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What happened on March 18, 2007
REAL ESTATE
Cabin has a catch Ann Brenoff, Times Staff Writer
Condo? So over it Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Still strong -- and quick on the dial
By ordering garden ripped out, board risks cultivating ill will Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian, Special to The Times
L.A. prices defy odds Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
Average mortgage rates and indexes
Tips for grazers and gourmands Amy Hubbard, Times Staff Writer
A greener side of construction Kathy Price-Robinson, Special to The Times
It's fire season. Are you prepared? Make lean, clean halo around house Gayle Pollard-Terry, Times Staff Writer
Long Beach `cottage' a quiet place to scope out the sea Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
A shared identity Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
Is rent hike immediate when building sells? Kevin Postema, Special to The Times
BUSINESS
A yearlong chat ends Alex Pham, Times Staff Writer
Bought it out of state? You may owe `use tax' Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Setting a price for putting off death Daniel Costello, Times Staff Writer
Halliburton's move to Dubai driven by profit
Test for bonds tied to loans Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
America paying a steep price for cheap meat
Easy mortgages put Irvine lender in a house of straw E. Scott Reckard and Kim Christensen, Times Staff Writers
Getting a handle on CDOs is a complex challenge Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
Diversity matters
The forgotten internees
From CAO to CEO
Next week
Priest as target
The accent is on being all things to all people GREGORY RODRIGUEZ
Politics on speed Stuart Rothenberg, STUART ROTHENBERG is editor and publisher of the Rothenberg Political Report, an independent, nonpartisan political newsletter based in Washington.
Blunder after blunder
You can't slap Google around Fred Vogelstein, FRED VOGELSTEIN is a contributing editor at Wired magazine.
North Korea from the inside Mark Edward Harris, MARK EDWARD HARRIS is the author of "Inside North Korea," which will be published in April by Chronicle Books.
Consequences of Bush presidency
We become them, they become us NIALL FERGUSON
Doing them justice Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
The boosters are back Matt Welch, Matt Welch is The Times' assistant editorial pages editor.
The Bible's role in culture
The grim math of war Swati Pandey
The lawyer who helps landlords
A fertile valley for the GOP Kenneth P. Miller, KENNETH P. MILLER is an assistant professor of government at Claremont McKenna College. Miller, along with researcher Justin Levitt, is the author of the study "The Dimensions and Limits of Realignment in California's Central Valley."
Religion and politics
Can you be too rich? Peter Singer;Russell Roberts; Sam Webb
A wealth of cheapskates Gregg Easterbrook, Gregg Easterbrook is a fellow of the Brookings Institution. His recent books are "The Progress Paradox" and a novel, "The Here and Now."
Why the best schools can't pick the best kids -- and vice versa Barry Schwartz, Barry Schwartz is a professor of psychology at Swarthmore College. His most recent book is "The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less."
NEWS
A mystery lies behind firearms expert's suicide Jennifer McMenamin and Laura Barnhardt, Baltimore Sun
WWII's broken promises, families Audrey McAvoy, Associated Press Writer
Iraq war nears $500 billion; $1 trillion is a possibility Matt Crenson, Associated Press
Medical bills soaring for American pets Jeff Donn, Associated Press Writer
Grim `hidden history' nears an anniversary Robert Barr, Associated Press Writer
Lost pup chases own happy tale From Associated Press
These nuptials may just be an excuse to party Erika Niedowski, Baltimore Sun
Facebook `fasting' drawing converts for Lenten season Abigail Tucker, Baltimore Sun
Mourners find sanctuary in cyberspace Melissa Harris, Baltimore Sun
Rape victim gets justice 23 years after the attack Kristen Gelineau, Associated Press Writer
A killing without closure for family of farmer, 82 James MacPherson, Associated Press Writer
Current of anger in the Ganges Tim Sullivan, Associated Press Writer
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Army Spc. Louis G. Kim, 19, Hacienda Heights; killed in a gun battle in Iraq Bettina Boxall, Times Staff Writer
Didn't pay tolls? That'll be $334,000 in penalties Dan Weikel, Times Staff Writer
Other deaths
Billboard's 'Captivity' audience disgusted Steve Lopez
Urban planning that's more than child's play Bob Pool, Times Staff Writer
