What happened on August 23, 2009

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BUSINESS

OPINION

'Truth' vs. 'facts' from America's media Neal Gabler, Neal Gabler is the author, most recently, of "Walt Disney: The Triumph of the American Imagination."
The war for Afghanistan's women Malcolm Potts, Malcolm Potts is a UC Berkeley professor and the chairman of the university's Bixby Center for Population, Health and Sustainability. His latest book is "Sex and War: How Biology Explains Warfare and Terrorism and Offers a Path to a Safe World."
Death panels Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist for the Lexington Herald-Leader in Kentucky. His work is also published by USA Today.
Armed protesters
Where Bush missed, Obama has a shot Doyle McManus
A convention for all
Someone's going to lose at UC
Music did a number on me Mark Steinberg, Mark Steinberg is a retired attorney and served in the State and Justice departments during the Clinton administration.
A California constitutional convention for all
Who is protecting the children?

ENTERTAINMENT

SCIENCE

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CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

NEWS

In Haiti, HIV/AIDS is no longer a death sentence Jonathan M. Katz, Katz writes for the Associated Press.
High fashion from a land of conflict Zeina Karam, Karam writes for the Associated Press.
Under Saudi veil, nips and tucks Donna Abu-Nasr, Abu-Nasr writes for the Associated Press.
Peru and Bolivia clash -- over claims to 'Devil's Dance' Andrew Whalen, Whalen writes for the Associated Press.
From Our Blogs Deborah Bonello in Mexico City; Bettina Boxall; Jeannine Stein; Amro Hassan in Cairo
For The Record
Wright restoration met with 'naysayers' in quest for funds Amy Lorentzen, Lorentzen writes for the Associated Press.
For The Record
Russians revisit Nazi pact Lynn Berry, Berry writes for the Associated Press.
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For The Record
Poland's first openly gay rabbi focuses on the future Vanessa Gera, Gera writes for the Associated Press.
Palestinians in West Bank craving joy Mohammed Daraghmeh, Daraghmeh writes for the Associated Press.
Early 'birthers' targeted Chester Arthur John Curran, Curran writes for the Associated Press.
The pen doctor is in . . . Washington's trade show Michael S. Rosenwald, Rosenwald writes for the Washington Post.

WORLD

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TRAVEL

What happened on August 23, 2009

IMAGE

'Vegan fashion' is not an oxymoron Susan Carpenter

How many razor blades for a great shave? It's a close decision Adam Tschorn

Studs and spikes make a fashion statement for fall Melissa Magsaysay

Vegan beauty care: When going natural isn't enough Susan Carpenter

She used to shop for a living -- at the highest end of the market. Now the former 'luxury lifestyle consultant' is letting her creativity fly. BOOTH MOORE, FASHION CRITIC

Serendipitous Image staff

Rachel Rachel Roy collection debuting at Macy's Max Padilla

BUSINESS

Classic car auto insurance is cheaper than enthusiasts may think Kathy M. Kristof

In the Mother Lode, a new gold rush Alana Semuels

Cleaning up at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach Ronald D. White

Is condo association responsible for fixing clogged pipes? Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian

Private contemporary in Hollywood Hills Catherine Ho

Consumer Briefing / Food Times Staff Reports

Consumer Briefing / Recalls Times Staff Reports

Bellflower couple aren't ready to retire, but he's lost his job Kelly Barron

Got a complaint against BofA? You're on your own DAVID LAZARUS

The time was ripe for a wine club Martin Zimmerman

OPINION

'Truth' vs. 'facts' from America's media Neal Gabler, Neal Gabler is the author, most recently, of "Walt Disney: The Triumph of the American Imagination."

The war for Afghanistan's women Malcolm Potts, Malcolm Potts is a UC Berkeley professor and the chairman of the university's Bixby Center for Population, Health and Sustainability. His latest book is "Sex and War: How Biology Explains Warfare and Terrorism and Offers a Path to a Safe World."

