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What happened on November 01, 2009
TRAVEL
Barbados makes the belly happy Janis Cooke Newman
Vacation spots for nonsmokers to avoid Mark Milian
Roaming Rome, in a martini mood Susan Spano
The $411 Deal Chris Erskine
Letters
Reader's Recommend
Your Scene / Editor's Choice
Letters: Getting good care when you cancel From The Los Angeles Times
Navigating solo CATHARINE HAMM
News Style Tips Trends Pete Thomas; Chris Erskine; Judi Dash
Go take a hike -- and here's where Jen Leo
Letters
Tours & cruises Avital Binshtock
Chapter 1: The Big Apple Terri Colby
The new Berlin Nancy Hoyt Belcher
BUSINESS
Marijuana growers upend hard-luck California town Alana Semuels
Seniors can boost their Social Security benefits by 're-retiring' Kathy Kristof
Directing Commerce Casino's poker tournaments with a strong hand Stuart Pfeifer
Widow is ready to move on financially Kelly Barron
Electric cars have their own faults
Weekly Mortgage Rates
Don't try to send readers to website
Consumer Briefs / Recall Times Staff and Wire Reports
Consumer Briefs / Research Times Staff and Wire Reports
Trade creditors play a key role
Consumer Briefs / Retail Times Staff and Wire Reports
Credit cards are optional
Cal-OSHA and worker safety
Rent Watch Martin Eichner, Project Sentinel
Ask The Inspector Barry Stone, Access Media Group
Consumer Briefs / Retail Times Staff and Wire Reports
Home valuation code could soon undergo major revamp Kenneth R. Harney
Who truly covers emergency care
English Country by the ocean Scott Marshutz
Owner receives mandate to attend executive session Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian
The alien in the basement, and other buyer turnoffs By Lew Sichelman
Frugality is a given this holiday season Andrea Chang
Business leaders' opposition to public health insurance option takes chutzpah DAVID LAZARUS
ENTERTAINMENT
'Sherlock Holmes' makes the detective a troubled action hero Rachel Abramowitz
'The Union of Their Dreams' by Miriam Pawel Richard Steven Street, Street is the author, most recently, of "Everyone Had Cameras: Photography and Farmworkers in California, 1850-2000," the third volume in his history of California farmworkers.
A rare rift in George and Ira Gershwin's harmony Mike Boehm
Jeff Bridges, psychic warrior Geoff Boucher
Surviving '2012' Glenn Whipp
'Dorothea Lange' by Linda Gordon Wendy Smith, Smith is the author of "Real Life Drama: The Group Theatre and America, 1931-1940."
Ben Foster puts his heart into 'The Messenger' Michael Ordona
William T. Vollmann: The dispassionate chronicler David L. Ulin
The viola sings out MARK SWED, MUSIC CRITIC
'A Christmas Carol' Glenn Whipp
LACMA has exhibit on Indian comics Scott Timberg
The Siren's Call: Jesus in the East; two extraordinary Victorian ladies By Nick Owchar
Seth Green learns new tricks in 'Old Dogs' Michael Ordona
Emily Blunt is 'The Young Victoria' Mark Salisbury
A delicate balancing act for Rupa Marya Andrew Gilbert
Dam-Funk: In with the new, out with the old Eric Ducker
'Zen,' at Scripps' Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery, is at one with all things Suzanne Muchnic
'The Suicide Run: Five Tales of the Marine Corps' by William Styron Nicholas Delbanco, Delbanco is the Robert Frost distinguished university professor of English language and literature at the University of Michigan. His recent works include the novel "The Count of Concord" and the essay collection "Anywhere Out of the World."
Maguire feels he can be a good 'Brother' Michael Ordona
Anna Kendrick's the upstart opposite George Clooney in 'Air' Rebecca Ascher-Walsh
Jokes & Riddles
New films are on the serious side BETSY SHARKEY, FILM CRITIC
For the record
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The Kids' Reading Room
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Bestsellers / Paperbacks
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LOS ANGELES TIMES Nov. 1, 2009
Michael Sheen relishes vamping it up in 'New Moon' Gina McIntyre
Sam Worthington is human under the technology in 'Avatar' Geoff Boucher
'The Reader' Alvaro Huerta
Los Angeles Times bestsellers for Nov. 1, 2009
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'My Father's Bonus March' by Adam Langer Frances Dinkelspiel, Dinkelspiel is the author of "Towers of Gold: How One Jewish Immigrant Named Isaias Hellman Created California."
Los Angeles Times Bestsellers for Nov. 1, 2009
'The Humbling' by Philip Roth Richard Rayner, Rayner is the author, most recently, of "A Bright and Guilty Place" and writes the Paperback Writers column, which appears monthly at www.latimes.com/books.
