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On eve of caucuses, Gingrich vows to fight religious persecution

latimes.com — Speaking at a mega-church on the edge of Las Vegas, Newt Gingrich decried what he says is a decades-long war against religion in the United States and argued that other faiths are given tolerance while Christianity is persecuted, and said he is running because the nation&rsquo;s very future is at stake.
Mitchell Landsberg Religion Reporter, LA Times @latlands
On eve of caucuses, Gingrich vows to fight religious persecution http://t.co/F40qX8sL

Ben Gazzara, 81, leaves a rich, gruff legacy in theater and film

latimesblogs.latimes.com — Ben Gazzara, who died Friday in New York at the age of 81, was an actor with a gruff voice and intense demeanor. His acting legacy, which included the films of John Cassavetes and originating the role of Brick in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" on Broadway, was a catalog of masculinity in free-fall, self-doubt and sometimes willful self-glorification.
John Micek Statehouse Reporter, The Allentown Lehigh Valley Morning Call @Capitol_Ideas
Ben Gazzara, RIP. http://t.co/5fxsixv7

Clippers, Kenyon Martin agree on a deal

latimesblogs.latimes.com — The Clippers and free-agent forward Kenyon Martin have agreed on a mini-midlevel deal that will be finalized as soon as Martin passes a physical, according to an NBA individual familiar with the negotiations.
David Ogul Freelance Journalist @ogul
#Clippers have a deal with Kenyon Martin. Are they capable of competing with OKC now for Western supremacy? http://t.co/Ef8Kwcn1
Lance Pugmire Sports Reporter, LA Times @latimespugmire
RT @reallisa: Clippers, Kenyon Martin agree on a deal (from Mike James) http://t.co/ierClDMT via @lanow
Stephen Ceasar Education Reporter, LA Times @stephenceasar
Clippers, Kenyon Martin agree on a deal http://t.co/cdFD1uCP via @latimessports
Tom Reed, Mary Schmitt Boyer, and Jodie Valade Cleveland Cavaliers Beat Reporters, Plain Dealer @PDcavsinsider
RT @baxterholmes: Breaking: Clippers, Kenyon Martin agree on a deal - http://t.co/PwPvCrrm http://t.co/NVbRHCDL
Michael Cunningham Sports Writer, Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajchawks
Via LA Times, Kenyon Martin to sign with Clippers over #Hawks, other suitors http://t.co/sgBgKMfw
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Super Bowl 2012: Tour the stadium this way -- it's cheaper

latimesblogs.latimes.com — For those who don't have several thousand dollars to drop on a pair of Super Bowl XLVI tickets, there's this: Google Earth has posted a nifty video on the path -- literally -- to Game Day. The New England Patriots will soon take on the New York Giants at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Michael Muskal Staff Reporter, LA Times @latimesmuskal
Super Bowl 2012: Tour the stadium this way -- it's cheaper http://t.co/mPIp20Yc

On eve of caucuses, Gingrich vows to fight religious persecution

latimes.com — Speaking at a mega-church on the edge of Las Vegas, Newt Gingrich decried what he says is a decades-long war against religion in the United States and argued that other faiths are given tolerance while Christianity is persecuted, and said he is running because the nation&rsquo;s very future is at stake.
Michael Muskal Staff Reporter, LA Times @latimesmuskal
On eve of caucuses, Gingrich vows to fight religious persecution http://t.co/i96Pzct7

The Nevada caucuses: How they work

latimes.com — Republican voters will gather across Nevada today to help pick the GOP nominee, the first state in the West to have an early voice in presidential politics with 28 delegates at stake. But it's a complicated process, far removed from the pro-forma primaries voters in California and most states are used to, and even more complicated than the better-known Iowa caucuses.
Michael Muskal Staff Reporter, LA Times @latimesmuskal
The Nevada caucuses: How they work http://t.co/uUaCXLq4

Hyping classroom technology helps tech firms, not students

latimes.com — Something sounded familiar last week when I heard U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan and FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski make a huge pitch for infusing digital technology into America's classrooms. Every schoolchild should have a laptop, they said. Because in the near future, textbooks will be a thing of the past.
Ed Bott Blogger, ZDNet @edbott
RT @jkendrick: Cool. @edbott and I noticed by the LATimes. Fortunately not the city crime desk. http://t.co/lHYEM4te

9th Circuit deems Forest Service Sierra plan flawed

latimes.com — By Bettina Boxall, Los Angeles Times A federal appeals court ruled Friday that a controversial blueprint for managing national forests in the Sierra Nevada was flawed because the U.S. Forest Service didn't adequately assess how fish would be affected by increases in logging and road building.
Kate Galbraith Reporter, Texas Tribune @KateGalbraith
9th Circuit says Forest Service plan for Sierra is flawed; not enough study of impact of logging and roads on fish http://t.co/IGtkIFqg

Ben Gazzara obituary: Veteran actor dies at 81

latimes.com — By Dennis McLellan, Los Angeles Times A New York native of Sicilian heritage, Ben Gazzara was a strongly masculine, subtly menacing screen presence with a gravelly voice that one writer described as "saloon-cured" and another said could strip paint at 50 paces.
Karen Krizanovich Film News and Entertainment Reviewer, Showbiz-i.com @Krizanovich
"I was never jealous of another actor, 'cause … I knew I had the goods." RIP Ben Gazzara http://t.co/z3kb6q7n & http://t.co/NB01p3sq

Phil Spector, mother of Lana Clarkson settle wrongful death case

latimesblogs.latimes.com — The mother of the actress murdered by Phil Spector settled her wrongful death suit against the legendary music producer Friday, nine years to the day after the fatal shooting in the foyer of his Alhambra mansion. The terms of the settlement were confidential, a lawyer for Lana Clarkson's mother said.
Jason Kandel Digital Journalist, NBC Los Angeles @jkandel
Phil Spector, mother of Lana Clarkson settle wrongful death case http://t.co/29dT7BUV via @lanow

Case of the controversial clock: the plot thickens

latimesblogs.latimes.com — Another video clip has surfaced in the Twitterverse that seems to show the clock at Staples Center paused twice during the final seconds of a Kings game, a precursor to an incident that occurred late in the Kings' 3-2 victory over Columbus on Wednesday and triggered an investigation by the NHL.
Steve Zipay Sports Writer, Newsday @stevezipay
Where there's smoke? RT @SUNRandySportak: Interesting find by the L.A. Times. Another clock stoppage in a Kings game. http://t.co/AkFNewgS
Aaron Portzline Sports Writer, Columbus Dispatch @Aportzline
RT @SUNRandySportak: Interesting find by the L.A. Times. Another clock stoppage in a Kings game. http://t.co/LsBBUs97
Lisa Dillman Sports Writer, LA Times @reallisa
Case of the controversial clock: the plot thickens (from LAT colleague @helenenothelen) http://t.co/fiyTJK8W via @latimessports
Helene Elliott Sports Columnist, LA Times @helenenothelen
Case of the controversial clock: the plot thickens http://t.co/s9W80cdI via @latimessports

Staples clock problem may not have been the first

latimes.com — While the NHL investigates the addition of one second to the third period of the Kings' game against Columbus on Wednesday, footage has surfaced of another apparent pause by the clock at Staples Center during a game last month.
Helene Elliott Sports Columnist, LA Times @helenenothelen
Staples clock problem may not have been the first http://t.co/o3DsGzft
Stephen Whyno Capitals Reporter, Washington Times @SWhyno
Kids, @helenenothelen is killing it on #LAKings clock story. The latest revelation: http://t.co/7KssX79l

