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What happened on August 23, 2010

ENTERTAINMENT

Book review: 'Mockingjay' By Susan Carpenter, Los Angeles Times
Television review: 'If God Is Willing and Da Creek Don't Rise' on HBO By Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times Television Critic
Orange County Performing Arts Center and the Philharmonic Society of Orange County report modest budget surpluses By Mike Boehm, Los Angeles Times
Scene Setter: Chi Dynasty By Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times
Happening Monday
Television review: 'If God Is Willing and Da Creek Don't Rise' on HBO By Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times Television Critic
Company Town: 'The Expendables' still No. 1 at box office By John Horn, Los Angeles Times
Horoscope: Aug. 23 Holiday Mathis
Spike Lee continues New Orleans story By Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times
Dining Details: Chi Dynasty in Studio City
Monday's TV highlights
'Mockingjay'

OPINION

Making the call on tuner for cellphones
The California Film Commission's incentive program
A Disney worker's fight to wear a hijab; the state budget; protecting wolves
Offshore oil: same old drill
A to-do list for shoring up Haiti By James Dobbins and Laurel Miller
Two candidates, one big challenge By David Ragsdale
Keeping the faith Gregory Rodriguez

HEALTH

Later school start times and Zzzs to A's By Emily Sohn, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Good Form: A versatile plank pose Karen Voight, Good Form
Pro / Con: Should chocolate milk be allowed in schools? By Brendan Borrell, Special to the Los Angeles Times
People's Pharmacy: Psoriasis responded to turmeric Joe Graedon, Teresa Graedon, The People's Pharmacy
Stick with real fruit By Elena Conis, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Back to school time is vaccination time By Deirdre Lockwood, Chicago Tribune
Gear: Comparing four hiking boots Roy Wallack, Gear
In Practice: Dr. Google has mixed results By Rahul K. Parikh, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Letters: A low score for doctor ratings
In diet studies, big question goes unexplored By Bob Kaplan, Special to the Los Angeles Times
The Unreal World: It's a bird, it's a pain, it's gout Marc Siegel, The Unreal World
Resources on issue of later school day starts By Emily Sohn, Special to the Los Angeles Times

NEWS

TRAVEL

Oregon's Mt. Hood: See, ski and tee By Louise Tutelian, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Planning your trip to Oregon's Mt. Hood By Louise Tutelian
Letters: Jackson Hole and the Grand Tetons From The Los Angeles Times

SCIENCE

Rectal cancer rates increase in people under 40, researchers say By Thomas H. Maugh II, Los Angeles Times
Drugs block Ebola, Marburg viruses in tests By Thomas H. Maugh II, Los Angeles Times

NATIONAL

Blogger beware: Postings can lead to lawsuits By David G. Savage, Tribune Washington Bureau
In New York, hundreds protest planned Islamic center By Nicole Santa Cruz, Los Angeles Times
U.S. court blocks Obama's stem cell policy From Reuters

WORLD

New York mosque controversy worries Muslims overseas By Borzou Daragahi, Los Angeles Times
Boys hoping to gain their manhood lose it — forever By Robyn Dixon and Kylé Pienaar, Los Angeles Times
Iran hard-liners skirt sanctions By Borzou Daragahi and Ramin Mostaghim, Los Angeles Times
Iran unveils unmanned aerial bomber By Borzou Daragahi, Los Angeles Times
Indians can laugh at themselves, just not at their rulers By Mark Magnier, Los Angeles Times
Flooding forces North Korea to evacuate 5,000 By John M. Glionna and Barbara Demick, Los Angeles Times
4 U.S. soldiers killed in Afghanistan; Karzai discusses security with Amanpour By Don Lee and Laura King, Los Angeles Times
Trapped Chilean miners send note saying they are alive after 17 days Times Wire Services
U.S. troops in Iraq could do battle, but it's very unlikely, says top official By Don Lee, Los Angeles Times

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

State apologizes for mistreatment of Italian residents during WWII By Steve Chawkins, Los Angeles Times
This summer's lesson: Learning is fun By Carla Rivera, Los Angeles Times
Parents have the right to know George Skelton, Capitol Journal
Parents have the right to know George Skelton, Capitol Journal
80 arrests, 16 medical calls at rave By Raja Abdulrahim, Los Angeles Times
Assembly race casts light — and heat — on candidate with Mideast roots By Raja Abdulrahim, Los Angeles Times

