Daily Breeze back issues from July 2006:
FDA approves a vision drug
Jul 01, 2006; ... WASHINGTON -- The first drug shown to significantly improve thevision of patients threatened by a major cause of blindness in theelderly won federal approval Friday. The drug, called Lucentis, treats the wet form of age-relatedmacular degeneration, a disorder where blood vessels ...
In their recent books, two religious scholars claim U.S. Christians have overly simplistic ideas about the fundamental concept of . . .
Jul 01, 2006; ... Belief in hell is going to you-know-where. And belief in heaven isin trouble, too. That's the concern of some Christian thinkers, including JeffreyBurton Russell, professor emeritus of history at the University ofCalifornia, Santa Barbara, and author of the new book ...
Witness: Brown led daughter on hike
Jul 01, 2006; ... Cameron Brown walked about several feet in front of his 4-year-old daughter for at least a portion of their hike along the RanchoPalos Verdes cliffs, a witness in Brown's murder trial testifiedFriday, contradicting Brown's assertion that the little girl led himalong before falling to her ...
The real fireworks will be at Fort MacArthur
Jul 01, 2006 ... San Pedrans like things that go boom. I don't know if it's because of the presence of Fort MacArthur andthe fact that so many San Pedrans grew up with the sound of artillerypractice echoing down their streets, or the fact that a town full ofso many immigrants loves to show its ...
FDA OKs generic versions of antidepressant Zoloft
Jul 01, 2006; ... WASHINGTON -- The first generic versions of Zoloft, the top-selling brand-name antidepressant in the United States, receivedfederal approval Friday. Israel's Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. said it will makegeneric versions of the drug, also known as sertraline, in 25-, ...
Wildcats cope with death
Jul 01, 2006; ... Northwestern football coach Randy Walker's sudden death left theschool stunned Friday, with players praising the 52-year-old as aninspirational leader whose influence reached far beyond the field. "I'll never forget Coach Walker," kicker Joel Howells said at asomber news conference ...
[ DOW 11,150.22 - 40.58NASDAQ 2,172.09 -2.29S&P 500 1,270.20 -2.67RUSSELL 2000 724.67 +10.35 TOPLOCAL... ]
Jul 01, 2006 ... DOW 11,150.22 - 40.58NASDAQ 2,172.09 -2.29S&P 5001,270.20 -2.67RUSSELL 2000 724.67 +10.35 TOPLOCAL CSC shares decline after sale is canceled Shares of El Segundo-based Computer Sciences Corp., which managescomputers for the U.S. Defense Department, took ...
New law protects car buyers
Jul 01, 2006; ... SACRAMENTO -- Starting today, a new law gives used car buyers theright to trade in $250 for a 48-hour cooling off period and atemporary insurance policy against being stuck with a costly lemon. It's one of three significant measures passed by lawmakers lastyear that included a ...
Farmar's jump could pay dividends for UCLA
Jul 01, 2006 ... What an NBA draft it turned out to be for UCLA sophomore guardJordan Farmar, whose dreams came true when he was taken in the firstround by the Lakers. Imagine that. Here's a young man who took a bit of a risk enteringthe draft when another year in college might have solidified him ...
San Pedro couple offer old-time patriotism
Jul 01, 2006 ... What do you get when you mix an 11-foot-by-19-foot flag, a colorguard and bugle call, an impromptu singing of the "Star SpangledBanner" and "God Bless America," 150 doves released into the air,enough decorations to fill 16 storage boxes, 12 dozen coffee cakes,many gallons of hot coffee ...
Quick action can yield air travel bargains
Jul 01, 2006 ... The steep gas prices may prompt some consumers to avoid making themajor road trip this summer, but the season is still heating up inair travel, according to recent reports. Generally, high demand also means high prices -- which hasprompted several cash-constrained readers to ask ...
[ Friday's races... ]
Jul 01, 2006 ... Friday's races 49th day of 61-day meeting 2006 by Equibase Company Track: Clear & Fast 4414 FIRST RACE. 5 1/2 furlongs Purse- $15,000. Maiden Claiming.Fillies & Mares, Three and up. Value of Race $17,100 ClaimingPrice- $25,000-22,500. Index ...