Worker falls into reactor pool at San Onofre nuclear plant

latimesblogs.latimes.com — A veteran worker at the San Onofre nuclear power plant lost his balance while trying to retrieve a flashlight and tumbled into a reactor pool at the facility last week. The worker at the San Diego County power plant did not suffer significant radiation exposure, the North County Times reported.
Marcus Baram News Editor, Huffington Post @mbaram
Goddamn... RT @latimes: Worker falls into reactor pool at San Onofre nuclear plant http://t.co/PNickb4p
Gary Andrew Poole Freelance Journalist @orangerose
RT @LANow: Worker falls into reactor pool at San Onofre nuclear plant http://t.co/wMER3AfA
Craig Pittman Environmental Reporter, St. Petersburg Times @craigtimes
Worker trying to retriever flashlight falls into reactor pool at CA nuclear plant http://t.co/bHesJ8SL
Brittany Levine Reporter, Orange County Register @brittanylevine
More bad news for SanO. Worker falls into reactor pool>http://t.co/klVqINgY
Steve Marble Assistant Editor, LA Times @StephenMarble
Worker falls into reactor pool at San Onofre nuclear plant http://t.co/QmtQsgAg via @lanow

The lady gangsta fantasy of M.I.A.'s video for 'Bad Girls'

latimesblogs.latimes.com — Today M.I.A., aka Maya Arulpragasam, debuted her video for new single “Bad Girls,” working again with “Born Free” co-conspirator Romain Gavras. Filmed in Ouarzazate, Morocco, the country’s film capital also seen in “Lawrence of Arabia,” “The Last Temptation of Christ,” “Gladiator” and several other Western movies, the video is meant to evoke a Persian Gulf landscape – dusty, baked, semi-apocalpytic and in the hands of M.I.A.
Borzou Daragahi Middle East Correspondent, Financial Times @borzou
Catchy new "lady gangsta" video by M.I.A. set in #Morocco, evokes Persian Gulf; generating lots of buzz http://t.co/z5WEoC6o

For GOP candidates in Nevada, stumping is a high-stakes gamble

latimes.com — By Michael J. Mishak and Ashley Powers, Los Angeles Times This is not a place of farmhouses, mom-and-pop diners, chitchats with voters over apple pie. This is a place of neon signs, abandoned homes, billboards promising quick vasectomies and slot machines shouting: Wheel! Of! Fortune!
David Fahrenthold Staff Writer, Washington Post @Fahrenthold
Great story, and my right elbow makes a cameo in the photo: @ashleypowers @mjmishak on campaigning NV style http://t.co/2HCpwHqX

Reporter Lisa Ling's favorite travel destinations for 2012

latimes.com — By Mary Forgione Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger By Mary Forgione Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger In a speech last year at Tufts University in Massachusetts, TV reporter Lisa Ling shared one of her own personal FAQs: No, she was not in "Charlie's Angels."
Deepak Adhikari Nepal Correspondent, AFP @deepakadk
RT @SatishKTM: Great to see Lisa recommending Nepal as a destination - http://t.co/h59hVI0N

Lance Armstrong doping investigation closed with no charges

latimesblogs.latimes.com — Federal prosecutors in Los Angeles announced Friday it was closing an investigation into "allegations of federal criminal conduct" by members and associates of a racing team owned by cyclist Lance Armstrong. No charges will be filed, officials said. U.S. Atty Andre Birotte Jr. said the announcement was warranted due to reports in media outlets about the investigation.
Nathan Olivarez-Giles Technology Blogger, LA Times @nateog
RT @LATimescitybeat: Federal investigators in LA close the Lance Armstrong doping investigation -- with no charges: http://t.co/juxJJDTk
Andrew Cohen Legal Editor, CBS News @CBSAndrew
RT @latimes: Breaking: Federal doping investigation of Lance Armstrong closed with no charges: http://t.co/OyKG2J2d
Nita Lelyveld Metro Assignment Editor, LA Times @LATimescitybeat
Federal investigators in LA close the Lance Armstrong doping investigation -- with no charges: http://t.co/juxJJDTk

'Jack Sparrow' pepper-sprayed in Hollywood action figure brawl

latimesblogs.latimes.com — A brawl between several people dressed as action figures erupted in front of the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday evening, resulting in a Jack Sparrow character being pepper-sprayed by an attacker, police said.Jack Sparrow was treated for minor injuries in the fracas that included Cat Woman, an alien and a second pirate, the Los Angeles Police Department said.Officers were searching streets in Hollywood after Cat Woman, the alien and pirate fled following the free-for-all that played out in front of tourists on busy Hollywood Boulevard, Officer Norma Eisenman said.The incident was the latest run-in between characters who pose for pictures with tourists and then aggressively demand money, according to police.
Christie D'Zurilla Entertainment Reporter/Gossip Blogger, LA Times @dzurillaville
THIS: 'Jack Sparrow' pepper-sprayed in Hollywood action figure brawl http://t.co/R1bcdnQs via @lanow
Gary Andrew Poole Freelance Journalist @orangerose
'Jack Sparrow' pepper-sprayed in Hollywood action figure brawl http://t.co/oC2R1iJc via @lanow
Joy Press Pop Culture Writer/Deputy TV editor, LA Times @Joypress
Best Hollywood story ever + amazing pic: Jack Sparrow pepper-sprayed in Hollywood action figure brawl http://t.co/RCG6vpBr via @villareally
Yvonne Villarreal Entertainment Reporter, LA Times @villarrealy
amazing-> Jack Sparrow was treated for minor injuries in the fracas that included Catwoman, an alien & a second pirate http://t.co/vKtmTC1q
Nita Lelyveld Metro Assignment Editor, LA Times @LATimescitybeat
In front of Kodak Theatre, characters brawl. Jack Sparrow pepper-sprayed, search for Catwoman, others: http://t.co/GbXJzLbq
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Girl Scouts now accept credit cards for cookie sales

latimes.com — When Girl Scout cookie season starts up in your neighborhood, those earnest young saleswomen bearing boxes of sweets may be armed with a new secret weapon: a mobile credit-card reader attached to their smartphones. That's right people. The Girl Scouts have firmly entered the digital age, and our waistlines may never recover.
Nancy Rivera Brooks Assistant Business Editor, LA Times @NRiveraBrooksLA
No more excuses -- Girl Scouts now accept credit cards http://t.co/UMMEabmX
Nathan Olivarez-Giles Technology Blogger, LA Times @nateog
No more excuses -- Girl Scouts now accept credit cards http://t.co/BPgpJfgN via @latimestech
Bethany Clough Business Reporter, Fresno Bee @BethanyClough
Girl Scouts are so cutting edge. Saw the Creative Fresno folks taking credit card payment via cell phone like this too http://t.co/gbrKWf5X

'Catwoman' claims other characters harassed her before brawl

latimesblogs.latimes.com — The plot is thickening as more details emerged in the fight in front of the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday evening involving several people dressed as movie and TV characters. The Los Angeles Police Department said an unidentified man dressed as Jack Sparrow was pepper-sprayed by an attacker.
Lisa Fung Executive Editor, TheWrap.com @lfung
Love this 'Catwoman' attack on 'Jack Sparrow,' with an alien, pirate + 'Willy Wonka' as witnesses. Awesome, @anblanx! http://t.co/OCGk20VJ
W.J. Hennigan Aerospace Industry Reporter, LA Times @wjhenn
@anblanx & @lajourno give you the inside info on the brawl outside Mann's theater w/ Catwoman & Jack Sparrow http://t.co/6URlTdgL via @lanow
Nita Lelyveld Metro Assignment Editor, LA Times @LATimescitybeat
In brawl outside the Kodak Theatre, Catwoman claims she was provoked by Jack Sparrow: http://t.co/uIBNz6nE
Andrew Blankstein Staff Writer, LA Times @anblanx
#Catwoman claims other characters harassed her before brawl http://t.co/0o0Bf2j1