Death panels Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist for the Lexington Herald-Leader in Kentucky. His work is also published by USA Today.

Where Bush missed, Obama has a shot Doyle McManus

Music did a number on me Mark Steinberg, Mark Steinberg is a retired attorney and served in the State and Justice departments during the Clinton administration.

ENTERTAINMENT

'Thirtysomething's' office romance Greg Braxton

Willie Nelson in jazz country Randy Lewis

'thirtysomething' twentysomething years later Scott Collins

Painter Jeni Spota gets on a fast track to success Leah Ollman

Melanie Mayron identifies with Melissa, her 'thirtysomething' role Maria Elena Fernandez

'Swords: Life on the Line' gets its hooks into you Jon Caramanica

Robert Rodriguez and children are back in business with 'Shorts' Geoff Boucher

'My Stinkin' Birthday' Leo Kamgar

Palms pirates 'Midsummer Night's Dream' for a party Richard Abowitz

The Engine at LACMA's Muse 'til Midnight Hugh Hart

Alexey Steele, Classical Underground impresario Scott Timberg

'Duplicity' Noel Murray

Edie Falco in 'Nurse Jackie' is a must see Denise Martin

'A.D.: New Orleans After the Deluge' by Josh Neufeld John Reed

'John the Revelator' by Peter Murphy Richard Eder

Oregon Shakespeare Festival offers much to build upon CHARLES McNULTY, THEATER CRITIC

Sandra Bernhard's creative energy is on high Choire Sicha

Book Review Susan Salter Reynolds

'The Real Wizard of Oz' by Rebecca Loncraine Wendy Smith

'Await Your Reply: A Novel' by Dan Chaon Steve Almond

'Thirtysomething' blurred age differences MARY McNAMARA, TELEVISION CRITIC

Long Beach artist's illustrations a new take on Koran Sharon Mizota

'The Year Before the Flood: A Story of New Orleans' by Ned Sublette George Ducker

Plenty remains in L.A.'s repertory Mark Olsen

Tracy Kidder tries to transcribe human lives Susan Salter Reynolds, Salter Reynolds is a Times staff writer.

Chantal Akerman's 'Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce 1080 Bruxelles' Sam Adams

SCIENCE

Calls to tax junk food gain ground Karen Kaplan

NATIONAL

Colorado Springs police might sell firearms Nicholas Riccardi

Erasing a chemical arsenal in the Kentucky woods Bob Drogin

National Briefing / Northeast TIMES WIRE REPORTS

National Briefing / Montana TIMES WIRE REPORTS

National Briefing / Pennsylvania TIMES WIRE REPORTS

The cost of healthcare reform Noam N. Levey

Pentagon will give detainee information to Red Cross Washington Post

National Briefing / Nebraska TIMES WIRE REPORTS

Recession is latest curse to check in at Boulder Dam Hotel Ashley Powers

CIA staged mock execution, wielded power drill in interrogations, secret report says Greg Miller

In 'Hillary: The Movie' case, Supreme Court considers major shift in election law David G. Savage

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

No papers -- and little hope of advancement Garrett Therolf

Volunteers pick up trash along the L.A. River Jason Song

Frank Fertitta Jr. dies at 70; pioneer of Las Vegas' neighborhood casinos Ashley Powers

Two worlds blend uneasily in Koreatown Gerrick D. Kennedy

Aerobatic pilot from Santa Paula dies in crash during international competition Victoria Kim

For veterans, a gift from the sea STEVE LOPEZ

Marine Lance Cpl. Pedro Barboza Flores, 27, Glendale, killed by roadside bomb Tami Abdollah

Residents put modern energy into historical trolley station Jean Merl

California Briefing / Palo Alto Associated Press

California Briefing / Malibu Ari B. Bloomekatz

California Briefing / Ontario Ari B. Bloomekatz

California Briefing / Los Angeles Victoria Kim