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What happened on May 06, 2007
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His Toughest Critic Booth Moore, Times Staff Writer
Meet Me At The Mud Club Valli Herman, Times Staff Writer
The Anti-heirloom Mimi Avins, Times Staff Writer
Fat And Fashionable. So There. David Sarno, Times Staff Writer
New Source For Raw Materials Melissa Magsaysay
Oh, To Rule Rodeo Rose Apodaca
Paper Or Panache? Booth Moore
Loosen Up, Baby Melissa Magsaysay, Times Staff Writer
The good doc gets an upgrade Lizzie Garrett
The Hardest Buttons Rose Apodaca, Special to The Times
Just Forget About `It' Booth Moore, Times Staff Writer
A Lot Like Kate Melissa Magsaysay, Times Staff Writer
Bound In Style Mimi Avins, Times Staff Writer
It's a lotta Escada, and a Shabby Chic peek Lizzie Garrett
The blue crew Adam Tschorn, Times Staff Writer
Such Tasty Neck Candy Amy Scattergood, Times Staff Writer
Long Live The Queen Melissa Magsaysay, Times Staff Writer
Into the Wylde Rose Apodaca, Special to The Times
NEWS
Shipping pallets being targeted for theft John Keilman, Chicago Tribune
`First dude' probably doesn't host many teas Jeannette J. Lee, Associated Press
Plan to save the Dead Sea is stirring to life Jamal Halaby, Associated Press
His gift to his alma mater Errin Haines, Associated Press
Bad-news messenger makes his last call Sandra Chereb, Associated Press
TRAVEL
What does that waiver really mean? Jenn Garbee, Special to The Times
Finding the cool kerts of Budapest Amy Brouillette, Special to The Times
Alcatraz Island visitors get audio tour By Jane Engle, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
Tours & Cruises Maggie Barnett
Readers Recommend
Caribbean Summer just one state over Rosemary McClure, Times Staff Writer
Travel beefs
Doing their job
Seeing India on fewer rupees
The lowdown on the lowest airfares Vani Rangachar
Temple break in Myanmar
Party of one Catharine Hamm
Pack light and go hiking
NEED TO KNOW | news . style . tips . trends Jane Engle; Hugo Martin; Mary E. Forgione
A mass-transit trek through Portland's singular sites By Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
An end to ticket roulette Debora Vrana, Special to The Times
Cave of stalactites and stalagmites in action Avital Binshtock
Entering the book kingdom Michael Shapiro, Special to The Times
Wired For Weird Christopher Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
Birthday blowout Beverly Beyette, Times Staff Writer
Communing with Michelangelo Susan Chenery, Special to The Times
395 riding high
Sound the alarms Rosemary McClure
Pretend you're nowhere near L.A. Scott Doggett, Special to The Times
REAL ESTATE
He shows them the money Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Crackers-and-brie scene Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
A construction surprise? Better to inform renters Kevin Postema, Special to The Times
Average mortgage rates and indexes
Helping women to profit Anne Colby, Times Staff Writer
City life, with lawns Gayle Pollard-Terry, Times Staff Writer
Remodelers are expected to slow down a little Chicago Tribune
E-mail-only policy doesn't fly Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian, Special to The Times
Time to begin again Michelle Hofmann, Special to The Times
Turning a tract home into a model for `green' living Kathy Price-Robinson, Special to The Times
The slobs next door Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
Plane crashes in Cameroon forest with 114 aboard Edmund Sanders and Nicholas Soi, Times Staff Writers
Thousands rally in favor of secularism From Times Wire Reports
Aviation brigade heads to Baghdad Chris Kraul, Times Staff Writer
Chinese wins high-wire contest From Times Wire Reports
Taliban puts off deadline on hostage From Reuters
The pursuit of harmony, now at speeds of 125 mph David Pierson, Times Staff Writer
