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What happened on September 16, 2007
NEWS
Ancient rock art returning to mountainside Scott Sonner, Associated Press
Mecca's ancient heritage is under attack Salah Nasrawi, The Associated Press
Ancient weather records provide clues to the present and future Bradley S. Klapper, Associated Press
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A streetcar named progress Joseph B. Frazier, Associated Press Writer
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Barriers may prevent suicides but block views Joe Milicia, Associated Press
Amid uncertainty, Thais snap up luck in droves Ambika Ahuja, Associated Press
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For FDA, policing dangerous food imports gets tougher Stephen J. Hedges, Chicago Tribune
When nature calls, swamp rabbit experts want to know Jim Suhr, Associated Press
Hard times in Indonesia foster nostalgia for dictator Anthony Deutsch, Associated Press
Mom's death casts pall on gene therapy study Carla K. Johnson and Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press
Oil fire symbolizes woes in Nigeria's destitute villages Heidi Vogt, Associated Press
REAL ESTATE
New goal, and away he goes Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Too many toys and not enough outlets? Talk with landlord H. May Spitz, Special to The Times
Average mortgage rates and indexes
Bite-size portions for investors Tom Kelly, Special to The Times
Water views and plenty of spare beds diane wedner, Times Staff Writer
Feeling the chill Frank Nelson, Special to The Times
There's curb appeal, then there's a curbside appeal Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
Taking over from titans Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
BOOKS
The trap Elizabeth Mehren, Elizabeth Mehren, a former Los Angeles Times staff writer, is a professor at Boston University.
Loaded sentences Douglas Hofstadter, Douglas Hofstadter, the author of "I Am a Strange Loop," is a cognitive scientist and director of Indiana University's Center for Research on Concepts and Cognition.
Faith's fate Jack Miles, Jack Miles is senior fellow for religious affairs with the Pacific Council on International Policy and professor of English and religious studies at UC Irvine.
Misfit Susan Carpenter, Susan Carpenter is a Times staff writer.
Colors of memory Louise Steinman, Louise Steinman, author of "The Souvenir: A Daughter Discovers Her Father's War," is writing a book about Poland.
Bestsellers
Paperbacks
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A first love returns Nick Owchar
Air apparent Marjorie Gellhorn Sa'adah, Marjorie Gellhorn Sa'adah is a writer in Los Angeles.
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
Immigrant song Carolyn Kellogg, Carolyn Kellogg hosts the literary blog Pinky's Paperhaus at www.pinkyspaperhaus.com.
Common touch Michael Mewshaw, Michael Mewshaw is the author of 10 novels and, most recently, a memoir, "If You Could See Me Now."
One heady riff RJ Smith, RJ Smith is author of "The Great Black Way: L.A. in the 1940s and the Lost African-American Renaissance." He is a senior editor at Los Angeles magazine.
This Week in Calendar
A broken man James Gibbons, James Gibbons is associate editor at the Library of America.
Crossing lines Louisa Thomas, Louisa Thomas writes for Slate, the New Yorker and other publications.
IMAGE
From Slouchy To Sleek Melissa Magsaysay, Times Staff Writer
Combat Rock Adam Tschorn, Times Staff Writer
Too Good To Be True? Emili Vesilind, Times Staff Writer
Spellbinding Monica Corcoran, Times Staff Writer
For You And Your Couch Elizabeth Khuri, Times Staff Writer
Night Of 1,000 Rsvps Monica Corcoran, Times Staff Writer
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$855 Or $49.99 Melissa Magsaysay, Times Staff Writer
Mr. Subversive Booth Moore, Times Staff Writer
On The Web
Now That's A Label To Die For Adam Tschorn, Times Staff Writer
And They're Off!