Bill to save pensions misses in Congress
Jul 01, 2006; ... WASHINGTON -- Congress fell short once again of achieving one ofits prime goals: coming up with a bill to assure 44 million workerswho depend on employer-based pension plans that they will get theirpromised retirement benefits. House and Senate negotiators originally set Tax Day, ...
Sorenstam returns to form at long last
Jul 01, 2006; ... With puddles in the fairway and swamps in the rough, the trick wasto find high ground at Newport (R.I.) Country Club. Annika Sorenstamset her sights even higher Friday in the U.S. Women's Open, and woundup in surprisingly strange territory. With her trademark consistency that had ...
LAX expects 900,000 during holiday weekend; summer may be the airport's busiest in 5 years
Jul 01, 2006; ... More than 900,000 travelers are expected to pour through theterminals of Los Angeles International Airport this holiday weekend,and airport officials would like to remind them of this: Fireworks are not allowed on airplanes. No bottle rockets, nosparklers. And no carry-on lighters, ...
U.S. call database overstated
Jul 01, 2006; ... WASHINGTON -- USA Today acknowledged in a "note to our readers"Friday that it could not establish that BellSouth or Verizoncontracted with the National Security Agency to provide it withcustomer calling records, as the newspaper had previously reported. But spokesman Steve Anderson ...
Will jazz station still be there for us?
Jul 01, 2006; ... I am worried about an old friend, one who has kept me intact forthe better part of two decades. The fact that the "friend" is alistener-supported jazz-and-blues radio station tells how troubled weboth are these days, but I'm standing up for KKJZ (88.1 FM), thestation housed at California ...
Cour<!--200a(unknown)-->t's early harmony fracturing
Jul 01, 2006; ... WASHINGTON -- Last October, liberal standard-bearer John PaulStevens welcomed conservative Chief Justice John Roberts to the courtby wishing him "a long and happy career in our common calling." InFebruary, it was Roberts' turn to welcome fellow conservative SamuelAlito with exactly the ...
Soldiers suspected of rape, murder
Jul 01, 2006; ... BEIJI, Iraq -- A group of American soldiers in an insurgent-riddled town allegedly noticed a young Iraqi woman when on patrol andlater returned to rape her, according to U.S. officials Friday. In anapparent cover-up attempt, she and three members of her family thenwere killed and her ...
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[ AVP Seaside Heights Open... ]
Jul 01, 2006 ... AVP Seaside Heights Open At Seaside Heights, N.J. MEN Winners' bracket second round Phil Dalhausser/Todd Rogers (1) def. Matt Heath/Jason Lee (17) 21-15, 21-15 (0:41). Ty Loomis/Ed Ratledge (9) def. Mike DiPierro/Steve Grotowski (25,Q2) 21-14, 21-12 ...
Germans show they have just enough kick
Jul 01, 2006; ... BERLIN -- Racked with exhaustion, its leader hobbled by cramps andfatigue, Germany summoned its last ounces of energy. Showing there's no end to their resourcefulness and tenacity atthis World Cup, the hosts beat Argentina, 4-2, in a shootout Fridayafter a grueling 1-1 draw ....
[ The AcesBy Bobby Wolff ... ]
Jul 01, 2006 ... The AcesBy Bobby Wolff NORTH (Spades) J 9 (Hearts) 6 5 4 2 (Diamonds) K 6 5 (Clubs) 8 7 4 3 WEST EAST (Spades) K 6 4 (Spades) 8 7 5 3 2 (Hearts) Q J 9 7 3 (Hearts) 10 (Diamonds) A 7 4 2 (Diamonds) 9 3 (Clubs) ...
LONG-LOST GLOVE IS A REAL CATCH
Jul 01, 2006; ... As a young Little Leaguer, Patrick Reynolds fantasized about hisbaseball mitt making him a hometown celebrity one day. He just didn't imagine it would happen this way. On Friday, the 57-year-old Lomita resident was fielding calls fromreporters far and wide after he was reunited ...
[ TODAY'S RACES ... ]
Jul 01, 2006 ... TODAY'S RACES JEFF BOB JACK JERRY MIKE SIEGEL IKE KARLIK ANTONUCCISUPERSTEIN CONSENSUS PTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Best bets are in bold. Consensus is based on 7 for best bets, 5for ...
