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1.	Bonfire built by students caused Montecito fire, sheriff says
2.	Pau Gasol scores 34 points to lead Lakers
3.	Recall specter hangs over high court as it considers Prop. 8 challenges
4.	Kareem preaches patience to Andrew Bynum
5.	Pirates hijack another merchant ship off Africa

Tuesday: The day in photos

Los Angeles Sports Museum

Rising from the ashes

Presidents and their children

Baghdad's commuter train

Buddha in home decor

How did Buddha become such a ubiquitous element in Southern California homes, regardless of one’s faith? The figure has become visual shorthand for “Zen” décor and soothing interior design — serenity sold off the shelf. Religious leaders are glad non-Buddhists have embraced the figure, but some followers also wonder whether Buddhamania has gone too far, reducing a sacred symbol to a decorating tchotchke.

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