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What happened on December 14, 2008
BUSINESS
Tight on cash? Redeem those old savings bonds Kathy M. Kristof, Kristof is a personal-finance author and syndicated columnist.
Ground strokes of inspiration Michael A. Hiltzik, Hiltzik is a Times staff writer.
Bringing the outdoors in Scott Marshutz, Marshutz is a freelance writer.
Service members must give notice Janet Portman, Inman News
Group reports on chemical levels Lori Kozlowski
Billions later, what good done?
On The Market: Ocean Views Lauren Beale
System overdue for an overhaul
Those were the good old days
So, the kids want a video game . . . Alex Pham, Pham is a Times staff writer.
Rebound requires stimulus
Excessive lead in doll clothing times wire services
Who'll be your activist, citizen? DAVID LAZARUS
Deregulation still a bad idea
Business, charity robocallers must offer consumers an out David Colker
Reinventing the business model
Loans won't cure Big Three's ills
KFC returns to the grill times wire services
Wait longer, fly cheaper Peter Pae, Pae is a Times staff writer.
Cut back for the holidays Eileen Ambrose, Eileen Ambrose is a columnist for the Baltimore Sun.
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Homeowners can challenge assessments Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian, Glassman and Vanitzian are freelance writers.
Accreditation loss hurts community
Ikea fined in candle recall times wire services
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Prop. 8 stance upends her life STEVE LOPEZ
The mother lode of Mojave Desert history David Kelly, Kelly is a Times staff writer.
Avenues gang members held in deputy's slaying Richard Winton and Ari B. Bloomekatz, Winton and Bloomekatz are Times staff writers.
Council gives South El Monte mayor a curfew Kate Linthicum, Linthicum is a Times staff writer.
Younger Rev. Schuller quits Crystal Cathedral Christopher Goffard, Goffard is a Times staff writer.
Restoring harmony with reburial Tami Abdollah and Jason Song, Abdollah and Song are Times staff writers
Would-be firefighter is killed on second tour in Iraq Corina Knoll, Knoll is a Times staff writer.
Military Deaths
War casualties
Storm expected to add snow, rain to already heavy winds Rong-Gong Lin II, Lin is a Times staff writer.
Southland events help bring out the Christmas spirit Esmeralda Bermudez, Bermudez is a Times staff writer.
17-year-old fatally stabbed on street Ari B. Bloomekatz
At least 7 hurt in shooting at party Ari B. Bloomekatz
Governor talks, and funds flow Michael Rothfeld, Rothfeld is a Times staff writer.
Professor, prominent Catholic theologian Michelle Boorstein, Boorstein writes for the Washington Post.
Dangling tree trimmer rescued Evelyn Larrubia
Flames engulf auto repair shop Evelyn Larrubia
One of 2 soldiers killed by a uniformed Iraqi soldier Alicia Lozano, Lozano is a Times staff writer.
Teamsters head ousted in scandal Associated Press
Author raised profile of black historical figures Elaine Woo, Woo is a Times staff writer.
Education trumps adversity Seema Mehta, Mehta is a Times staff writer.
Growth strains Jewish community Tami Abdollah, Abdollah is a Times staff writer.
A war for control of forensic science Jason Felch and Maura Dolan, Felch and Dolan are Times staff writers.
WORLD
Sweeping view of the past Maha Mohammed and Tina Susman, Mohammed and Susman are Times staff writers.
'Captain Nemo' is grounded Chris Kraul, Kraul is a Times staff writer.
Greyhound tightens security in Canada after knife attacks Kim Murphy, Murphy is a Times staff writer.
Zimbabwe says cholera crisis is result of Western germ warfare Associated Press
For Muslims in India, an uneasy calm Henry Chu and Mark Magnier, Chu and Magnier are Times staff writers.
Some troops to stay in Iraqi cities past June Associated Press
Kasparov seeks to unite opposition Times Wire Reports
Thaksin warns against meddling Times Wire Reports
Raul Castro visits Venezuela's Chavez Associated Press
Italian rower just a bit short in Pacific crossing Times Wire Reports
Mumbai suspect gives attack details Associated Press
Man charged in office shooting Times Wire Reports
Mugabe's rule is icily calibrated Robyn Dixon, Dixon is a Times staff writer.
No end in sight to violent face-off Times Wire Reports
NEWS
Hundreds arrested in global operation against child porn Stan Lehman, Lehman writes for the Associated Press.
Neighbors flipping out over flipper Roger Vincent, Patrick Kevin Day and Jeffrey Fleishman
For The Record
Sellers put $100,000 price tag on buyers Jaymes Song, Song writes for the Associated Press.
