What happened on November 24, 2002

MAGAZINE

How a Self-Help Guru Is Born Allison Adato, Allison Adato last wrote for the magazine about actor and producer Rob Reiner's efforts on behalf of the California Children and Families Commission.
Buss--The Next Generation Steve Springer, Steve Springer is a Times staff writer. He wrote "The Encylopedia of the Lakers" and co-authored, along with Scott Ostler, "Winnin' Times, the Magical Journey of the Los Angeles Lakers."
Diary of a Middle-Aged Vampire Goth Susan Salter Reynolds, Susan Salter Reynolds' last story for the magazine was a profile of Max Kennedy.
White Magic AMELIA SALTSMAN
A Leap in the Dark MARA SCHWARTZ
Lost Birds Have a Cozy Nest in Cyberspace MICHAEL T. JARVIS
Go West, Young Mutant MICHAEL T. JARVIS
The World Writ Small MARJORIE MILLER, Marjorie Miller is the foreign editor of The Times.
Stride Right at a Shopping Mall Near You NELSON HANDEL
Thinking Outside the Box LAURIE PIKE
Letters Via the Internet

BOOKS

Inside the outsider art of African Americans Darryl Pinckney, Darryl Pinckney is the author of "Out There: Mavericks of Black Literature" and "High Cotton."
First Fiction Mark Rozzo
A time of absolutes Michael Harris, Michael Harris is a regular contributor to Book Review.
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The natural Robert Lee Hotz, Robert Lee Hotz is a science writer for The Times.
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
Statesmen and the art of war Warren I. Cohen, Warren I. Cohen, once a line officer in the U.S. Pacific Fleet, is now distinguished university professor of history at University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and senior scholar in the Asia program of the Woodrow Wilson Center.
Poet's Corner Carol Muske-Dukes
America, from the outside Tom Engelhardt, Tom Engelhardt, author of "The End of Victory Culture," is consulting editor for Metropolitan Books and a fellow of the Nation Institute. His novel, "The Last Days of Publishing," will appear next year.
American history's bloodiest day John Rhodehamel, John Rhodehamel is Norris Foundation curator of American history at the Huntington Library. He is organizing a new exhibition, "Forever Free: Lincoln's Journey to Emancipation."
Words that reach what is wounded Edward Hirsch, Edward Hirsch is the author of the forthcoming "Lay Back the Darkness: Poems," to be published this spring. He is president-elect of the Guggenheim Foundation.
The Flower-Fed Buffaloes Vachel Lindsay
The prophet of doom Fred Siegel, Fred Siegel is the author of "The Future Once Happened Here: New York, D.C., L. A., and the Fate of America's Big Cities."
A trailblazer for American imperialism Richard White, Richard White is the author of "'It's Your Misfortune and None of My Own': A New History of the American West." He is a professor of American history at Stanford University.
Some Like Poetry Wislawa Szymborska
Where the beginning of World War II came to an end John Lukacs, John Lukacs is the author of numerous books, including "Churchill: Visionary, Statesman, Historian," "At the End of an Age" and "The Hitler of History."
Swift as a shadow, short as any dream David Ebershoff, David Ebershoff is the author of "Pasadena," "The Danish Girl" and "The Rose City."

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What happened on November 24, 2002

MAGAZINE

How a Self-Help Guru Is Born Allison Adato, Allison Adato last wrote for the magazine about actor and producer Rob Reiner's efforts on behalf of the California Children and Families Commission.

Buss--The Next Generation Steve Springer, Steve Springer is a Times staff writer. He wrote "The Encylopedia of the Lakers" and co-authored, along with Scott Ostler, "Winnin' Times, the Magical Journey of the Los Angeles Lakers."

Diary of a Middle-Aged Vampire Goth Susan Salter Reynolds, Susan Salter Reynolds' last story for the magazine was a profile of Max Kennedy.

White Magic AMELIA SALTSMAN

A Leap in the Dark MARA SCHWARTZ

Lost Birds Have a Cozy Nest in Cyberspace MICHAEL T. JARVIS

Go West, Young Mutant MICHAEL T. JARVIS

The World Writ Small MARJORIE MILLER, Marjorie Miller is the foreign editor of The Times.

Stride Right at a Shopping Mall Near You NELSON HANDEL

Thinking Outside the Box LAURIE PIKE

Letters Via the Internet

BOOKS

Inside the outsider art of African Americans Darryl Pinckney, Darryl Pinckney is the author of "Out There: Mavericks of Black Literature" and "High Cotton."

First Fiction Mark Rozzo

A time of absolutes Michael Harris, Michael Harris is a regular contributor to Book Review.

The natural Robert Lee Hotz, Robert Lee Hotz is a science writer for The Times.

Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds

Statesmen and the art of war Warren I. Cohen, Warren I. Cohen, once a line officer in the U.S. Pacific Fleet, is now distinguished university professor of history at University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and senior scholar in the Asia program of the Woodrow Wilson Center.

Poet's Corner Carol Muske-Dukes

America, from the outside Tom Engelhardt, Tom Engelhardt, author of "The End of Victory Culture," is consulting editor for Metropolitan Books and a fellow of the Nation Institute. His novel, "The Last Days of Publishing," will appear next year.

