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What happened on November 16, 2009
HEALTH
THE HEALTHY SKEPTIC : Do diet patch claims stick? : Slap 'em on and watch the pounds melt away? Don't bet on it. One expert calls them 'beyond ridiculous.' Chris Woolston
YOU CAN CUT BACK : Cold turkey isn't the only way to go. Research shows that many of us can analyze our own risks. Shari Roan
THE UNREAL WORLD : Misguided cancer plan Marc Siegel
PEOPLE'S PHARMACY : A topical use as well? Joe Graedon; Teresa Graedon
Help for those who drink too much
Recruiting an army of volunteers : Dr. Susan Love has a goal: Get 1 million people to enroll in breast cancer studies. She's well on the way. Kendall Powell
GEAR : Pick up speed without plugging in Roy M. Wallack
Nutrition makeovers take hold By Jeannine Stein
GOOD FORM : Triceps toning time Karen Voight
PANTRY RAID : Calories, yes; nutrients, no : On-the-go mom and teen sons should add vegetables and fruit, and cut back on the ice cream and cookies. Jeannine Stein
BUSINESS
COMPANY TOWN : Closing in on a dream : Comcast keeps its eyes on a prize that will complete its quest to become a major global communications player: NBC Universal Meg James
State health laws at risk : Federal overhaul bills could let insurers sell policies nationwide, imperiling California's patient protections. Lisa Girion
PENSION FUNDS : CalPERS to consider stiffer rules : Its consulting firm urges penalties for investment managers that fail to disclose ties with placement agents. Marc Lifsher
COMPANY TOWN : Q & A : His game franchise adds skateboard trick Alex Pham
Weekend box-office results
The week ahead at a glance
THE WEEK AHEAD : Market may see more wide swings : The volatility is fueled by competing visions of the recovery and how economic reports boost one or the other. Associated Press
COMPANY TOWN : '2012' spells doom for its competition at the box office : The end-of-the-world epic takes in $65 million in the U.S. and Canada and $225 million worldwide. Disney's 'Christmas Carol' finishes a distant second. Joe Flint
Is what's good for China good for the U.S.? MICHAEL HILTZIK
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Westminster doctor gets 5 years in drugs-for-cash case By Scott Glover
BELIEFS : Stars lined up for elaborate audio Bible : Michael York, Jason Alexander and many others gave voice to a 79-CD reading of Old and New Testaments. Martha Groves
CALFORNIA : A medical marijuana success story : West Hollywood enforces a strict ordinance and eliminates the drama that plagues L.A. John Hoeffel
CALFORNIA : Library designed with community in mind : Sleek, eco-friendly structure fits right into the Silver Lake scene. Carla Rivera
Woman had options before death : LAPD officers had offered Flor Medrano protection from a suspected abuser. She was killed that night. Cara Mia DiMassa and Nicole Santa Cruz
Brushing up on obscure arts district : Inglewood studio tour helps reveal the city's somewhat hidden scene to art fans -- and to artists themselves. Alejandro Lazo
After decades of waiting, their trains have arrived : Residents share a sense of kinship and progress aboard East L.A.'s new Gold Line route. Ari B. Bloomekatz and Hector Becerra
State cuts give private colleges an edge : Some campuses are luring students away from UC and Cal State schools with grants and assurances. Larry Gordon
Lottery results
CAPITOL JOURNAL : Water still divides the state GEORGE SKELTON
In rebuff to city attorney, council committees support pot dispensaries By John Hoeffel
Firefighter's badge passes through 3 generations and on to museum By Esmeralda Bermudez
OBITUARIES : JAMES LILLEY, 1928 - 2009 : U.S. ambassador to China and CIA officer in Asia John Pomfret, Pomfret writes for the Washington Post.