Financial crisis leaves Caribbean projects beached Danica Coto, Coto writes for the Associated Press.
Global trend is born: babies named Barack and Obama Alison Mutler and William J. Kole, Mutler and Kole write for the Associated Press.
ENTERTAINMENT
The Lorax gets a little louder Erik Himmelsbach, Himmelsbach is a Los Angeles writer and producer.
Arty, crafty, dependable Suzanne Muchnic, Muchnic is a Times staff writer.
'Dog': dressed to the ca-nines Lisa Fung
Peter. Wendy. Lenny? Irene Lacher, Lacher is a freelance writer.
Rooted in Yiddish theater MARK SWED, MUSIC CRITIC
Disenchanted 'Narnia' fan finds her way back Michael Joseph Gross, Gross is the author of "Starstruck: When a Fan Gets Close to Fame."
Hollywood's honest actress Choire Sicha, Sicha is a freelance writer.
Poet, priest, prophet Nick Owchar, Owchar is deputy books editor of The Times.
The man behind wild eyes Cristy Lytal, Lytal is a freelance writer.
'Christmas' time; Joss' blog-sical Denise Martin
High hopes in sci-fi
Pull a piece of history right out of the box Dennis Lim, Lim is a freelance writer.
For the record
For the record
Kudos to the theater critic
They have the will, yes, but is there a way? Mark Olsen, Olsen is a freelance writer.
To clarify, Adele does want to win a Grammy Todd Martens
Bestsellers / Paperbacks
The relentless lens Carolyn Kellogg
Bestsellers
The Clash manifesto David L. Ulin
Business hopefuls who play with fire Jon Caramanica, Caramanica is a freelance writer.
Amateurish? That can be a good thing Chris Lee, Lee is a Times staff writer.
The Hollywood recycling center
Underrated
For the record
'Mamma' has looks and hooks Noel Murray, Murray is a freelance writer.
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds, Salter Reynolds is a Times staff writer.
A bailout plan for Oscar's big night MARY McNAMARA, TELEVISION CRITIC
The 'rube' inventor of modern politics Robert Roper, Roper is the author of "Now the Drum of War: Walt Whitman and his Brothers in the Civil War."
From past radical to present egoist Jim Newton, Newton is editor of The Times' editorial pages.
The images still send a message
It's open to interpretation Susan Josephs, Josephs is a freelance writer.
Bigger, bolder . . . and poorer Mike Boehm and Kim Christensen, Boehm and Christensen are Times staff writers.
It's not their grandma's type of feminism ANN POWERS, POP MUSIC CRITIC
A most elite retreat Susan Salter Reynolds
No, it's not that reporter's story Susan King, King is a Times staff writer.
You can own the house that Berry Gordy built Robert Hilburn, Hilburn is a freelance writer.
Shattering myths of the 'Godfather' life Michael J. Ybarra, Ybarra is a freelance writer.
Ah, marriage Rachel Abramowitz, Abramowitz is a Times staff writer.
NATIONAL
Atheist may sue for right to perform weddings in Vegas Ashley Powers, Powers is a Times staff writer.
For parents, their own trauma David Zucchino, Zucchino is a Times staff writer.
Bomb at bank kills 2 Times Wire Reports
Blagojevich weighs his legal options Associated Press
What they've done for cash Rick Pearson and Ray Long, Pearson and Long write for the Chicago Tribune.
Congress won't let Obama cruise Janet Hook, Hook is a writer in our Washington bureau.
Michelle Obama's No. 3 on likable-first-ladies list Andrew Malcolm, Malcolm is a Times staff writer.
Glitch robs many of veteran checks Times Wire Reports
Palin's church is ravaged by fire Associated Press
Vying for a piece of the stimulus pie James Oliphant and Richard Simon, Oliphant is a writer in our Washington bureau. Simon is a Times staff writer.
Hormone pills linked to cancer Associated Press
Courthouse killer gets life in prison Times Wire Reports
Beating victim dies at hospital Times Wire Reports
Northeast power outages continue Associated Press
HUD pick is praised for affordable housing focus Christi Parsons, Parsons is a writer in our Washington bureau.
Courage in the face of danger -- and bankruptcy JAMES RAINEY, Rainey is a Times staff writer.
SPORTS
Looking for their minor miracle Kevin Baxter, Baxter is a Times staff writer.
Clippers send Rockets way off orbit Lisa Dillman, Dillman is a Times staff writer.
Ellertson scores to lift U.S. over China Associated Press
Southland Staff and Wire Reports
Kings don't let the Wild, or the points, slip away Chris Foster, Foster is a Times staff writer.