FOOD

Students opt for real-world experience in restaurant kitchens By Erica Zora Wrightson, Special to the Los Angeles Times

BUSINESS

If Jackie Chan says it's good — well, get a second opinion By David Pierson, Los Angeles Times
Mentoring programs offer minorities a chance to grow By Cyndia Zwahlen
Pesky shareholder activists gain influence By Nathaniel Popper, Los Angeles Times
California sues 'Tax Lady' for $34 million By Dale Kasler
Cities levy an array of taxes on visitors By Hugo Martín, Los Angeles Times
United and Continental airlines designing brand as they prepare for wedding By Julie Johnsson
Restorer resurrects classic concept cars, symbols of Detroit's might By Mark Phelan
Advice: New coffee bars are risky business By Karen E. Klein

SPORTS

A baseball love story veers off the base paths By Carla Hall
Why prosecute Roger Clemens? Because of a teenager Bill Dwyre
Angels' rally falls short in 4-3 loss to Rays By Ben Bolch
Tiger Woods' divorce settlement is finalized By Jeff Shain
Major League Baseball investigating source of Angels' leaked financial documents By Ben Bolch
Red Sox claim Johnny Damon on waivers Staff and wire reports
McCourt divorce trial to draw in Major League Baseball's top attorney By Bill Shaikin
Bad start dooms Angels in 4-3 loss to Rays By Ben Bolch
Chris Dufresne's preseason college football top 25: No. 10 Iowa Chris Dufresne
Redskins' Albert Haynesworth meets with Coach Mike Shanahan Wire reports
Is USC's Lane Kiffin really Mr. Misconduct, or just misunderstood? T.J. Simers
USC's Marc Tyler among leaders for starting roles By Gary Klein
New York Jets look for some respect in their new home Sam Farmer
Kwame Brown reunites with Michael Jordan by signing contract with Charlotte Staff and wire reports
Manny Ramirez is back with the Dodgers, but for how long? By Dylan Hernandez
Darius Savage is back in the picture for Bruins By Chris Foster

HOME & GARDEN

Chad Robertson wants a fresh canvas By Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times

What happened on August 23, 2010

ENTERTAINMENT

Book review: 'Mockingjay' By Susan Carpenter, Los Angeles Times

Television review: 'If God Is Willing and Da Creek Don't Rise' on HBO By Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times Television Critic

Orange County Performing Arts Center and the Philharmonic Society of Orange County report modest budget surpluses By Mike Boehm, Los Angeles Times

Scene Setter: Chi Dynasty By Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times

Television review: 'If God Is Willing and Da Creek Don't Rise' on HBO By Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times Television Critic

Company Town: 'The Expendables' still No. 1 at box office By John Horn, Los Angeles Times

Horoscope: Aug. 23 Holiday Mathis

Spike Lee continues New Orleans story By Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times

OPINION

A to-do list for shoring up Haiti By James Dobbins and Laurel Miller

Two candidates, one big challenge By David Ragsdale

Keeping the faith Gregory Rodriguez

HEALTH

Later school start times and Zzzs to A's By Emily Sohn, Special to the Los Angeles Times

Good Form: A versatile plank pose Karen Voight, Good Form

Pro / Con: Should chocolate milk be allowed in schools? By Brendan Borrell, Special to the Los Angeles Times

People's Pharmacy: Psoriasis responded to turmeric Joe Graedon, Teresa Graedon, The People's Pharmacy

Stick with real fruit By Elena Conis, Special to the Los Angeles Times

Back to school time is vaccination time By Deirdre Lockwood, Chicago Tribune

Gear: Comparing four hiking boots Roy Wallack, Gear

In Practice: Dr. Google has mixed results By Rahul K. Parikh, Special to the Los Angeles Times

In diet studies, big question goes unexplored By Bob Kaplan, Special to the Los Angeles Times

The Unreal World: It's a bird, it's a pain, it's gout Marc Siegel, The Unreal World