Gender issues nix interfaith soccer From Times Wire Reports
Serbs ready to fight again From the Associated Press
France hopes to shake off `immobilisme' Sebastian Rotella, Times Staff Writer
Political freedoms shift in Syria Louise Roug, Times Staff Writer
Israeli defense minister to resign From the Associated Press
Baghdad radio station burns Tina Susman, Times Staff Writer
Athletes are run into the ground in China Ching-Ching Ni, Times Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
Disagreeing but admiring the stand
Bing Crosby Geoff Boucher
Big lessons for a little ballerina Beverly Gray, Special to The Times
Wild and woolly imaginations Diane Haithman, Times Staff Writer
Love, by air and by sea SUSAN KING
What liberals mean by dialogue
Other half of the sky
Someone has taken his seat
It's getting hot in here
Joining the family business Susan King
He's souring on this suite Robert W. Welkos
Her size is actually a big plus Rachel Abramowitz, Times Staff Writer
Serious magic Mark Salisbury, Special to The Times
A break in the action Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Michael Moore's back; it's sequels begetting sequels Deborah Netburn
Picturing `Purple' Lynne Heffley
`Lost' in the moment Mary McNamara
Three of a kind Mark Olsen, Special to The Times
They've pulled it off once more Robert W. Welkos
Yesteryear's sleuth is still on the case Sheigh Crabtree
He's not toying around John Horn, Times Staff Writer
Location frustrations Susan King
Shiver me real timbers Mary McNamara, Times Staff Writer
Silver screen enigma Michael Ordona, Special to The Times
The man behind the masked heroes
Milos Forman, haunted by ghosts of the Inquisition Lanie Goodman, Special to The Times
Talking it up with the `Shrek' family Michael Ordona, Special to The Times
Animation with a human touch Sheigh Crabtree
`Third Stream' picks up steam Chris Pasles, Times Staff Writer
They used to be superbad Rachel Abramowitz, Times Staff Writer
The Cast System Neil LaBute, Special to The Times
Charles Mingus' famous last work Don Heckman, Special to The Times
Miranda July, the storyteller August Brown, Times Staff Writer
Casting cull for the next big hunk Rachel Abramowitz, Times Staff Writer
Up-and-coming hunks Shia LaBeouf Brawn...
Casting for the stage should be color-blind By Neil LaBute, Special to The Times
The guy just has a way with animals Sheigh Crabtree
Ready to rock it Ann Powers, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
Ex-wrestler takes a bite out of political correctness Richard Fausset, Times Staff Writer
A fern threatens to devour the Everglades Carol J. Williams, Times Staff Writer
Anglican from Nigeria installs bishop From Times Wire Reports
University system suspends president From Times Wire Reports
Pipe breaks, spills sewage into river From Times Wire Reports
Gov. Corzine is returning to work From Times Wire Reports
Gates may not be following Bush's playbook on Iraq Peter Spiegel and Julian E. Barnes, Times Staff Writers
Student allegedly threatened Clinton From Reuters
Circus may snub state over bill From Times Wire Reports
Warnings kept toll low in Kansas Miguel Bustillo and Jenny Jarvie, Times Staff Writer
Berkshire rejects divestment plan Charles Piller, Times Staff Writer
Two inches and kicking: He'll do Lianne Hart, Times Staff Writer
Flight 587 victims interred From Newsday
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Man accused of killing son tried earlier, transcript says Christine Hanley, Times Staff Writer
Chemical leak forces hospital ER evacuation From Times Staff Reports
One of Pasadena's architectural jewels gets a polishing Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
Friends in foul waters Louis Sahagun, Times Staff Writer
Army Cpl. Michael M. Rojas, 21, Fresno; killed by a roadside bomb Gregory W. Griggs, Times Staff Writer
