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What happened on March 08, 2009
BUSINESS
Talk isn't cheap? For cellphone users, not talking is costly too DAVID LAZARUS
View-Master scenic reels end 70-year run Associated Press
A G.W. Smith classic in Montecito enters the 21st century Frank Nelson
New law creates tax break hide-and-seek Kathy M. Kristof
Taking charge of credit cards
Weekly Mortgage Rates
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Real Estate Janet Portman, Inman News
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Consumer Briefs / Recalls Times Wire Reports
Consumer Briefs / Video Games Times Wire Reports
Stabilizing the housing market Lauren Beale
Rise in underwater homeowners seen Peter Y. Hong
Consumer Briefs / Computers Times Wire Reports
Torrance-area town houses Lauren Beale
Letters
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Home loan delinquencies Peter Y. Hong
Timing can land you a cheaper airfare Times Wire Reports
Reserve studies used as basis for special assessments might be unreliable Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian
File your tax returns free or for a fee? How to decide Kathy M. Kristof
It's a renter's market, but there are pitfalls Associated Press
Before Broadcom, he led team that built Windows Alex Pham
ENTERTAINMENT
'Wife Swap': Voyeurism with a message (sometimes) Jon Caramanica
The Improv, Laugh Factory and the Comedy Store are top tier of open-mike nights Elina Shatkin
'Losing My Religion' by William Lobdell Heather King, King is the author of the memoir "Redeemed: Stumbling Toward God, Sanity and the Peace That Passes All Understanding."
So 10 comedians walk into the Improv . . . Pat Mellon, Pat Mellon is a writer and former morning radio host who has been doing stand-up for eight years. He hosts the open mike at on Wednesday nights, and when he isn't on stage, you can find him playing volleyball in Manhattan Beach in a red mesh Speedo.
'12': a Russian version of '12 Angry Men' Mark Olsen
'The Nightingale' Kay Haugaard
'Pow-Wow: Charting the Fault Lines in the American Experience -- Two Centuries of Short Fiction,' co-edited by Ishmael Reed and Carla Blank David L. Ulin
'Let the Right One In' tackles vampires but is no 'Twilight' Dennis Lim
'Beyond Uncertainty' by David C. Cassidy Sara Lippincott, Lippincott is a free-lance editor specializing in science.
Carla Gugino of 'Watchmen' Choire Sicha
The channeler Margaret Wappler
Bryan Cranston of 'Breaking Bad': On the Set Josh Gajewski
Underratedoverrated
'Pinocchio,' 'Happy-Go-Lucky,' 'Milk,' 'Rachel Getting Married,' 'Role Models,' 'Synecdoche, New York' Noel Murray
Kelly Clarkson, Pinocchio and 'Tokyo Sonata' Denise Martin
Creativity Corner
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Jacket Copy Carolyn Kellogg
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Jokes & Riddles
'Law & Order' and a stiff upper lip Greg Braxton
Book Review
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'Sunshine Cleaning': clues at the scene of the relationship Susan King
'Decoding the Heavens' by Jo Marchant Michael Sims, Sims has written for various publications including American Archaeology and the New Statesman and is the author, most recently, of "In the Womb: Animals From the National Geographic Society."
Cognitive scientists seek to quantify body movement Anne Marie Welsh
L.A.'s artistic iconoclasts Sharon Mizota
Stolen jewels in the cereal boxes
John Cheever: New volumes spotlight his life and work Susan Salter Reynolds
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Stephen Eich, former managing director of the Geffen Playhouse Diane Haithman
'On Moving' by Louise DeSalvo; 'The Winter Sun' by Fanny Howe; 'Salvation Army' by Abdellah Taia. Susan Salter Rreynolds
Plucky Theatre Tribe gets a gift on its 10th birthday David Ng
Llyn Foulkes gets satisfaction from his contraption Sharon Mizota
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'The Book of Night Women' by Marlon James Susan Straight, Straight's most recent novel, "A Million Nightingales," is about a mixed-race woman in 19th century Louisiana.
