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What happened on June 12, 2011

ENTERTAINMENT

Don't tell Jennifer Graziano that crime doesn't pay By Meredith Blake, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Picking their next role: Joe College or hot young star? By Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times
A Second Look: 'Despair' By Dennis Lim, Special to the Los Angeles Times
'Theaterpalooza' hits L.A. area in June By Reed Johnson, Los Angeles Times
Book Review: 'Joan Mitchell: Lady Painter' by Patricia Albers By Suzanne Muchnic, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Alicia Alonso, Cuba's living legend of ballet By Reed Johnson, Los Angeles Times
The creeping of TV bleeping By Melissa Maerz, Los Angeles Times
Everyday objects turn to art in Scoli Acosta's hands By Holly Myers, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Indie Focus: 'Trollhunter' sets sights on American audiences By Mark Olsen, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Seeing things the horse's way By Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times Film Critic
Book Review: 'Fall Higher' by Dean Young By Elizabeth Hoover, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Book review: 'The Mirage Man' by David Willman By Wendy Smith, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Not Just for Kids: 'Blood Red Road' By Susan Carpenter, Los Angeles Times
Book Reviews: 'The Captain: The Journey of Derek Jeter' and 'Bullpen Diaries: Mariano Rivera, Bronx Dreams, Pinstripe Legends, and the Future of the New York Yankees' By David L. Ulin, Los Angeles Times Book Critic
Jack London stories told with a camera Karen Wada
Perspective: A little splice of heaven By Leah Rozen, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Critic's Notebook: My apprenticeship in the regional theater By Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times Theater Critic
Book review: 'See a Little Light: The Trail of Rage and Melody' by Bob Mould with Michael Azerrad By Richard Cromelin, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Book Review: 'India: A Portrait' by Patrick French By Richard Rayner, Special to the Los Angeles Times
'A Birthday Lesson' By Erica Zeitlin
Horoscope: June 12 Holiday Mathis
Jokes & Riddles
Book review: 'Pulse' by Julian Barnes By Richard Schickel, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Cultural Exchange: Tracey Emin's art and politics provoke By Sophie Grove, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Working Hollywood: Tony Roche By Cristy Lytal, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Critic's Notebook: Thinking deep thoughts about art and politics By Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times Music Critic
Creativity Corner
Underrated/Overrated
New on DVD: 'Hall Pass,' 'Battle: Los Angeles' and more By Noel Murray, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Discoveries By Susan Salter Reynolds, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Kids' book reviews
Book calendar events for the week of June 12, 2011
Marc Anthony: 'Everybody has a tough side' By Irene Lacher, Special to the Los Angeles Times
TV This Week

WORLD

Badi women of Nepal are trapped in a life of degradation By Mark Magnier, Los Angeles Times
Al Qaeda operative key to 1998 U.S. embassy bombings killed in Somalia By Brian Bennett, Los Angeles Times
Turkey elections likely to reshape constitution By Borzou Daragahi, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
Turkey elections likely to reshape constitution By Borzou Daragahi, Los Angeles Times
Protesters may not get a say in Yemen's future By Alice Fordham, Los Angeles Times
In Libya, sustained fighting renewed near capital By Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times

BUSINESS

Taylor Guitars has thrived by being different By Ronald D. White, Los Angeles Times
Some lenders allegedly deny mortgages to women on maternity leave By Kenneth R. Harney
Any recourse when the homeowners association board is not responsive? By Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian
Home of the Week: South Pasadena's Paxton House By Darrell Satzman
Quit gambling to curb debt Liz Weston, Money Talk
Foreclosure myths, debunked By Lew Sichelman
Martha de la Torre brings classified ads to the Latino market By Megan Kimble
Home of the Week update
Kohl's earnings up but shares down amid economic head winds By Andrew Leckey
Listing details: 255 Hillside Road, South Pasadena 91030

HEALTH

Ovarian cancer screening does more harm than good, study shows By Jill U. Adams, Special to the Los Angeles Times

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

Bereft parents' loss is as deep as the ocean By Corina Knoll, Los Angeles Times
Santa Monica paddleboard race recalls the sport's local origins By Mike Anton, Los Angeles Times
A potent symbol of nature is rooted in a rare white flower By Diana Marcum, Los Angeles Times
Colonel Griffith J. Griffith one of L.A.'s more colorful figures By Alison Bell, Los Angeles Times
Port divers plunge into their work By Louis Sahagun, Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles technical high school is all it should be, but will soon be history By Rick Rojas, Los Angeles Times
Hershel K. Swinger dies at 72; founded a program to aid urban fathers By Elaine Woo, Los Angeles Times
Thick snowpack holds water — and potential peril By Bettina Boxall, Los Angeles Times
Before charges are even filed in the Dodger Stadium beating case, the defense goes public By Joel Rubin, Jack Leonard and Andrew Blankstein, Los Angeles Times
U.S. may waive some education mandates for states By Jason Song, Los Angeles Times
Homeless vets work on historic structures and their own lives By Esmeralda Bermudez, Los Angeles Times
A coffee run with Costa Mesa councilmen — in Newport Beach Steve Lopez
Ex-BART officer's early release from prison draws protest By Alexandra Zavis, Los Angeles Times
To survive, state GOP must reinvent itself By Michael J. Mishak, Los Angeles Times