Ducks today Chris Foster
Wood and Indians finalize two-year deal Associated Press
St. Mary's wins Wooden rematch David Wharton, Wharton is a Times staff writer.
Bruins stop and go in an easy win David Wharton, Wharton is a Times staff writer.
76ers fire Cheeks after a slow start Associated Press
Quarterbacks aim at possible job opening Gary Klein, Klein is a Times staff writer.
They're already thinking green Mike Bresnahan, Bresnahan is a Times staff writer.
Randolph didn't get a bouquet Lisa Dillman, Dillman is a Times staff writer.
Fans still roll with Thunder associated press
Now You Know
A Fine Line Associated Press
Yankees hope only the contract is hefty Jeff Jacobs, Jeff Jacobs writes for the Hartford Courant.
Results Associated Press
Lakers have a long way to go MARK HEISLER, Heisler is a Times staff writer.
Patriots are beaten up but not out in AFC East Sam Farmer, Farmer is a Times staff writer.
Angels' offer is big deal Mike DiGiovanna, Staff writer Bill Shaikin contributed to this report.
Coast To Coast Mark Heisler
Hope Classic deals with shifts in winds BILL DWYRE
Bradford wins close Heisman race Associated Press
Jackrabbits make a run for it and win Pac-5 title Ben Bolch, Bolch is a Times staff writer.
When these two get together, it's never the same old story T.J. SIMERS
More Than A Game KURT STREETER
Laragh wins Hollywood Starlet Associated Press
Toney wins but doesn't impress Lance Pugmire, Pugmire is a Times staff writer.
Bad-blood bowl, Round 2 SAM FARMER, Farmer is a Times staff writer.
Auburn hires Chizik to succeed Tuberville Staff and Wire Reports
College backs, ends in spread offenses a tough read for scouts Sam Farmer, Farmer is a Times staff writer.
A lot to spare, most in the gutter this bowling season CHRIS DUFRESNE, Dufresne is a Times staff writer.
Nothing goes better with frozen tundra Mike Penner
San Pedro takes tie for City title with Narbonne Eric Sondheimer, Sondheimer is a Times staff writer.
IMAGE
Larchmont Boulevard Melissa Magsaysay, Magsaysay is a Times staff writer.
Instant cheer
Holiday cruising Max Padilla, Padilla is a freelance writer.
What's your style? Monica Corcoran, Corcoran is a Times staff writer.
A little dazzle Melissa Magsaysay, Magsaysay is a Times staff writer.
Rock Candy Melissa Magsaysay, Magsaysay is a Times staff writer.
Wired whimsy BOOTH MOORE, FASHION CRITIC
Recession.ista Adam Tschorn, Tschorn is a Times staff writer.
Bowser browsers Susan Carpenter, Carpenter is a Times staff writer.
Aged to perfection Melissa Magsaysay, Magsaysay is a Times staff writer.
Fuzzy thinking Adam Tschorn, Tschorn is a Times staff writer.
TRAVEL
Rewards and awards for frequent fliers Jen Leo
The $125 Deal Susan Derby
Lean on me
Tours & Cruises Avital Binshtock
Charming guide
Hooked on ice fishing Angela Frucci, Frucci is a freelance writer.
Fault lines CATHARINE HAMM, Hamm is staff writer.
How to ring in '09 on the Strip Jay Jones
Cost of flying with equipment jumps Benoit Lebourgeois, Lebourgeois is a freelance writer.
Sweet ski deals Paul McHugh
Need To Know Borzou Daragahi, Jane Engle and Catharine Hamm
Need A Lift? Hugo Martin, Martin is a Times staff writer.
Bosnia's back in the snow biz Peter Frick-Wright, Frick-Wright is a freelance writer.
Highly overrated
OPINION
Cliff notes Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
Dollars and deputies
Support for Delaware senator
Imagination or reality
Give them shelter
Resurrecting the moderate Republican Marc B. Haefele, Marc B. Haefele is a commentator for KPCC-FM (89.3) and writes for Citybeat and Nomada magazine of Buenos Aires.
A monster fan remembers
A prescription for failure Laurel L. Williams, Laurel L. Williams is program director of the Menninger Clinic's adolescent treatment program and assistant director of residency training, child and adolescent psychiatry and assistant professor in the Menninger department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Baylor College of Medicine.
'Flowers not allowed' Eyad El-Sarraj, Eyad El-Sarraj is the founder and president of the Gaza Community Mental Health Program and a commissioner of the Palestinian Independent Commission for Human Rights.
Sweeping up 18th Street
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