All Hail The Hoodie Melissa Magsaysay, Times Staff Writer
Oh, For The Love Of Cod! Adam Tschorn, Times Staff Writer
Alchemy And The American Dream Booth Moore, Times Staff Writer
Ouch! How Much? Valli Herman, Times Staff Writer
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Nora Ezell, 90; renowned for narrative quilts Jocelyn Y. Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Carol Channing's stage costume is found, returned Carla Hall, Times Staff Writer
Southland fires send thousands fleeing Ari B. Bloomekatz, Times Staff Writer
Mountains of travel problems Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
Death leads to lawsuit against U-Haul Myron Levin and Alan C. Miller, Times Staff Writers
Reconnecting with Israel Teresa Watanabe, Times Staff Writer
War casualties
21 students arrested while helping tree sitters From Staff and Wire Reports
Planting the seeds of conservation Deborah Schoch, Times Staff Writer
Iranians in U.S. weigh the price of activism Tony Barboza, Times Staff Writer
A losing battle with taggers Steve Lopez
Man, infant son shot to death during visit From Staff and Wire Reports
Annual coastal cleanup event expands inland Rong-Gong Lin II, Times Staff Writer
Military deaths
Now here's a sucker for hollow promises Steve Harvey
New funds, enduring ills Scott Gold and Lee Romney, Times Staff Writers
Law deans differ on ethics of advocacy Richard C. Paddock and Larry Gordon, Times Staff Writers
Assembly, Senate pass 962 bills Nancy Vogel, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
Highly enriched uranium removed from reactor in deal with Vietnam Ralph Vartabedian, Times Staff Writer
Cairo parking guys make a living on streets Jeffrey Fleishman, Times Staff Writer
Opposition leader freed from prison From Times Wire Reports
Indonesia quakes' death toll rises to 23 From Times Wire Services
Venezuela cooks up a world record From Times Wire Reports
100,000 rally for U.N. acceptance From Times Wire Reports
Iraq's civil war makes for intimate enemies Ned Parker, Times Staff Writer
U.S. nuclear team returns to Seoul from North Korea From the Associated Press
Party assures Musharraf of reelection From Times Wire Reports
Key militant captured in Lebanon From the Associated Press
Ailing Castro turns to power of the pen Carol J. Williams, Times Staff Writer
Bus carrying U.S. tourists crashes in Mexico From the Associated Press
Al Qaeda grows by adding affiliates Josh Meyer, Times Staff Writer
Yale to return Inca artifacts From Times Wire Reports
Radical Shiite cleric's bloc quits Iraqi ruling coalition Ned Parker, Times Staff Writer
At border, rivalry finds comic relief Henry Chu, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
Buy without a broker and get a rebate? Annette Haddad, Times Staff Writer
Scam Watch David Colker
Turn a blind eye to signs' lights
Bottles redesigned to cut packaging From Times Wire Services
His slacker creation is keeping him busy Dawn C. Chmielewski, Times Staff Writer
Blunt proposition for California's healthcare mess DAVID LAZARUS
Design flaws cause most toy recalls From Times Wire Services
Comparing PR strategies at two firms
Honeywell finds alarm panels faulty From Times Wire Services
Revealing facts you wouldn't volunteer David Colker, Times Staff Writer
Some cards pump cash back into wallets Elizabeth Douglass, Times Staff Writer
Weighing in on college costs Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Report: Pillows can lead to pain From Times Wire Services
Don't be afraid to sell home alone Annette Haddad, Times Staff Writer
Wal-Mart to drop Louisiana mulch From Times Wire Services
MAGAZINE
Waiting-Room Sex Dan Neil
Tiny Travelers Elizabeth Khuri
Paradise Found Rosemary McClure, Rosemary McClure is a Times travel writer.
Public Art Angel ELIZABETH KHURI, Elizabeth Khuri is assistant style editor of West.
Old-World Classics Susan Spano; Beverly Beyette ; Craig Nakano
They're All Dressed Up, But Kids Will Be Kids
Getting Ahead of the Pack
Carry On, Carry On Elizabeth Khuri
Baja's Atlantis CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS, Christopher Reynolds is a travel writer for The Times.
Railroad Ties Aavid L. UIlin, David L. Ulin is book editor of The Times.
A Postcard + Some Prada Valli Herman, Valli Herman is a Times staff writer.
