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What happened on June 01, 2008
BUSINESS
Myths on raising gas mileage David Colker, Times Staff Writer
She had her negotiating act together Richard Verrier, Times Staff Writer
Old boys' club keeps pay high
'Hot fuel' hits a hot button
US Airways puts kibosh on snacks From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Implications of anti-DUI device
Money's role in marriage woes Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Launch of think tank is delayed From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Price of Amazon e-book reader cut From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Toy cellphone problem detected From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Scam Watch David Colker
Talk to the top Michelle Maltais, Times Staff Writer
Is your set ready for digital TV? Jim Puzzanghera, Times Staff Writer
Weak medicine for an ill system DAVID LAZARUS, CONSUMER CONFIDENTIAL
SPORTS
A bat accident waiting to happen Bill Shaikin
Our gain is Japan's loss Danielle Sessa, Bloomberg News
Hitters do nothing after fourth inning Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
Rockies are down to the rock bottom Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Detroit sets down Pittsburgh, 2-1 Helene Elliott, Times Staff Writer
Kansas City ends 12-game skid, 4-2 From the Associated Press
Short-handed Galaxy loses at Toronto From the Associated Press
When dust settles, Ginepri still standing Chuck Culpepper, Special to The Times
Red Wings remain all business Helene Elliott
Matthews benched; Willits starts in left Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Sparks win with strong finish From the Associated Press
French Open Chuck Culpepper
Pepperdine, UC Irvine in the driver's seat From the Associated Press
Bresnahan's take Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Results From the Associated Press
Chivas USA makes quick work of Crew Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Long Beach stays alive by beating Cal, 9-2 Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Billingsley's effort goes to waste Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
UCLA takes big lead on Fullerton Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
Slice wins again, but it's much tougher From the Associated Press
Lakers-Celtics remains something bigger Mark Heisler, Times Staff Writer
Rivera helps Angels get on with it Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Avengers lose their third in a row, 66-56 Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Chatsworth wins another title Eric Sondheimer, Times Staff Writer
Down The Line Bill Shaikin
Zenyatta easily wins the Milady Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Results From the Associated Press
Image is everything for Bryant Tim Dahlberg, Associated Press
Bolt blazes to a world record in the 100 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
So big, it should be on Versus Bill Plaschke
Babcock, others go the distance Dan Arritt, Times Staff Writer
The bottom half Bill Shaikin
Manny's 500th comes through loud, clear Roch Kubatko, Baltimore Sun
Griffey hits homer No. 599 in Reds' win From the Associated Press
Morning briefing Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
UCLA men help school add to titles From Times Staff and Wire Reports
If MLB is so rich, how come it's not smarter? Jim Litke, Associated Press
Leslie, Parker named to women's Olympic team From the Associated Press
NCAA exempt from taxes, not hypocrisy Kurt Streeter
They gotta have ART Jonathan Abrams, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
Pakistan's switch deepens South Asian time confusion Henry Chu, Times Staff Writer
Copter carrying 14 crashes in China From the Associated Press
Victims need to stay, official says From the Associated Press
Army told to vote Mugabe or quit force From Times Wire Reports
Colombian slain in border gunfight From Times Wire Reports
Russia sends rail workers into Georgia From the Associated Press
Some Irish have doubts on European treaty Kim Murphy, Times Staff Writer
Bomber in Afghanistan kills 2 members of NATO force From the Associated Press
Arab women stretch limits Jeffrey Fleishman, Times Staff Writer
U.S. sees its lowest Iraq death toll Alexandra Zavis, Times Staff Writer
William deployed to Caribbean From Times Wire Reports
China defends its military spending Peter Spiegel, Times Staff Writer
20% off at Harry's Bar? They'll drink to that Tracy Wilkinson, Times Staff Writer
Caribbean's lush isles are a pirates' paradise Carol J. Williams, Times Staff Writer
IMAGE
'The Hills' are a lie! Erin Weinger, Times Staff Writer
Stylish, To A 'T' Booth Moore, Times Fashion Critic
On The Button Melissa Magsaysay
Like a coastal canvas Melissa Magsaysay, Times Staff Writer
7 inches closer to God Monica Corcoran, Times Staff Writer
Back in the game Erin Weinger, Times Staff Writer
Right to bare arms Adam Tschorn, Times Staff Writer
Viva La . . . Logo? Ben Ehrenreich, Special to The Times
ENTERTAINMENT
Carly's family album Randy Lewis, Times Staff Writer
For the record
For the record
Laughing matters
Dr. Welch's grape testing
'Real World' actually gets real Jon Caramanica, Special to The Times
Daring 'do's keep him on cutting edge Allyssa Lee, Special to The Times
Just listen to what you like
Did You Know?
