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What happened on May 04, 2008
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Today's special? Server chic Melissa Magsaysay, Times Staff Writer
2 takes on 6-packs Monica Corcoran, Times Staff Writer
Upscale urban Erin Weinger, Times Staff Writer
Put it on! It won't bite! Melissa Magsaysay, Times Staff Writer
Hot looks in the desert Emili Vesilind
So long, girlfriend Monica Corcoran, Times Staff Writer
Fashion Rebels Who Rocked Adam Tschorn, Times Staff Writer
The look is Muzak Emili Vesilind, Times Staff Writer
Pants Pants Evolution Adam Tschorn, Times Staff Writer
Madras checks back in Melissa Magsaysay, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
An ancient mystery set in stone Thea Chard, Times Staff Writer
Hezbollah's stockpile bigger, deadlier Sebastian Rotella, Times Staff Writer
New Colombia drug gangs wreak havoc Chris Kraul, Times Staff Writer
Grieving Iraqis want honor first, not money Borzou Daragahi and Raheem Salman, Times Staff Writers
Bank to aid nations in rice crisis From Times Wire Reports
Iraq-Iran talks on security 'positive' Tina Susman and Ramin Mostaghim, Special to The Times
30 in jailbreak dug hole in wall From Times Wire Reports
Turkish strike toll disputed Asso Ahmed and Tina Susman, Special to The Times
Province's autonomy vote deepens Bolivia divisions Patrick J. McDonnell, Times Staff Writer
China issues alert on deadly virus Barbara Demick, Times Staff Writer
Buddha statue damage reported From Times Wire Reports
BUSINESS
Savvy shoppers inherit bargains at estate sales Leslie Earnest, Times Staff Writer
Cashing Dad's IRA -- in 9 trips Molly Selvin, Times Staff Writer
Movies are an even better deal
Key chains cited for lead danger From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Tributes to mothers take a budget cut From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Let's allow home prices to fall
Adman swims in digital media sea Meg James, Times Staff Writer
No fun if you live in Burbank
Need a money makeover?
Levy is needed on oil profit windfalls DAVID LAZARUS, CONSUMER CONFIDENTIAL
Alcohol content labeling sought From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Scam Watch David Colker
New graduates have plenty to learn about work etiquette Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Twins sell off heirlooms, keep the memories Leslie Earnest, Times Staff Writer
Firms play hide-and-seek with their phone numbers David Colker, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
Fairness, idealism and other atrocities P.J. O'Rourke, P.J. O'Rourke, a correspondent for the Weekly Standard and the Atlantic, is the author, most recently, of "On The Wealth of Nations." A longer version of this article appears in Change magazine, which reports on trends and issues in higher education.
Does your brain have a mind of its own? Gary Marcus, Gary Marcus, a professor of psychology at New York University, is the author, most recently, of "Kluge: The Haphazard Construction of the Human Mind."
Cloak and stagger Leonard S. Spector and Avner Cohen, Leonard S. Spector directs the Washington office of the Monterey Institute's James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies. Avner Cohen is a senior fellow at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington and the author of "Israel and the Bomb."
Wright and wrongs Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
Correct context
Keeping a close watch on Russia
Management and labor
Democrats have a way to go
2nd opinion on McCain health plan
Stop the violence by legalizing drugs
An industrial-strength conundrum for L.A. Bill Christopher, Bill Christopher is an urban planner and a former member of the city Planning Commission.
At the end of the road Douglas Brinkley, Douglas Brinkley, a professor of history at Rice University, is the author of numerous books, including "The Great Deluge: Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast." He also wrote the introduction to Michael Eastman's book of photographs, "Vanishing America," which is being published by Rizzoli this month.
Open the door to Cuba
Political foreclosure Joel Kotkin, Joel Kotkin is a presidential fellow at Chapman University and the author of "The City: A Global History." He is writing a book on the American future.
Instant extinction lotto Mark Slouka, Mark Slouka is the author, most recently, of the novel "The Visible World" and a professor of English language and literature at the University of Chicago.
