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What happened on February 08, 2009
TRAVEL
Keeping currency costs and other expenses in check Jane Engle
Top 10 must-see spots around the globe Susan Spano
Web Buzz: On Triporati.com, travel pros' advice is a click away Jen Leo
Letters
On the Spot: Until passenger rights become law, prepare for delays on flights CATHARINE HAMM
The Times' Ultimate Guide to the World: The globe at your fingertips Susan James, Susan Spano, Hugo Martin and Mary Forgione
The $698 Deal Chris Erskine
For The Record
Letters
For The Record
Ultimate Guide To The World 2009 Terry Gardner
Your Scene / Editor's Choice
Readers recommend: Cozy bed and breakfast in Des Moines, Iowa
Travels with a toddler: It can be done Mike Morris
Exercise your smarts: Avoid weight gain while on vacation Hugo Martin
Letters
Going on a trip? Pack lightly Valli Herman
Arrests of Americans in Tijuana are up in 2008, but drop in other foreign cities Christopher Reynolds
Make passport plans now for Mexico and Canada trips Jane Engle
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
The colorful saga of Los Angeles' first subway tunnel Steve Harvey
Santa Ana seeks to ease high school graduation requirement Tony Barboza
Andres Bermudez dies at 58; 'Tomato King' and Mexican officeholder Sam Quinones
Animal cruelty crackdown in Los Angeles has results Jack Leonard
Chevron seeks reimbursement from villagers who sued over 1998 shooting Richard C. Paddock
Army Sgt. Michael K. Clark, 24, Sacramento; fatally shot while on foot patrol in Iraq Howard Blume
Covina preschool mother is thrust into a labor dispute Evelyn Larrubia
Failure of L.A. County safeguards let convicted rapist work at clinic Garrett Therolf
Breaks in storm let Southland enjoy the sunshine Robert J. Lopez
California Briefing / San Diego Tony Perry
California Briefing / South Los Angeles Ruben Vives
Military deaths
In L.A. County, a battle of the brains Esmeralda Bermudez and Ruben Vives
Driver killed in crash of SUV is identified Times Staff Reports
Writers Guild honors 'Slumdog Millionaire,' 'Milk' Susan King
Villaraigosa kicks off reelection campaign, shuns debate Phil Willon and Martha Groves
Ambulance carrying crash victim gets into accident in Boyle Heights Ruben Vives and Robert J. Lopez
Loaves multiply in the hands of Bagel Brigade STEVE LOPEZ
Warren Kimbro dies at 74; former Black Panther who led Project MORE Elaine Woo
SCIENCE
Darwin's theory of natural selection evolves Karen Kaplan
SPORTS
Lakers get Adam Morrison for Vladimir Radmanovic Mike Bresnahan
A grass-roots situation Chuck Culpepper
Troy Aikman is reacquainted with campus David Wharton
Mark Heisler's NBA rankings
To Cooper, Leslie is sort of a Wilt Abdul-Russell Lisa Dillman
Arizona State prevails Associated Press
Ducks get a steal for a victory Associated Press
Bruins send Irish packing early David Wharton
Kevin Harvick comes through unscathed at Daytona Tania Ganguli
Al Thornton's 31 points provide a big spark for Clippers Associated Press
Long Beach State beats Pacific in double overtime Associated Press
High School Basketball Ben Bolch
Sole survivor Maria Sudekum Fisher, Sudekum Fisher writes for the Associated Press.
Morning Briefing Mike Wise, Wise is a columnist for the Washington Post.
Kings talk of playoff push after victory Associated Press
James Stewart edges Chad Reed at Anaheim Jim Peltz
It's time for Manny Ramirez to face the cold truth BILL PLASCHKE
Derby trail gets interesting at Santa Anita Eric Sondheimer
With UCLA's Ben Howland, there's no calm, only a storm KURT STREETER
LeBron may be the future, but the future isn't now MARK HEISLER
Patrick Chan wins Four Continents title Helene Elliott
Cardinals fire defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergrast Staff And Wire Reports
Dirk Nowitzki powers Dallas to overtime win Associated Press
John Rollins takes control at Torrey Pines Chuck Culpepper
Vick dogs receiving new lease on life Eddie Pells, Pells writes for the Associated Press.
