
The X/Y factor Rachel Abramowitz, Times Staff Writer
Brits accent quirky, diverse new voices Phil Sutcliffe, Special to The Times
He's still writing his own story Chris Lee, Times Staff Writer
Jokes & Riddles
Carrie, Usher and a whole lot of Judd Deborah Netburn
'Tis the reason? Greed
Have a hug and a bear Jenny Sundel
Long live 'Borat'
Actor's influence
Faces To Watch 2008 Lewis Segal
For the record
Faces To Watch 2008 Mark Swed
Faces To Watch 2008 Ann Powers
Yep, it's a hot one, all right Daryl H. Miller, Times Staff Writer
Creativity Corner
'The Homecoming' Terrence E. Dunn, Special to The Times
A hopeful voyage Choire Sicha, Special to The Times
Check out their cinema ancestors Dennis Lim, Special to The Times
Faces To Watch 2008
That's life in the big city Chris Pasles, Times Staff Writer
Holiday story
Rocks, hard places Randy Lewis
Faces To Watch 2008 Christopher Knight
New order for 'Law' Robert Lloyd
Scenes of a world caught dreaming Lynell George, Times Staff Writer
Faces To Watch 2008 Matea Gold
Faces To Watch 2008 Rebecca Ascher-Walsh
Food Network risks spoilage David Tischman, Special to The Times
A few nips and tucks for 'Law & Order' Matea Gold, Times Staff Writer
Faces To Watch 2008 Diane Haithman
Faces To Watch 2008 Greg Braxton; Lynn Smith
Movies offer final thoughts Pamela Chelin
An active imagination Rachel Abramowitz, Times Staff Writer
Casting his eye anew Choire Sicha, Special to The Times
Faces To Watch 2008 Scott Timberg; David L. Ulin
Mystery of a seventh son
Blink of an eye, click of a mouse David Sarno, Times Staff Writer
IMAGE
The modern square Monica Corcoran, Times Staff Writer
Battle of the $300 bubblies Corie Brown, Times Staff Writer
Older And Cooler Erin Weinger;Lucy Boyle
Year-end clearance Erin Weinger, Times Staff Writer
Oh, brother! Monica Corcoran, Times Staff Writer
For The Record
Writing it off? Monica Corcoran, Times Staff Writer
It's the TV version Melissa Magsaysay, Times Staff Writer
Night of 10,000 bubbles Adam Tschorn, Times Staff Writer
In the croc zone Erin Weinger, Times Staff Writer
That sweet spin Erin Weinger, Times Staff Writer
A Sip Of Dita Adam Tschorn, Times Staff Writer
BOOKS
Hidden pictures Emily Barton, Emily Barton is the author of the novels "Brookland" and "The Testament of Yves Gundron" and is the distinguished visiting writer at Bard College.
The food chain Susan Salter Reynolds, Susan Salter Reynolds is a Times staff writer.
The un-generation Morris Dickstein, Morris Dickstein teaches English at the City University of New York's Graduate Center. His books include "Leopards in the Temple" and, most recently, "A Mirror in the Roadway: Literature and the Real World."
Minds over bodies Diana Wagman, Diana Wagman, a professor at Cal State Long Beach, is the author of the novels "Skin Deep," "Spontaneous" and "Bump."
This Week in Calendar
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
Middle-earth evolution Nick Owchar
Choice situations Sarah Weinman, Sarah Weinman writes the Dark Passages column appearing monthly at latimes.com/books. She blogs about crime and mystery fiction at www.sarah weinman.com.
Bestsellers
Acting out Art Winslow, Art Winslow, a former literary editor and executive editor of the Nation magazine, writes frequently about books and culture.
The golden fleece Wendy Smith, Wendy Smith is a critic and the author of "Real Life Drama: The Group Theatre and America, 1931-1940."
