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What happened on July 26, 2009
ENTERTAINMENT
Roman Polanski's 'Repulsion' Sam Adams
The wonder and awe that make up Huell Howser ROBERT LLOYD, TELEVISION CRITIC
'Fugue State' by Brian Evenson Ross Simonini, Simonini is interviews editor at The Believer.
Former Xscape members migrate to television Jon Caramanica
Grace Jones in a flash Reed Johnson
"Incantations," by Mayan Women; "This Lovely Life," by Vicki Forman; and "Fugitive Visions," by Jane Jeong Trenka Susan Salter Reynolds
'Touch: A Novel' by Francine Prose Susan Carpenter
'Fitzgerald and Hemingway: Work and Days' and 'A Moveable Feast: The Restored Edition' Matthew Shaer, Shaer last wrote for The Times on the German writer Hans Fallada.
Nora Ephron tries to find the perfect recipe for 'Julie & Julia' John Horn
A dream wedding in Vegas? Richard Abowitz
Bestsellers
On View David Ng
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Retro, but still relevant BETSY SHARKEY, FILM CRITIC
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Jokes & Riddles
Creativity Corner
Atlanta's 'Housewives' going topsy-turvy in new season Denise Martin
Luc and Jean-Pierre Dardenne see their films as gritty thrillers Mark Olsen
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'The Show That Smells' by Derek McCormack Jim Ruland, Ruland is the author of the story collection "Big Lonesome."
'$20 Per Gallon' by Christopher Steiner Matthew DeBord, DeBord writes the Shifting Gears blog for Slate's the Big Money and has written widely on the automobile industry and the future of mobility.
Composer Avner Dorman spices things up David Ng
'Asterios Polyp' by David Mazzucchelli David L. Ulin, Ulin is book editor of The Times.
'The Dandelion Clock' Nicole Borgenicht, Nicole Borgenicht is a freelance writer based in Palm Springs
Kyra Sedgwick of 'The Closer' Choire Sicha
'Henry Ford' leads an American car revolution
'Crow Planet: Essential Wisdom from the Urban Wilderness' by Lyanda Lynn Haupt Erika Schickel, Schickel is the author of "You're Not the Boss of Me: Adventures of a Modern Mom."
L.A.'s gallery scene is resizing Suzanne Muchnic
Hollywood Bowl's masterful violin concertos Rick Schultz
Culture Monster Diane Haithman
'First Wives Club' is forming in San Diego Diane Haithman
'Fast & Furious'; 'Battlestar Galactica'; 'Dollhouse'; 'Miss March' Noel Murray
Underrated/overrated
Park Chan-wook's 'Thirst' is a vampire film sans cliches Reed Johnson
TRAVEL
The Lost World of Venezuela's Mt. Roraima Reg Green, Green's new book "The Gift That Heals," is available at www.nicholasgreen.org.
Mixing it up in the Central Coast wine country Susan Denley
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, is a relaxing lakeside retreat Christopher Reynolds
France's Vaux le Vicomte vs. Italy's Villa Farnese Susan Spano
The $59 Deal Chris Erskine
Common sense is what's missing
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Closer inspection
Find the right beach resort for you Jen Leo
20-20 vision
Readers Recommend
Generation gap
Your Scene / Editor's Choice
You're grounded CATHARINE HAMM
Tours & cruises Avital Binshtock
Three new cruise ships are setting sail Rosemary McClure; Judi Dash; Chris Erskine
Terranea Resort: inviting and invigorating Valli Herman
NATIONAL
Supreme Court ruling shakes up criminal trials David G. Savage
Recovery of Mexican gray wolves remains elusive Julie Cart
Sarah Palin leaving governor's post amid confusion, criticism Kim Murphy
Obama setting the priorities on immigration Anna Gorman
Ted Kennedy is making a final press for universal healthcare, from his sickbed Faye Fiore and Noam N. Levey
A pet no more
National Briefing / Florida TIMES WIRE REPORTS
National Briefing / Pennsylvania TIMES WIRE REPORTS
Top of the Ticket Andrew Malcolm and Johanna Neuman
American forged own path into Al Qaeda Josh Meyer and Sebastian Rotella
Accused soldier's family searches for answers Tony Perry
Couples can take the plunge with scuba weddings Alexia Campbell
Pharmacy in a casino: What's the deal? Ashley Powers
IMAGE
Los Angeles' market for counterfeit fashion evolves Emili Vesilind
St. John deserves a look BOOTH MOORE, FASHION CRITIC
Paris' house of knock-offs Adam Tschorn
Phillip Lim celebrates 1st anniversary of L.A. store Melissa Magsaysay
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Sale Rack Max Padilla
A boho stack of bangles Melissa Magsaysay
WORLD
Squatters in paradise say it's job from hell John M. Glionna
U.S. Army's farm program tackles Afghan rebuilding from the ground up David Zucchino
World Briefing / Mexico TIMES WIRE REPORTS
World Briefing / Spain TIMES WIRE REPORTS
World Briefing / Britain TIMES WIRE REPORTS
World Briefing / Colombia TIMES WIRE REPORTS
World Briefing / Philippines TIMES WIRE REPORTS
7 Taliban fighters killed in gun battle Associated Press
Flight of fancy over Channel Associated Press
Large turnout for election in Iraqi Kurdistan Liz Sly
Zelaya to set up camp at Honduras border Associated Press
U.S. commander in Afghanistan shifts focus to protecting the public Julian E. Barnes
A place in the choir for ads at Vatican Radio Henry Chu