Force team dominates as the rain finally lets up in Pomona Jim Peltz
Manny Ramirez says lengthy contract talks won't affect his play Dylan Hernandez
One team's double take James Wagner
Ben Roethlisberger finds a way to win -- at everything SAM FARMER
Vic Darchinyan backs up talk with convincing victory BILL DWYRE
Sources: Alex Rodriguez tested positive for steroids Bill Shaikin
Watch your step around stars of Westminster Dog Show T.J. SIMERS
Coast To Coast Mark Heisler
ENTERTAINMENT
Hollywood lingo from Tony Bill's 'Movie Speak' Rachel Abramowitz
'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Private Practice' prepare for a joint operation Shawna Malcom
'The Women,' by T.C. Boyle Taylor Antrim, Antrim is the author of the novel "The Headmaster Ritual."
Donald Margulies raises more moral questions in 'Time Stands Still' Sean Mitchell
'The Art Instinct' by Denis Dutton Michael S. Roth, Roth is the president of Wesleyan University and the author of several books, including "The Ironist's Cage."
Keshia Knight Pulliam talks about her future and her bank account Choire Sicha
Out of Lil Wayne's purple haze Chris Lee
'He's Just Not That Into You' and 'Greg Behrendt's Wake Up Call' Jon Caramanica
'The Spare Room,' by Helen Garner April Smith, Smith is the author of "Judas Horse."
Underrated / Overrated
For the record
Culture Monster Diane Haithman
Feedback
For the record
Feedback
Feedback
The Grammys Todd Martens
Jacket Copy Carolyn Kellogg
Feedback
Image Awards reflect on moments in history Mark Medina
'W.'; 'Blindness'; 'Frozen River'; 'Miracle at St. Anna'; 'Nights in Rodanthe' Noel Murray
'The Winner of Sorrow,' 'The Last Witch of Langenburg,' 'Our Life in Gardens' Susan Salter Reynolds
Fourth grade can be tough
Book Review
Jokes & Riddles
Studio report card gives 2008 the grade Patrick Goldstein
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Joaquin Phoenix, Lily Allen, Sonic the Hedgehog and Jim Carrey Denise Martin
'My Sticky Valentine' Hugo Martin, Martin is the author of "Pablo's Christmas."
A Darwin roundup M.G. Lord, Lord is the author of "Astro Turf: The Private Life of Rocket Science" and "Forever Barbie: The Unauthorized Biography of a Real Doll."
Mills College, a school without walls MARK SWED, MUSIC CRITIC
Director Christophe Van Rompaey waited to take his best shot Susan King
An up-and-down relationship with hip-hop Todd Martens
Getting 'Coraline' moving Cristy Lytal
Mexican-era Luis Buñuel Dennis Lim
'Dynamite: The Story of Class Violence in America' Richard Rayner, Rayner's "Paperback Writers" column appears monthly at latimes.com/books.