NEWS
Overweight, pregnant and tempting fate Hilary Waldman, Hartford Courant
A changing voice can also change a life Abigail Tucker, Baltimore Sun
A sister forgives teenage killers Adam Geller, Associated Press
Raids have left a bitter taste for Maori Ray Lilley, Associated Press
With her young son in prison for life, a mother tries to hope Sharon Cohen, Associated Press
For the Record
City in Congo rises from war, lava Paul Salopek, Chicago Tribune
Torn between two lands Burt Herman, Associated Press
S.F. Zoo faces cascading fallout over deadly tiger escape Jordan Robertson and Terence Chea, Associated Press
Ailing Iraqi orphan picks out a father Carrie Antlfinger, Associated Press
City struggles to save its smallest citizens Erin McClam, Associated Press
Vanishing summer sea ice imperils marine mammals Dan Joling, Associated Press
BUSINESS
New cars that are fully loaded -- with debt Ken Bensinger, Times Staff Writer
Use your yearly job review as an opportunity to shine Carolyn Bigda, Tribune Newspapers
Start-up whiz takes on new challenge Jessica Guynn, Times Staff Writer
Her medical leave may require detailed reason From Newsday
Hertz rents media players for children From Times Wire Services
Tips for evading scammers' clutches David Colker, Times Staff Writer
Happy New You! Our columnists share resolutions, aspirations and admonitions for a rewarding 2008. DAVID LAZARUS
We've got you covered
Gift cards aiding with basic needs From Times Wire Reports
Happy New You! Our columnists share resolutions, aspirations and admonitions for a rewarding 2008. TOM PETRUNO
Scam Watch David Colker
HSN to pay penalty to U.S. From Times Wire Reports
Toy blocks pose a choking hazard From Times Wire Reports
Happy New You! Our columnists share resolutions, aspirations and admonitions for a rewarding 2008. Kathy M. Kristof
Carbon offsets for Cathay customers From Times Wire Reports
Family rejects insurer's claim Lisa Girion, Times Staff Writer
Match.com links up with Facebook From Times Wire Services
TRAVEL
The inner workings of the Castle Christopher Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
Driving Mrs. Hearst Geoffrey Dean Smith, Special to The Times
The hip-'n'-sexy heyday is now Debora Vrana, Special to The Times
Dresden's toll in WWII bombing
For the record
Land deals mean more access for visiting public Christopher Reynolds
What a treat Catharine Hamm
Campers, steer clear of the stink
The swig easy Jenn Garbee, Special to The Times
Timely advice at any moment Vani Rangachar
The big tippers Rosemary McClure
At the end of a Norwegian rainbow
Above it all in La Jolla Susan Carpenter, Times Staff Writer
Enjoy a midweek lift at Mammoth Mountain Rosemary McClure, Times Staff Writer
London on the cheap (or cheaper) Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
A light on black London Sandra Jackson-Opoku, Special to The Times
OPINION
The great fall of China Walter Russell Mead, Walter Russell Mead, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, is the author of "God and Gold: Britain, America and the Making of the Modern World."
Disagreeing is not disagreeable
Recycling isn't everyone's business
Learning is a victim of neglect
U.S honor must trump expediency
Race for the White House MARK ALAN STAMATY
Last laughs Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
Bush's best-laid plans Andrew J. Bacevich, Andrew J. Bacevich is a professor of history and international relations at Boston University.
'Life and death' restores the 'our'
Some myths are worth retaining
Can't we build schools in Mexico?
Open to the public Jim Newton, Jim Newton is editor of The Times editorial pages.
Clues to Chandler Judith Freeman, Judith Freeman is the author of four novels and, most recently, a work of nonfiction, "The Long Embrace: Raymond Chandler and the Woman He Loved."
Right for the part? Daniel W. Drezner, Daniel W. Drezner is associate professor of international politics at the Fletcher School at Tufts University. This article is adapted from a longer essay that appears in the current issue of the National Interest.
Shopping vs. speaking
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Singer helped make Tejano music popular Valerie J. Nelson, Times Staff Writer
Fear still lingers for many in Harbor Gateway Sam Quinones, Times Staff Writer
1 dead, 3 hurt in Sunset-Highland crash Deborah Schoch, Time Staff Writer
NCAA wrestling champ cast in films From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Trash was turned into a treasure at Rubelia Castle Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
Military deaths
Downtown fire damages building Francisco Vara-Orta
Guide to the Rose Parade
Holiday closures
On latimes.com
Suspect uses fork to kidnap man David Haldane
Searchers try again in Malibu Jean-Paul Renaud, Times Staff Writer
Opposition to China float fails to blossom David Pierson, Times Staff Writer
S.F. hospital releases two brothers mauled by tiger From the Associated Press
Audubon scoping out a diverse membership Louis Sahagun, Times Staff Writer
Valley institution cuts out Scott Gold, Times Staff Writer
Perata is victim of carjacking Jason Felch, Times Staff Writer
Irish singer from 'show band' era From Times Staff and Wire Reports
State staffers' trip to China draws ire Michael Rothfeld, Times Staff Writer
Stone-cold stumped by an old why-dunit STEVE LOPEZ
Former L.A. jurist served for 10 years From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATIONAL
In Iowa cornfields, a left-tilting tradition Maria L. La Ganga, Times Staff Writer
Pace quickens as candidates storm Iowa Mark Z. Barabak and Michael Finnegan, Times Staff Writers
Kristol will write for N.Y. Times From Times Wire Reports
Clinton says wife is best of good field From the Associated Press
He's Done It Before Scott Martelle