Army Sgt. Mario K. DeLeon, 26, Rohnert Park; shot while on patrol Anna Gorman, Times Staff Writer
Pedestrians at light sometimes working at cross-purposes Steve Harvey
Cinco de Mayo resonates after rally clash Jonathan Abrams, Times Staff Writer
Mayor promises action against abusive officers Louis Sahagun, Times Staff Writer
City Hall red tape takes the cake Steve Lopez
`Spider-Man 3' debut takes in a record $59 million From the Associated Press
Other deaths
Candlelight vigil for 'three children gone in an instant' Christine Hanley, Times Staff Writer
L.A says fewer dogs, cats being euthanized Carla Hall, Times Staff Writer
LAPD image again takes a beating Andrew Blankstein and Richard Winton, Times Staff Writers
Oversight of paramedics in state haphazard Rich Connell and Robert J. Lopez, Times Staff Writers
Stagecoach rolls into Indio with a mellower vibe Geoff Boucher, Times Staff Writer
Gardener's perennial legacy is blossoming Deborah Schoch, Times Staff Writer
Army Pfc. Alberto Garcia Jr., 23, Bakersfield; killed in combat in Baghdad Maura Dolan, Times Staff Writer
Spector's N.Y. lawyer softens tone for L.A. Greg Krikorian, Times Staff Writer
Army Pfc. Steven J. Walberg-Riotto, 18, Paradise; killed in sniper attack Scott Gold, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
Check please, thieves say David Colker, Times Staff Writer
VeriSign pushes password idea From Times Wire Services
Investing abroad: Will dollar stay friendly? TOM PETRUNO
Pet anxiety is far from a top priority
Times open about staff cutbacks
Raising a family comes at a considerable cost Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
FCC tells retailers to label analog sets From Times Wire Services
Benchmarks: How the twentysomethings live
Myth Watch David Colker
Pay is due if wait time is vital to job From Newsday
Flat-rate priority box cost going up From Times Wire Services
Missteps? Disaster is a better word
Summer fares cool as competition heats up Peter Pae
How the dollar is faring against some key rivals Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
Dairy-product price jump is seen From Times Wire Services
Fraud hits home -- my front porch! Charles Ornstein, Times Staff Writer
The airport is farther, but the trip may be shorter, cheaper Peter Pae, Times Staff Writer
Caught up in sustaining our seafood Martin Zimmerman, Times Staff Writer
Expect a knock if you fail home economics David Streitfeld, Times Staff Writer
BOOKS
Paperbacks
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
Bestsellers
Out of the cage Nick Owchar, Nick Owchar is deputy book editor.
This Week in Calendar
Just say noir? Jane Smiley, Jane Smiley's most recent novel is "Ten Days in the Hills."
The luck of the draw Matthew Shaer, Matthew Shaer is an arts editor at the Christian Science Monitor and a regular contributor to the Boston Globe.
Tuned in Emily Bobrow, Emily Bobrow is an editor for the Economist online and a writer based in New York.
Wholly spirited Michael Joseph Gross, Michael Joseph Gross is the author of "Starstruck: When a Fan Gets Close to Fame."
Cosmos 101 K.C. Cole, K.C. Cole teaches at USC's Annenberg School for Communication and is the author, most recently, of "Mind Over Matter: Conversations With the Cosmos."
He spun yarns into gold Charles Solomon
World in malignment Melvin Jules Bukiet, Melvin Jules Bukiet is the author of seven books of fiction and teaches at Sarah Lawrence College.
Inimical man Valerie Boyd, Valerie Boyd, who teaches journalism at the University of Georgia, is the author of "Wrapped in Rainbows: The Life of Zora Neale Hurston."
That beast, self-discovery David Cotner, David Cotner is a contributing writer to LA Weekly.
Double takes Erika Schickel, Erika Schickel is the author of the memoir "You're Not the Boss of Me: Adventures of a Modern Mom."