Energy economics
SPORTS
Fisher's eyes on prize -- his family Bill Plaschke
Racing shaken again by death Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Tragedy mars big efforts at Derby Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Modern Jazz still old-school tough Mark Heisler
Their Dodgers heroes come through in clutch T.J. SIMERS
Murray makes his pitch for Rangers From the Associated Press
Al / Results From the Associated Press
Morning briefing Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Nl / Results From the Associated Press
Stars come out to see Oscar win Lance Pugmire and Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writers
Flyers eliminate Canadiens, 6-4 From the Associated Press
Chivas USA plays to draw in Houston From the Associated Press
Ojeda man of the hour for Arizona From the Associated Press
May-Treanor, Walsh unstoppable Dan Arritt, Times Staff Writer
Hornets too tough for Spurs From the Associated Press
Bresnahan's take Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Parker will have competition From the Associated Press
Down The Line Bill Shaikin
Campbell is a different kind of NFL recruit Jim Litke, Associated Press
The bottom half Bill Shaikin
Unification may bring glitter back to Indy 500 From the Associated Press
Bowyer picks his spots and wins at Richmond From the Associated Press
Bourgeois, Zietz victorious Pete Thomas, Times Staff Writer
Parker already impact player From the Associated Press
Getting it right in center Kurt Streeter
It's drive-in theater for Loney Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
For starters, Pistons beat Magic, 91-72 From the Associated Press
Garland aces video studies Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Saunders isn't pitching like any ordinary Joe Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Kim takes lead at Wachovia Championship Gary Klein;, From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Beckham scores twice for Galaxy From the Associated Press
A welcome working week Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Pepperdine falters in national title match Jim Peltz, Times Staff Writer
De La Hoya stays with the plan Lance Pugmire, Times Staff Writer
A pinch of Young proves to be a good recipe Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
Avengers finish the deal, 66-59 Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Kendrick is about ready to return Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
He gets more smiles per hour Bill Shaikin
De La Hoya sets up another big payday Bill Dwyre
Fans crazy over Boca Juniors From the Associated Press
MAGAZINE
A Work in Progress CHARLES KOPPELMAN, Screenwriter and producer Charles Koppelman lives in Berkeley. Contact him at magazine@latimes.com.
A Bike With a Brain Martin Miller
Meet The Experts Wayne Niemi
Just Don't Call It Dating Amy Albert, Amy Albert is a senior associate editor at Bon Appetit magazine. Contact her at magazine@latimes.com.
Faux New World At Glendale's new mega-project, is a park really a park? Maybe not. Christopher Hawthorne, Christopher Hawthorne is the architecture critic of The Times. Contact him at christopher.hawthorne@latimes.com.
Meet The Experts Laurie Winer
A Villa Most Fragrant Barbara Thornburg, Barbara Thornburg is senior style editor of the magazine. Contact her at barbara.thornburg@latimes.com.
Resource Guide
Meet The Experts Elizabeth Khuri
Meet The Experts Wayne Niemi
Meet The Experts Elizabeth Khuri
Around town this month
For the Record
The Whole Truth
The Gold & The Green Elizabeth Khuri
For the Record
A Fragrant Offering Elizabeth Khuri
Meet The Experts Elizabeth Khuri
For the Record
You Make the Call
Honeymoon Havens Wayne Niemi
A Flood of Talent Laurie Winer
Pimp My Thrill Ride Brady Macdonald
What's the Secret to a Political Marriage That Works? Joe Mathews, Joe Mathews is a former staff writer in The Times' Washington bureau and the author of "The People's Machine: Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Rise of Blockbuster Democracy." Contact him at magazine@latimes.com.
Periwinkles, Pretty Please Laurie Winer
Take a Dip
He Painted an L.A. Story Jessica Gelt
Lord of the Rings Dan Neil, Times staff writer Dan Neil can be reached at dan.neil@latimes.com.
My Son, the Chef Laurie winer, Laurie Winer is a contributing editor at the magazine. Contact her at laurie.woner@latimes.com.
Meet the experts Wayne Niemi
Register This*
Pitch Me Smart MICHAEL WRIGHT, Michael Wright is senior vice president in charge of Turner Entertainment Networks' Content Creation Group. Contact him at magazine@latimes.com.
Meet The Experts Wayne Niemi
Words To Wed By
She Who Unties the Knots Jessica Gelt, Jessica Gelt is a Times staff writer. Contact her at jessica.gelt@latimes.com.
The Political Wild Card: Love Samantha Dunn and Samantha Dunn is the author of the novel "Failing Paris" and the nonfiction book "Faith in Carlos Gomez." Contact her at magazine@latimes.com.