Fullerton police chief retires from embattled department

latimesblogs.latimes.com — After six months on medical leave, the chief of Fullerton's embattled Police Department announced his retirement Friday, city officials said. Chief Michael F. Sellers had come under fire last summer over the department's handling of the death of a homeless man, Kelly Thomas, after a violent struggle involving six city police officers.
Nita Lelyveld Metro Assignment Editor, LA Times @LATimescitybeat
Fullerton police chief retires. He came under fire for the dept's handling of Kelly Thomas' death: http://t.co/EdSPmWN6
Abby Sewell Metro Reporter, LA Times @sewella
Fullerton police chief retires from embattled department http://t.co/97Z0YG4t via @lanow

Komen reverses decision to cut Planned Parenthood funding

latimes.com — In a reversal of policy after a nationwide uproar over its decision to cut funding to Planned Parenthood, Susan G. Komen for the Cure will amend its new funding rules and allow continued funding of breast health programs operated by the clinic, news outlets reported Friday morning.
Lance Pugmire Sports Reporter, LA Times @latimespugmire
Komen reverses decision to cut Planned Parenthood funding http://t.co/qB5eqNNI
Amina Khan Science Reporter, LA Times @LAT_aminakhan
In case you missed it: Komen reverses decision to cut Planned Parenthood funding http://t.co/1p7j1DZI by @LATerynbrown and @LATkarenkaplan
Drew Tewksbury Music Blogger, LA Weekly @drewtewksbury
Online organizing works. Remember Netflix, BofA's reversals? /Komen reverses decision to cut #PlannedParenthood funding http://t.co/E1bol6Af

School stunned at arrest of second teacher for alleged lewd acts

latimes.com — By Richard Winton, Howard Blume and Sam Allen, Los Angeles Times An elementary school in South Los Angeles was left reeling Friday after authorities arrested a second teacher accused of lewd acts with students. The arrest of Miramonte Elementary School teacher Martin Bernard Springer, 49, came three days after L.A.
Nita Lelyveld Metro Assignment Editor, LA Times @LATimescitybeat
Another blow for Miramonte Elementary when 2nd teacher is accused of lewd acts -- our print story: http://t.co/NtsWyda4

DNA key in case against Ocampo, D.A. says

latimes.com — By Nicole Santa Cruz, Los Angeles Times A "significant DNA link" convinced prosecutors Friday to drop charges against a man accused of killing his mother and older brother in October and instead has connected suspected serial killer Itzcoatl Ocampo to the crimes. At a hastily called evening news conference, Orange County Dist.
Nicole Santa Cruz Staff Writer, LA Times @nicolesantacruz
DNA key in case against Ocampo, D.A. says http://t.co/jXT3dXwp

Dodgers want Bryan Stow claim thrown out of bankruptcy court

latimesblogs.latimes.com — The Los Angeles Dodgers asked a federal bankruptcy judge Friday to reject claims for damages filed by the San Francisco Giants fan who was beaten in a Dodger Stadium parking lot on opening day of the 2011 season. In a 44-page motion to U.S.
Nita Lelyveld Metro Assignment Editor, LA Times @LATimescitybeat
Dodgers ask to have beating victim Bryan Stow's damages claims thrown out of bankruptcy court: http://t.co/7ko4hkP7

Occupy L.A.: Protesters oppose plan for City Hall murals

latimesblogs.latimes.com — Occupy L.A. protesters want their murals back. During their 58-day encampment on City Hall's south lawn, the protesters painted colorful pictures and slogans on several tall plywood walls that city workers had put up to protect two monuments on the park grounds at Spring St. and First.
Nita Lelyveld Metro Assignment Editor, LA Times @LATimescitybeat
Occupy LA protesters say they want their murals back: http://t.co/riP0Qruy #occupyla

Catholics plan counterattack on new contraception coverage

latimes.com — By Mitchell Landsberg, Los Angeles Times The Catholic Church reacted strongly Friday to a White House defense of new rules that will force many religious employers to provide contraception to their workers in government-mandated health insurance plans. "The White House information about this is a combination of misleading and wrong," said Anthony Picarello, general counsel of the U.S.
Mitchell Landsberg Religion Reporter, LA Times @latlands
Catholic bishops up ante in rift with Obama. http://t.co/u3RuNSFS

O.C. homeless slayings: DNA links Ocampo to double homicide

latimesblogs.latimes.com — A "significant DNA link" has led prosecutors to drop charges against a Yorba Linda man suspected of fatally stabbing his mother and older brother and instead connected suspected serial killer Itzcoatl Ocampo to the Oct. 25 crimes. Orange County Dist. Atty.
Nita Lelyveld Metro Assignment Editor, LA Times @LATimescitybeat
OC prosecutors say DNA links suspected killer of homeless men to a double homicide: http://t.co/0x5CPX9P

Federal prosecutors drop doping investigation of cyclist Lance Armstrong

latimes.com — By Victoria Kim and Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times Federal prosecutors announced Friday that they have closed a two-year inquiry without filing criminal charges in a case that sources said related to doping allegations involving seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong and his cycling team.
Shandra Martinez Business Reporter, Grand Rapids Press @shandramartinez
Lance Armstrong doping investigation is dropped http://t.co/4m4pwquu

Daniel Radcliffe: My days as ‘messy drunk’ were less than magical

herocomplex.latimes.com — Daniel Radcliffe says he didn't develop a drinking problem because he was Harry Potter, even though he knows that's what most people assume. "What ‘Potter' did do was put me around people who were older than me, and I heard all of their amazing stories about their drunk nights.
Rebecca Keegan Film Writer, LA Times @ThatRebecca
Gr8 @AmyKinLA piece RT @LATherocomplex Daniel Radcliffe: My days as ‘messy drunk’ were less than magical http://t.co/OBoKtVWn #harrypotter
Geoff Boucher Entertainment Blogger, LA Times @LATherocomplex
Daniel Radcliffe: My days as ‘messy drunk’ were less than magical http://t.co/AJXZsq9v

Lance Armstrong 'gratified' doping investigation has ended

latimesblogs.latimes.com — Federal prosecutors in Los Angeles announced Friday that they had closed a criminal investigation relating to cyclist Lance Armstrong, nearly two years after a grand jury began probing allegations of doping by the seven-time Tour de France winner and other members of the U.S. Postal Service team.
Lance Pugmire Sports Reporter, LA Times @latimespugmire
Lance Armstrong 'gratified' doping investigation has ended http://t.co/dD7d7jIP via @lanow

Lakers avoid stumble at start of trip

latimes.com — Reporting from Denver -- The Lakers arrived here ahead of the winter storm that blanketed the area with more than a foot of snow, causing near-whiteout conditions amid swirling winds and frigid temperatures. Their good fortune continued with a flurry of big fourth-quarter plays, holding off the Denver Nuggets for a 93-89 victory on Friday night at the Pepsi Center.
Nathan Olivarez-Giles Technology Blogger, LA Times @nateog
RT @LATimessports: Lakers avoid stumble at start of trip http://t.co/BC9iSOGA

L.A. school reeling after 2nd teacher arrested on abuse claims

latimesblogs.latimes.com — A South Los Angeles elementary school was reeling Friday after authorities arrested a second teacher accused of abusing students. L.A. schools Supt. John Deasy said he will move quickly to fire the second teacher to be arrested at Miramonte Elementary school this week. Few details were immediately released about the second teacher.
Nathan Olivarez-Giles Technology Blogger, LA Times @nateog
RT @LATvives: L.A. school reeling after 2nd teacher arrested on abuse claims http://t.co/kEFw2ahs via @lanow
Ruben Vives Reporter, LA Times @LATvives
L.A. school reeling after 2nd teacher arrested on abuse claims http://t.co/kEFw2ahs via @lanow

Deputies union warns Baca about release of personnel records

latimes.com — By Robert Faturechi and Jack Leonard, Los Angeles Times Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca has been warned by the union representing his rank-and-file deputies that he would be violating the law if he releases personnel records to the special commission examining allegations of inmate abuse inside the county's jails.
Jason Kandel Digital Journalist, NBC Los Angeles @jkandel
Deputies union warns Baca about release of personnel records #LASD #LA http://t.co/0DcMeLxx

