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    Dec 30, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Fereshta Kazemi takes a risky stand for acting in Afghanistan

    KABUL, Afghanistan — Coarse mud was clinging to Fereshta Kazemi's high-heeled boots as she tottered on a slippery footpath. No one noticed. Everyone was staring at her legs.
    KABUL, Afghanistan — Coarse mud was clinging to Fereshta Kazemi's high-heeled boots as she tottered on a slippery footpath. No one noticed. Everyone was staring at her legs. Her legs! They were exposed! And worse — she wore sheer hosiery...

    Tags: Movies, Lobbying, Arts and Culture, Afghanistan, Celebrities

    2. Jan 15, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. British Christian wins bias claim, three others lose

    A Christian employee was wronged when British Airways insisted she remove the small cross she wore around her neck, the European Court of Human Rights ruled Tuesday.
    A Christian employee was wronged when British Airways insisted she remove the small cross she wore around her neck, the European Court of Human Rights ruled Tuesday. But judges rejected claims by three other British Christians who claimed they had...

    Tags: Religion and Belief, Same-Sex Marriage, Europe, Social Issues, Justice System

    3. Jan 4, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. Jared Diamond's 'The World Until Yesterday' is as ambitious as it sounds

    <strong>The World Until Yesterday</strong>
    -------------------- The World Until Yesterday What Can We Learn From Traditional Societies? Jared Diamond Viking: 500 pp., $36 -------------------- A number of years ago, I found myself at a dinner party with Jared Diamond, the UCLA geography...

    Tags: Cultural Development, Entertainment Events, Arts and Culture, Culture, Pulitzer Prize Awards

    4. Dec 23, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. Christmas tradition: Pecan pie recipe

    In our latest Saturday section, Times Food staff shared our <a href="http://www.latimes.com/features/food/la-fo-xmas-dinner-lede-20121222,0,169011.story" target="_blank">favorite Christmas dinner traditions</a>. I wrote about <a href="http://www.latimes.com/features/food/la-fo-xmas-dinner-nc-20121222,0,3912660.story" target="_blank">pecan pie</a>, describing the dessert that has become a tradition shared with my in-laws.
    In our latest Saturday section, Times Food staff shared our favorite Christmas dinner traditions. I wrote about pecan pie, describing the dessert that has become a tradition shared with my in-laws. As of this writing, I've already heard from a number of...

    Tags: Pies and Tarts, Pecan Pie, Butter, Holidays, Recipes

    5. Jan 8, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. The pope is Catholic, but our ambassador doesn't have to be

    John L. Allen Jr., the go-to guy in journalism for insights about the Vatican, has an interesting article in the National Catholic Reporter about the Obama administration&rsquo;s vexed attempt to name a U.S. ambassador to the Vatican now that the post is vacant. Allen writes:
    John L. Allen Jr., the go-to guy in journalism for insights about the Vatican, has an interesting article in the National Catholic Reporter about the Obama administration’s vexed attempt to name a U.S. ambassador to the Vatican now that the post...

    Tags: Religion and Belief, Elections, Arts and Culture, Ronald Reagan, Vatican City

    6. Jan 11, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Has the e-book bubble burst?

    I like Nicholas Carr. His 2008 Atlantic cover story <a href="http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2008/07/is-google-making-us-stupid/306868/">&ldquo;Is Google Making Us Stupid?&rdquo;</a> (expanded two years later into <a href="http://articles.latimes.com/2010/jun/27/entertainment/la-ca-carr-shirky-20100627/2">&ldquo;The Shallows,&rdquo;</a> a 2010 Pulitzer finalist) helped catalyze a key idea: the distracting nature of digital culture, which encourages us to read widely but not necessarily deeply, flitting from concept to concept, piece to piece, like mosquitoes on a pond.
    I like Nicholas Carr. His 2008 Atlantic cover story “Is Google Making Us Stupid?” (expanded two years later into “The Shallows,” a 2010 Pulitzer finalist) helped catalyze a key idea: the distracting nature of digital culture, which...

    Tags: Services and Shopping, Books, Arts and Culture, Books and Magazines, Book

    7. Jan 1, 2013 |Column| Los Angeles Times

  7. Stanford's old-school Rose Bowl win a welcome throwback trend

    Thousands of voices counted down the final seconds. When is the last time you've heard modern sports fans, in unison, actually counting down the final seconds?
    Thousands of voices counted down the final seconds. When is the last time you've heard modern sports fans, in unison, actually counting down the final seconds? "10…9…8..." chanted the band member in a purple wig, the sweatered man waving a...

    Tags: Wisconsin Badgers, College Football, Stanford Cardinal, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Rose Bowl Game

    8. Dec 25, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. The Times' 2012 list of the naughty and the nice

    Santa's not the only one who makes lists. As we reflect on 2012, we too have thoughts about who should look forward to a cheerful holiday morning and who deserves a lump of coal. Below, The Times' reflections on who's been naughty and who's been nice. Merry Christmas!
    Santa's not the only one who makes lists. As we reflect on 2012, we too have thoughts about who should look forward to a cheerful holiday morning and who deserves a lump of coal. Below, The Times' reflections on who's been naughty and who's been nice....

    Tags: Jerry Brown, Justice System, Todd Akin, Regional Authority, Mark Zuckerberg

    9. Aug 7, 2012 |Story| LAT Brand Publishing

  9. Readers' Choice 2012: Professional Services

    <strong>Accountant/CPA, Financial Planner, Investments</strong>
    Accountant/CPA, Financial Planner, Investments Gerber Kawasaki Wealth Management 2716 Ocean Park Blvd. Santa Monica, 90405 (310) 399-6397 www.gerberkawasaki.com  Gerber Kawasaki is all about communication. Their experienced investment advisors utilize...

    Tags: Finance, Economy, Business and Finance, Dwayne Johnson, Arts and Culture, Media Industry

    10. Nov 18, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. Crazy about cashmere: Beyond the scarf

    When it comes to knits, cashmere is king, the ultra luxe fabric a symbol of opulence and unrivaled comfort. This season, simple V-neck sweaters and checkered scarves are taking a back seat to a new wave of cashmere offerings. The traditional fabric is getting a makeover in bright colors, funky patterns and covetable shapes to wear all winter long.
    Los Angeles Times
    When it comes to knits, cashmere is king, the ultra luxe fabric a symbol of opulence and unrivaled comfort. This season, simple V-neck sweaters and checkered scarves are taking a back seat to a new wave of cashmere offerings. The traditional fabric is...

    Tags: Arts and Culture, Marc Jacobs

    11. Nov 20, 2012 | Los Angeles Times

  11. Santa Monica Nativity displays: Church groups ponder next steps

    L.A. NOW
    A coalition of church groups that has erected Nativity scenes in Santa Monica for more than 50 years is pondering its next steps after a federal judge ruled the city has the right to bar seasonal public displays....
    12. Nov 20, 2012 | Los Angeles Times

  12. Nativity scene ban: Should religious displays be allowed in public spaces?

    L.A. NOW
    s a ban on Nativity scenes on public property fair? A federal judge tentatively ruled Monday that the city of Santa Monica may ban Nativity and other seasonal displays in public spaces. Tell us what you think....
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