Published Date: May 10, 2008
COLUMN ONE
Strait-laced in the real world, workers do business as animals or blue-skinned hipsters in a parallel reality on the Web.
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Villagers say they are getting rotting rations from the government. Local charities are overwhelmed as they await foreign aid.

The Iran-backed militia trounces ill-equipped Sunni fighters loyal to the pro-U.S. government. Analysts say Hezbollah's long- term goal is bolstering itself in its conflict with the U.S. and Israel.

Rugby has become a big sport in the small L.A. County city. What started as a youth diversion is now a quest for a championship.

A Navy deal for an unmanned plane is the latest won by a unit of the defense contractor, the region's second-largest private employer.

CAMPAIGN '08 L.A. Times/Bloomberg poll
She's seen as best able to manage voters' top priority, the economy, and the Republican is seen as least able.

 
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