Joe Papp's 'Championship' genius KENNETH TURAN, FILM CRITIC
Tub-thumping for flicks
'The Box' Mark Olsen
John Myhre dresses a set to the 'Nine' Susan King
'Alvin and the Chipmunks' sequel was a walk down memory lane for Betty Thomas Susan King
Kids' Book Reviews
Off the Shelf: Can I get a little respect, here? By Kerry Madden
'Baddies' by David Stromberg, 'The Chain Letter of the Soul' by Bill Holm, 'Singing for Mrs. Pettigrew' by Michael Morpurgo Susan Salter Reynolds
Astral Weeks: A 'guide' that perplexes By Ed Park
Building an afterlife in 'The Lovely Bones' Rachel Abramowitz
Cecilia Bartoli's 'Sacrificium' is tribute to Europe's classical past James Taylor
IMAGE
Hello Kitty: A cool cat turns 35 Sophia Kercher
The Picture Of Style Mimi Avins
'This Is It' movie showcases Michael Jackson's fashion comeback BOOTH MOORE, FASHION CRITIC
Tanning with sprays, not rays Alexandra Drosu
Movember Foundation promotes mustache growing for cancer awareness Adam Tschorn
A royal soiree Ellen Olivier
MTV's 'Styl'd' shows the reality of a stylist's job Melissa Magsaysay
Mind the Gap Max Padilla
Hello Kitty birthday events in L.A. Sophia Kercher
NEWS
Norway releases tax and income list, for everyone Ian MacDougall, MacDougall writes for the Associated Press.
Aral Sea makes gradual comeback in Kazakhstan Peter Leonard, Leonard writes for the Associated Press
From Our Blogs Shari Roan; David Ng; Austin Knoblauch; Todd Martens
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Michael Sheen relishes vamping it up in 'New Moon' By Gina McIntyre
French restaurant's wine cellar yields forgotten gems Angela Doland, Doland writes for the Associated Press.
The Nation Heather Hollingsworth, Hollingsworth writes for the Associated Press.
A four-star review? More like four bongs Kristen Wyatt, Wyatt writes for the Associated Press.
Outdated Michigan laws may be ousted David Eggert, Eggert writes for the Associated Press.
NATIONAL
Toxic waste trickles toward New Mexico's water sources Frank Clifford
Reader questions on House healthcare bill By Kim Geiger and James Oliphant
National Briefing / Texas TIMES WIRE REPORTS
National Briefing / Pennsylvania TIMES WIRE REPORTS
'We pray for him'
National Briefing / And Finally . . . TIMES WIRE REPORTS
National Briefing / Michigan TIMES WIRE REPORTS
National Briefing / Washington, D.c. TIMES WIRE REPORTS
Healthcare Q&a Kim Geiger and James Oliphant
Fire damages chapel holding Sept. 11 remains Associated Press
The audacity of campaign memoirs Andrew Malcolm and Johanna Neuman
New York conservatives see a victory James Oliphant
New Jersey story: Governor race heats up Bob Drogin
Six bodies found in rapist's Cleveland home Associated Press
Health insurance mandate alarms some David G. Savage
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Cyclists have a lot riding on L.A. driver's trial Jack Leonard
USC chief to step down Larry Gordon
A remarkable turnaround at Pasadena's John Muir High School Nicole Santa Cruz
Like ghost stories? Hollywood and environs will oblige Veronique de Turenne
Trying to get Cambodia Town off the ground My-Thuan Tran
Missed opportunities let Station fire become a disaster Paul Pringle
SDG&E to pay the state $14.3 million after brush fires in 2007 Tony Perry
West Hollywood revelers are a treat Robert Faturechi and Nicole Santa Cruz
It's a small field of candidates for such a huge race Mark Z. Barabak
California Briefing / L.a. County Howard Blume
Lee Hu-rak dies at 85; former South Korean spy chief Associated Press
Military deaths
Student at Long Beach's Wilson High fatally shot after homecoming game Ruben Vives and Ben Bolch
Qian Xuesen dies at 98; rocket scientist helped establish Jet Propulsion Laboratory Claire Noland
Pierre Cabrol dies at 84; architect was lead designer of Hollywood's Cinerama Dome Claire Noland
A woman's nation: tears and empowerment Cathleen Decker
Can he even get to first base? STEVE LOPEZ
PASSINGS: Chris Hawk Times Staff and Wire Reports
L.A. is seeing its police officers in a new light Scott Gold, Catherine Saillant and Joe Mozingo
OPINION
The Golden State isn't worth it William Voegeli, William Voegeli is a contributing editor of the Claremont Review of Books. This article is adapted from the autumn 2009 issue of City Journal.
