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What happened on May 15, 2008
HOME & GARDEN
The orchid cactus' fleeting fancies By Ellen Hoffs, Special to The Times
Starting from the top By Debra Prinzing, Special to The Times
From a sketch pad, a new home blooms By Bettijane Levine, Times Staff Writer
Neutra strength By David A. Keeps, Times Staff Writer
Magic in 15 pieces
A lasting piece of Sottsass
Crowning glory
Multi-tasking holiday By Chris Erskine
Making modern even more so By Jeff Spurrier, Special to The Times
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Polar bear listed as endangered By Kenneth R. Weiss, Times Staff Writer
L.A. will make water a terrible thing to waste By Rich Connell, Times Staff Writer
Actor appeared in 'Barbarella' and 'The Russians Are Coming' By Claire Noland, Times Staff Writer
Cougar's victim won't be 'prisoner of the drama' By William Lobdell, Times Staff Writer
Tarzan creator's heir protected the legacy By Valerie J. Nelson, Times Staff Writer
UC, Cal State move on fee rise By Seema Mehta and Larry Gordon, Times Staff Writers
Asian art expert dies in custody By Bob Pool, Times Staff Writer
Budget plan displeases both parties By Evan Halper and Patrick Mcgreevy, Times Staff Writers
61 held after raid on house By Anna Gorman, Times Staff Writer
Arrest made in child porn case By Bob Pool
Megan got her 30 minutes of wonderful By Dana Parsons
New Blackwater project draws fire By Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
Priest abuse case settled for $19.5 million By Richard Winton, Times Staff Writer
Fines for patient dumping supported By Cara Mia Dimassa, Times Staff Writer
2nd victim in shootout named By David Kelly
Ficus fans dealt setback in court By Bob Pool
Logging barred in Sierra forest From the Associated Press
Lawyers sum up in assault case By Christine Hanley
Deputy overtime pay spurs audit By Stuart Pfeifer and Christian Berthelsen
Governor's budget shows lessons learned By George Skelton
O.C. deputies' overtime spurs audit By Christian Berthelsen and Stuart Pfeifer, Times Staff Writers
Final 'Idol' pits David against David By Richard Rushfield, Times Staff Writer
Marine honored for his sacrifice By Tony Perry and Francisco Vara-orta, Times Staff Writers
Candidates talk about healthcare issues
Hindu scholar to be USC dean By Rebecca Trounson
Lawyers sum up in Carona ally's assault trial By Christine Hanley, Times Staff Writer
$97-million find helps L.A. avoid some cuts By David Zahniser, Times Staff Writer
Shooting was tragic, chief says By Ari B. Bloomekatz, Times Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
'Sex' appeal By Chris Lee and John Horn, Times Staff Writers
Saturday night's alright for dancing By Enid Portuguez
Korean fried chicken: Call it the new KFC By Cynthia Dea
A 'Dollhouse' that was built in a week By Maria Elena Fernandez, Times Staff Writer
Making a Big deal about 'Sex' By Claudia Gryvatz Copquin, Special to The Times
Strutting their stuff in front of legends By Jeff Weiss, Special to The Times
Watts Towers work to begin By Lynell George
She's the reason he traveled on By Kristina Lindgren, Times Staff Writer
'Bob was a giant among artists' By Diane Haithman, Times Staff Writer
Critics'picks By Carina Chocano
Too much of a rush job By Pete Metzger, Special to The Times
Critics'picks By Kenneth Turan
'Thriller' is picked for preservation From the Associated Press
Lucian Freud lives to see it From Bloomberg News
Amy Winehouse won't be charged From the Associated Press
The conductor was, um, robotic From the Associated Press
Another break at Pompidou Centre From Reuters
NEA honors opera figures From the Associated Press
Thisweekend
Untitled By Paul Young
Still making waves By David Ng, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Esa-Pekka Salonen By David Ng
A Reader Rates For Us
'Dizzying,' Indeed
Honoring movies' masters of milieu By Susan King
Screening Room By Susan King
Taking firm control of her artistic integrity By Pamela Chelin
Buzz Bands By Kevin Bronson
The Enabler
Night Lines By Charlie Amter
Hit on the head by an off-the-wall idea By Mindy Farabee
Underrated / Overrated
The Glutton
This Week: Pig Out By Joshua Lurie
Art By Christopher Knight, Times Art Critic
Dance By Chris Pasles, Times Staff Writer
Movies By Kenneth Turan, Times Movie Critic
Movies By Carina Chocano, Times Movie Critic
Classical Music By Mark Swed, Times Music Critic
Pop Music By Ann Powers, Times Pop Music Critic
Flying with a vampire By David Strick, David Strick is a veteran photographer who's dedication to capturing entertainment production has led him to unparalled access to behind the scenes Hollywood.
Defending Kobe Bryant
Theater By Charles Mcnulty, Times Theater Critic
A Nod To Theaters
Theperformance By Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Critic's Preview By S. Irene Virbila, Times Restaurant Critic
Not that kind of singer-songwriter By Geoff Boucher, Times Staff Writer
He could see the potential By Kenneth Turan, Times Film Critic
CBS looks for balance, safety in fall lineup By Matea Gold and Maria Elena Fernandez, Times Staff Writer
Costa Mesa By Pauline Oconnor
With short, sweet shows, young theatergoers can fly with KITE By Liesl Bradner
Scenestealer By Geoff Boucher
Return to L.A.'s past at arroyo museums By Grace Krilanovich
A festival as fun as a pie in the kisser By Elina Shatkin
LeAnn Rimes is back in the country fold By Steve Friess, Steve Friess co-hosts the Vegas-centric celebrity interview podcast "The Strip" at TheStripPodcast.Com
Bookit By Josh Getlin, Times Staff Writer
Bach cantata an ill fit on chamber bill By Chris Pasles, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
Please, 'go outside and play' By Rosa Brooks
Where're the lawmakers? By Patt Morrison
When you read By Julie Andrews, Julie Andrews is an Academy Award-winning actor and the author of more than 25 children's books, many with her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton. Her most recent book is the memoir, "Home."