Mid-City killer's violent past disclosed By Baxter Holmes and Andrew Blankstein
PASSINGS : Paul Wendkos : 'Gidget' director had long career Times Staff Reports
OBITUARIES : VALERIE OPPENHEIMER : UCLA expert on women and work Valerie J. Nelson
PASSINGS : Patriarch Pavle : Serbia's Orthodox leader Times Staff Reports
NATIONAL
B for bouncy, C for captivated Georgia Garvey
Senate face-off is due over judicial nominee David G. Savage
THE NATION : Bishops' role in health debate : Catholic support of Democrats' efforts provided clout. The church helped add an antiabortion provision. James Oliphant
THE NATION : Veterans-turned-baristas serve up a strong brew Kim Murphy
When you absolutely need the right word : Do you understand both Farsi and nuclear technology? Specialty translation is growing. Tina Susman
Chocolate milk in school: a necessary evil? By John Keilman and Tara Malone
NATIONAL BRIEFING : AND FINALLY . . . : Shelved, but not forgotten Times Wire Reports
NATIONAL BRIEFING : MISSOURI : Jet lands safely after hitting flock Times Wire Reports
NATIONAL BRIEFING : PENNSYLVANIA : Swim club to file for bankruptcy Times Wire Reports
HEALTHCARE Q&A : Abortion and other topics in the House bill Kim Geiger and James Oliphant
NATIONAL BRIEFING : WISCONSIN : Mayor praised as hero will run for governor Times Wire Reports
National Briefing
Abortion, wellness and other healthcare bill questions By Kim Geiger and James Oliphant
ENTERTAINMENT
Words of wisdom for raising a young girl today
What's the apocalypse now? Michael Ordona
Can they steal your heart? : The musical 'Bonnie & Clyde,' with its stark look at the bloodstained couple, opens fire in La Jolla. Anne Marie Welsh
A glam anniversary for MOCA : The highlight of the evening? A production involving Lady Gaga and Bolshoi dancers. Jessica Gelt
Monday's Talk Shows
'Chef Academy' info
Philippe by Philippe Chow
POP MUSIC REVIEW : A pair of like-minded folk souls Randy Lewis
THEATER REVIEW : Plenty of blues, but no rhythm : 'Baby It's You!' is not without charm, but the tale of the woman who signed the Shirelles just misses the beat. CHARLES McNULTY, THEATER CRITIC
Monday's Highlights
These rockers have an understanding : Jelling from their first jam, Them Crooked Vultures' well-known players like a new role. Steve Appleford
ANALYSIS : Fall TV: good, bad and Leno : Several genuine hits have developed, but other new shows are already gone and NBC is tanking at 10. Scott Collins
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Reinterpreting Ray Davies Steve Appleford
Cities compete for Broad museum : Santa Monica and Beverly Hills vie for the billionaire's art center as plans expand. Mike Boehm
TELEVISION REVIEW : It's a slightly different recipe ROBERT LLOYD, TELEVISION CRITIC
HOLIDAY HOT LIST : EARLY BIRD: Philippe by Philippe Chow : Colorful food, casual clientele : A West Hollywood spot with a Beijing style of cooking speaks to the well heeled and dressed down. Jessica Gelt
A concert peppered with Fieri-style food : Part rock show, part cooking demo, the Guy Fieri Road Show is an innovative fusion. Rene Lynch
SPORTS
UCLA FYI : Bruins still have hopes of bowling Chris Foster
Yuna Kim wins big despite poor performance Philip Hersh
MORNING BRIEFING : CROWE'S NEST : UCLA stadium plan quickly became a political football JERRY CROWE
THE DAY IN SPORTS : Wie wins first LPGA tournament Lance Pugmire, Staff and Wire Reports
NBA : GAME OF DAY : Suns beat Raptors again and are 9-2 : PHOENIX 101, TORONTO 100 Associated Press
NBA : Clippers pull out of spiral : They again give up a big lead but recover behind Baron Davis' effort, and overcome Durant's 40 points. / CLIPPERS 101, OKLAHOMA CITY 93 LISA DILLMAN, ON THE CLIPPERS
COLLEGE FOOTBALL NOTES : Harbaugh is close to extension with Stanford Associated Press
Nba : Results Associated Press
NBA : Those blasted Rockets! : Last spring's Lakers playoff nemeses are still a handful, beating their uninspired hosts. Oh, and Bryant's hurt. / HOUSTON 101, LAKERS 91 MIKE BRESNAHAN, ON THE LAKERS
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : USC FYI : Despite struggles, Barkley to keep starting position Gary Klein
College Football : Play It Forward Chris Dufresne
College Basketball : Southland Associated Press
Kings tonight Mark Medina
Nfl Week 10 : Two-minute Drill Houston Mitchell
Carolina Hurricanes finally win one. Cause for celebration? Helene Elliott
NBA : Ragged Lakers are well off-pace HELENE ELLIOTT
