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What happened on October 30, 2007
NEWS
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The race card backlash By David A. Lehrer and Joe R. Hicks, David A. Lehrer is president and Joe R. Hicks is vice president of Community Advocates Inc. (cai-la.org), a human relations organization based in Los Angeles.
OPINION
A switch at the DWP
Judgment call
Hulu hopes
Letters to the editor
Mouthpiece has tongues wagging
Is Stein scary smart or just creepy?
Toll lanes are the wrong way
Sound familiar?
Looking for a good toothpick -- for 2 million years By Henry Petroski, Henry Petroski is the author of a dozen books on engineering and design, the latest of which is "The Toothpick: Technology and Culture." He is a professor of civil engineering and history at Duke University.
How Argentina jump-started its economy By Mark Weisbrot, Mark Weisbrot is co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research in Washington. Website: cepr.net
ENTERTAINMENT
THEATER REVIEW - Earthquake as a 2-part tragedy By Charles Mcnulty, Times Staff Writer
THE EXTRAS FILE - Everything you ever wanted to know about 'Spider-Man 3' By Susan King, Times Staff Writer
ALBUM REVIEW - Eagles take smooth ride on rough road - The sprawling double album, peppered with righteous indignation and regret, offers everything fans want. By Ann Powers, Times Staff Writer
THE BIG PICTURE PATRICK GOLDSTEIN - Labor vitriol's an old story By Patrick Goldstein
POP MUSIC REVIEW - Kanye West gets down to business - The rapper's short set at the Takashi Murakami exhibit opening is intense and ambitious. By Ann Powers, Times Staff Writer
JAZZ REVIEW - L.A.'s jazziest scene - The Thelonious Monk Institute showcases emerging players and celebrates Herbie Hancock as stars join in. By Don Heckman, Special to The Times
CRITIC'S NOTEBOOK - Getting real in L.A. - Moving the setting of 'Nip/Tuck' gives the FX series -- and the city -- a lift. By Mary Mcnamara, Times Staff Writer
CRITIC'S NOTEBOOK - Ignoring nature, we build our way into fire's path By Christopher Hawthorne, Times Staff Writer
An 'Office' party for Scranton By Claire Zulkey, Special to The Times
QUICK TAKES - Donovan plans TM university From the Associated Press
QUICK TAKES - British galleries to share gift From the Associated Press
QUICK TAKES - L.A. Zoo case may proceed From the Associated Press
QUICK TAKES - Liz Taylor keeps her Van Gogh From Bloomberg News
QUICK TAKES - Grynsztejn to move to Chicago By Suzanne Muchnic
QUICK TAKES - Take the bus to the opera By Chris Pasles
Quick Takes - Finally
BOOK REVIEW - A treasure trove of adventure - Gentlemen of the Road A Tale of Adventure Michael Chabon Ballantine: 208 pp., $21.95 By Tim Rutten, Times Staff Writer
CRITIC'S NOTEBOOK - Out from under the spell of Sibelius - Esa-Pekka Salonen finally makes his peace with the towering Finnish composer. By Mark Swed, Times Staff Writer
POP MUSIC REVIEW - Not all sweetness for Sugarland - The country duo adds substance by getting topical in concert at Nokia Theatre. By Steve Hochman, Special to The Times
WORLD
THE WORLD - Argentina's next leader faces unease By Patrick J. Mcdonnell, Times Staff Writer
THE WORLD - U.S. reportedly gives immunity in Iraq incident From the Associated Press
THE WORLD - World in Brief / DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - Storm veers; at least 20 die in flooding From Times Wire Reports
THE WORLD - World in Brief / JAPAN - Mission refuels its last warship From Times Wire Reports
THE WORLD - World in Brief / PAKISTAN - Hundreds flee during cease-fire From Times Wire Reports
THE WORLD - World in Brief / AZERBAIJAN - U.S. Embassy plot foiled, officials say From Times Wire Reports
THE WORLD - World in Brief / RUSSIA - 'Chessboard Killer' gets life of labor From Times Wire Reports
THE WORLD - Egypt plans several nuclear power plants By Jeffrey Fleishman, Times Staff Writer
THE WORLD - Gaza clashes leave four dead as Israel troops enter coastal strip - The army raids are aimed at moving Hamas gunmen back from the border. Plan for power cutoffs is suspended. A Special Correspondent
THE WORLD - Suicide bomber on bicycle kills 28 Iraqi police officers - Separately, in Karbala province, the U.S. transfers security control to local officials. By Christian Berthelsen, Times Staff Writer
Iraq's largest dam at risk of collapse, despite warning - Little progress has been made since Maliki was notified in May, an audit reports, adding that funds were mismanaged. By Peter Spiegel, Times Staff Writer