American history's bloodiest day John Rhodehamel, John Rhodehamel is Norris Foundation curator of American history at the Huntington Library. He is organizing a new exhibition, "Forever Free: Lincoln's Journey to Emancipation."

Words that reach what is wounded Edward Hirsch, Edward Hirsch is the author of the forthcoming "Lay Back the Darkness: Poems," to be published this spring. He is president-elect of the Guggenheim Foundation.

The Flower-Fed Buffaloes Vachel Lindsay

The prophet of doom Fred Siegel, Fred Siegel is the author of "The Future Once Happened Here: New York, D.C., L. A., and the Fate of America's Big Cities."

A trailblazer for American imperialism Richard White, Richard White is the author of "'It's Your Misfortune and None of My Own': A New History of the American West." He is a professor of American history at Stanford University.

Some Like Poetry Wislawa Szymborska

Where the beginning of World War II came to an end John Lukacs, John Lukacs is the author of numerous books, including "Churchill: Visionary, Statesman, Historian," "At the End of an Age" and "The Hitler of History."

Swift as a shadow, short as any dream David Ebershoff, David Ebershoff is the author of "Pasadena," "The Danish Girl" and "The Rose City."

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

Parley Baer, 88; 64-Year Career Spanned Radio, TV, Movies Myrna Oliver, Times Staff Writer

South O.C. Gives Peace Activists a Chance Claire Luna, Times Staff Writer

Buddy Kaye, 84; Prolific Songwriter and Lyricist From a Times Staff Writer

Making Noise Over Gliders Dave McKibben, Times Staff Writer

Life in the Fast Lane Shouldn't Start at 11 Dana Parsons

Legislators Letting Davis Lead on Budget Gregg Jones, Times Staff Writer

Girls Helped Toward Goals Sandra Murillo, Times Staff Writer

FoodShare Launches Holiday Collection Drive From Times Staff Reports

Talks Resume Monday in EIDC Dispute From Times Staff Reports

Farmers Eligible for Drought Aid From a Times Staff Writer

Church Reopens Stronger Since '99 Fire Teresa Watanabe and Zeke Minaya, Times Staff Writers

2 Killed, 6 Wounded in 3 Shooting Incidents From Times Staff Reports

MTA Review Finds Safety Problems Kurt Streeter, Times Staff Writer

More Than 200 Local Families Add Children on National Adoption Day Erika Hayasaki, Times Staff Writer

Holocaust Survivor to Speak of Experiences From Times Staff Reports

Actress Has Partial Amputation After Crash From Times Staff Reports

City's 1st African American Firefighter to Get His Due Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer

Needy No Strangers to New Councilman Fred Alvarez, Times Staff Writer

3-Year-Old Newspaper Publishes Final Edition From Times Wire Reports

Cornucopia of Donations Available to the Poor Carla Rivera, Times Staff Writer

200 Gallons of 'Date Rape' Drug Seized Claire Luna, Times Staff Writer

Sept. 11 Victims Associated Press

Coalition Rallies for an End to Violence Cara Mia DiMassa, Times Staff Writer

Valley Teens Get Taste of Fire, Police Careers Wendy Thermos, Times Staff Writer

Mayor Mirrors His City, Files for Bankruptcy Scott Gold, Times Staff Writer

Scores Lag in Higher Grades Daniel Yi, Times Staff Writer

2 Injured When Car Hits Train From a Times Staff Writer

Stop the Killing? LAPD Can't Do Its Job and Everyone Else's Too Steve Lopez

Anaheim Has Its Downtown on Upswing Kimi Yoshino, Times Staff Writer

Carole Kismaric, 60; Gave a New Look to Photo Books Mary Rourke, Times Staff Writer

Hafiz a Godsend for Mosques David Kelly, Times Staff Writer

Bridge's Paint Job Loses Its Sparkle Jenifer Warren, Times Staff Writer

ENTERTAINMENT

Personal politics: Coburn's last film Ellen Baskin, Special to The Times

There once was a poet from L.A. Roy Rivenburg, Times Staff Writer

With all its hang-ups, the L.A. gallery scene thrives Suzanne Muchnic, Times Staff Writer

A writer at life's banquet Susan Salter Reynolds, Times Staff Writer

Ex-publisher on a mission to reengage the citizenry DAVID SHAW

Discerning Web's impact is a priority Steve Hochman, Special to The Times

Friday traffic snares Salonen Scott Timberg

Rx for morality Elaine Dutka

Seattle's Spectrum to be led by Byrd Chris Pasles

Artists alike only in their genius Don Heckman, Special to The Times

Tiffany is keeping watch over the L.A. scene Scott Timberg

Behind Jay-Z Inc.'s doors Alan Light, Special to The Times

Snoop Dogg has his day once again Soren Baker; Randy Lewis; Lina Lecaro; Agustin Gurza; Scott T. Sterling; Robert Hilburn

Huck and company Ann Conway, Times Staff Writer

'Moscow' leaves Properties address Don Shirley

Looking within to see the world without John Clark, Special to The Times