Turn On, Tune In, Show Off Meghan Daum, Meghan Daum is an opinion columnist for the Times
France without Pretense Doyle McManus, Doyle McManus is The Times' Washington bureau chief.
The Downhill Time Warp HUGO MARTIN, Hugo Martin is a Times travel writer.
Stepping Out Christopher Hawthorne, Christopher Hawthorne is the architecture critic of The Times.
Still in Deep Nicole LaPorte, Nicole LaPorte is writing a book about DreamWorks, to be published by Houghton Mifflin.
Real, Tasty Chris Rubin; Chris Erskine; Avital Binshtock
OPINION
The fantasy that's ruining football Dave Zirin, Dave Zirin is the author of "Welcome to the Terrordome: The Pain, Politics and Promise of Sports."
The school ate my homework Randye Hoder, Randye Hoder is a writer living in Los Angeles.
Changing lanes
After Gonzales
The 9/11 world
Still seeing Red Richard Schickel, Richard Schickel is a film critic for Time.com and the author of many books, including "Elia Kazan: A Biography."
Will Iraq sink the GOP? Ronald Brownstein
Secrets and lies Barry Siegel, Barry Siegel, a former Times national correspondent, directs the literary journalism program at UC Irvine. His book on U.S. vs. Reynolds and the state secrets privilege, "Claim of Privilege," will be published next year.
Pencil-pointed view Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
Tribal battles
Learning in color
Who does a shield law protect?
We've always been dense Todd Gish, Todd Gish, an architect and planner, recently completed his doctorate in urban planning at USC. His research examined the role of multifamily housing in the urbanization of Los Angeles in the early 20th century.
ENTERTAINMENT
Driven To Distraction Lynell George, Times Staff Writer
Stepping Out Christopher Hawthorne, Los Angeles Times Architecture Critic
Jokes & Riddles
Creativity Corner
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Some strange goings-on Martin Miller, Times Staff Writer
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First to go: bedtime Robert Lloyd
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A not-so-special effect
Ghosts of seasons past SCOTT COLLINS, CHANNEL ISLAND
Returning to the mirror of a play Sean Mitchell, Special to The Times
When last we saw them. . . Maria Elena Fernandez
Playing it soft, with different results Ann Powers, Times Staff Writer
Some of us are being our greenest
Moving along with caution Richard Cromelin; Randy Lewis
He has a tough choice to make
The chemistries of X and Y Lynn Smith, Times Staff Writer
Fresh out of the box Robert Lloyd, Times Staff Writer
Parking fee would make a clown frown
'Mr. Nonsense' Marci Stillerman, Special to The Times
Twang, clang, harangue Robert Lloyd
Comic in 'K-Ville' Greg Braxton, Times Staff Writer
A return to his past Scott Timberg, Times Staff Writer
A casino puts on a floor show Greg Braxton, Times Staff Writer
The talk of the town Matea Gold, Times Staff Writer
Hockey star plays music mogul too August Brown, Times Staff Writer
'Life,' to live as he chooses Lynn Smith, Times Staff Writer
Liberating treasure Suzanne Muchnic
Modern look of China Cathy Yan, Special to The Times
Death needn't be the end of it all Maria Elena Fernandez, Times Staff Writer
A soulful survivor takes stock Holly Gleason, Special to The Times
Laughs? They're not just found in sitcoms anymore Mary McNamara, Times Staff Writer
TRAVEL
And in the role of a luxury inn … Valli Herman, Times Staff Writer
In Ojai, stressing the value of relaxing Rosemary McClure, Times Staff Writer
No s'mores -- try tai chi Mary MacVean, Times Staff Writer
Readers Recommend
A fresh take on airport news Vani Rangachar
The wild and woolly Falklands
'Choppy' pages, smooth writers
Does BA stand for 'bags absent'?