NFL needs to get out ahead of concussion problem

latimes.com — The Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity on Friday abandoned plans ... The Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity on Friday abandoned plans to eliminate grants to Planned Parenthood. (Feb. 3) Share your travel photos. We'll highlight the best in print and online. Above, a hot springs in Chile.
Bill Plaschke Sports Columnist, LA Times @BillPlaschke
NFL needs to get out ahead of concussion problem http://t.co/yPSX9C8i

Deputies union warns Baca about release of personnel records

latimes.com — By Robert Faturechi and Jack Leonard, Los Angeles Times Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca has been warned by the union representing his rank-and-file deputies that he would be violating the law if he releases personnel records to the special commission examining allegations of inmate abuse inside the county's jails.
Robert Faturechi Staff Reporter, LA Times @RobertFaturechi
Deputies union warns Baca not to release personnel records to jail abuse commission http://t.co/JdU5AV5O #LASD

Smugglers allegedly used black drivers to avert suspicion at border

latimes.com — By Victoria Kim, Los Angeles Times By Victoria Kim, Los Angeles Times In the calculus of cross-border human smuggling, Maria Lopez-Diaz allegedly concluded that black instead of brown equals green.
Nita Lelyveld Metro Assignment Editor, LA Times @LATimescitybeat
A woman from Compton allegedly used black drivers to try to whisk immigrants over the border: http://t.co/33AMzIBF
Robert Faturechi Staff Reporter, LA Times @RobertFaturechi
classic lede by @vicjkim http://t.co/KzRRiqfW
Robert Faturechi Staff Reporter, LA Times @RobertFaturechi
RT @longdrivesouth: Smugglers allegedly used black drivers to avert suspicion at border http://t.co/qBj6nuPB #humansmuggling #border
Mariano Castillo News Desk Editor, Latin America, CNN @marianoCNN
Newest tactic: Smugglers allegedly used black drivers to avert suspicion at border http://t.co/VrRuyn5W via @latimes
Jason Kandel Digital Journalist, NBC Los Angeles @jkandel
#Smugglers allegedly used black drivers to avert suspicion at #border http://t.co/SALRFCdx @DHS_ICE @CBP

Abuse allegation against 2nd teacher at L.A. school, source says

latimesblogs.latimes.com — A second teacher was removed from campus Thursday morning at the Los Angeles school where Mark Berndt, accused child abuser, taught. School officials reported an abuse allegation by a student against the second educator to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, according to a source familiar with the case.
Nita Lelyveld Metro Assignment Editor, LA Times @LATimescitybeat
2nd teacher removed from Miramonte Elementary, where Mark Berndt taught, source says: http://t.co/mTXFgFjZ
Tanya Sierra Watchdog Reporter, San Diego Union-Tribune @SoCalNewsGal
ANOTHER teacher being investigated where Madagascar cockroach perv taught! http://t.co/LwMmKKZ7
Andrew Blankstein Staff Writer, LA Times @anblanx
RT @LANow: Abuse allegation against 2nd teacher at L.A. school, source says http://t.co/mvlGMO06

Boys' basketball: Damien clinches at least share of Sierra League title

latimesblogs.latimes.com — Freshman Jeremy Hemsley had 11 points and Chris Reyes added 10 points, eight rebounds and seven blocks to help La Verne Damien defeat Chino Hills, 48-38, to clinch at least a share of the Sierra League championship. In the Trinity League, Katin Reinhardt scored 18 points and Xavier Johnson 16 as Santa Ana Mater Dei routed St.
Eric Sondheimer Sports Reporter, LA Times @latsondheimer
Prep basketball roundup. http://t.co/w11wucyj

Boys' basketball: Loyola holds off Harvard-Westlake, 77-74

latimesblogs.latimes.com — Another big crowd and another close Mission League game between Loyola and Harvard-Westlake. The Cubs prevailed, 77-74, at Cal State Northridge. Julian Harrell scored 23 points and Jacob Hazzard 16 for Loyola, which held a 73-60 lead with 3:35 left. Harvard-Westlake received 24 points apiece from Derick Newton and Zena Edosomwan.
Eric Sondheimer Sports Reporter, LA Times @latsondheimer
Mission League roundup. http://t.co/FEoCVR9N

World B. Free, Clippers' last All-Star starter, has fond memories

latimes.com — World B. Free is no longer the answer to a trivia question. Before the NBA announced that Clippers guard Chris Paul and forward Blake Griffin had been voted onto the Western Conference starting team for the Feb. 26 All-Star game, Free was the last Clipper chosen to start in the league's annual showcase.
Helene Elliott Sports Columnist, LA Times @helenenothelen
A non-hockey offering on fellow Canarsie High alum: World B. Free, Clippers' last All-Star starter, has fond memories http://t.co/KEk9KWvS

Most Facebook users get more from it than they put in, study says

latimesblogs.latimes.com — The Pew Research Internet Project released a report about Facebook on Friday, providing insights into the company that you won't find in its IPO filing. Rather than focusing on the company's financials, the report "Why Most Facebook Users Get More Than They Give" sheds light on how Facebook's 845 million users engage with Facebook and what they get out of it.
Michael Kruse Staff Writer, St. Petersburg Times @michaelkruse
Stat of the day: Women average 11 Facebook status updates a month. Men? Six. http://t.co/d7smfFZ4
Arelis Hernandez Breaking News Reporter, Orlando Sentinel @ahernandez_OS
RT @nateog: Most Facebook users get more from it than they put in, study says http://t.co/w2uaiDEa via @latimestech
Nathan Olivarez-Giles Technology Blogger, LA Times @nateog
Most Facebook users get more from it than they put in, study says http://t.co/w2uaiDEa via @latimestech

Ex-mayor of Rosemead admits guilt in bribery case

latimes.com — By Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times By Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times A former Rosemead city official who made a run for state Assembly has agreed to plead guilty to soliciting and accepting more than $10,000 in bribes from a developer.
Abby Sewell Metro Reporter, LA Times @sewella
Ex-mayor of Rosemead admits guilt in bribery case http://t.co/1xvI5X7G

‘Secret World of Arrietty’ director on the beauty of Studio Ghibli

herocomplex.latimes.com — Gary Rydstrom is a wizard with sound. In the last three decades, he's worked with James Cameron, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and Pixar, racking up seven Oscars and nine more nominations for his contributions to such films as "Titanic," "Minority Report," "Star Wars: Episode I -- The Phantom M...
Rebecca Keegan Film Writer, LA Times @ThatRebecca
RT @LATherocomplex: ‘Secret World of Arrietty’ director on the beauty of Studio Ghibli http://t.co/SA3dwJiJ
Geoff Boucher Entertainment Blogger, LA Times @LATherocomplex
‘Secret World of Arrietty’ director on the beauty of Studio Ghibli http://t.co/SA3dwJiJ

Could Chris Rock and Melissa McCarthy end up together?

latimesblogs.latimes.com — Chris Rock has had some notable on-screen romantic partners over the years. He engaged in an affair with a slinky Kerry Washington ("I Think I Love My Wife") and was dumped by Robin Givens ("Head of State").
Ben Fritz Entertainment Industry Reporter, LA Times @benfritz
Best idea in hollywood history MT @ZeitchikLAT: Chris Rock writing a script & hopes Melissa McCarthy will play his wife http://t.co/4WIJGUtC
Steve Zeitchik Entertainment Reporter, LA Times @ZeitchikLAT
Another reason to love Chris Rock/think he's weird. He’s writing a script-& hopes Melissa McCarthy will play his wife http://t.co/Gm3I2cSb