TRAVEL

U.S. aviation security timeline By Jane Engle, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
25 things about LAX By Chris Erskine, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
Airports: Are we any safer? By Jane Engle, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
Foreign briefing: Japan tries to bring back tourism after it plummets
Travel calendar
Boeing's jumbo jets are built here By Jay Jones, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Touring the Boeing factory
Web Buzz: Myscenicdrives.com By Jen Leo, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Letters
Films & programs
Readers recommend: Pepenero Pepebianco
Tours & cruises
Flights of fancy

IMAGE

Self-tanning products have come a long way Melissa Magsaysay, Los Angeles Time
Rodeo Drive's heyday By Booth Moore, Los Angeles Times Fashion Critic
Golf clothes that look good on and off the green Emili Vesilind, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Travel products and travel kits: Don't let those miles show Alene Dawson, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Scene and Heard: Jane Fonda on the senior years By Ellen Olivier

SPORTS

Mavericks are the ultimate stars, beating the Heat to win NBA championship By Craig Davis
Statistics don't tell the story of this Stanley Cup finals matchup Helene Elliott
Angels' minor league report
It gets worse for Angels in a 9-0 loss to Royals By Baxter Holmes
Dodgers' minor league report
Dodgers hang on to beat the Rockies, 10-8 By Dylan Hernandez
Angels' Alberto Callaspo is day to day with pulled left hamstring By Baxter Holmes
Goaltenders go back and forth about varying style By Helene Elliott
Baseball rankings: Who's No. 1 (and best value) in MLB By Kevin Baxter
It's fast times for Dodgers' Rubby De La Rosa By Dylan Hernandez
Texas Rangers show heart with this draft pick By Kevin Baxter
San Fernando baseball Coach Armando Gomez has a year to remember
Mexico overwhelms Costa Rica, 4-1 By Kevin Baxter
LeBron James is still royalty — an emperor with no clothes Mark Heisler

OPINION

NATIONAL

A one-room school fit for 21st century By Jenny Deam, Los Angeles Times
Arizona wildfire poised to enter New Mexico
Fighting words from Republican candidates By Mark Z. Barabak and Matea Gold, Los Angeles Times
Rep. Weiner to take leave of absence to seek treatment By James Oliphant and Kathleen Hennessey, Washington Bureau

NEWS

Republicans trade barbs before New Hampshire debate By Matea Gold
100 facts for 100 years of Machu Picchu: Fact 59 By Catharine Hamm, Los Angeles Times Travel editor
Golf: It's not just a sport for adults, says Annika Sorenstam By Jeannine Stein, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
Tony Awards: 'The Book of Mormon' wins best musical; 'War Horse' named best play By Sherry Stern, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
Your Scene: Intha fisherman of Inle Lake, Myanmar
For the record

What happened on June 12, 2011

ENTERTAINMENT

Don't tell Jennifer Graziano that crime doesn't pay By Meredith Blake, Special to the Los Angeles Times

Picking their next role: Joe College or hot young star? By Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times

A Second Look: 'Despair' By Dennis Lim, Special to the Los Angeles Times

'Theaterpalooza' hits L.A. area in June By Reed Johnson, Los Angeles Times

Book Review: 'Joan Mitchell: Lady Painter' by Patricia Albers By Suzanne Muchnic, Special to the Los Angeles Times

Alicia Alonso, Cuba's living legend of ballet By Reed Johnson, Los Angeles Times

The creeping of TV bleeping By Melissa Maerz, Los Angeles Times

Everyday objects turn to art in Scoli Acosta's hands By Holly Myers, Special to the Los Angeles Times

Indie Focus: 'Trollhunter' sets sights on American audiences By Mark Olsen, Special to the Los Angeles Times

Seeing things the horse's way By Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times Film Critic

Book Review: 'Fall Higher' by Dean Young By Elizabeth Hoover, Special to the Los Angeles Times

Book review: 'The Mirage Man' by David Willman By Wendy Smith, Special to the Los Angeles Times

Not Just for Kids: 'Blood Red Road' By Susan Carpenter, Los Angeles Times

Book Reviews: 'The Captain: The Journey of Derek Jeter' and 'Bullpen Diaries: Mariano Rivera, Bronx Dreams, Pinstripe Legends, and the Future of the New York Yankees' By David L. Ulin, Los Angeles Times Book Critic

Jack London stories told with a camera Karen Wada

Perspective: A little splice of heaven By Leah Rozen, Special to the Los Angeles Times