[ HoroscopeForecast for today: Uranus is a center of cosmic attention in the days to come, as he forms angles to the sun and Venus. His unpredictable, rebellious nature is highlighted. Relationships may be volatile, and work may be a freak show. With every interesting twist in the plot, there is opportunity. Look for the occasion that deserves to be risen to.... ]
Jul 01, 2006 ... HoroscopeForecast for today: Uranus is a center of cosmicattention in the days to come, as he forms angles to the sun andVenus. His unpredictable, rebellious nature is highlighted.Relationships may be volatile, and work may be a freak show. Withevery interesting twist in the plot, there ...
Brothers sent different ways
Jul 01, 2006 ... The best of BET was on the Angels clubhouse TV before the gameFriday, but a DVD of "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?" might have beenmore fitting. The Angels promoted a Weaver and sent another Weaver packing onFriday, bringing up Jered from triple-A Salt Lake and designating ...
[ TODAY'S EVENTS TV RADIO... ]
Jul 01, 2006 ... TODAY'S EVENTS TV RADIO Baseball 1 p.m. Dodgers at Angels Ch. 11 980, 1330 710, 830 4 p.m. Baltimore at Atlanta TBS Basketball 7:30 p.m. WNBA: Washington at Sparks FSN 1150 Boxing 9 p.m. Heavyweights: Chazz Witherspoon vs. ...
Reddam makes a dash for his cash
Jul 01, 2006; ... When thoroughbred owner J. Paul Reddam decided to sponsor today's$750,000 CashCall Mile, named for his consumer lending company, forfillies and mares on turf, he thought it would be nice to have acontender in the race. "I hoped so," said Reddam when asked if he had expected to have ...
Congo readies for rare election
Jul 01, 2006; ... GOMA, Congo -- Later this month, the people of Congo will choosetheir own leaders for the first time since 1965. It will be the most expensive election ever held in Africa,costing international donors more than $400 million, and it will bemind-bogglingly complex. Millions of ...
USA's new 'Psych' puts one over on today's police dramas
Jul 01, 2006; ... Can a would-be detective manage to psych real cops into thinkinghe's psychic? That's the game plan for Shawn Spencer, a fun-loving gadfly whosepowers of observation are sufficiently acute that he contrives topass himself off as a consulting psychic to the local police. USA's ...
[ Today in HistoryToday is Saturday, July 1, the 182nd day of 2006. There are 183 days left in the year. This is Canada Day.... ]
Jul 01, 2006 ... Today in HistoryToday is Saturday, July 1, the 182nd day of 2006.There are 183 days left in the year. This is Canada Day. Highlights in history: On July 1, 1946, the United States exploded a 20-kiloton atomicbomb near Bikini Atoll in the Pacific. In 1863, the Civil War ...
Streets closed for Fourth festivities
Jul 01, 2006; ... Each Fourth of July, the city of Los Angeles grants permits toneighborhoods to close their streets for a block party. This year, the city has issued seven permits for San Pedroneighborhoods. They are: * 1200 block of O'Farrell Street between Walker and ...
Cities on Hill put tax money to work
Jul 01, 2006; ... Flush with tax revenues from escalating property values, all fourPalos Verdes Peninsula cities have passed healthy municipal budgetsreplete with expanded services and new initiatives. Moreover, the state has stopped raiding city budgets -- it has nochoice after the passage of a ...
Governor's campaign group fined $200,200
Jul 01, 2006; ... SACRAMENTO -- A campaign committee controlled by Gov. ArnoldSchwarzenegger will pay $200,200 for not promptly reporting millionsof dollars in expenditures promoting four measures on last November'sspecial election ballot, officials said Friday. The settlement with the Fair ...
[ QUARTERFINALS... ]
Jul 01, 2006 ... QUARTERFINALS Friday's results At Berlin Germany 1, Argentina 1, Germany won 4-2 on penalty kicks At Hamburg, Germany Italy 3, Ukraine 0 Today's games At Gelsenkirchen, Germany England vs. Portugal, 8 a.m. At Frankfurt, ...
[ * "Safe and sane" fireworks -- fireworks that do not leave the ground -- are legal in Inglewood, Gardena, Lawndale Hawthorne and Carson.... ]
Jul 01, 2006 ... * "Safe and sane" fireworks -- fireworks that do not leave theground -- are legal in Inglewood, Gardena, Lawndale Hawthorne andCarson. * Fireworks are banned in Rolling ...