Banks sued over foreclosures

latimes.com — New York has sued three of the nation's biggest banks for their use of an electronic mortgage database that "has resulted in a wide range of deceptive and fraudulent foreclosure filings," according to the state attorney general's office.
Nancy Rivera Brooks Assistant Business Editor, LA Times @NRiveraBrooksLA
New York sues three big banks over foreclosures http://t.co/cLMhiJYA
Alejandro Lazo Housing Reporter, LA Times @AlejandroLazo
New York sues three big banks over foreclosures http://t.co/XpZRWzNC

Oil-rich Qatar pays record $250 million for painting

latimesblogs.latimes.com — In a reminder of the heady days of high-priced art sales, Cezanne's "The Card Players" has sold for more than $250 million, a record price for any work of art. But it hasn't gone to a major museum such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Musée d'Orsay, the Courtauld or the Barnes Foundation.
Tom Petruno Freelance Journalist @tpetruno
RT @spfeiferpoker: Wow! Painting of card players sells for $250 mil, most ever for a painting ~ http://t.co/OrW1bSuM
Christopher Knight Art Critic, LA Times @KnightLAT
Private art sales are notoriously difficult to confirm. That said, I'd like to look at this painting every day: http://t.co/lulKl9tR
Sherry Stern Deputy Arts and Culture Editor, LA Times @sherrystern
.@latimes: Painting "The Card Players" has sold for a record $250 million – and it doesn’t even show dogs playing poker http://t.co/Xa5cT0LN

Spam maker Hormel to treat its pigs better

latimes.com — Do happier pigs make for better Spam?Hormel Foods Corp., which makes the gelatinous canned meat, is betting yes. The Minnesota company said this week that it will stop using gestation crates by 2017. The crates, which are often so small that the pregnant hogs they house can't move, will also be disavowed within five years by McRib pork provider Smithfield Foods Inc.
Mitchell Landsberg Religion Reporter, LA Times @latlands
That was true, btw, about Spam: http://t.co/gtgZJuD7
Tiffany Hsu Business Reporter, LA Times @tiffhsulatimes
Hormel, the maker of Spam, is planning to take its pigs out of gestational crates by 2017: http://t.co/AfOBbzFS

Super Bowl: Backed by tougher Indiana law, nuns target sex trade

latimesblogs.latimes.com — Backed by a tougher Indiana law, a coalition of Roman Catholic nuns has stepped up efforts to curb the sex trade during this weekend's Super Bowl. The group, which includes the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Cleveland, has contacted hotels in Indianapolis and its environs to be on the lookout for sex trafficking and to take steps to halt it.
Andrew Cohen Legal Editor, CBS News @CBSAndrew
An instant classic. RT @latimes: Super Bowl: Backed by tough new Indiana law, nuns target sex trade at game site http://t.co/UcgqWGkK
Mitchell Landsberg Religion Reporter, LA Times @latlands
The other Super Bowl: Nuns vs. prostitutes http://t.co/AvKkFqvP via @nationnow

Sam Farmer discusses Roger Goodell's comments on the NFL in L.A.

latimesblogs.latimes.com — After NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's comments about Los Angeles, CineSport's Noah Coslov turns to Times NFL columnist Sam Farmer for a reaction and asks for his Super Bowl XLVI winner. In his annual Super Bowl news conference Friday, Goodell said the league has no plans to expand beyond its current 32 teams to put a franchise in L.A.
William Nottingham Assistant Editor, LA Times @LATimesCityGov
RE: Downtown football stadium: "Sam Farmer discusses Roger Goodell's comments on the NFL in L.A." http://t.co/scXgixPB via @latimessports

Late Night: Colbert says super PACs are 'publicly buying democracy'

latimesblogs.latimes.com — Stephen Colbert continued his one-man crusade against "super PACs" on Thursday night with an ironic salute to 22 of their biggest backers. Tuesday was the deadline for presidential super PACs to disclose their donors to the Federal Election Commission, and the reports underscored the increasingly influential role of money in electoral politics.
Ari Berman Political Correspondent, The Nation @AriBerman
RT @MeredithBlake Colbert pays tribute to 22 leading super PAC donors, a.k.a. the top 7-millionths of 1 percent. http://t.co/tVgLPuzE
Meredith Blake Freelance Journalist @MeredithBlake
Colbert pays tribute to 22 leading super PAC donors, a.k.a. the top 7-millionths of 1 percent. http://t.co/7df4cRhX

Komen reverses decision to deny funding to Planned Parenthood

latimes.com — By Amina Khan, Los Angeles Times After three days of tumult, the breast cancer foundation Susan G. Komen for the Cure announced it had reversed its decision to deny further grants to Planned Parenthood Federation of America for breast-health services.
Amina Khan Science Reporter, LA Times @LAT_aminakhan
Komen reverses decision to deny funding to Planned Parenthood http://t.co/K4HtWit9 with heavy assist from @LATerynbrown and @LATjstein

Lecture series hosts De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest members

latimesblogs.latimes.com — The Red Bull Music Academy is residing in New York this year, but the traveling music workshop is giving L.A. artists a sample of its uber-exclusive program of lectures and seminars Saturday at downtown L.A.'s Ultra Lounge.
Nate Jackson Entertainment Reporter, LA Times @natejLAT
Lecture series hosts De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest members http://t.co/gaYkL9DE via @PopHiss

Marine biologist pleads not guilty to feeding killer whales

latimesblogs.latimes.com — A prominent marine biologist and whale-watching tour operator has pleaded not guilty to illegally feeding killer whales in a Monterey Bay marine sanctuary, a violation of federal wildlife provisions.
Tony Barboza Staff Writer, LA Times @tonybarboza
Marine biologist pleads not guilty to feeding killer whales http://t.co/EknpvL3v via @StephenMarble @LANow

The Dodger who can have the greatest effect on the 2012 season

latimesblogs.latimes.com — He is the key to the Dodgers' 2012 season, the one player in a position to most affect whether the team is again mediocre, or poised to make a postseason run. Andre Ethier, a dismayed Dodgers nation turns its eyes to you.
Dylan Hernandez Sports Reporter, LA Times @dylanohernandez
Steve Dilbeck writes that Andre Ethier will have the greatest effect on the #Dodgers' 2012 season: http://t.co/X3wOT9F1

Test Kitchen video tip: How to truss a chicken

latimesblogs.latimes.com — If you've ever roasted a whole chicken for dinner, or tackled the big task of roasting the turkey for Thanksgiving, you probably know the importance of tying up the bird, or "trussing." Trussing tightens the shape of the bird to give it that appealing shape: forcing the breast plate out, keeping the legs crossed at the ends.
Noelle Carter Food Writer, LA Times @noellecarter
Test Kitchen video tip: How to truss a chicken http://t.co/VrUAsFPH via @latimesfood

Dodgers community caravan scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday

latimesblogs.latimes.com — Andre Ethier, James Loney and Dee Gordon will be among the players participating in the Dodgers' annual community caravan Tuesday and Wednesday. Newcomers Adam Kennedy and Jerry Hairston Jr. will be part of the community outreach effort, as will former players such as Fernando Valenzuela and Tommy Davis.
Dylan Hernandez Sports Reporter, LA Times @dylanohernandez
One stop on the #Dodgers community caravan will be open to the public: http://t.co/g4wUmiUl

Tarina Tarantino takes her talents to South Broadway

latimesblogs.latimes.com — On Wednesday, jewelry designer Tarina Tarantino and her business partner and husband, Alfonso Campos, unveiled ambitious plans for a historic seven-story building in downtown Los Angeles. If and when fully realized, the building at 908 S. Broadway that housed L.L. Burns' Western Costume Co.
Adam Tschorn Fashion and Culture Reporter, LA Times @ARTschorn
Tarina Tarantino takes her talents to South Broadway http://t.co/McTbTx5S via @latimesimage

