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What happened on February 17, 2008
REAL ESTATE
Thicker isn't always best for crawl space covers Morris Carey and James Carey, Associated Press
A place born when the stars were silent Dinah Eng, Special to The Times
A double play in Florida Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Don't be left in the dark: Locate utility off/on valves H. May Spitz, Special to The Times
Just in case the closing collapses Mary Umberger, Chicago Tribune
Girding homes against wildfire Jonathan Diamond, Special to The Times
Average mortgage rates and indexes
Before you flip open your wallet, ask for invoices Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian, Special to The Times
This kitchen face-lift is so 1941 Kathy Price-Robinson, Special to The Times
Not On His Watch Chip Jacobs, Special to The Times
The art of the Venice loft Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
An investment pro's guide to the Internet frontier Frank Nelson, Special to The Times
OPINION
The miracle of melancholia Eric G. Wilson, Eric G. Wilson is a professor of English at Wake Forest University and author of "Against Happiness: In Praise of Melancholy."
Boy Scout homophobia
Lies Sacramento tells itself Mark Paul, Mark Paul, senior scholar at the New America Foundation, was formerly deputy treasurer of California and deputy editorial page editor of the Sacramento Bee.
A war on women Ann Jones, Ann Jones, the author of "Kabul in Winter: Life Without Peace in Afghanistan," works as a volunteer with the International Rescue Committee on a special project for its gender-based violence unit. A longer version of this article appears at Tomdispatch.com.
Not pack men Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
Let's move past warmongering
Hola, Obama
Justice exhibits tortuous logic
Choosing a Democratic nominee
The monstrosity next door Todd Gish, Todd Gish is an architect and urban historian in Los Angeles.
The test of a president Susan Jacoby, Susan Jacoby is the author of "The Age of American Unreason."
View from a squad car Jack Dunphy, Jack Dunphy is the pseudonym of a Los Angeles police officer who writes a column for National Review Online.
BUSINESS
How to write off medical expenses Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Skateboard maker still rolling along Leslie Earnest, Times Staff Writer
Firms round up; we pay the price DAVID LAZARUS
Are you ready for switch to digital? David Colker, Times Staff Writer
Exxon's legal win serves as warning
Scam Watch David Colker
Still distrustful of Blue Cross
Heat therapy items may burn From Times Wires Services
Tips help workers who are low paid
Forgotten category of borrowers
Grocers should rethink imports
All Starbucks to close for retraining From Times Wires Services
Ban urged for toylike novelties From Times Wires Services
Overcharging can ignite a fire From Times Wires Services
Your hybrid may give you a tax break, or not Kathy M. Kristof
All you need to break the code Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Drug ads a form of free speech
How to beat the credit card firms
Disaster loss can be tax-deductible Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Insights on the flower market
SPORTS
Change Of Fortune Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Lo Duca offers apology of sorts Bill Shaikin and Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writers
Mayo's mother gets up-close view Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Results, Schedules
Who wins at follow the leader? Thomas Bonk
Kings rally, then fall short From the Associated Press
Sorenstam wins 70th LPGA title From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Fear factor could be a can of worms for Torre T.J. SIMERS
Stepping up to aid New Orleans Mark Heisler
UCLA, USC seek to solidify seasons Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Fullerton manages to get past Pacific Robyn Norwood, From Times Staff and Wire Reports;
Morning briefing Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
No. 8 Georgetown upset by Syracuse From the Associated Press
One miss makes it a cut above Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
Twists and turns mark a new season Jim Peltz, Times Staff Writer
Today / Women /pacific 10 Conference Dan Arritt
Stewart edges Busch, Earnhardt Jim Peltz, Times Staff Writer
Quinney's ace can't trump Mickelson yet Chris Dufresne, Times Staff Writer
Santana got his off year out of way Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Pavlik needs more powerful statements Bill Dwyre
James, Paul MVP favorites Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Getzlaf's slow going is a matter of feet Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
The Times' Rankings Mark Heisler
Texas Tech's Knight to recruit in Indiana From the Associated Press
Hit And Miss
Coast To Coast Mark Heisler
Daytona 500 has eluded star drivers From the Associated Press