Acting advice that's handy at any stage Liesl Bradner
Austin empowered Choire Sicha, Special to The Times
Mixing a little pop into culture Liesl Bradner
For the record
'Waltz With Bashir' finds a home Sheigh Crabtree
'Semi-Pro' semi-funny, but it beats 'Spartans' Noel Murray
It's a very busy life, being a N.E.R.D. Chris Lee, Times Staff Writer
Captured, by artists Michael J. Ybarra, Special to The Times
A venue as odd as its stage acts Charlotte Stoudt, Special to The Times
My, what strange bedfellows Martin Miller, Times Staff Writer
An urge to roam land and seas Swati Pandey, Times Staff Writer
Revolver REVOLUTION Geoff Boucher, Times Staff Writer
Breakups, snuff-outs, songfests and more Denise Martin
In her memories, the music still plays August Brown, Times Staff Writer
More than just surviving Lewis Beale, Special to The Times
Online, performers step it up Victoria Looseleaf, Special to The Times
Spano sticks up for the Atlanta School
Joy Division is heard anew, at a human scale Dennis Lim, Special to The Times
Stalled on Castro Street Patrick Goldstein, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
Obama parts with Trinity church Faye Fiore and Michael Finnegan, Times Staff Writers
McGovern seeks peace Don Frederick and Andrew Malcolm
Gilmore to run for Warner seat From Times Wire Reports
Discovery launches -- and relief is on the way Robert Block, Orlando Sentinel
Watching political sausage get made Janet Hook, Times Staff Writer
Half-votes not enough for Clinton Peter Nicholas and Janet Hook, Times Staff Writers
A new spin on hurricane forecasting Carol J. Williams, Times Staff Writer
Major cases among 29 still on docket David G. Savage
Do as I say, not as I did, Bush advises From Times Wire Reports
Island gets its moment in the sun today Louise Roug, Times Staff Writer
7 men dead after rash of violence From Times Wire Reports
Scaffold collapse kills 2 painters From Times Wire Reports
3 years after Katrina, cast out again Jenny Jarvie, Times Staff Writer
Baseball makes pitch to Supreme Court David G. Savage, Times Staff Writer
Someone in Texas apparently had a guilty conscience...
Clinton supporters are fighting mad Faye Fiore, Times Staff Writer
Judges guilty of taking bribes From Times Wire Reports
REAL ESTATE
Hiking into Hollywood's backyard Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
Worker has no license? Be wary Robert J. Lopez, Times Staff Writer
For the record
For the record
Bankruptcy won't protect you from future charges Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian, Special to The Times
For a cool result, tenant will have to sweat the details H. May Spitz, Special to The Times
Time to slip that old ZIP Ann Brenoff, Times Staff Writer
Hollywood-cad cachet Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
Average mortgage rates and indexes
Buy-low brigade Dinah Eng, Special to The Times
OPINION
A lethal limbo Sandra Hernandez, Sandra Hernandez, a staff writer at the Daily Journal, writes about immigration for the legal newspaper.
He took downtown to a new place William Fulton, William Fulton is a senior scholar at the USC School of Policy, Planning and Development and the publisher of the California Planning & Development Report. He blogs at www.cp-dr.com.
Lost in Byzantium Nina L. Khrushcheva, Nina L. Khrushcheva teaches international affairs at the New School. She is the author of "Imagining Nabokov: Russia Between Art and Politics."
End-of-life decisions
Between the lyings Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
The freedom to choose
Can Yahoo save Microsoft? Fred Vogelstein, Fred Vogelstein is a contributing editor at Wired magazine.
Reef madness Margaret Wertheim, Margaret Wertheim is the co-creator, with her sister Christine, of the Crochet Coral Reef Project, now showing in New York and coming to Los Angeles in early 2009.
Indefensible Robert Scheer, Robert Scheer, who wrote an Op-Ed column for The Times for 13 years, is the editor in chief of Truthdig (truthdig.com) and the author, most recently, of "The Pornography of Power: How Defense Hawks Hijacked 9/11 and Weakened America," to be published this week by Twelve Books.
Not the same old story Ezra Klein, Ezra Klein is an associate editor at the American Prospect. He blogs at EzraKlein.com.
Proud of one's heritage
We recommend
Back to the gardening
The government gets; it never gives
TRAVEL
NEED TO KNOW news . style . tips . trends Jane Engle; Mary Forgione
Fees weighing you down? Lighten up Susan Foster, Special to The Times
Room to meditate in Lancaster
It's poker and petroglyphs too Jay Jones, Special to The Times
9 hotels sweeten seasonal offerings Rosemary McClure, Times Staff Writer
Insurance? Si catharine hamm, ON THE SPOT
Message-board sounding board Vani Rangachar
For the record
Eternal City penny saver Susan Spano, Times Staff Writer
Long history; short memory?
Midwest mosaic Jay Jones, Special to The Times
The Palatine and other high points Susan Spano
Tours & Cruises Amy Hubbard
Throw the ball, toss one back Janis Cooke Newman, Special to The Times
Swords, sandals, a motor scooter Susan Spano
Home, sweet Rome Susan Spano, Times Staff Writer
MAGAZINE
Ticket to Thailand by laurie winer, Laurie Winer is a contributing editor at the magazine. Contact her at laurie.winer@latimes.com.