Dow finishes at highest since 2008, Nasdaq at highest since 2000

latimes.com — The U.S. stock markets are officially leaving the bad times of the last three years behind them. Stocks surged around the globe Friday, thanks to a pair of good reports on the U.S. economy, sending the Dow Jones industrial average up to the highest level since May 2008, before Lehman Bros.
Nora Zimmett Producer, Bloomberg TV, Bloomberg News @nzimmett
RT @LATimesbiz: Dow finishes at highest since 2008, Nasdaq at highest since 2000 http://t.co/9rXu36jO

Super Bowl ads: VW spot gives Bolt the dog his breakout role

latimesblogs.latimes.com — One of the stars of this weekend's Super Bowl will be Bolt, a 3-year-old Saint Bernard-Australian shepherd mix, who appears in a commercial for Volkswagen's Beetle. Bolt is no slouch, although he does initially appear in the 60-second spot as a chunky couch potato.
Nora Zimmett Producer, Bloomberg TV, Bloomberg News @nzimmett
RT @LATCompanyTown: Super Bowl ads: VW spot gives Bolt the dog his breakout role http://t.co/YAUBRUC1

Second teacher at Miramonte school removed and being investigated

latimesblogs.latimes.com — A second teacher has been removed from Miramonte Elementary School and is the subject of a criminal investigation, according to a spokesman for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Spokesman Steve Whitmore said Friday morning the special victims' unit, which handles crimes of sexual abuse, is looking into allegations against the teacher.
Sal Hernandez Crime Reporter, Orange County Register @SalHernandez
Second teacher removed from Miramonte school, being investigated. http://t.co/ugDL4drA
Kimi Yoshino Assistant Editor, LA Times @kyoshino
Second teacher at Miramonte school removed and being investigated http://t.co/dIOS9oLZ via @lanow

Daniel Radcliffe: My days as ‘messy drunk’ were less than magical

herocomplex.latimes.com — Daniel Radcliffe says he didn't develop a drinking problem because he was Harry Potter, even though he knows that's what most people assume. "What ‘Potter' did do was put me around people who were older than me, and I heard all of their amazing stories about their drunk nights.
Amy Kaufman Entertainment Reporter, LA Times @AmyKinLA
Daniel Radcliffe talks to me about growing up on-screen and off, says he didn't start drinking b/c he was Harry Potter: http://t.co/Sm2RbVnN

Baseball: Kennedy parents to rally in support of Manny Alvarado

latimesblogs.latimes.com — Parents of Granada Hills Kennedy High baseball players have called for a march Monday morning at 7:30 at Kennedy in support of Coach Manny Alvarado, who is facing a three-week suspension for an alleged hazing incident in November. Kennedy is being barred by Principal Suzanne Blake from playing in two tournaments this spring as punishment to the team.
Eric Sondheimer Sports Reporter, LA Times @latsondheimer
GH Kennedy baseball parents are calling for a rally Monday morning at school in support of Coach Manny Alvarado. http://t.co/DlJ4VQQN

‘Theatre Bizarre’ takes up horror anthology tradition

herocomplex.latimes.com — The anthology film, a collection of shorts often connected by a single thematic idea, has a long and storied history in cinema, and the format is enjoying a bit of a recent revival.
Geoff Boucher Entertainment Blogger, LA Times @LATherocomplex
‘Theatre Bizarre’ takes up horror anthology tradition http://t.co/6gPrtN8P

Vermont police find, belatedly, that inmates put pig on car decal

latimesblogs.latimes.com — Vermont prison inmates working in the print shop somehow managed to slip a pig into the decal of the state police. A cow depicted in the state's seal has a spot shaped like a pig, often used as a derogatory term for police, that is now on 30 cruisers.
Michael Muskal Staff Reporter, LA Times @latimesmuskal
Vermont police find, belatedly, that inmates put pig on car decal http://t.co/MiFh4slP

Jobs report dominates agenda for all but Ron Paul

latimes.com — It is hard to believe that anyone who follows politics could possibly need more evidence that Ron Paul isn't like the rest of Washington.But just in case his basic platform -- bring back the gold standard, crush the Federal Reserve System, get all of our troops back home tomorrow and end the war on drugs -- isn't enough, all you need to do is listen to him on the campaign trail when the US Department of Labor releases a jobs report.Like today.
Michael Muskal Staff Reporter, LA Times @latimesmuskal
Jobs report dominates agenda for all but Ron Paul http://t.co/gxlYendw

Josh Hamilton holds news conference to address alcohol relapse

latimesblogs.latimes.com — Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton said Friday that he had a relapse and had "three or four" drinks Monday at a bar in Dallas, calling it a "weak moment" and that he is taking steps to make sure it doesn't happen again.
Nathan Olivarez-Giles Technology Blogger, LA Times @nateog
Josh Hamilton holds news conference to address alcohol relapse http://t.co/JVeYbrer via @latimessports

Russians reject latest U.N. measure on Syria

latimesblogs.latimes.com — REPORTING FROM WASHINGTON -- Russia on Friday rejected the latest United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a new government in Syria, complicating the efforts of Arab and Western nations to draft a strong U.N. statement that might help end bloody fighting in the Arab nation.
Laura Rozen Senior Foreign Policy Reporter, Yahoo! News @lrozen
RT @LATimesworld: Russians reject latest U.N. measure on Syria http://t.co/rT2XuzCC

Lawyer: Teacher brought kids from other classes for 'tasting games'

latimesblogs.latimes.com — An attorney representing a student at Miramonte Elementary School said Friday children were pulled from after-school programs and other teachers' classes to take part in "tasting games" at the center of lewd conduct charges against fired teacher Mark Berndt.
Richard Winton Crime Writer, LA Times @LAcrimes
Lawyer: Teacher brought kids from other classes for 'tasting games' http://t.co/uMtjwUte

Lance Armstrong doping investigation closed with no charges

latimesblogs.latimes.com — Federal prosecutors in Los Angeles announced Friday they were closing an investigation into "allegations of federal criminal conduct" by members and associates of a racing team owned by cyclist Lance Armstrong. No charges will be filed, officials said. U.S. Atty Andre Birotte Jr. said the announcement was warranted due to reports in media outlets about the investigation.
Richard Winton Crime Writer, LA Times @LAcrimes
Lance Armstrong doping investigation closed with no charges http://t.co/9vIofyCg

L.A. school reeling after 2nd teacher arrested on abuse claims

latimesblogs.latimes.com — A South Los Angeles elementary school was reeling Friday after authorities arrested a second teacher accused of abusing students. L.A. schools Supt. John Deasy said he will move quickly to fire the second teacher to be arrested at Miramonte Elementary school this week. Few details were immediately released about the second teacher.
Richard Winton Crime Writer, LA Times @LAcrimes
L.A. school reeling after 2nd teacher arrested on abuse claims http://t.co/XaZgYmdt

Former Rosemead mayor agrees to plead guilty to bribery

latimesblogs.latimes.com — A former Rosemead city official now running for a state Assembly seat has agreed to plead guilty to a federal charge of soliciting and accepting more than $10,000 in bribes from a developer.
Richard Winton Crime Writer, LA Times @LAcrimes
Former Rosemead mayor agrees to plead guilty to bribery http://t.co/2FY9TIJL

Latest arrested L.A. teacher accused of abusing two girls

latimesblogs.latimes.com — Officials identified a second Miramonte Elementary School teacher accused of misconduct with students at the school. Martin Bernard Springer, 49, of Alhambra was arrested Friday morning for lewd acts upon a child, said Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Capt. Mike Parker in a news conference at sheriff's headquarters.
Richard Winton Crime Writer, LA Times @LAcrimes
Latest arrested L.A. teacher accused of abusing two girls http://t.co/e4LiiIRV

NYPD investigation of Muslims: Civil rights groups ask for probe

latimesblogs.latimes.com — The New York Police Department found itself under increasing pressure on Friday over how it has investigated Muslims as part of its anti-terrorism probes, with angry civil rights groups asking the state attorney general to look into the matter. In a letter to state Atty. Gen.
Michael Muskal Staff Reporter, LA Times @latimesmuskal
NYPD investigation of Muslims: Civil rights groups ask for probe http://t.co/JRMVYCCH