NBA making All-Star effort From the Associated Press
Martin looks for enduring quality Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
Three members of Rock Racing won't compete Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Stanford tops Arizona From the Associated Press
Herges greeted by hugs from teammates From the Associated Press
Kings trade Bibby to Hawks for four players From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Dodgers' Kemp works to improve his image Bill Plaschke
De La Hoya closing in on local fight Lance Pugmire, Times Staff Writer
Hunter's talents evident from the start Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Pavlik powers to another victory Lance Pugmire, Times Staff Writer
Surf Cat turns it on and wins San Carlos Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
The Band's dispute plays on
How to slice and dice a serial killer Lynn Smith, Times Staff Writer
LACMA's home for contemporary art opens -- at the top Diane Haithman, Times Staff Writer
Just add water and chlorine Jan Breslauer, Special to The Times
Coming to her John Horn, Times Staff Writer
A plug for Cable Guy; a blast from the VHS past Deborah Netburn
Creativity Corner
Credit where it's due
Blood on its hands Mary McNamara
A New Generation Dennis Lim, Special to The Times
Accessing archive
Country music, rednecks and paying dues Jon Caramanica, Special to The Times
Word to the wise is plenty Lynne Heffley
Jokes & Riddles
The end of the story Richard Abowitz, Special to The Times
Dylan's back pages Richard Cromelin
Penguins and mermaids
Natural LUSTER David Ng, Times Staff Writer
Life lessons from 'Idol' Christine N. Ziemba
Alex Cox, revolutionary Dennis Lim, Special to The Times
Joining the here and now Don Heckman, Special to The Times
A Broad base of support Jenny Sundel
Toward a more magnificent 'Seven' David Ng, Times Staff Writer
Milestones from the younger side of 40 Susan King
Audio tracks help paint the portrait Sheri Linden, Special to The Times
Warmth, discipline, high spirits Susan Reiter, Special to The Times
Mining wealth from the page David L. Ulin, Times Staff Writer
'Gangster' targets drug kingpin Kevin Crust
Getting a fuller view of Jean-Luc Godard Dennis Lim, Special to The Times
Run it up the Maypole, and make it fabulous
His life began at 40 Rachel Abramowitz, Times Staff Writer
She minds their Ps and their Qs Cristy Lytal, Special to The Times
The board members who loved 'Surf's Up' Joel Sappell, Times Staff Writer
'Aesop's Bundle' Maureen Pratt, Special to The Times
Renfro's death
John Rechy's intensified reality Steffie Nelson, Special to The Times
'Lost' star has found herself Choire Sicha, Special to The Times
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
A real Tijuana hangover Richard Marosi, Times Staff Writer
Huntington's ode to China Teresa Watanabe, Times Staff Writer
Our medicines are altering marine biology Kenneth R. Weiss, Times Staff Writer
Rebirth of a pioneer gives skiers a lift Deborah Schoch, Times Staff Writer
Hidden sign points toward Hollywood's past Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
Boutique is naked at its opening Martha Groves, Times Staff Writer
1,000 gather in tribute to slain Oxnard teen Catherine Saillant, Times Staff Writer
Watch that slice-of-life guy next door STEVE HARVEY
War casualties
2 held in escape of slaying suspect From the Associated Press
It could be a sign of a new legacy STEVE LOPEZ
Missing student's body found From the Associated Press
Budget cuts get governor's OK Evan Halper
Character actor in 'Chinatown' From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Judge rules for airport project From the Associated Press
Former Times political writer From Times Staff and Wire Reports
L.A. developer, philanthropist From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Oscar time brings closures Joel Rubin
Founder of Napa vineyard known for its sparkling wines Mary Rourke, Times Staff Writer
Military deaths
Complicated sentencing laws blamed for long prison stays Michael Rothfeld, Times Staff Writer
Inmates serve overtime Michael Rothfeld, Times Staff Writer
Bike ride held for slain officer Jeffrey L. Rabin
Grand master of the Catholic order Knights of Malta From Times Staff and Wire Reports
For collector, a penny saved is way more than a penny earned Susannah Rosenblatt and Joel Rubin, Times Staff Writers
Astrophysicist helped shape programs at NASA Thomas H. Maugh II, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
CIA spy plan for post-9/11 era crumbles Greg Miller, Times Staff Writer
Street race crash kills 8 Noam N. Levey, Times Staff Writer
Emergency or not, they want their guns DeeDee Correll, Times Staff Writer
Obama and McCain gain endorsements From Bloomberg News
McCain would welcome Bush on the trail DON FREDERICK AND ANDREW MALCOLM
Democrats make their cases in Wisconsin From Reuters
Clear conscience -- at a cost From Times Wire Reports