Schools vie for aid, but may get lemons Howard Blume, Times Staff Writer
Argument about crash leads to fatal stabbing From a Times Staff Report
Whale makes a stopover off Santa Barbara From the Associated Press
Saadoun Hammadi, 77; Baath Party leader was ally of Hussein From Times Wire Reports
There's more than one tough cookie born in L.A. Steve Harvey
Antonio Ortiz Mena, 99; treasury secretary for 2 Mexican leaders From Times Wire Reports
This gang shoots down tall tales of the Old West Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
Bracing for crowds, LAX expects jet's arrival to be huge Jennifer Oldham, Times Staff Writer
Stuart Rosenberg, 79; never returned to TV after directing 'Cool Hand Luke' Claire Noland, Times Staff Writer
Thousands join the protest in Hollywood Rong-Gong Lin II, Times Staff Writer
LAPD set to add cameras to patrol cars Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writer
F. Clark Howell, 81; redefined anthropology Thomas H. Maugh II, Times Staff Writer
Ida Honorof, 93; radio host crusaded for the environment Elaine Woo, Times Staff Writer
Ex-OC Weekly chief to give Long Beach some attitude Roy Rivenburg, Times Staff Writer
Catering to new tastes Maria L. La Ganga, Times Staff Writer
Army Sgt. Richard A. Soukenka, 30, Oceanside; among 3 troops killed in a roadside bombing Jennifer Delson, Times Staff Writer
TRAVEL
Relax--it's awa Julia Steele, Special to The Times
Need a passport fast? Be prepared to pay Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
Azure on the Aegean
Not big fans of Travel's changes
Flipping out in coach
History is hot VALLI HERMAN
Readers Recommend
Bask in the tropical lull
Help me, Al Catharine Hamm
San Diego's makeover madness Valli Herman, Times Staff Writer
Kokee connection
A great Waikiki rate for the lei people Rosemary McClure, Times Staff Writer
A few glitches at clubs for teens
Midway not just for the birds Pamela Frierson, Special to The Times
A slough of wildlife at Monterey Bay Hugo Martin, Times Staff Writer
The pool queue XANIA WOODMAN
Just follow the bouncing bulb Dan Neil, Times Staff Writer
The SS Minnow? Hardly! Rosemary McClure, Times Staff Writer
Slots? Try beach blanket bingo Xania Woodman, Special to The Times
From here, eternity Thomas Curwen, Times Staff Writer
Diving's rhapsody in black Dan Neil, Times Staff Writer
Simple snippets of Hawaiian lore Vani Rangachar
Snorkel the Big Island's best sites DAN NEIL
Stylish sun blocker Rosemary McClure
ENTERTAINMENT
Soccer film's goal is public dialogue Anthony Kaufman, Special to The Times
'Real Housewives' are real horrible
Giving new life to classic characters Julia M. Klein, Special to The Times
A shock to his 'System Ann Powers;Randy Lewis;Natalie Nichols
The spread on `Spam' Eric Idle, Special to The Times
Sharing survivor's story
No fan of Glover's support of Castro
It's not just lip service Choire Sicha, Special to The Times
'Plan 9' deserves a place in cosmos
Coming to defense of the Stooges
A $25 trip to the land called Oz Diane Haithman
A rich vein mined in award season Susan King
`Stars' swirl, reptiles save the world Deborah Netburn
Can't TiVo it. No iPods used. Lisa Loomer, Special to The Times
That green valley? It's near Malibu Susan King, Times Staff Writer
The beauty with `Borat' Paul Cullum
Can't TiVo it. No iPods used. By Lisa Loomer, Special to The TImes
Knotty take on ties that bind
Off-center beauty: one beholder's chronicle of L.A.
It's a new platform for comedy Richard Rushfield, Times Staff Writer
His time to call the shots Paul Cullum, Special to The Times
Who said that CDs were dead? Richard Cromelin;Casey Dolan;Randy Lewis
Born under a Mad sign Robert Lloyd, Times Staff Writer
A bit off the beaten path Richard Cromelin
`Guys and Dolls' gather for a cause ELIZABETH SNEAD
Along Sawtelle, a taste of the future Deborah Netburn
From highbrow to lowdown Paul Cullum
A big year for on-screen dual citizenship Rachel Abramowitz, Times Staff Writer
The spread on `Spam' By Eric Idle, Special to The Times
A half-century hoofer Lewis Segal, Times Staff Writer
Bent on a cultural angle Suzanne Muchnic, Times Staff Writer
A formula for big bucks: 50 Cent's rap meets pulp Chris Lee, Times Staff Writer
A real world of fluid cultures CARINA CHOCANO
She hears more jeers than cheers Maria Elena Fernandez, Times Staff Writer
Mr. Fields, the anarchic absurdist Dennis Lim, Special to The Times
MAGAZINE
Just Trust That Luck Has a Mind of Its Own John A. Klein, Writer-producer John A. Klein did the extras casting for "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and is currently developing a feature film, "The Blue Pineapple."