Jack Abramoff has unlikely second act as watchdog

latimes.com — The latest muckraker digging into the outsized influence of money in politics is well-versed in the muckiest corners of K Street: former Republican lobbyist and convicted felon Jack Abramoff.
Michael Muskal Staff Reporter, LA Times @latimesmuskal
Jack Abramoff has unlikely second act as watchdog http://t.co/ztFFBLSR

San Onofre nuclear plant radiation leak, worn tubes raise concerns

latimesblogs.latimes.com — A week of problems at the San Onofre nuclear power plant has raised new safety concerns among some activists. Officials of Southern California Edison, which operates the facility and is a majority owner, insist that the plant is perfectly safe, but others say the mishaps are one more sign of problems. The situation is "further evidence that California should move beyond nuclear power.
Nancy Rivera Brooks Assistant Business Editor, LA Times @NRiveraBrooksLA
San Onofre nuclear plant radiation leak, worn tubes raise concerns http://t.co/KtTt6pGf via @lanow

Dodgers reach agreement with reliever Todd Coffey

latimesblogs.latimes.com — The Dodgers have reached an agreement with reliever Todd Coffey on a one-year contract, according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal is pending a physical. The contract, which includes a club option for 2013, is guaranteed for $1.3 million.
Dylan Hernandez Sports Reporter, LA Times @dylanohernandez
#Dodgers reach an agreement with reliever Todd Coffey on a one-year, $1.3 MM deal; pending physical: http://t.co/IgfhmYGo

Cooked eggs recalled in California, 33 other states

latimes.com — Cooked eggs are being recalled in California and 33 other states over concerns about possible listeria contamination. The Food and Drug Administration said Thursday that it has not received reports of illness, but listeria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. In healthy people, listeria can cause high fever, headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Nancy Rivera Brooks Assistant Business Editor, LA Times @NRiveraBrooksLA
Cooked eggs recalled in California, 33 other states http://t.co/1zsYiWoO

Komen learns power of social media: Facebook, Twitter fueled fury

latimesblogs.latimes.com — Facebook and Twitter, take a bow. The head of Planned Parenthood on Friday credited the two social media platforms with forcing Susan G. Komen for the Cure to reverse course on its plan to withhold funding earmarked for breast health screenings.
Jim Rosenfield TV Journalist @jimrosenfield
#plannedparenthood credits #facebook & #twitter outrage for #susangkomen foundation reversal: http://t.co/pEfG0o3M
Jim Rosenfield TV Journalist @jimrosenfield
#plannedparenthood credits #facebook & #twitter outrage for #susangkoman foundation reversal: http://t.co/pEfG0o3M

Allergan halts Lap-Band sales to 1-800-Get-Thin clinics

latimes.com — Irvine-based Allergan Inc. said it will no longer sell its Lap-Band weight-loss device to companies affiliated with the 1-800-GET-THIN marketing company. The move comes amid state and federal investigations of surgery centers affiliated with the ad campaign. Five Southern California patients have died since 2009 following Lap-Band surgeries at clinics affiliated with 1-800-GET-THIN, according to lawsuits, autopsy reports and other public records.
Lance Pugmire Sports Reporter, LA Times @latimespugmire
Allergan halts Lap-Band sales to 1-800-GET-THIN clinics http://t.co/PLYL8gum
W.J. Hennigan Aerospace Industry Reporter, LA Times @wjhenn
@spfeifer22 breaks yet another #LapBand story. Allergan halts Lap-Band sales to 1-800-GET-THIN clinics http://t.co/g0zIkIv1
Richard Winton Crime Writer, LA Times @LAcrimes
Allergan halts Lap-Band sales to 1-800-GET-THIN clinics http://t.co/h1EWkfqc
Shelby Grad City Editor, LA Times @shelbygrad
Wow - huge imapact from @latimes investigation: Allergan halts Lap-Band sales to 1-800-GET-THIN clinics http://t.co/uYoQIKRx
Nancy Rivera Brooks Assistant Business Editor, LA Times @NRiveraBrooksLA
Allergan halts Lap-Band sales to 1-800-GET-THIN clinics http://t.co/XqxiBZfP
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Jobs report a potential turning point in Obama's reelection year

latimes.com — If President Obama wins re-election in November, Friday's jobs report may be remembered as the turning point when he shifted from slight underdog to favorite."Where are the jobs?" has been the question at the heart of the Republican case against Obama.
Michael Muskal Staff Reporter, LA Times @latimesmuskal
Jobs report a potential turning point in Obama's reelection year http://t.co/hE8VquDi

Komen learns power of social media: Facebook, Twitter fueled fury

latimesblogs.latimes.com — Facebook and Twitter, take a bow. The head of Planned Parenthood on Friday credited the two social media platforms with forcing Susan G. Komen for the Cure to reverse course on its plan to withhold funding earmarked for breast health screenings.
Michael Muskal Staff Reporter, LA Times @latimesmuskal
Komen learns power of social media: Facebook, Twitter fueled fury http://t.co/4TgCXBHr

Gingrich broadens attack on frontrunner Romney

latimes.com — Newt Gingrich unveiled a slashing new line of attack against Mitt Romney on Friday, arguing that his main rival for the GOP nomination does not understand the free market, is not a genuine conservative and is against "American ideals."
Michael Muskal Staff Reporter, LA Times @latimesmuskal
Gingrich broadens attack on frontrunner Romney http://t.co/eoIFQshV

Mitt Romney maintains that Obama has 'hurt' economic recovery

latimes.com — After stepping on his Florida victory with a series of statements that made him seem out of touch with average citizens, Mitt Romney emphasized at a small gathering of supporters in a frigid warehouse here that he is better suited than President Obama to empathize with struggling Americans.
Michael Muskal Staff Reporter, LA Times @latimesmuskal
Mitt Romney maintains that Obama has 'hurt' economic recovery http://t.co/AVR9b0np

30 bales of pot found floating off Marina del Rey

latimesblogs.latimes.com — More than two dozen bales of marijuana were found floating in the waters off Marina del Rey, authorities said Thursday night.The 30 bales were estimated to be worth $500,000 on the street, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said.A boater on Wednesday spotted the bales, which were recovered about 6 nautical miles northwest of the marina harbor entrance, authorities said.The Sheriff's Department, with the aid of lifeguards, fished out the pot.
Adam Tschorn Fashion and Culture Reporter, LA Times @ARTschorn
Now THAT'S a high tide! 30 bales of pot found floating off Marina del Rey http://t.co/NXb5wSOk via @lanow
Alexandra Cheney Arts and Culture Reporter, Wall Street Journal @alexandracheney
RT @WehoDaily: RT @LAJourno: 30 bales of pot found floating off Marina del Rey: http://t.co/ZXxQ3bk6 #nightblog
Andrew Blankstein Staff Writer, LA Times @anblanx
Harold and Kumar go sailing RT @LAJourno: 30 bales of pot found floating off Marina del Rey: http://t.co/IzItbUhl #nightblog
Robert Lopez Investigative Reporter, LA Times @LAJourno
30 bales of pot found floating off Marina del Rey: http://t.co/qH9JLmlS #nightblog

Mexico City and suburbs scrambling to solve trash crisis

latimesblogs.latimes.com — REPORTING FROM MEXICO CITY -- Where will this city dump the tons upon tons of garbage produced every day by millions of people? Nearly two months after it officially closed one of the largest trash dumps in the world, Mexico City's government and dozens of its suburban counterparts are scrambling to remake plans to solve a garbage crisis that apparently caught officials unprepared (links in Spanish).
Deborah Bonello Freelance Video Journalist @mexicoreporter
Mexico City and suburbs scrambling to solve trash crisis http://t.co/f9DIwVT0 via @latimesworld