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Panda tale bears complimenting
On the roads well-traveled
Nonstop joy Catharine Hamm
If we could talk to the animals Jason La, Jane Engle, Mary E. Forgione
Got Milky Way? Hugo MartÃn, Times Staff Writer
Pointers on tickets, maps and visas Susan Spano, Mary MacVean
What's new? Beijing Susan Spano, Times Staff Writer
Beyond the capital's chaos Susan Spano, Times Staff Writer
Glitz and glamour for rent in a set of fantasy wheels Beverly Beyette
A claim on history Mija Riedel, Special to The Times
New spin in Sin City Beverly Beyette, Times Staff Writer
Save yourself sticker shock; avoid the euro Diana Dawson, Special to The Times
Beijing rising Susan Spano, Times Staff Writer
Three distinct Beijing flavors Susan Spano, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
Hsu's associates fell for his charm -- and his illusions
Captive clientele helps Costco dominate in Hawaii Tomas Alex Tizon, Times Staff Writer
GM labor talks are still facing hurdles From Times Wire Reports
Simpson says he did 'nothing wrong' in Vegas Scott Glover, Times Staff Writer
No civilian flights over search area From Times Wire Reports
It's the Granite State's time to shine John M. Glionna, Times Staff Writer
Do hard labor with Edwards, for a fee DON FREDERICK AND ANDREW MALCOLM
He's rallying the veterans for his fight James Rainey, Times Staff Writer
Charge against airman is dropped From Times Wire Reports
Transitioning into new jobs, genders Jenny Jarvie, Times Staff Writer
Thousands demonstrate against Iraq war in D.C. Tina Marie Macias and Jordy Yager, Times Staff Writers
SPORTS
A loss like this is a tough one for my new friends T.J. SIMERS
U.S. leads Solheim Cup, but Pepper's words stir things up From the Associated Press
Slater has finishing touch Pete Thomas, Times Staff Writer
Furcal is making a late-season run Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
Gators do some serious prowling Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
Woods just about owns FedEx Cup Thomas Bonk, Times Staff Writer
Morales can't find a spot Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Brazil serves notice with rout of host China, 4-0 From the Associated Press
Results From the Associated Press
Practice foreshadows Utah result Chris Foster and Chris Dufresne, Times Staff Writers
Lowe's day is just swell Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
Trojans make a bold statement in the heartland Bill Plaschke
New Zealand, Australia win From the Associated Press
A nimble victory for the Angels Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Chivas Usa Today Jaime Cardenas
Kentucky stuns No. 9 Louisville From the Associated Press
Best Of The Rest From the Associated Press
Quick Snaps Sam Farmer
Big 12 From the Associated Press
More than a ghost of a chance Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Schneider injures ankle in victory over Kings Eric Stephens and Lonnie White, Times Staff Writers
Star Material
Oregon runs all over Fresno From the Associated Press
Texas gets a big scare but earns 35-32 win From the Associated Press
Longshots in the NFL could be best shots Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Galaxy Tonight Grahame L. Jones
Big Ten From the Associated Press
Michigan still has Hart From the Associated Press
Atlantic Coast From the Associated Press
Southeastern From the Associated Press
West From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Big East From the Associated Press
Some film that won't make Belichick's home movies Jim Litke, Associated Press
Ohio State displays its excitable side From the Associated Press
All that's left now is to ask 'What if?' Chris Dufresne, ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Garciaparra isn't beyond hope Bill Shaikin, SUNDAY REPORT
L.A. is beat out by Paris Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
Belichick still reigns as king of New England Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Phillies still have the Mets' number, 5-3 From the Associated Press
'Bama wins in 'Nick' of time From the Associated Press
Bonds' record ball is sold for $752,467 From the Associated Press
Hamlin is coming of age in a hurry From the Associated Press
Results From the Associated Press
Bruins fall from a slippery slope Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
He has no match Kurt Streeter
A USC haymaker Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Taking his best shot in the slot From the Associated Press
USC finds lots of running room David Wharton, Times Staff Writer
Fast start powers California, 42-12 From the Associated Press
Off The Wall Peter Yoon
Johnson goes the extra yards Gary Klein and David Wharton, Times Staff Writers
Cuban in it just for the fun From the Associated Press
Down The Line Bill Shaikin
Rags To Riches finishes second in return From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Patriots' cameraman has backing Robyn Norwood, Times Staff Writer
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