Creativity Corner
Feedback
'Out of My Skin,' by John Haskell Susan Salter Reynolds
Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk draws gallery hoppers Yvonne Villarreal
In search of the flesh-and-blood Abraham Lincoln Reed Johnson
NATIONAL
Arrest shows Shepard Fairey hasn't gone entirely mainstream Martha Groves
Rush Limbaugh has his grip on the GOP microphone Faye Fiore and Mark Z. Barabak
Peanut butter recall puts Georgia town 'in hot water' Dahleen Glanton
Obama welcomes Senate compromise on stimulus Times Wire Services
A new paid-journalism model, but it needs work JAMES RAINEY
National Briefing / Nevada Times Wire Reports
National Briefing / Colorado Times Wire Reports
National Briefing / And Finally . . . Times Wire Reports
The Nation
National Briefing / Hawaii Times Wire Reports
After a vigorous thumping of executives, Congress needs to unwind Andrew Malcolm and Johanna Neuman
National Briefing / Washington, D.c. Times Wire Reports
States' only option now is budget pain Ashley Powers and Richard Fausset
BUSINESS
Santa Monica's Olympic Studios are small but stylish Maria Hsin
Home Of The Week Update Lauren Beale
Letters
Rent It Right Janet Portman, Inman News
Consumer Briefs / Complaints Times Staff and Wire Reports
Consumer Briefs / Travel Times Staff and Wire Reports
Letters
Weekly Mortgate Rates
Consumer Briefs / Holidays Times Staff and Wire Reports
Letters
Letters
Without huge salaries, financial leaders won't try hard? DAVID LAZARUS
Tips for navigating the new 2008 tax rules Kathy M. Kristof
Seeking a honey who can handle her money Alana Semuels
Letters
Consumer Briefs / Recalls Times Staff and Wire Reports
From tech bubble to tech bobbleheads Martin Zimmerman
Letters
When low prices buy high anxiety David Pierson
OPINION
Obama the pragmatic idealist Doyle McManus
Teens: war or peace? Marjorie Miler
Pull the plug on new FISA law
Safety first
It's the stupid economy Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
Credit and blame
Banning books is an old story
Ending the judge wars
Views of Rancho Palos Verdes
Galileo put us in our place Jeffrey Bennett, Jeffrey Bennett is an astrophysicist and the author of numerous books including "Beyond UFOs" and the children's book "Max Goes to Jupiter."
Iceland is steamed Rebecca Solnit, Writer Rebecca Solnit spent several months in Iceland last year. Her book on disaster and civil society, "A Paradise Built in Hell," will be out later this year. A longer version of this article appears at
IMAGE
Real-life shopaholics in a world of hurt Steffie Nelson
Burlesque artist Ava Garter offers tips for a romantic Valentine's Day Max Padilla
Classic stripes spring up Melissa Magsaysay
Valentine's gifts that say, 'I know you' The Image Staff
Steam Salon offers love bazaar to prepare for Valentine's Day Max Padilla
President Obama's casual look Booth Moore
Fashion week shows will go on, with or without runways BOOTH MOORE, FASHION CRITIC
Isla Fisher taps into high fashion Monica Corcoran
The fashion world, with sunglasses off BOOTH MOORE, FASHION CRITIC
WORLD
Israel's Tzipi Livni turns to women and the left for votes Ashraf Khalil
Zimbabwe accord is a test for indigenous solutions Robyn Dixon
Priest's mission in Kenya went beyond church Christopher Goffard
Marchers oppose bid by Chavez to end term limits Associated Press
World Briefing / Pakistan Times Wire Reports
World Briefing / Britain Times Wire Reports
World Briefing / Cuba Times Wire Reports
World Briefing / Brazil Times Wire Reports
Biden sets conciliatory international tone Christine Spolar
Ecuador's president orders expulsion of U.S. diplomat Associated Press
Hamas team crosses to Egypt for talks Associated Press
World Briefing / Madagascar Times Wire Reports
Guantanamo inmates pose challenge for Europe Sebastian Rotella
Iran leader says scientific progress thriving despite sanctions Associated Press
China orders $13-billion drought relief for wheat growers Peter Spiegel
Australian wildfires kill at least 35 Jennifer Bennett
North Korea missile trial may be a test of U.S. John M. Glionna
World Briefing / El Salvador Times Wire Reports
NEWS
Looking out for the poor through water-filled glasses Laurie Goering, Goering writes for the Chicago Tribune.
New Zealand town reaches for the stars Ray Lilley, Lilley writes for the Associated Press.
Albania's sea yields trove of sunken ships Llazar Semini, Semini writes for the Associated Press.
Japan begins to embrace foreigners Blaine Harden, Harden writes for the Washington Post.
When mud happens
The World Margie Mason, Mason writes for the Associated Press.
The Nation Kelsey Abbruzzese, Abbruzzese writes for the Associated Press.
'Dancing Queen' for a Russian prime minister Catrina Stewart and David Nowak, Stewart and Nowak write for the Associated Press.
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