'Ruins: A Novel,' by Achy Obejas Mark S. Luce, Luce lives in Kansas City, Mo., where he teaches at the Barstow School and the University of Kansas.
Crossing Borders Reed Johnson
OPINION
The curve in 'The Road Not Taken' Brian Shott, Brian and Shott, a freelance writer in Oakland, has written for the San Francisco Chronicle and New America Media.
Sneaky versus security
California's Inland Empire Susan Straight, Susan Straight's most recent novel is "A Million Nightingales."
Baffling hobby
Clarifying the war on terror
Fear and loathing in Pakistan DOYLE McMANUS
Court nomination fights -- enough! Dahlia Lithwick, Dahlia Lithwick is a senior editor at Slate.
Pat Bagley's prize Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
Guns and fear
Stop the rant
IMAGE
Male models: from subway to runway Adam Tschorn
Forever 21 to extend sizes with new line Emili Vesilind
The classic huarache, all pumped up Melissa Magsaysay
1980s fashions are totally revisited BOOTH MOORE, FASHION CRITIC
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The forward-lookers: Prada, Versace, Marni, Jil Sander Booth Moore
A call for plus sizes
What does a male model tote around? Adam Tschorn
Society for Rational Dress debuts Barneys Co-Op line Max Padilla
Mattel's Barbie influenced these L.A. designers Emili Vesilind
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Border arrests drop to 1970s levels Richard Marosi
UCI Medical Center to open new hospital Tony Barboza
A Little Tokyo church finds the answer to its prayers Duke Helfand
Irby Mandrell, father and longtime manager of country singer Barbara Mandrell, dies at 84 Claire Noland
Proof of Anaheim math teacher's skill is in students' test scores Carla Rivera
Cole's French dip restaurant revives a slice of the past Steve Harvey
Mary Ridgway, widely respected L.A. County probation officer, dies at 66 Elaine Woo
Great Park kicks out Cal State Fullerton's Irvine campus Paloma Esquivel
Parents are stuck digging deep for public school STEVE LOPEZ
A faithful diner's last will and condiments My-Thuan Tran
Computer calls the shots for L.A. County children in peril Garrett Therolf
Another seismic shift emanates from California -- this time on gay marriage Cathleen Decker
California Briefing / Los Angeles Ruben Vives
California Briefing / Long Beach Ruben Vives
Colleen Howe dies at 76; 'Mrs. Hockey' was wife of Hall of Famer Gordie Howe Associated Press
Fire victims in the Valley gather at prayer service Esmeralda Bermudez
Military deaths
Soldier's love of books touched others Nathan Olivarez-Giles
California Briefing / Los Angeles Ruben Vives
California Briefing / San Diego County Jason Felch; Kimi Yoshino
Western San Fernando Valley gave Villaraigosa a no-confidence vote Phil Willon
Beaumont boy, 12, accused of killing his friend Jason Felch
College jitters aren't just for students Larry Gordon
NATIONAL
Family disputes Army's suicide finding in daughter's death David Zucchino
Clarence Thomas, Supreme Court liberal? David G. Savage
Anthrax hoaxes pile up, as does their cost Bob Drogin
National Briefing / Ohio Times Wire Reports
National Briefing / Illinois Times Wire Reports
National Briefing / Florida Times Wire Reports
GOP senators change stance on judicial filibusters -- a rule they nearly abolished David G. Savage and James Oliphant
A bumpy beginning for new RNC Chairman Michael Steele James Oliphant
National Briefing / And Finally . . . Times Wire Reports
Obama may have trouble keeping Democrats on his track Peter Nicholas
President Obama's storyteller in chief Mike Dorning
SPORTS
Dodgers' new spring home in Phoenix is a site to behold BILL PLASCHKE
Mark O'Meara shares lead at Newport Beach James Wagner
Galaxy, AC Milan complete David Beckham deal Staff And Wire Reports
Celtics aren't going away Mark Heisler
Bobcats beat Knicks, 114-105, for sixth straight win Associated Press
Up next for the Ducks: Minnesota Wild Billy Witz
Portland overpowers Pepperdine Associated Press
Netherlands pulls off a shocker Associated Press
Y.E. Yang holds lead on a wild day at the Honda Classic Associated Press
U.S. avoids upset, but Canada doesn't go easily Phil Rogers
Lakers Fyi Broderick Turner
No. 1 Connecticut again is upstaged by Pittsburgh Associated Press
Finally, tenacity fit for the Kings HELENE ELLIOTT
It's our game, but it wasn't our trophy Mike Penner
Bruins settle for second David Wharton
College Football Associated Press
Now You Know
Morning Briefing Sally Jenkins, Sally Jenkins is a columnist for the Washington Post.