Super fight is no easy deal : Pacquiao-Mayweather match could be blocked by greed, rancor. Lance Pugmire
The Times' Top 25
Ducks tonight Mark Medina
MORNING BRIEFING : TOTALLY RANDOM : Soccer means all is well in Wellington Chuck Culpepper
COLLEGE BASKETBALL : UCLA's Anderson is being watched : Point guard knows it's riding on him to stay healthy and run the offense as Bruins begin an uncertain journey. David Wharton
NFL WEEK 10 : Ravens going back to roots : Baltimore needs a win in Cleveland tonight to remain in the race for the AFC North. Sam Farmer
NFL WEEK 10 : They're not exactly super : Broncos continue slide and the Cowboys lay an egg, so don't pencil them in yet for the title game. SAM FARMER, ON THE NFL
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : Denial, anger and, finally, acceptance for TCU, Boise CHRIS DUFRESNE, ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL
NFL WEEK 10 : Patriots gamble, Colts cash in : INDIANAPOLIS 35, NEW ENGLAND 34 SAM FARMER, ON THE NFL
MOTOR RACING : News flash: Cup is in Johnson's grasp : Making good on his 'lightning strike' vow, he wins in Phoenix to all but clinch a fourth straight NASCAR title. Jim Peltz
Southern Section football playoffs promise excitement ERIC SONDHEIMER, ON HIGH SCHOOLS
Golf is still fun -- and relaxing -- for Fred Couples By Mike James
MOTOR RACING : Schumacher earns another championship : He loses semifinal race in NHRA season finale at Pomona but still wins seventh title. Tim Haddock
Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather: It's no easy deal By Lance Pugmire
NBA : LAKERS FYI : Ariza emotional as he joins inner circle Broderick Turner
NEWS
The lethal flaws in our execution system Miriam Aroni Krinsky, Miriam Aroni Krinsky serves as a lecturer at the UCLA School of Public Affairs and an adjunct professor at Loyola Law School.
Smile if you're insecure GREGORY RODRIGUEZ
For The Record
For The Record
Recruiting an army of women Kendall Powell, Los Angeles Times
Getting to 'no nukes' Gary Schmitt, Gary Schmitt is director of the program on advanced strategic studies at the American Enterprise Institute.
Guinea Bissau: Cocaine traffic hub By Scott Kraft :: reporting from bissau, guinea-bissau
WORLD
Now what do the Copenhagen climate talks mean? By Jim Tankersley
Forgotten Countries
THE WORLD : Q&A : Now what do Copenhagen climate talks mean? : Some say that by lowering expectations, leaders may boost long-term progress toward a treaty. Jim Tankersley
WORLD BRIEFING : MIDEAST : Palestinian push for statehood Times Wire Reports
WORLD BRIEFING : ITALY : Key Mafia figure is arrested Times Wire Reports
WORLD BRIEFING : GERMANY : Convert wanted in suspected plot Times Wire Reports
WORLD BRIEFING : IRAQ : Sunni leader threatens to veto election law Times Wire Reports
WORLD BRIEFING : IRAN : Ahmadinejad's wife gives speech Times Wire Reports
WORLD BRIEFING : YEMEN : Imam discusses Ft. Hood suspect Times Wire Reports
U.S., Russia agree on dissatisfaction with Iran over nuclear program By Peter Nicholas and Borzou Daragahi
Obama chides China over human rights : In an unusual bit of U.S.-style democracy for students there, the president follows his speech with a Q&A. Peter Nicholas
FORGOTTEN COUNTRIES : Cocaine's traffic hub : On the route from South America to Europe, unstable Guinea-Bissau is the ideal stop for a drug smuggler. Scott Kraft
THE WORLD : Taliban taps the Punjab heartland : The militant group in Pakistan trains area recruits, who have planned or carried out recent deadly attacks. Alex Rodriguez
U.S. and Russia warn Iran : Obama and Medvedev agree that Tehran must act quickly on a proposal to outsource uranium enrichment. Peter Nicholas And Borzou Daragahi
HOME & GARDEN
'Biggest Loser's' Bob Harper buys Hollywood Hills home for $2.9 million By Lauren Beale
Robert Loggia sells Bel-Air home for $2.95 million By Lauren Beale
OPINION
For the record
LETTERS : Clearing the air
LETTERS : Acting out
LETTERS : A path to peace in the Mideast
REHABILITATING HEALTHCARE : One nation, insured : Some states, such as Arizona, are considering ways to opt out of a national plan. That's foolish.
Under their cyber-skin
LETTERS : Islam and extremism
LETTERS : Sick but stuck at work
Misrepresenting the ideology of Islamic terrorists By Jennifer Rubin
SCIENCE
One night only: Leonid meteor shower By John Johnson Jr.
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