Players scuffle after Germans win
Jul 01, 2006 ... Referees had to separate German and Argentine players who scuffledfor several minutes after the hosts' quarterfinal victory. The German players were celebrating near midfield Friday afterbeating Argentina, 4-2, on penalties when the skirmish began. Argentina reserve Leandro ...
[ ongoing... ]
Jul 01, 2006 ... ongoing General fitness Bogdanovich Recreation Center offers physical-fitness classes forolder adults Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The class, which focuses on improving strength, flexibility andstamina, is free to adults 60 and older. Cost is $20 for ...
Rowdy kids have relative climbing walls
Jul 01, 2006 ... Dear Annie: I am married to a man who has a grown daughter, "Stella," withsmall children. I have two young children from my first marriage. The problem is that when Stella is at our place, her children areout of control and she does nothing to discipline them and neitherdoes ...
Ports will get natural gas fueling stations
Jul 01, 2006; ... A Seal Beach firm plans to build three new natural gas fuelingstations at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach as part of thenew San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan, the company announcedFriday. Clean Energy, a supplier of liquefied and compressed natural gasvehicle ...
[ Hawthorne... ]
Jul 01, 2006 ... Hawthorne 1. ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON: 1:23 p.m. June 21, 3500 block of Rosecrans Avenue. Two people werefighting inside a location when a man came in and tried to join inthe fight. The man ran outside, retrieved a gun from a car, returnedand pointed the gun at the ...
Here's one American who is a true patriot
Jul 01, 2006 ... Fourth of July. I've seen the movies, sung the songs, witnessedmen get injured and seen men die. Yet, when searching for patriotism,the facets are far too many for a quick choice. We often roll the military into a patriotic picture. It'scertainly one of those many facets. In my ...
'God of Hell' a not-so-subtle call to wake up
Jul 01, 2006; ... Sam Shepard is mad as hell about what he sees America becoming.And he doesn't want you to take it anymore. His latest play, "The God of Hell," which opened Wednesday at theGeffen Playhouse in Westwood, is a black-ops satire that screams itsmessage that we, as Americans, through our ...
More terns wash ashore
Jul 01, 2006; ... For the second time this week, numerous dead baby terns washedashore in Long Beach and wildlife authorities Friday wereinvestigating whether they were from a colony that nested on bargesparked offshore. Workers from the International Bird Rescue Research Center in SanPedro ...
CITIZENSHIP
Jul 01, 2006; ... Roger Lopez nods his head after his wife Nelly's declaration thatshe inspired him to become a U.S. citizen. Back in 1996, when Nelly swore her allegiance to her new country,Roger watched with admiration and a little envy. His wife could nowvote. For many Americans, this ...
White Sox, Uribe rule Chicago rivalry
Jul 01, 2006; ... A.J. Pierzynski and Michael Barrett made their peace before thegame with an outfield chat and a handshake. Once the game started, there was no carry-over from a brawl sixweeks ago in which the two catchers were the central combatants. Justanother White Sox victory and another Cubs ...
Suarez returns to Chivas' lineup
Jul 01, 2006; ... Claudio Suarez didn't get a chance to see too much of Chivas USAwhile the defender was with the Mexican national team in Germany. He followed the team's results, though, and was impressed with howthe team played without him.The veteran known as "El Emperador" (The Emperor) ...
Earnhardt is back as a winner
Jul 01, 2006; ... Dale Earnhardt Jr. returned to Daytona's Victory Lane for thefirst time in more than two years, winning the Busch Series raceFriday night. Earnhardt took the lead early and dominated the rest of the way,holding off Brian Vickers after a late restart in the Winn-Dixie 250in ...
[ LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL... ]
Jul 01, 2006 ... LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Councilwoman Janice Hahn called on the Port of Los Angelesto develop a comprehensive recovery plan in the event of a terroristattack or natural disaster at the port. She submitted a motionWednesday. WHAT IT MEANS: Hahn asked the port to return ...
[ San Pedro 'Crowd' hosts annual reunion... ]
Jul 01, 2006 ... San Pedro 'Crowd' hosts annual reunion The most populous classes from San Pedro High School have settheir annual reunion for mid July. The classes of 1972, '73 and '74, known collectively as "TheCrowd," will meet for a picnic at Point Fermin Park. The event commemorates ...