SPORTS
Results From the Associated Press
Boozer helps Jazz post Game 7 win over Rockets From the Associated Press
Avengers Today
Mavericks fade fantastically Mark Heisler
Shopping for a hitter starts early Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Red Wings power past Sharks, 4-1 From the Associated Press
Rain delay no problem for Gordon Ed Hinton, Special to The Times
De La Hoya showed heart of a people's champ Bill Dwyre
Espinoza misses Derby, but he's a winner Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Results From the Associated Press
Sabbatini leads as Woods falters From the Associated Press
No, it's not that MLS Englishman Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Making a federal case out of it Bill Shaikin
This Dodgers W is a size-XL Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
The Bottom Line Peter Yoon
Stewart doesn't get in trouble this time From the Associated Press
Lambert, Metzger rebound Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
Struggling Cardinals suffer a double loss From the Associated Press
Quotebook
It's a juvenile haul by Street Sense in Derby Robyn Norwood, Times Staff Writer
Trainer Pletcher gets shut out Robyn Norwood, Times Staff Writer
Wariner runs away from the field to win 400 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Lovable jockey knows how to blaze a rail Bill Plaschke
De La Hoya gets some good news after all T.J. SIMERS
Anaheim better not hear this Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Aybar is missed in two dugouts Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Angels point to bad breaks Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Challenge for America's Cup Source: Associated Press
This wake-up call came too late J.A. Adande
Sandberg takes swing at managing From the Associated Press
Do the right thing, but what is it? BILL SHAIKIN
Thigpen started from scratch From the Associated Press
Yankees' Wang flirts with a perfect game From the Associated Press
Baby Bulls maturing From the Associated Press
Wizards can only look forward to next year Thomas Boswell, Washington Post
Floyd picks up the split Lance Pugmire, Times Staff Writer
Irvine wins NCAA title in volleyball From the Associated Press
Fighting cancer is Boeheim's personal crusade From the Associated Press
MAGAZINE
Conspiracies: True or False?
Lakeshore in Morning Fog (1972/2000) Colin Westerbeck
If You Recall 'Chinatown,' Consider Grecian Formula John Morgan Wilson, John Morgan Wilson is a journalist, TV documentary writer and novelist. His latest mystery is "Rhapsody in Blood" (St. Martin's Minotaur).
They're Not in Knots Over Wearing a Necktie
The Best Bargains in Town
A weekend on Planet B Chris Epting, Chris Epting is the author of nine books, including the recent "Led Zeppelin Crashed Here: The Rock and Roll Landmarks of North America" (Santa Monica Press).
These Muses Get Serious Air Pamm Higgins, Pamm Higgins is a senior editor for West.
You Want Skateboarding? Keith David Hamm, Keith David Hamm is the author of "Scarred for Life: Eleven Stories About Skateboarders" (Chronicle Books).
Bomb Mots Dan Neil
Calling India Scott Kraft, Scott Kraft is national editor of The Times.
Dress to Skate Elizabeth Khuri
OPINION
Time to leave Iraq
Should he stay, or should he go?
Sign twirlers' ads
Keep the no-cost U.S. sugar policy
Ironies of the biases
Awe, and growling, over grizzly series
Healthcare for kids -- and adults
Yes for vets, no for prisoners
Barking about dog park plan
Civics lesson over license plate fight
And then there were two Dan Neil
Lighten up on the mayor Rob Gurwitt, ROB GURWITT writes about urban affairs for Governing, the national magazine about state and local government.
The Book Review, from coast to coast
Playing the symbols Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
Three-chord propaganda Zev Chafets, ZEV CHAFETS is the author of many books, including, most recently, "A Match Made in Heaven," published by HarperCollins in January.
No job for the LAPD Charles L. Lindner, CHARLES L. LINDNER is a past president of the Los Angeles Criminal Bar Assn.
A high note for Venezuela Sergio Munoz, SERGIO MUnOZ, a former editorial writer for The Times, is a contributing editor to the opinion pages.
Talker, author, censor, spy David Wise, DAVID WISE writes frequently about intelligence and espionage. He is the author of "Spy: The Inside Story of How the FBI's Robert Hanssen Betrayed America."
Cover stories Ben Fong-Torres, BEN FONG-TORRES published two books last year: "Becoming Almost Famous" (Backbeat) and "The Doors by the Doors" (Hyperion). He is a columnist at the San Francisco Chronicle.
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