Barely protected
Jigsaw budget
Race engenders strong feelings
Brush safety
Bass attacks a real problem
Focus on surveillance
Pork, not policy
Ignoring talent at our peril
Steeling Obama By Douglas E. Schoen, Douglas E. Schoen, a pollster, is the author of "Declaring Independence: The Beginning of the End of the Two-Party System." He was an advisor to President Clinton from 1994 to 2000
SPORTS
Racing can't run from it By Bill Dwyre, Times Staff Writer
Lawsuit escalates swim fight By Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
Mayo denies he took improper benefits By Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Lakers back in front By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
USC-Coliseum deal is finalized By Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
Results From the Associated Press
Sabathia-led Indians get seventh shutout From the Associated Press
Lackey's return is spoiled By Mike Digiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Garland is not torn about Sox By Mike Digiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Edmonds expected to sign with Cubs From Times Wire Reports
Morning briefing By Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
Pierre powers Dodgers late By Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Martin gets above .300 By Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Ainge tops Kupchak for executive award By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Kyle Busch gets the recognition By Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Celtics perfectly content at home From the Associated Press
Sharapova gets closer to No. 1 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Stars keep Red Wings from sweep From the Associated Press
Results From the Associated Press
Bryant's role is limited, but others step into spotlight By Bill Plaschke
Big Brown to start in the middle this time By Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Like it or not, it is just another feel-good night By T.j. Simers
Teeing Off By Chris Dufresne, Times Staff Writer
Jazz still can't find road glory By Jonathan Abrams, Times Staff Writer
Venus, Serena to play in Carson By Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
Doctor points to economic changes By Sandra Mckee, Baltimore Sun
Henin's career never took the conventional approach By Chuck Culpepper, Special to the Times
WORLD
The best diamond in all of France By Geraldine Baum, Times Staff Writer
Marchers call for end to violence From Times Wire Reports
Police seize warlord's assets From Times Wire Reports
37 prisoners are exchanged From Times Wire Reports
Veiled testimony at trial By Tracy Wilkinson, Times Staff Writer
21 Iraqis killed in suicide attacks By Tina Susman, Times Staff Writer
An 'absolutely excellent' flight high above Alps From the Associated Press
Lebanon, seeking calm, reverses decisions that angered Hezbollah By Borzou Daragahi, Times Staff Writer
Bush pays second visit to Israel From the Chicago Tribune
Rocket injures 16 at Israel mall By Richard Boudreaux, Times Staff Writer
After the deluge, the deadly germs From a Times Staff Writer
Wig edict turns heads in Britain By Kim Murphy, Times Staff Writer
Monsoon predicted in Myanmar's battered delta By Bruce Wallace and Maggie Farley, Times Staff Writers
Aid and misery grow in China By Mark Magnier and Ching-ching Ni, Times Staff Writers
Policy Of Sorrow By Ching-ching Ni, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
Edwards (finally) makes choice: Obama By Michael Finnegan, Times Staff Writer
Chemical in plastic gets Democrats' attention By James Hohmann, Times Staff Writer
The man behind the Iran arms report reveals the backstory By Greg Miller, Times Staff Writer
House passes new farm bill From Times Wire Reports
Attorney general quits amid probe From Times Wire Reports
Sea lions died of overheating From Times Wire Reports
Oil stockpile bill sent to president From Times Wire Reports
Solicitor general to step down By David G. Savage, Times Staff Writer
McCain leaves rivals out By Maeve Reston
A race with hurdles? No sweat By Robin Abcarian
Dixie win bodes well for Democrats By Don Frederick
Targeting dropouts, poverty From the Washington Post
BUSINESS
Broadcom founders accused of fraud By E. Scott Reckard, Kim Christensen and Helene Elliott, Times Staff Writers
Ventura County in show business By Roger Vincent, Times Staff Writer
Student borrowers snagged by glitch From Times Wire Services
Continental, UAL said to be in talks From Times Wire Services
Comcast agrees to acquire Plaxo From Times Wire Services
Verizon backs LiMo system From Times Wire Services
Alcon raises $550 million From Times Wire Services
Xbox's U.S. sales top 10 million From Times Wire Services
Freddie Mac posts loss of $151 million From the Associated Press
GE may sell appliance business From the Associated Press
Across economic spectrum money worries are growing By Maura Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
Jack in the Box stock falls on outlook From Bloomberg News
Japan's machinery orders fall in March From Bloomberg News
Macy's loss less than forecast From the Associated Press
Wall Street buoyed by inflation report By Tim Paradis, The Associated Press
Across economic spectrum, money worries are growing By Abigail Goldman, Times Staff Writer
$7.75-million Vioxx verdict is overturned From the Associated Press
Wolfgang Puck files trademark suit From Bloomberg News
Icahn poised to push Yahoo slate By Joseph Menn and Jessica Guynn, Times Staff Writers
Sony squeezes out a profit From the Associated Press
Another airline to halt flights From Bloomberg News
Google passes Yahoo in Web hits From the Associated Press
Sharper Image finds a buyer From Reuters
Woman accused of Ponzi scheme By Andrea Chang, Times Staff Writer
Real estate fund raises $2.1 billion By Roger Vincent, Times Staff Writer
Actors fight to keep a grip on clips By Richard Verrier, Times Staff Writer
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