Atlantis crew wrapping up work From Times Wire Reports
Arrest made in slaying of psychologist From Times Wire Reports
Long odds are story of his life James Rainey, Times Staff Writer
McCain gains at least 50 delegates From the Associated Press
Who's super in this race? Peter Nicholas, Times Staff Writer
Shooters had same weapons dealer From the Associated Press
Where religion, ideology and the Web cross David G. Savage, Times Staff Writer
Panthers are at heart of off-road controversy Carol J. Williams, Times Staff Writer
IMAGE
It's Elemental Erin Weinger, Times Staff Writer
A Hutton moment Melissa Magsaysay, Times Staff Writer
Satine, to the seams Emili Vesilind, Times Staff Writer
My breakout moment Monica Corcoran, Times Staff Writer
Who needs klieg lights? Adam Tschorn, Times Staff Writer
Save your money -- it's all in the wrist Erin Weinger
A lot like Lauren Melissa Magsaysay, Times Staff Writer
For the Record
Shaving -- it gets worse Erin Weinger, Times Staff Writer
To him, it's like Louboutin Erin Weinger, Times Staff Writer
Young and restless Booth Moore, Times Staff Writer
One leg at a time Emili Vesilind, Times Staff Writer
A Hip Hideaway Emili Vesilind, Times Staff Writer
TRAVEL
Will it fly? Catharine Hamm
TLC is MIA at Palm Springs inn Valli Herman, Times Staff Writer
Finding deals the world over Susan Spano, Times Staff Writer
Readers Recommend
Views and walks Hugo Martin
For the record
For the record
Camp Abraham Jerry V. Haines, Special to The Times
Sonoma inn offers tasteful experience Rosemary McClure, Times Staff Writer
Icelandic beauty
A wake-up call you give yourself Vani Rangachar
A ticking timeline Hugo Martin
NEED TO KNOW / news . style . tips . trends Rosemary McClure, Jane Engle
A-B-ski on SoCal hills Chris Erskine, Times Staff Writer
You're safer now from fire at hotels Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
Their Dubai experience
Fire-breathing beauty Hugo Martin, Times Staff Writer
Global effects of tourism
Stuffed gorilla? The Rev. Elvis? No prob Shermakaye Bass, Special to The Times
NEWS
Military flyovers at sporting events debated Josh Robbins, Orlando Sentinel
For dog owners, treatment of pet's cancer is not a choice Sarah Sumadi, Special to the Chicago Tribune
Affordable housing in pricey resort towns Mead Gruver, Associated Press
For the Record
Late linguist saves dying tongues Juliana Barbassa, Associated Press
No traction for would-be king Barry Hatton, Associated Press
Garden to make its debut Teresa Watanabe, Times Staff Writer
Town in catastrophe's path? P. Solomon Banda, Associated Press
Sarkozy defends Holocaust education for youths Christine Ollivier, Associated Press
Letters deliver love to soldier, pen pals Kelli Kennedy, The Associated Press
Idaho village divided over resort plans John Miller, Associated Press
Hussein's palatial yacht has drifted into a custody dispute Elaine Ganley, The Associated Press
Kidney-transplant patient seeks new chance Harry Wessel, Orlando Sentinel
BOOKS
Sex, sex, sex, sex, sex . . . perplexed Susan Salter Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
The fog of war Evan Wright, Evan Wright, author of "Generation Kill," has covered the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Tangled Lynell George, Lynell George is a Times staff writer.
Bestsellers
Roll 'em Richard Schickel, Richard Schickel is the author of many books, including the forthcoming "Film on Paper."
Wild things Richard Eder, Richard Eder, a former Times book critic, was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for criticism in 1987.
The unbearable truth David L. Ulin
A line in the sand Josh Kun, Josh Kun is a professor in USC's Annenberg School of Communications.
A prodigal son Jonathan Kirsch, Jonathan Kirsch's most recent book is "A History of the End of the World."
A life underground Wendy Smith, Wendy Smith is a critic and the author of "Real Life Drama: The Group Theatre and America, 1931-1940."
Friends and enemies Jane Smiley, Jane Smiley is the author of many novels and works of nonfiction.
WORLD
U.S. visitors optimistic about North Korea Barbara Demick, Times Staff Writer
Security volunteers quit posts near Baghdad Tina Susman and Cesar Ahmed, Times Staff Writers
Bush highlights successes, but not crises, in Africa James Gerstenzang, Times Staff Writer
Bombing at dogfight kills dozens From Times Wire Reports
President escapes injury in attack From Times Wire Reports
43 held as youths carry on rampage From Times Wire Reports
Tension rises before vote in Pakistan Laura King, Times Staff Writer
Car bomb kills 39 Pakistanis at rally Zulfiqar Ali and Laura King, Special to The Times
Squatting a risky move in Baghdad Garrett Therolf, Times Staff Writer
Joyful Kosovo awaits freedom Behar Zogiani and Zoran Cirjakovic, Special to The Times
She found her 15 minutes inside a suitcase scandal Patrick J. McDonnell, Times Staff Writer
Former Nazi guard imprisoned From Times Wire Reports
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