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
When a match is far from a lock Jason Felch and Maura Dolan, Times Staff Writers
USC professor advanced bridge building Jocelyn Y. Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Police free abducted woman Rong-Gong Lin II, Times Staff Writer
Tank gunner is killed by small-arms fire in Baghdad Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
A towering absurdity STEVE LOPEZ
L.A. radio personality was the host of 'Cynic's Choice' Mary Rourke, Times Staff Writer
Berkeley student killed near campus Tim Reiterman and Rich Connell, Times Staff Writers
Nixon defender, panel spokesman From Times Wire Reports
Turning the corner at Hollywood and Vine Bob Pool, Times Staff Writer
Man accused of raping deaf girl David Pierson
Combat engineer is killed in explosion Jia-Rui Chong, Times Staff Writer
Moorpark High wins decathlon David Haldane, Times Staff Writer
War casualties
Supervisor hopefuls exchange criticisms Evelyn Larrubia, Times Staff Writer
Fatal hit-run follows a confrontation in O.C. David Pierson, Times Staff Writer
No new trial for Castaneda Tony Perry
Work begins on bridges past slide Eric Bailey
Parks' record as councilman and head of LAPD is mixed John L. Mitchell, Times Staff Writer
Investigator killed in crash Steve Chawkins
Pitching in with hands and feet Deborah Schoch, Times Staff Writer
Other deaths
You call that fixed? Give us a brake! STEVE HARVEY
St. Edward's wins decathlon title Carla Rivera
Legislation ripped from headlines Nancy Vogel, Times Staff Writer
3 seals found killed near San Simeon David Pierson, Times Staff Writer
Three get life for robbery, rape Tony Perry
REAL ESTATE
A sweet place to bunk Frank Nelson, Special to The Times
A sweet place to bunk Susan Finch, Special to The Times
L.A. architect in his natural element Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
Is the Westside calling? Ann Brenoff, Times Staff Writer
A helping hand for those in danger of losing homes Frank Nelson, Special to The Times
Average mortgage rates and indexes
Relocating? Use Web to preview new stamping grounds H. May Spitz, Special to The Times
L.A. architect in his natural element Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
Buyer optimism, caution mingle Chicago Tribune
Get to the root of curling vinyl, then straighten it out Morris Carey and James Carey, Associated Press
L.A. ranks last in housing affordability Chicago Tribune
Sandwiched in and famed for its eateries Josef Molnar, Special to The Times
More buyers of new homes back out Elizabeth Razzi, The Washington Post
ENTERTAINMENT
Igniting his passion Anne-Marie O'Connor, Times Staff Writer
THEIR HIT PARADE Yesterday, Jersey; today, the world Paul Lieberman, Times Staff Writer
Cheadle plays it both ways Amy Kaufman, Special to The Times
Tracking aliens, love and life since the '90s Geoff Boucher, Times Staff Writer
Petals on a pedestal Lynne Heffley
The subject hits close to home Robert W. Welkos
Her life's more fun without the gun Josh Gajewski, Special to The Times
Cutting a figure in the big leagues Lesley O'Toole, Special to The Times
'Mamma Mia!,' finally it's a shot at singing Susan King, Times Staff Writer
High-minded lowdown Scott Timberg, Times Staff Writer
Here's a man with a mission Irene Lacher, Special to The Times
Darkness falls on 'Narnia' John Horn, Times Staff Writer
Jokes & Riddles
Creativity Corner
Where were you?