THE WORLD - U.N. still probing Iran nuclear case - The head of a watchdog agency says he can't verify that Tehran's program is purely for peaceful purposes. By Maggie Farley, Times Staff Writer
THE WORLD - Olmert says cancer won't slow him - The Israeli premier tells his nation that he will remain on the job. He intends to have surgery after a planned summit. By Richard Boudreaux, Times Staff Writer
THE WORLD - Germany seeks expansion of computer spying - A proposal to secretly scan suspects' hard drives causes unease in a nation with a history of official surveillance. By Kim Murphy, Times Staff Writer
THE WORLD - Iraqi soldiers free kidnapped sheiks, U.S. says - The eight Shiites and Sunnis had resisted insurgents. The fate of others is unclear. By Christian Berthelsen, Times Staff Writer
THE WORLD - Somalia's prime minister quits amid feud with the president - The besieged former veterinarian had survived a vote of no confidence as well as assassination attempts. By Edmund Sanders, Times Staff Writer
THE WORLD - Turks hit Kurdish rebels in southeast From Reuters
BUSINESS
MARKETS - BEA Systems braces for battle with Icahn From the Associated Press
Weekend box office
Investment firm purchases 7.9% stake in Countrywide From Times Staff and Bloomberg News
In Brief / THE ECONOMY - Short-term T-bill rates mixed in sale From Times Wire Services
In Brief / RETAIL - 2 foreign groups may bid on Saks From Times Wire Services
In Brief / ENERGY - Tesoro to review Kerkorian offer From Times Wire Services
In Brief / ENERGY - GE device could save power, water From Times Wire Services
In Brief / TELECOM - Mexico to probe phone companies From Times Wire Services
In Brief / COURTS - Chevron ordered to pay ex-worker From Times Wire Services
In Brief / HEALTHCARE - Cigna to improve rankings of doctors From Times Wire Services
TELEVISION - FCC expected to ban exclusive cable deals - The agency aims to give apartment renters more choices. Critics say the move could backfire. By Jim Puzzanghera, Times Staff Writer
Tests reveal lead in more toys From the Associated Press
Chiquita to cut 160 managers, trim plants From the Associated Press
CB Richard Ellis' profit jumps 24.5% From Bloomberg News
Fender to acquire music firm Kaman By Andrea Chang, Times Staff Writer
ENERGY - Gasoline prices follow oil upward - Crude futures hit new highs. The weak dollar, stormy weather in the Gulf of Mexico and other factors are cited. By Ronald D. White, Times Staff Writer
What's good for GM may be developed in China - The U.S. carmaker announces plans to build a facility there to study alternative fuels. By Dawn C. Chmielewski and Don Lee, Times Staff Writers
MARKETS - Nearing $800, gold is on a roll From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Hilton Hotels receives a new chief executive - Blackstone Group picks an industry rival to lead the company it just acquired. The new man is called 'strong' choice. By Kimi Yoshino, Times Staff Writer
PHARMACEUTICALS - Small rival takes deep breath - Pfizer flopped with inhalable insulin, but local biotech firm MannKind says its version is in a 'different class' By Daniel Costello, Times Staff Writer
Lawyer enters plea of guilty - William Lerach pleads in a scheme to bribe plaintiffs in class-action suits for shareholders. By Molly Selvin, Times Staff Writer
MARKETS - Stocks gain on Fed hopes - Dow adds 63 points and techs lead Nasdaq to a six-year high despite surging energy prices. From Times Wire Services
HOUSING - CEOs see falling home prices and mounting foreclosures By E. Scott Reckard, Times Staff Writer
Office Depot shares fall 14% after delay of earnings report From the Associated Press
Price rises for global kids' laptop program From Reuters
Builders to settle kickback probes From Bloomberg News
Tribune, Gannett team up on entertainment websites - The newspaper companies plan to expand Metromix to more U.S. cities. From Reuters
Dolls central figures in suits - Troll Co. countersues DIC, claiming licensing rights to the toys were fraudulently obtained. By Josh Friedman, Times Staff Writer
Verizon earnings beat estimates - The U.S. telecom's performance in the third quarter was led by wireless growth. From the Associated Press
Apparel firm Volcom's stock plunges after profit warning From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Privacy dispute could cramp website registry From the Associated Press
Wall Street Roundup - UBS warns of further write-downs From Times Wire Services
Wall Street Roundup - Bear Stearns trims 300 positions From Times Wire Services
Wall Street Roundup - China Web IPO raises $1.5 billion From Times Wire Services