Rehab Is Real
In Sights Janet Fitch, Janet Fitch is the author of the novels "White Oleander" and "Paint It Black."
Telephone Pole Piece, Los Angeles (1978) Colin Westerbeck
When Will Cory Kennedy's Party End?
Mein Hair Dan Neil
Reach For The Stars Barbara Thornburg
A Day In Beverly Hills Jessica Gelt
Bough House Barbara Thornburg
Pacific Overtures Barbara Thornburg
Idyll In The Desert Barbara Thornburg
BOOKS
Bestsellers
Bestsellers / Paperbacks
The monster examined Sarah Weinman, Sarah Weinman, a New York-based freelance journalist and book critic, writes about crime fiction on her blog, Confessions of an Idiosyncratic Mind.
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds, susan.reynolds@latimes.com
Man of the air Jonathan Kirsch, Jonathan Kirsch is the author, most recently, of "A History of the End of the World: How the Most Controversial Book in the Bible Changed the Course of Western Civilization."
The humanist condition Matthew Price, Matthew Price is a journalist and critic in New York.
The demons in the details Joanna Scott, Joanna Scott is the author of many works of fiction, including the novels "Liberation," "Tourmaline" and "Make Believe" and a new collection of stories, "Everybody Loves Somebody."
True believer Charlotte Innes, Charlotte Innes is a poet whose work was recently anthologized in "The Best American Spiritual Writing 2006." She writes about books for several publications and teaches English and journalism at Brentwood School.
Android dreams M.G. Lord, M.G. Lord's latest book is "Astro Turf: The Private Life of Rocket Science."
Her Iranian revolution Ella Taylor, Ella Taylor is a writer and film critic for LA Weekly.
Vision things Susan Kandel, Susan Kandel is the author of the Cece Caruso mysteries, including "Shamus in the Green Room" and the forthcoming "Christietown."
If I were you ... Jesse Cohen, Jesse Cohen is the series editor of "The Best American Science Writing 2006."
Sex and self-deception Christine Smallwood, Christine Smallwood is the assistant literary editor at the Nation and co-editor of the Crier magazine.
IMAGE
Stitches In No Time Amy Scattergood, Times Staff Writer
Hype Springs Eternal Shari Roan, Times Staff Writer
The Cardinali Touch Rose Apodaca
L.A., it's your turn on the runway
Spin Through The Galleries Valli Herman, Times Staff Writer
If The Gossip Fits, Wear It Booth Moore, Times Staff Writer
Reading The Runways Booth Moore
A New Class For L.a. Mimi Avins, Times Staff Writer
Swedes With Stars In Their Eyes Steffie Nelson, Special to The Times
If it's here, then it must be happening Lizzie Garrett
Beyond The Labels Rose Apodaca, Special to The Times
Shining Moments Mimi Avins, Times Staff Writer
How to get a grip on that handlebar mustache By Adam Tschorn, Times Staff Writer
The Outlaw Rides Again David A. Keeps, Times Staff Writer
How To Read Those Labels Shari Roan, Times Staff Writer
Bling, bling, bling, bling, ka-ching, ka-ching, ka-ching Lizzie Garrett
Your Next Investment Adam Tschorn, Times Staff Writer
Get a grip on that thar handlebar Adam Tschorn, Times Staff Writer
Quick! Paint it white Lizzie Garrett
At `Les Deux Palais' Booth Moore, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Sweet Youth David Wharton, Times Staff Writer
Cobalt Blue scores in the San Felipe Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Now You Know
Maggette has plenty of time Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
Trojans formulate their containment strategy Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
It was hardly a masterpiece, but a victory is what holds most value Helene Elliott
Petty team slowly making progress From the Associated Press
Taylor makes big move to the top From the Associated Press
It was one game, but what a game Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
All's well at Indian Wells for these two Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
Today's Games DIANE PUCIN; PETER YOON
McDonald's response has punch to it Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Pittsburgh puts end to the magic Robyn Norwood, Times Staff Writer
This win has a familiar ring for Georgetown From the Associated Press
Stanback and Fairfax roll Eric Sondheimer, Times Staff Writer
Irwin can't get out of jam Jim Peltz, Times Staff Writer
Today's Games BEN BOLCH; ROBYN NORWOOD
Beating Maryland is sweet for Butler From the Associated Press
Nash just wants to win From the Associated Press
Riverside can't quite hang on Jerry Crowe, Times Staff Writer
Today's Games PETER YOON