For the record
For the record
Appears there's 'Work' to be done
High-minded lowdown Scott Timberg, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
Plugged into fast times Jenny Sundel
Kids, enter a contest to illustrate our story
'Ben Versus the Volcano' Paul Whitefield, Times Staff Writer
For the record
Fast times at Warsaw High Susan King
Movies to sink your brain into Carina Chocano, Times Movie Critic
Abby wants to be a star too
Not just a pretty face Geoff Boucher, Times Staff Writer
Break the glass ceiling
He was troubled before it was trendy John Horn, Times Staff Writer
Groovin' to the MP3 Charlie Amter, Times Staff Writer
A 6th sense for suspense Susan King
Thinking outside the cubicle Jason Chow, Special to The Times
Thinking small to dream big on 'Hellboy' John Horn, Times Staff Writer
A mild-mannered accountant learns that he's a born killer John Horn, Times Staff Writer
Steeled for a fight Michael Ordona, Special to The Times
He's the tenor from High Point David Mermelstein, Special to The Times
Mariah and Zeppelin: His culture does clash Liesl Bradner
This just in: life lessons on 'The Paper' Jon Caramanica, Special to The Times
Sigourney Weaver knows the terrain Susan King
Return of the icon Geoff Boucher, Times Staff Writer
Some fresh voices rise in Arabia Suzanne Muchnic, Times Staff Writer
It's hard to be a hero Geoff Boucher
Going deep inside Eddie Murphy's head Susan King
A break in the action
NATIONAL
Slaughter of bison roils ranch town DeeDee Correll, Times Staff Writer
When the call comes in the middle years Melanie Lefkowitz, Newsday
They never promised us the Rose Garden James Gerstenzang, Times Staff Writer
Modern tools forge links to family history Chris Emery, Baltimore Sun
Officer, bank robbery suspect are killed From the Associated Press
Three firefighters hurt in deadly fire From Times Wire Reports
Discovery shuttle reaches liftoff pad From Times Wire Reports
Put it in your pipe but don't smoke it From Times Wire Reports
It's a race stuck in gridlock Mark Z. Barabak and Cathleen Decker, Times Staff Writers
Listeria concerns prompt meat recall From the Associated Press
N.C. voters appear -- in droves Bob Drogin, Times Staff Writer
He can't drive, but once gave chase DON FREDERICK AND ANDREW MALCOLM
Obama beats Clinton by 7 votes in Guam From the Associated Press
Planes explode; pilot, 2 boys die From Times Wire Reports
After 'God's hand came down,' Arkansas cleans up From the Associated Press
A Grand Canyon rush for uranium Judy Pasternak, Times Staff Writer
A New Jersey Hall of Fame? It's not an oxymoron From the Associated Press
Paper mill worker dies in explosion From Times Wire Reports
Yahoo deal falls apart Joseph Menn and Jessica Guynn, Times Staff Writers
NEWS
Bhutan bows, but it doesn't bend Laurie Goering, Chicago Tribune
'Yawns' equate frugality with morality Evelyn Nieves, Associated Press
For the Record
Avalanche spurs Alaskan city to power down Anne Sutton, Associated Press
Divorced, out of job at Christian school Russell Working, Chicago Tribune
A fish-eye view of a coral reef David McFadden, Associated Press
An ultra-marathon for God: 24-7 Prayer Joel Hood, Chicago Tribune
Breaking up? A life change may be next Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune
Portugal's empire is talking back Barry Hatton, Associated Press
Slump may save Hawaiian coast Mark Niesse, Associated Press
TRAVEL
An education in Manresa charm Tim Hubbard, Times Staff Writer
Readers Recommend
In Carlsbad, a new kid on the block Rosemary McClure, Times Staff Writer
For the record
Drive it, drop it
More cash for fliers as airlines do the bump James Gilden, Special to The Times
The French have a bus for it
Did it wow you? Tell the world Vani Rangachar
Getting a bit dizzy in Argentina
Tours & Cruises Amy Hubbard
news . style . tips . trends Jane Engle; Chris Erskine; Rosemary McClure; Hugo Martin
Bundles of joy Mary McNamara, Times Staff Writer
The ghost town that wouldn't die Jay Jones, Special to The Times
Driven mad catharine hamm, ON THE SPOT
21st century solitude Dan Neil, Times Staff Writer
Barcelona, one step at a time Mary Rourke, Times Staff Writer
BOOKS
All for a song Susan Carpenter, Susan Carpenter writes The Times' weekly Throttle Jockey column for Highway 1.
Book retort David L. Ulin, David L. Ulin is book editor of The Times.
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
A cold case Carol Anshaw, Carol Anshaw is the author of the novels "Aquamarine," "Seven Moves" and "Lucky in the Corner."
Mind games Stephanie Zacharek
Bestsellers
For better or worse Orli Low
State of a union Louisa Thomas, Louisa Thomas is a writer living in Berlin.
A league of his own David Davis, David Davis is a contributing writer at Los Angeles magazine.
The A lists Richard Schickel, Richard Schickel is the author of many books, including, most recently, "Film on Paper."
Primal noir James Sallis, James Sallis is the author, most recently, of "Salt River."
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