Critic's Notebook: My apprenticeship in the regional theater By Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times Theater Critic

Book review: 'See a Little Light: The Trail of Rage and Melody' by Bob Mould with Michael Azerrad By Richard Cromelin, Special to the Los Angeles Times

Book Review: 'India: A Portrait' by Patrick French By Richard Rayner, Special to the Los Angeles Times

'A Birthday Lesson' By Erica Zeitlin

Horoscope: June 12 Holiday Mathis

Book review: 'Pulse' by Julian Barnes By Richard Schickel, Special to the Los Angeles Times

Cultural Exchange: Tracey Emin's art and politics provoke By Sophie Grove, Special to the Los Angeles Times

Working Hollywood: Tony Roche By Cristy Lytal, Special to the Los Angeles Times

Critic's Notebook: Thinking deep thoughts about art and politics By Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times Music Critic

New on DVD: 'Hall Pass,' 'Battle: Los Angeles' and more By Noel Murray, Special to the Los Angeles Times

Discoveries By Susan Salter Reynolds, Special to the Los Angeles Times

Marc Anthony: 'Everybody has a tough side' By Irene Lacher, Special to the Los Angeles Times

WORLD

Badi women of Nepal are trapped in a life of degradation By Mark Magnier, Los Angeles Times

Al Qaeda operative key to 1998 U.S. embassy bombings killed in Somalia By Brian Bennett, Los Angeles Times

Turkey elections likely to reshape constitution By Borzou Daragahi, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

Turkey elections likely to reshape constitution By Borzou Daragahi, Los Angeles Times

Protesters may not get a say in Yemen's future By Alice Fordham, Los Angeles Times

In Libya, sustained fighting renewed near capital By Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times

BUSINESS

Taylor Guitars has thrived by being different By Ronald D. White, Los Angeles Times

Some lenders allegedly deny mortgages to women on maternity leave By Kenneth R. Harney

Any recourse when the homeowners association board is not responsive? By Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian

Home of the Week: South Pasadena's Paxton House By Darrell Satzman

Quit gambling to curb debt Liz Weston, Money Talk

Foreclosure myths, debunked By Lew Sichelman

Martha de la Torre brings classified ads to the Latino market By Megan Kimble

Kohl's earnings up but shares down amid economic head winds By Andrew Leckey

HEALTH

Ovarian cancer screening does more harm than good, study shows By Jill U. Adams, Special to the Los Angeles Times

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

Bereft parents' loss is as deep as the ocean By Corina Knoll, Los Angeles Times

Santa Monica paddleboard race recalls the sport's local origins By Mike Anton, Los Angeles Times

A potent symbol of nature is rooted in a rare white flower By Diana Marcum, Los Angeles Times

Colonel Griffith J. Griffith one of L.A.'s more colorful figures By Alison Bell, Los Angeles Times

Port divers plunge into their work By Louis Sahagun, Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles technical high school is all it should be, but will soon be history By Rick Rojas, Los Angeles Times

Hershel K. Swinger dies at 72; founded a program to aid urban fathers By Elaine Woo, Los Angeles Times

Thick snowpack holds water — and potential peril By Bettina Boxall, Los Angeles Times

Before charges are even filed in the Dodger Stadium beating case, the defense goes public By Joel Rubin, Jack Leonard and Andrew Blankstein, Los Angeles Times

U.S. may waive some education mandates for states By Jason Song, Los Angeles Times

Homeless vets work on historic structures and their own lives By Esmeralda Bermudez, Los Angeles Times

A coffee run with Costa Mesa councilmen — in Newport Beach Steve Lopez

Ex-BART officer's early release from prison draws protest By Alexandra Zavis, Los Angeles Times

To survive, state GOP must reinvent itself By Michael J. Mishak, Los Angeles Times

TRAVEL

U.S. aviation security timeline By Jane Engle, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

25 things about LAX By Chris Erskine, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

Airports: Are we any safer? By Jane Engle, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

Boeing's jumbo jets are built here By Jay Jones, Special to the Los Angeles Times

Web Buzz: Myscenicdrives.com By Jen Leo, Special to the Los Angeles Times

IMAGE

Self-tanning products have come a long way Melissa Magsaysay, Los Angeles Time

Rodeo Drive's heyday By Booth Moore, Los Angeles Times Fashion Critic

Golf clothes that look good on and off the green Emili Vesilind, Special to the Los Angeles Times

Travel products and travel kits: Don't let those miles show Alene Dawson, Special to the Los Angeles Times

Scene and Heard: Jane Fonda on the senior years By Ellen Olivier

SPORTS

Mavericks are the ultimate stars, beating the Heat to win NBA championship By Craig Davis

Statistics don't tell the story of this Stanley Cup finals matchup Helene Elliott

It gets worse for Angels in a 9-0 loss to Royals By Baxter Holmes

Dodgers hang on to beat the Rockies, 10-8 By Dylan Hernandez