City, LAUSD argue over funds
Jul 01, 2006; ... From crossing guards to conflict resolution training, the cityspends more than $52 million a year for services that help the LosAngeles Unified School District, according to a city report releasedFriday. It's a big bill, and some City Council members said Friday thatthey want the ...
Italians advance despite adversity
Jul 01, 2006; ... HAMBURG, Germany -- The country is beset by its biggest match-fixing scandal in two dozen years, and a former teammate is fightingfor his life after falling from a window. In the face of such adversity, Italy rode a surge of emotion andproduced its best performance in six years ...
Salon to host photo gallery to promote adoption
Jul 01, 2006; ... A San Pedro beauty salon will convert itself into a photo galleryThursday to promote adoption of foster children in Los Angelescounty. "Heart Gallery," an exhibit of 15 to 20 professionally shot photosof children up for adoption in Los Angeles county, will be mounted onthe walls ...
[ Q: Underground vault for cellular phone service... ]
Jul 01, 2006 ... Q: Underground vault for cellular phone service They are doing some heavy work with a big crane on Palos VerdesDrive East, just a little bit beyond the Miraleste turnoff. They'vebeen working on it for several days now. It kind of looks like ourown home-grown version of Boston's Big ...
[ What it is: The American Association of University Women, San Pedro branch.... ]
Jul 01, 2006 ... What it is: The American Association of University Women, SanPedro branch. What it does: The nonprofit group hosts monthly meetings with itsmembers to promote equality for women and girls. The local branch isaffiliated with a national nonprofit organization. Each year, thegroup ...
Scandal rocks Tour de France
Jul 01, 2006; ... STRASBOURG, France -- A major doping scandal threw the first Tourde France of the post-Lance Armstrong era into chaos Friday, withfavorites Jan Ullrich and Ivan Basso forced out of the world'spremier cycling race under a cloud of suspicion. Some in cycling hailed the decision to ...
[ Want to go?... ]
Jul 01, 2006 ... Want to go? * What: Registration for the Tri-City Falcons, a youth flag,tackle football league. * When: Today, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. * Where: Lomita Park, 24428 Eshelman Ave., Lomita. The park isnear the intersection of Lomita Boulevard and Eshelman Avenue. * ...
Four sisters never outgrew need for sharing
Jul 01, 2006; ... "We acquire friends and we make enemies, but our sisters come withthe territory." -- EVELYN LOEB Sisters learn to share themselves. <!--2752(unknown)--> <!--2752(unknown)--> <!--2752(unknown)--> "You'll just have to share it." How I hated hearing those wordsfrom ...
[ CARSON... ]
Jul 01, 2006 ... CARSON Deputies say slaying may be gang-related A 16-year-old boy was shot to death near Carson in what possiblywas a gang-related attack, sheriff's deputies said Friday. Frank Franco Jr. of Lawndale was shot shortly after 5 p.m.Thursday as he stood on the sidewalk in ...
[ 18Fourth of July events... ]
Jul 01, 2006 ... 18Fourth of July events Looking for something to do on the Fourth of July? There will beplenty to do in San Pedro. * 6 a.m.: Cabrillo Beach will open to the public. Parking andprime spots of sand on the beach are expected to go quickly. * 9 a.m.: The Navy ship docked at ...
[ AREAWIDE... ]
Jul 01, 2006 ... AREAWIDE LAUSD school plan available The Los Angeles Unified School District has made available aninitial copy of a report analyzing plans for a new high school onWestern Avenue. The plans are available on the Web site of the school's FacilitiesServices Division at ...
Harbor Hotel gets new name, makeover from new owners
Jul 01, 2006; ... A year after dropping its affiliation with the Sheraton brand, theLos Angeles Harbor Hotel reopened this week with a new parent. At a June 28 ceremony, the hotel, located at 601 S. Palos VerdesSt., became the Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor. Hotel operators aren't just adding ...
Plan: Dogs, Little League to share ground
Jul 01, 2006; ... To Marilyn McConnell, the off-leash dog park at Knoll Hill was awelcome reprieve when it was built three years ago. The San Pedro resident used to drive to Redondo Beach, Long Beachand as far away as Seal Beach to find a park where she could let hertwo dogs, Angel and Keely, run ...
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