Wrong-way driver faces murder charge in OC freeway fatality

latimesblogs.latimes.com — A Pomona man who allegedly spent the night drinking in Newport Beach has been charged with driving the wrong way on the 91 Freeway and slamming head-on into an oncoming car, killing a 53-year-old woman. Ruben Gurrola, 23, is scheduled to be arraigned Monday on murder charges and driving under the influence.
Richard Winton Crime Writer, LA Times @LAcrimes
Wrong-way driver faces murder charge in OC freeway fatality http://t.co/SCJ3OhSh

Official: 2nd accused teacher at L.A. school will be fired quickly

latimesblogs.latimes.com — L.A. schools Supt. John Deasy said he will move quickly to fire the second teacher to be arrested at Miramonte Elementary school this week. The case of the first teacher, Mark Berndt, unleashed a firestorm of controversy because Berndt was arrested this week for allegedly spoon-feeding his semen to blindfolded students.
Richard Winton Crime Writer, LA Times @LAcrimes
2nd accused teacher at L.A. school will be fired quickly after arrest by sheriff http://t.co/gSeO92Ir

Blizzard moves east across Denver, dumps 2 inches of snow an hour

latimesblogs.latimes.com — A blizzard moving across Denver and into parts of the Midwest is dumping 2 inches of snow every hour, prompting the cancellation of 600 flights at Denver International Airport and closing roads across northeastern Colorado.
Michael Muskal Staff Reporter, LA Times @latimesmuskal
Blizzard moves east across Denver, dumps 2 inches of snow an hour http://t.co/AVFtRK4a

Kings' Dustin Penner flips pancake flap for good cause

latimesblogs.latimes.com — With only four goals this season, Kings left wing Dustin Penner won't win the NHL scoring title. But he has won over many fans with his humorous take on the day he sat down to a pancake breakfast and suffered back spasms that kept him out of a game.
Helene Elliott Sports Columnist, LA Times @helenenothelen
Kings' Dustin Penner flips pancake flap for good cause http://t.co/dAprCQV8 via @latimessports

Redesigned Technology blog moves to new address

latimesblogs.latimes.com — The L.A. Times Technology blog has been redesigned, and with our new duds we're rolling out a new URL. So if you've been a loyal follower of our work, please update your bookmarks. Our hope is that you'll find the new look to be cleaner and easier for reading, viewing photos and watching videos.
Nathan Olivarez-Giles Technology Blogger, LA Times @nateog
Redesigned Technology blog moves to new address http://t.co/KL3NVvXS via @latimestech

Rent the Runway pops up in L.A. in time for Valentine's Day

latimesblogs.latimes.com — Rent the Runway, the 2-year-old member website that rents out designer dresses and accessories for special occasions, is planning its first-ever pop-up shop in the Los Angeles area, just in time for Valentine's Day. The website has a revolving roster of more than 150 designers, and among the ones who'll be represented in the pop-up are Shoshanna, Nanette Lepore, Milly and Nicole Miller.
Melissa Magsaysay Fashion Reporter, LA Times @MissyMagsaysay
Rent the Runway pops up in L.A. in time for Valentine's Day http://t.co/zrd2tcbX via @latimesimage

Redesigned Technology blog moves to new address

latimesblogs.latimes.com — The L.A. Times Technology blog has been redesigned, and with our new duds we're rolling out a new URL. So if you've been a loyal follower of our work, please update your bookmarks. Our hope is that you'll find the new look to be cleaner and easier for reading, viewing photos and watching videos.
Jessica Guynn Technology Writer, LA Times @jguynn
Redesigned Technology blog moves to new address: The L.A. Times Technology blog has been redesigned, and with o... http://t.co/jBOJvg7M

Reactions come after Komen reverses its decision on Planned Parenthood

latimes.com — By Jeannine Stein, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog By Jeannine Stein, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog As soon as Susan G. Komen for the Cure issued an unexpected statement reversing its decision to cut funding for Planned Parenthood, statements praising and criticizing the move were released.
Amina Khan Science Reporter, LA Times @LAT_aminakhan
Komen's decision to aid Planned Parenthood again sparks reactions http://t.co/V5xe9L9Y by @LATjstein

Most Facebook users get more from it than they put in, study says

latimes.com — The Pew Research Internet Project released a report aboutFacebook on Friday, providing insights into the company that you won't find in its IPO filing. Rather than focusing on the company's financials, the report "Why Most Facebook Users Get More Than They Give" sheds light on how Facebook's 845 million users engage with Facebook and what they get out of it.
Jeff Young Senior Technology Editor, The Chronicle of Higher Education @jryoung
Not surprisingly, most people do more lurking than posting on Facebook: http://t.co/o7EEgBQ8 (via LA Times)

Review: Gotye at the El Rey Theatre

latimesblogs.latimes.com — There are many ways to get famous on the Internet, from cutting a warbly music video about your favorite day of the weekend to being a New York congressman with an uncertain grasp of Twitter's direct-message function. Here's how the 31-year-old Australian-Belgian musician Wouter De Backer, who sold out the El Rey Theatre on Thursday night when he performed as Gotye, got noticed.
August Brown Entertainment Reporter, LA Times @AugustBrown
Gotye at the El Rey. The guy can play. http://t.co/iJsucClO via @PopHiss

Sadie adds another dose of sleek sanity to Hollywood

latimes.com — It arrives at the end of the night. An intriguing cocktail that doubles as dessert and stands as an example of all that the new Hollywood restaurant and bar Sadie aspires to be.
Jessica Gelt Reporter, LA Times @jessicagelt
A new place to relax in Hollywood! Sadie adds a dose of sleek sanity to Hollywood http://t.co/n1IxPARu

Start-up Spotlight: Jessica Alba creates e-commerce brand Honest

latimes.com — Jessica Alba has been keeping busy with daughters Honor and Haven, and recently created a new labor of love: eco-friendly baby products line The Honest Co. The e-commerce brand, which launched in January, offers two "bundle" options.
Nathan Olivarez-Giles Technology Blogger, LA Times @nateog
Start-up Spotlight: Jessica Alba creates e-commerce brand Honest http://t.co/jQM4T42a via @LATimesTech

Smash-and-grab robbers hit Rancho Cucamonga strip malls

latimesblogs.latimes.com — Several strip malls were vandalized early Friday morning in Rancho Cucamonga when two smash-and-grab robbers went on a crime spree, authorities said. Two suspects were caught on surveillance video smashing windows and stealing cash from at least five stores, said Sgt. Frank Montanez of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department in Rancho Cucamonga.
Arelis Hernandez Breaking News Reporter, Orlando Sentinel @ahernandez_OS
RT @latimes: Smash-and-grab robbers hit Rancho Cucamonga strip malls http://t.co/N9Ib4vhR

Technology - social media, internet, electronics, apps - latimes.com

latimes.com — Jessica Alba has been keeping busy with daughters Honor and Haven, and recently created a new labor of love: eco-friendly baby products line The Honest Co. AT&T, Microsoft and Nokia haven't said when the Lumia 900 will hit stores or how much it will cost, but if the flagship Windows Phone is a device you just have to have, you can now pre-order it.
Nathan Olivarez-Giles Technology Blogger, LA Times @nateog
All the old @LATimesTech blog stories will remain at the old URL http://t.co/WLrUiJNo & all the new stuff will be at http://t.co/EwW5nSX5

Pre-game interview continues Obama's Super Bowl tradition

latimes.com — Are you ready for some political football? For the fourth straight year President Obama will do a live interview on the network hosting the Super Bowl , offering him a chance to speak directly into the homes of tens of millions of Americans gathered to watch the big game.
Michael Muskal Staff Reporter, LA Times @latimesmuskal
Pre-game interview continues Obama's Super Bowl tradition http://t.co/zwSNhkK3