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Animal rights group says it flooded home - Organization claims responsibility for vandalizing house of UCLA professor whose research uses monkeys. By Larry Gordon, Times Staff Writer
Sandy Banks - Experiencing the nightmare before Halloween By Sandy Banks
Obituaries - Bao Zunxin, 70; jailed for Tiananmen Square protest From Times Staff and Wire Reports
COLUMN ONE - Baddest bear in town - In a mountain mecca, a former hunter uses tough love instead of lethal force to keep wayward ursines in line. It's the way of the 'alpha male.' By John M. Glionna, Times Staff Writer
Sheriff Carona indicted in O.C. - A jailed former assistant is cooperating with prosecutors on charges of using political office for financial gain. By Christine Hanley, H.G. Reza and Paul Pringle, Times Staff Writers
Villaraigosa chooses ally to run DWP - Attorney H. David Nahai vows to push the utility to develop renewable energy sources. The City Council must OK him. By David Zahniser, Times Staff Writer
Alexander Feklisov, 93; KGB spy was 'man behind the Rosenbergs' From Times Staff and Wire Reports
SOUTHLAND BLAZES - Can firetrucks squeeze past? - L.A.'s hillside residents have been slow to obey rules limiting parking on narrow streets during periods of high winds. By David Pierson and Andrew Blankstein, Times Staff Writers
SOUTHLAND BLAZES - Fire crews catch a break from the weather, for now - Cool, moist air aids the battle as more blazes near full control, but Santa Ana winds are expected to return to the Southland this week. By Tony Barboza, Janet Wilson and Seema Mehta, Times Staff Writers
Visitors or natives, Medflies raise fears - Discoveries at three spots in the state have experts fighting back. And wondering where the pests came from. By Eric Bailey, Times Staff Writer
Mormon-studies professorship is California's first - The program at Claremont Graduate University will be led by church elder Richard Lyman Bushman. By Larry Gordon, Times Staff Writer
Anonymous benefactor gives $10 million to children's museum By Francisco Vara-orta, Times Staff Writer
UCI Medical Center has fired 13 nurses in last 3 months, union says By Jennifer Delson, Times Staff Writer
Steve Harvey ONLY IN L.A. - This woman's emergency call was an appeal concerning a peel By Steve Harvey
Dana Parsons ORANGE COUNTY - Bookshop tells stories chains can't By Dana Parsons
PASSINGS - Thomas J. Meskill, 79; Connecticut governor became a federal judge From Times Staff and Wire Reports
PASSINGS - Lim Goh Tong, 90; entrepreneur built Malaysia's only casino From Times Staff and Wire Reports
PASSINGS - Hans Stern, 85; German immigrant helped create Brazil's gem industry From Times Staff and Wire Reports
PASSINGS - Sandra Berke-Jordan, 70; costumer honored for labor union work From Times Staff and Wire Reports
DWP plan would give Valley a rate break - Residents would be in a separate summer climate zone from the rest of L.A. and pay less per kilowatt-hour. By David Zahniser, Times Staff Writer
SOUTHLAND BLAZES - San Diego's mayor doesn't come under fire this time - His leadership during the recent blazes is widely praised. Some liken him to Giuliani after the Sept. 11 attacks. By Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
Many Catholic schools fight to survive - Santa Monica's St. Anne is a case study in how some parish campuses are barely hanging on. By Carla Rivera, Times Staff Writer
SOUTHLAND BLAZES - Residents help save homes in days-long battle - Five men hold off the Slide blaze with shovels and hoses till fire crews arrive in the mountain enclave of Trails End. By Maeve Reston, Times Staff Writer
Obituaries - Leonard Vernon, 89; assembled extensive photograph collection By Jon Thurber, Times Staff Writer
Obituaries - Porter Wagoner services set Thursday
2 hurt in boat explosion
Presidential aid
NATIONAL
THE NATION - A grim haze over S.C. campus - A grieving father's voice echoes the dull shock of the university attended by 6 who died in a beach-house fire. By Jenny Jarvie and Richard Fausset, Times Staff Writers
THE NATION - Nation in Brief / WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ex-FEMA official loses job offer From Times Wire Reports
THE NATION - Nation in Brief / SOUTH CAROLINA - Invalidated bishop wins approval From Times Wire Reports
THE NATION - Nation in Brief / TEXAS - Burglar pleads guilty in slayings From Times Wire Reports
THE NATION - Nation in Brief / MINNESOTA - Train car leaks hydrochloric acid From Times Wire Reports
THE NATION - Uptick in crime spurs push for more police - Democrats in Congress want to renew federal hiring grants for cities. By Theo Milonopoulos, Times Staff Writer