Ask Him Anything Michael Finnegan
Tireless Maverick Dan Morain
A Tough Audition Joe Mathews
Primed Minister Maeve Reston
Snapshots Of The Candidates
Work In Progress Mark Z. Barabak
Defending His Honor Robin Abcarian
McCain losing votes to Obama Maeve Reston and Doyle McManus, Times Staff Writers
Calling all voters: Obama's phone banks are at work DON FREDERICK AND ANDREW MALCOLM
Defense bill's demise stymies ex-POWs' suit David G. Savage and James Gerstenzang, Times Staff Writers
Card says it's from Romney, but it isn't From the Associated Press
Lie in an essay costs girl her prize From Times Wire Reports
Approach to transportation planning aims to keep animals from becoming roadkill Maurice Possley, Chicago Tribune
Bloomberg leads 'unity' challenge Washington Post
Staking turf by snowy curbs P.J. Huffstutter, Times Staff Writer
Restaurant bill dispute turns fatal From Times Wire Reports
Her Own Terms Peter Nicholas
Chipping at tough crack sentencing Richard B. Schmitt and David G. Savage, Times Staff Writers
Nuclear gets push from both parties Judy Pasternak, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
Turning a lens on Serbian nationalism Tracy Wilkinson, Times Staff Writer
In Baghdad, a sanctuary restored Ann M. Simmons, Times Staff Writer
Clashes reported in border area From Times Wire Reports
Rebels delay hostage rescue From Times Wire Reports
Baidu official dies in accident From Times Wire Reports
Far from case closed in Pakistan Laura King, Times Staff Writer
Bin Laden warns Iraqi Sunnis From the Associated Press
Protests in Hong Kong over election delay From the Associated Press
Premier leaves Iraq for checkup Alexandra Zavis, Times Staff Writer
Deadly rioting continues Laura King, Times Staff Writer
China arrests leading Web dissident Barbara Demick, Times Staff Writer
Violence erupts over Kenya vote Nicholas Soi and Robyn Dixon, Special to The Times
India halts arms sales to Myanmar From the Washington Post
Suicide attacks rise in Iraq amid fall in overall violence Tina Susman and Alexandra Zavis, Times Staff Writers
Keeping the flame burning as the air clears in Paris Geraldine Baum, Times Staff Writer
Little hope for Zimbabwe AIDS patients Robyn Dixon, Times Staff Writer
Infected camel meat kills 8 From Times Wire Reports
REAL ESTATE
Does rent control cover houses too? That depends Kevin Postema, Special to The Times
For those who love to D.I.Y. John Morell, Special to The Times
Average Mortgage Rates and Indexes
Agents speak their buyers' languages Lew Sichelman
Now that's a lot of green Mary Umberger
L.A. owners caught in foreclosures Michelle Hofmann
Industrial strength styling Ann Brenoff, Times Staff Writer
He'll keep this treasure . . . for now Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
New borrower, buyer protections in '08 Dinah Eng, Special to The Times
Could be tough to live here (for Trojans) Jennifer Lisle, Special to The Times
Royal undertaking Ann Brenoff, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Meet Matt Hasselbeck, the best quarterback you've barely heard of Gregg Bell, Associated Press
Lakers find way to play nice Kurt Streeter
Results, Schedule From the Associated Press
Sources: Martz to be fired by Lions Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
USC doesn't try much, except Floyd's patience Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Today's Games Dan Arritt, Martin Henderson
Incentive drives the numbers Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Miller get first win since split with team Newswire From Times Wire Reports
Results, Schedule From the Associated Press
Kings end losing streak at eight games From the Associated Press
Ducks are powered down, 5-3 Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
Poor shooting has been a drag Jonathan Abrams, Times Staff Writer
UCLA wins, looks ahead Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Everything's relevant in series again Mike Terry, Times Staff Writer
16-0 Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
Looking Ahead
War-weary champions Chuck Culpepper, Special to The Times
Quick Snaps Sam Farmer
What's in store for 2008 . . . From Times Staff Writers
Coast To Coast Mark Heisler
They're all home games for this fan Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
San Diego pulls off stunner at Kentucky From the Associated Press
Pierce gets mad, then gets Celtics a victory From the Associated Press
Gibbs managing season's chaos Michael Wilbon, Washington Post
The Backup Plan Michael Marot, Associated Press
Harris finishes strong to lift Santa Barbara From the Associated Press
Washington wants big finish Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Celtics are smoking -- without the cigars Mark Heisler
Neuheisel's first recruiting effort is for Walker Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
The Nickel Package Sam Farmer, Times staff writer
How difficult will it be to qualify? Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
Message to Rick: Slicker doesn't cut it in this city Bill Plaschke
Times' Dummy Awards . . . Randy Harvey
This defense isn't anything fancy David Wharton, Times Staff Writer
Liddell bests Silva in slugfest Lance Pugmire, Times Staff Writer
Bruins, Neuheisel meet cute, but will love bloom? T.J. SIMERS
Dearest Trickski stakes claim with La Brea win Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Passings ...
Jazz trade Giricek to 76ers for Korver From the Associated Press
Raiders hoping to spoil Chargers' seeding party From the Associated Press
Year of living perfectly Christine Daniels, Times Staff Writer
Penn State rallies, beats Texas A&M From the Associated Press
He's a college man again Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
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