Around town this month
Vision Quest Christopher Hawthorne, Christopher Hawthorne is the architecture critic of The Times. Contact him at christopher.hawthorne@latimes.com.
The Zen of Showbiz MICHAEL PATRICK KING, Michael Patrick King is a director, writer and producer whose credits include the new "Sex and the City" movie. Contact him at magazine@latimes.com.
Midnight Snack betty hallock
Obsessive Vacation Leslie Brenner, Acting Editor
Project Suitcase BY BOOTH MOORE, Booth Moore is Image editor and the fashion critic of The Times. Contact her at booth.moore@latimes. com.
Scenes From a Marriage
How to Hail a Taxi
A Message for Brides
Must-Sees for the Munchkin Set Elizabeth khuri
Film Versus Video
Striking Gold in Vegas Want to dine like the Donald? Check out the new DJT. leslie brenner
Please Don't Go Dan Neil, Times staff writer Dan Neil can be reached at dan.neil@latimes.com.
A Delicious Debut josh sens
Tokyo With A Twist Bruce Wallace, Bruce Wallace is The Times' Tokyo bureau chief. Contact him at bruce.wallace@latimes.com.
GO AHEAD, indulge VALLI HERMAN, Times staff writer Valli Herman may be contacted at valli.herman@latimes.com.
Such Discreet Charm Laurie Winer, Laurie Winer is a contributing editor at the magazine. Contact her at laurie.winer@latimes.co
Stargazing In High-def Dan Neil, Times columnist Dan Neil writes the 800 Words column for the magazine. Contact him at dan.neil@latimes.com.
Soothing Pillow Talk rosemary mcCLURE
Sweet pleasures of Paris Betty Hallock, Contact Times assistant Food editor Betty Hallock at betty.hallock@latimes.com.
What's Alioli Again? laurie winer
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Construction mogul oversaw local projects Elaine Woo, Times Staff Writer
A creative force on two 'Star Trek' TV series Claire Noland, Times Staff Writer
War casualties
Police shoot 2 outside store Jean-Paul Renaud
A split in a union's solidarity Paul Pringle, Times Staff Writer
Historians dig deep to find West's past Larry Gordon, Times Staff Writer
This answer came bob, bob, bobbing along STEVE HARVEY
Military deaths
Gov.'s plan faces rocky path Evan Halper, Times Staff Writer
Is the L.A. River up a creek? Deborah Schoch, Times Staff Writer
Split primary's 2nd act set to begin Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writer
2 men wounded in CHP pursuit Hector Becerra
Co-creator of children's show From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Familiar names face unknowns in Senate race Amanda Covarrubias, Times Staff Writer
Inspiration for 'Lorenzo's Oil' From Times Staff and Wire Reports
SATs a breeze for these middle-schoolers Rong-Gong Lin II, Times Staff Writer
Time to let her, and this case, go STEVE LOPEZ
Primaries pose real fight for GOP Christian Berthelsen, Times Staff Writer
Every critter counts, and so do plants, at BioBlitz Mary Engel, Times Staff Writer
Late-life wedding offers proof: Love knows no age Catherine Saillant, Times Staff Writer
Girl Scouts hope to speak young Latinas' language Ari B. Bloomekatz, Times Staff Writer
NEWS
For the Record
For the Record
For the Record
For the Record
From the Blogs Maryann Mott; Shari Roan; Tom Petruno
When 'stay' is no longer an option for dog owners Denise Flaim, Newsday
A Ugandan boy's tough, grinding life Katy Pownall, Associated Press
Tourism leaders expect flat season in Alaska Rachel D'Oro, Associated Press
Editor's note
The great walk into China's past William Mullen, Chicago Tribune
Personality test aims to find purrfect matches Linda Lombardi, Associated Press
In Berlin, residents battle boorish boars From the Associated Press
BOOKS
Bestsellers
When hope lived David L. Ulin, David L. Ulin is book editor of The Times.
This Week In Calendar
Bestsellers / Paperbacks
Twisted sisters Carolyn Kellogg
Sea change Kathryn Crim, Kathryn Crim is the deputy editor of the Threepenny Review.
Genius, reflected Nicholas Delbanco, Nicholas Delbanco is the Robert Frost Distinguished University professor of English at the University of Michigan. His new novel is "The Count of Concord."
Lapping it up Mark Coleman, Mark Coleman is the author of "Playback: From the Victrola to MP3, 100 Years of Music, Machines, and Money."
Another day at the office Ellen Slezak, Ellen Slezak is the author of the story collection "Last Year's Jesus" and the novel "All These Girls."
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
Continental drift Susan Salter Reynolds, Susan Salter Reynolds is a Times staff writer.
Fabled past Amy Wilentz, Amy Wilentz is the author of the novel "Martyrs' Crossing" and "I Feel Earthquakes More Often Than They Happen: Coming to California in the Age of Schwarzenegger."
SCIENCE
E.T.'s new phone operator John Johnson Jr., Times Staff Writer
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