Resources on issue of later school day starts By Emily Sohn, Special to the Los Angeles Times

NEWS

FDA commissioner calls for passage of stalled legislation on food safety Tribune Washington Bureau

TRAVEL

Oregon's Mt. Hood: See, ski and tee By Louise Tutelian, Special to the Los Angeles Times

Planning your trip to Oregon's Mt. Hood By Louise Tutelian

Letters: Jackson Hole and the Grand Tetons From The Los Angeles Times

SCIENCE

Rectal cancer rates increase in people under 40, researchers say By Thomas H. Maugh II, Los Angeles Times

Drugs block Ebola, Marburg viruses in tests By Thomas H. Maugh II, Los Angeles Times

NATIONAL

Blogger beware: Postings can lead to lawsuits By David G. Savage, Tribune Washington Bureau

In New York, hundreds protest planned Islamic center By Nicole Santa Cruz, Los Angeles Times

U.S. court blocks Obama's stem cell policy From Reuters

WORLD

New York mosque controversy worries Muslims overseas By Borzou Daragahi, Los Angeles Times

Boys hoping to gain their manhood lose it — forever By Robyn Dixon and Kylé Pienaar, Los Angeles Times

Iran hard-liners skirt sanctions By Borzou Daragahi and Ramin Mostaghim, Los Angeles Times

Iran unveils unmanned aerial bomber By Borzou Daragahi, Los Angeles Times

Indians can laugh at themselves, just not at their rulers By Mark Magnier, Los Angeles Times

Flooding forces North Korea to evacuate 5,000 By John M. Glionna and Barbara Demick, Los Angeles Times

4 U.S. soldiers killed in Afghanistan; Karzai discusses security with Amanpour By Don Lee and Laura King, Los Angeles Times

Trapped Chilean miners send note saying they are alive after 17 days Times Wire Services

U.S. troops in Iraq could do battle, but it's very unlikely, says top official By Don Lee, Los Angeles Times

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

State apologizes for mistreatment of Italian residents during WWII By Steve Chawkins, Los Angeles Times

This summer's lesson: Learning is fun By Carla Rivera, Los Angeles Times

Parents have the right to know George Skelton, Capitol Journal

Parents have the right to know George Skelton, Capitol Journal

80 arrests, 16 medical calls at rave By Raja Abdulrahim, Los Angeles Times

Assembly race casts light — and heat — on candidate with Mideast roots By Raja Abdulrahim, Los Angeles Times

FOOD

Students opt for real-world experience in restaurant kitchens By Erica Zora Wrightson, Special to the Los Angeles Times

BUSINESS

If Jackie Chan says it's good — well, get a second opinion By David Pierson, Los Angeles Times

Mentoring programs offer minorities a chance to grow By Cyndia Zwahlen

Pesky shareholder activists gain influence By Nathaniel Popper, Los Angeles Times

California sues 'Tax Lady' for $34 million By Dale Kasler

Cities levy an array of taxes on visitors By Hugo Martín, Los Angeles Times

United and Continental airlines designing brand as they prepare for wedding By Julie Johnsson

Restorer resurrects classic concept cars, symbols of Detroit's might By Mark Phelan

Advice: New coffee bars are risky business By Karen E. Klein

SPORTS

A baseball love story veers off the base paths By Carla Hall

Why prosecute Roger Clemens? Because of a teenager Bill Dwyre

Angels' rally falls short in 4-3 loss to Rays By Ben Bolch

Tiger Woods' divorce settlement is finalized By Jeff Shain

Major League Baseball investigating source of Angels' leaked financial documents By Ben Bolch

Red Sox claim Johnny Damon on waivers Staff and wire reports

McCourt divorce trial to draw in Major League Baseball's top attorney By Bill Shaikin

Bad start dooms Angels in 4-3 loss to Rays By Ben Bolch

Chris Dufresne's preseason college football top 25: No. 10 Iowa Chris Dufresne

Redskins' Albert Haynesworth meets with Coach Mike Shanahan Wire reports

Is USC's Lane Kiffin really Mr. Misconduct, or just misunderstood? T.J. Simers

USC's Marc Tyler among leaders for starting roles By Gary Klein