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Santa Monica's pier and carousel: a long and circular tale Veronique de Turenne
Gun charge dismissed over officer's contradictory testimony Jack Leonard
Girl, 17, found slain in car near downtown L.A. Margot Roosevelt and Ruben Vives
Courage sustains a hate crime survivor STEVE LOPEZ
Counter-terrorism investigators find alleged identity theft ring Joel Rubin
John 'Marmaduke' Dawson, 64; founder of New Riders of the Purple Sage Valerie J. Nelson
In Pat Brown's day, voters saw government as a force for good Cathleen Decker
High surf puts lifeguards on alert in Newport Beach Esmeralda Bermudez
A friendly little casino fronts a stew of lawsuits, feuds and takeover attempts Hector Becerra
California Briefing / Sacramento Hector Becerra
California Briefing / San Diego Richard Marosi
State budget negotiations were anything but smooth Evan Halper and Shane Goldmacher
Harry Patch dies at 111; last British army veteran of World War I Associated Press
California Briefing / Los Angeles Hector Becerra
Monthly allowances for Jackson's mother, children will be urged Harriet Ryan
L.A. joins worldwide rallies in support of Iranian demonstrators Raja Abdulrahim and Amber Smith
California Briefing / Long Beach Ruben Vives
Military deaths
BUSINESS
Choosing community college means some homework Kathy M. Kristof
Garden home with historic roots Dinah Eng
Coaching the Sport Chalet team Andrea Chang
No rejoicing over Wall St. riches
Why did Paulson get a free hand?
Weekly Mortgage Rates
Fee hikes come with free market
Another fine economic mess
Home Of The Week Update Lauren Beale
Retirement planning should be top priority Gail MarksJarvis
Liberal bias on tax reform?
Chairman Ben Bernanke confronts challenges to Federal Reserve's record Don Lee
At 53, it's time for Dana Point mother of two to put herself first Ann Marsh
Rent Watch Martin Eichner
NEWS
Britain welcomes American (lifestyle) invasion Gregory Katz, Katz writes for the Associated Press.
Math course breaks codes, builds minds Chicago Tribune
The World David McFadden, McFadden writes for the Associated Press.
Ambitions burn, even at a kebab stand Sam Dolnick, Dolnick writes for the Associated Press.
Sailing On The Wind
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From Our Blogs Amro Hassan in Cairo; Jeannine Stein; David Colker; Patrick Kevin Day
Same-name couple to wed in Florida Rachel Hatzipanagos, Hatzipanagos writes for the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
Office cry: Boss, tear down this firewall Martha Irvine, Irvine writes for the Associated Press.
SPORTS
John Elway, Joe Montana have some advice for Brett Favre Sam Farmer
Emmett Ashford made history; will he make Hall of Fame? Baxter Holmes
Michael Phelps at world championships in Rome looks ahead to a big challenge: Shaq Lisa Dillman
Tampa Bay rallies to beat Toronto, 10-9, in 12 innings Associated Press
There's something in the air SAM FARMER
Whispers around the majors Phil Rogers
Nine-run inning carries Angels to victory BEN BOLCH
Matt Palmer battles through for Angels Ben Bolch
Dodgers need to make postseason pitch now HELENE ELLIOTT
Inside Baseball Bill Shaikin
He's No Longer On Board With This
It's a flare to remember for Dodgers KEVIN BAXTER
Inside Baseball Bill Shaikin
Trade deadline incites rumors Bill Shaikin
U.S., Mexico meet in Gold Cup final Grahame L. Jones
Swin Cash named MVP of WNBA All-Star game Associated Press
Troy Tulowitzki drives Rockies past Giants Associated Press
Hand must be improved for playoffs BILL PLASCHKE
Landon Donovan's goal lifts Galaxy to tie Associated Press
Cleveland Indians beat Seattle Mariners, 10-3 Associated Press
Japanese official criticizes league GRAHAME L. JONES
Tony Stewart's new team-first mentality Tania Ganguli
Phillies' Jimmy Rollins slams Cardinals Associated Press
Dodgers' Joe Torre sees a troubling trend Kevin Baxter
Greg Norman storms into lead at Senior British Open Associated Press
Halladay deal has hefty price BILL SHAIKIN
Courtney Conlogue upsets Malia Manuel in women's final Mario Aguirre
Massa suffers life-threatening injuries Associated Press
Steve Spurrier takes blame for snub of Tim Tebow Mike Penner
Race coming to a picture-perfect end Chuck Culpepper
OPINION
The rules of war Nicholas Goldberg
Bye bye, biodiesel Judith Lewis, Judith Lewis is a Los Angeles journalist who writes about technology and environmental issues. She is a contributing editor to High Country News.
100 things, leading to a single choice Martin Welsh, Martin Welsh grew up in Los Angeles and graduated from UCLA Medical School. He now resides with his wife in Camino, Calif.
Who has a say in the classroom?
Foreign policy: Do Obama's globe-trotters play? DOYLE McMANUS
The best medicine Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist at the Lexington Herald-Leader in Kentucky. His cartoons also appear in USA Today.
A new tax on hospitals
Putting California back together Tom Karako, Tom Karako directs the Claremont Institute's Golden State Center.
Scope of side effects
California, the movie: The show's not over yet
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