Go, Speedskater, Go!
Commentary Jim Litke, Associated Press Sports Columnist
Nba Mike Bianchi, Mike Bianchi can be reached at .
Call it a comeback Associated Press
How they rank MARK HEISLER
Experts: Attack on cricket team doesn't elevate threat Kurt Streeter
Stardom Bound gets a narrow victory in Santa Anita Oaks Bill Dwyre
LeBron James' triple-double lifts Cavaliers past Heat Associated Press
Terrell Owens signs with Bills for one year, $6.5 million Sam Farmer
Yeah, but what Dodgers fan wants to go to New York or Boston? JERRY CROWE
Kaman has some good news Lance Pugmire
Chad Billingsley would like opening day start Dylan Hernandez
College Football Associated Press
Seniors honored after winning careers David Wharton
UC Santa Barbara beats Long Beach State at the buzzer Associated Press
Washington clinches Pac-10 title outright Associated Press
Assault on cricket team shatters notions of safety Chuck Culpepper
Manny Ramirez is just the ticket for Dodgers fans Kevin Baxter
USC beats Oregon State Chris Foster
Clippers won't win one for the ripper, even if he owns them MARK HEISLER
Angels' John Lackey hopes talks ensure he won't walk Mike DiGiovanna
Wooing NFL players can be more than a zero-sum proposition SAM FARMER
The book on Manny: He loves L.A.! Boston? Not so much
Einstein earns historic victory in Santa Anita Handicap BILL DWYRE
Alumni remember Fullerton football Robyn Norwood
Riverside King ends Mater Dei's undefeated season Ben Bolch
TRAVEL
Dubai's aquatic oasis Chris Vedelago
San Diego's Sè hotel puts a premium on luxury Beverly Beyette
A return trek to the Himalayas Jeff Greenwald
Early-dining options on a cruise CATHARINE HAMM
Desk chair traveling on Tripfilms.com Jen Leo
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News Style Tips Trends Rosemary McClure; Susan Spano; Catharine Hamm; Mary Forgione
Tours & Cruises Avital Binshtock
Hotel And Attraction Deals Susan Derby
The Depression's artistic legacy Christopher Reynolds
WORLD
In Egypt, a village boasts the nation's first female mayor Jeffrey Fleishman
A key to Colombia peace: Reintegrating the ex-fighters Chris Kraul
Big plans in China for revolution's 60th anniversary Barbara Demick
2 British military personnel killed in Northern Ireland Reuters
Ex-Guantanamo inmate blames Britain Reuters
World Briefing / Pakistan Times Wire Reports
World Briefing / Russia Times Wire Reports
World Briefing / Sweden Times Wire Reports
World Briefing / Zimbabwe Times Wire Reports
Clinton moves quickly on diplomatic fronts Paul Richter
Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad will resign Maher Abukhater and Richard Boudreaux
Senior U.S. envoys hold talks in Syria Raed Rafei and Borzou Daragahi
NEWS
From our Blogs Jeannine Stein; Stephanie Chang; Pete Thomas
For The Record
The World Katy Pownall, Pownall writes for the Associated Press.
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Clinton embraced despite EU gaffes David Brunnstrom, Brunnstrom writes for Reuters
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These are uneasy times for nonprofits, and their donors David Crary, Crary writes for the Associated Press.
Top Of The Ticket Andrew Malcolm
Shoemakers add years to their craft Marc Fisher, Fisher writes for the Washington Post.
Piracy drives TV, film producers out of African markets Katrina Manson, Manson writes for Reuters.
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