Colleges in crisis
California's deficit of common sense Rebecca Solnit, Rebecca Solnit, a product of California public schools from kindergarten to graduate school, is the author most recently of "A Paradise Built in Hell: The Extraordinary Communities That Arise in Disaster."
Examining ex-executives Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist for the Lexington Herald-Leader. His cartoons also appear in USA Today.
Deportation battle
Talking with Iran -- and sending a message DOYLE McMANUS
The real Villaraigosa era begins now Robert Greene, Robert Greene is a Times editorial writer.
The LAPD and the border
The Shepard Fairey-AP case: A clearer picture
The new Afghan election, just like the old Afghan election Peter W. Galbraith, Peter W. Galbraith is the former deputy special representative of the secretary-general of the United Nations in Afghanistan.
SPORTS
Celtics, Lakers are thinking of the 70s Mark Heisler
Win or lose, they've become a theme team Ben Bolch
Brett Favre is back in Green Bay SAM FARMER
Dennis Rodman rules on Kobe Bryant-LeBron James debate Mike Penner
MLS needs more drama and passion GRAHAME L. JONES
Cole Hamels and the league are all wet in this one BILL SHAIKIN
Santa Anita pulling out all the stops for Breeders' Cup Eric Sondheimer
Rain washes out NASCAR qualifying at Talladega Wire Reports
Bruins look alive but are still 0 for 5 in Pac-10 Chris Foster
Ducks lose in shootout to Coyotes, 3-2 Associated Press
Real Salt Lake gets jump on Columbus Staff and Wire Reports
Pac-10: California overcomes Arizona State Associated Press
ACC: Miami rallies to beat Wake Forest Associated Press
Trevor Ariza scores 33 in Rockets' victory Associated Press
Richard Brehaut makes short appearance at quarterback Chris Foster
No. 7 Iowa digs itself out of a hole again Associated Press
Delonte West returns in Cavaliers' victory Associated Press
Still Looking Sharp Brett Martel, Martel writes for the Associated Press.
He Hasn't Met His Match
Commentary Mike Bianchi, Bianchi is a columnist for the Orlando Sentinel.
Out of pocket
Shootout win extends Devils' road winning streak to seven Associated Press
Florida routs Georgia again Associated Press
Star Watch Mike Hiserman
On Halloween, Trojans' identity is well-masked BILL PLASCHKE
Big Ten: Penn State rolls Northwestern in second half Associated Press
Clippers waste efforts of Chris Kama LISA DILLMAN
West: Boise State, TCU remain perfect in BCS quest Staff and Wire Reports
Big 12: Oklahoma holds off Kansas State Associated Press
Williams sisters to meet in Sony Ericsson final Staff And Wire Reports
SEC: No. 9 LSU rolls over Tulane, 42-0 Associated Press
Watching the Bruins requires a strong stomach and bladder T.J. SIMERS
Texas blows out Oklahoma State Associated Press
Case Keenum leads Houston to a wild 50-43 win Associated Press
An 0-2 start is a wake-up call for Shaquille O'Neal and Cavaliers MARK HEISLER
Lakers' Ron Artest says he's shooting well Broderick Turner
Andy Pettitte weathers shaky outing to put Yankees ahead in World Series Kevin Baxter
Trojans are knocked defenseless Gary Klein
For Rutgers receiver Tim Brown, a name meant as much as his numbers Mike Hiserman
Galaxy, Chivas USA are rivals, but friendly, too Grahame L. Jones
Oregon's Jamere Holland has a big touchdown Gary Klein and Chris Dufresne
Umpires consult replay on Alex Rodriguez's home run Kevin Baxter
Big East: Cincinnati keeps undefeated season going Associated Press
These Ducks are filling the bill CHRIS DUFRESNE
Kareem Rush gets chance to contribute Lisa Dillman
Troy Aikman as an Eagle? SAM FARMER
WORLD
Mexican farm-workers activist, 14 others slain Tracy Wilkinson
Suicides force French to confront rise in work-related stress Devorah Lauter
Leaders honored at Berlin Wall memorial Associated Press
Pakistani troops report gains Associated Press
World Briefing / Iraq Times Staff and Wire Reports
World Briefing / Italy Times Staff and Wire Reports
World Briefing / Palau Times Staff and Wire Reports
World Briefing / United Arab Emirates Times Staff and Wire Reports
14 Dead As Storm Batters Philippines
Afghanistan challenger may pull out of election Alexandra Zavis
Clinton's Pakistan visit reveals widespread distrust of U.S. Alex Rodriguez
Clinton praises Israel stance on peace talks Richard Boudreaux
'Puzzlers' reassemble shredded Stasi files, bit by bit Kate Connolly, Connolly is a special correspondent.
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