Close, no scars for Bruins Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Coming Attractions MARK HEISLER
Quotebook
Three Points PAUL NETTER
Lewis saves day for Buckeyes From the Associated Press
Texas A&M advances with 58-50 win Jerry Crowe, Times Staff Writer
Boomer and The Professor From the Associated Press
Bryant is facilitating more shots for himself T.J. SIMERS
Pohlen scores 27 to lead Brea Olinda to title game Martin Henderson, Lauren Peterson, From Times Staff Reports
Jordan taking active role as Bobcats owner From the Associated Press
It's Smith's turn to help Stanford From the Associated Press
No NCAA appearances, so Michigan fires Amaker From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Only way to stop Bryant ... is to suspend him Mark Heisler
The Times' Rankings
Garon stars in Kings' win Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Luongo stops Red Wings, 4-1 From the Associated Press
First half is bad, but not a record Chris Dufresne, Times Staff Writer
Cabrera helps out at home Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
Tournament is NCAA version of `Planes, Trains, Automobiles' Jim Litke, Associated Press
Those were Fullerton's 15 seconds Mike Penner, Times Staff Writer
Poly leaves no doubt this time Martin Henderson, Times Staff Writer
Abreu is sidelined by injury to shoulder Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Iverson's 44 lead Nuggets past Suns From the Associated Press
Phelps focused on worlds From the Associated Press
Marquez pounds Barrera Lance Pugmire, Times Staff Writer
Blackhawks are losing games, fans From the Associated Press
Today's Game BEN BOLCH
Hantuchova still loves life in desert Bill Dwyre, Times Staff Writer
Cougars in double trouble Chris Dufresne, Times Staff Writer
Concordia reaches NAIA semifinals From Times Wire Reports
Draft could reach great depths Mark Heisler
Mater Dei, Artesia advance to state finals Mike Terry, Dan Arritt, From Times Staff Reports
NATIONAL
Haggard was no saint, fellow pastors discern Stephanie Simon, Times Staff Writer
Immigrant hospital proposal is pulled From Times Wire Reports
Bush aides are raising a firewall Doyle McManus, Times Staff Writer
Divers' bodies recovered off Keys From Times Wire Reports
Sharpened Edwards ahead in Iowa Mark Z. Barabak, Times Staff Writer
St. Patrick's Day revelers brave the cold From Times Wire Reports
Diplomacy Gets Shortchanged In Terror Fight Josh Meyer, Times Staff Writer
In `money primary,' it's survival of the richest Dan Morain, Times Staff Writer
Main `soft power' initiative has an uncertain future Josh Meyer, Times Staff Writer
Early wildfire burns Reno homes From Times Wire Reports
Bison released into wildlife refuge From Times Wire Reports
Obama highlights antiwar stance at Oakland rally Maeve Reston, Times Staff Writer
Farm bill has unusual focus: fruits, veggies Stephen J. Hedges, Chicago Tribune
Big recall of pet food has owners scrambling From the Associated Press
Antiwar activists march in D.C. Faye Fiore and Adam Schreck, Times Staff Writers
`We are on a trailer. We are suffocating.' Peter H. King, Times Staff Writer
Cockfighting finally bites the dust in New Mexico Nicholas Riccardi, Times Staff Writer
Town doubts slaughterhouse will save it Lianne Hart, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
Fraud allegations rock Brazil church Patrick J. McDonnell, Times Staff Writer
Abe is adamant on sex slaves comment Bruce Wallace, Times Staff Writer
U.N. appeals for reporter's release From Times Wire Reports
Interest rates rise to check growth From Times Wire Reports
Palestinians OK coalition Richard Boudreaux, Times Staff Writer
Ex-Milosevic aide in conspiracy case From Times Wire Reports
Jihad offered escape, but not sanctuary Borzou Daragahi, Times Staff Writer
Protests over judge persist in Pakistan From Reuters
6 die, 26 hurt when plane misses runway From Times Wire Reports
Federal forces deploy to Tabasco From Times Wire Reports
3 people ski to safety after crash From Times Wire Reports
Fugitive linked to Al Qaeda is caught From Times Wire Reports
Chlorine bomb attacks in Iraq kill 2, sicken 350 Tina Susman and Christian Berthelsen, Times Staff Writers
Afghan artifacts returned to Kabul museum From the Associated Press
New unit gets its boots on the ground in Iraq Christian Berthelsen, Times Staff Writer
Selling moon plots is legal lunacy, Chinese court rules From Reuters
A cartoon for China's new generation Evelyn Iritani, Times Staff Writer
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