THE NATION - A juggling act on No Child Left Behind - Republicans, Democrats and teachers see flaws in a congressman's proposal to renew the 2001 education law. He's not giving up. By Nicole Gaouette, Times Staff Writer
THE NATION - Lawyers file DNA motion in Cub Scout murder case By Henry Weinstein, Times Staff Writer
Exxon Valdez litigation still afloat By David G. Savage, Times Staff Writer
SCIENCE
THE NATION - Analysis clarifies route of AIDS - The virus reached the U.S. by way of Haiti, genetic study shows. By Jia-rui Chong, Times Staff Writer
THE NATION - 'Exploratory surgery' will extend shuttle's mission - A spacewalk to look at a bad joint on the station's solar arrays is planned. Repairs would be done after Discovery leaves. By John Johnson Jr., Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Bill Shaikin ON BASEBALL - Don't count on L.A.-Rod or Big A-Rod By Bill Shaikin
AROUND THE MAJORS - Tigers acquire Renteria By Mike Digiovanna, From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Picking a favorite isn't easy in the Big West By Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
The Bottom Ten By Steve Harvey, Times Staff Writer
Morning briefing By Pete Thomas, Times Staff Writer
1. Chicago
Clippers figure it can only get better By Jonathan Abrams, Times Staff Writer
Kaman joins growing injury list By Jonathan Abrams, Times Staff Writer
L.A. = Last Act? By Mark Heisler, Times Staff Writer
Losing track of a special time - A generation ago, Southern California was a drag racing hub with several venues, but growing population and rising land prices led to the demise of most of them. NHRA drivers return to Pomona this week. By Jim Peltz, Times Staff Writer
AROUND THE NATION - Shoulder injury ends season for Nebraska's Keller From the Associated Press
Morning has broken in the East By Mark Heisler
KINGS REPORT - Nothing uniform about LaBarbera By Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
Brown gets the start at center in opener By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
The rest is history By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Mark Heisler ON THE NBA - As for Bryant's present, he's not going away By Mark Heisler
AROUND THE NBA - Minnesota buys out Howard From the Associated Press
Newswire - Chopra earns first PGA Tour win From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NFL WEEK 9 - It's adding up to quite a show By Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
Favre performs Monday magic From the Associated Press
NFL to hear new plan for L.A. site By T.J. Simers, Times Staff Writer
AROUND THE LEAGUE - Channel 2 will show Colts-Patriots game By Greg Johnson, From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Results, Schedule Associated Press
Taking it one year at a time By Robyn Norwood
On Tv This Week By Larry Stewart
Opinions of nation's best conference go coast to coast By Robyn Norwood, Times Staff Writer
Bill Plaschke - Hiring Torre would be all right, but way they're treating Little is all wrong By Bill Plaschke
Top 25
Howland, Floyd have different philosophies on scheduling By Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
T.J. SIMERS - For his latest trick, is Kobe masquerading as a Laker? By T.J. Simers
1. Phoenix
Torre is talking to Dodgers - Sources say the team is in negotiations to bring the former Yankees manager to L.A. He says, 'There's nothing to any of it so far.' By Ross Newhan and Dylan Hernandez, Special to The Times
Guerrero turns up pressure - UCLA athletic director says he'll be 'very interested' in team's finish under Dorrell. By Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Freshman takes center stage at UCLA By Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
UCLA REPORT - Tailback Bell out for season By Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Bruins start over with fresh crowd By Dan Arritt, Times Staff Writer
Mayo gives USC new attitude By Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
USC REPORT - Booty is in line to start this week By Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Injuries haunt Trojans By Martin Henderson, Times Staff Writer
The Gonzaga Effect By Robyn Norwood, Times Staff Writer
Jerry West: The Logo knows best By Rus Bradburd, Special to The Times
Yankees offer manager's job to Girardi - The 2006 NL manager of the year could be hired today to replace Torre. Disappointed Mattingly is passed over, says he won't return as coach. By Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Second goalie of the night . . .
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