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Major League Baseball 2013: bobbleheads and fireworks galore for fans
Fans in the know are as likely to buy Major League Baseball tickets based on scheduled giveaways and promotions as on the opponent. Here then is a list to help introduce you to this aspect of game attendance.
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'Never Look a Polar Bear in the Eye': 5 stories from a family's time near the Arctic
Zac Unger temporarily moved his family to Churchill, Manitoba, to experience life in the polar bear wild. Here are some of his stories from his book "Never Look a Polar Bear in the Eye."
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17 stories from 'Undefeated: Inside the 1972 Miami Dolphins’ Perfect Season’
Writer Mike Freeman explores the undefeated season of the Florida team in his book.
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How to create a better food system in 2013 (+video)
Our worldwide food system needs an overhaul. Here are 13 steps to change food policies and improve lives.
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10 coffee table books that make great gifts
Stuck for a present for that friend that's hard to shop for? Check out one of these gorgeous coffee table books.
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How will California change if voters make marijuana legal?
Polls show California voters may well approve Proposition 19, which would make marijuana legal in the state. Costs and benefits are hotly debated by both sides.
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Léo Apotheker: Will software salesman measure up as HP CEO?
Léo Apotheker, a software strategist, must lead hardware-maker HP into a new world of software services.
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Don Nelson, all-time winningest NBA coach, to leave Warriors bench
Don Nelson, who has more wins as a NBA head coach than any other, is reportedly about to step aside as coach of the Golden State Warriors as early as next Monday. Warriors assistant coach Keith Smart is expected to take over for Nelson.
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Education Secretary Arne Duncan: Chicago youth violence 'devastating'
The most somber note in Wednesday's Monitor-sponsored breakfast with reporters came when Education Secretary Arne Duncan was asked about the murders of young people in Chicago.
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In defense of the modern research university
Research universities aren't perfect, but they do have a role to play. They should start by reallocating their best resources, their faculty, to serve the undergraduates instead of the graduates.
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The Lost Dogs
Afraid of pit bulls? Here’s the book that will change your mind.
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How Bill Clinton factors in California governor race
Former President Bill Clinton found himself tossed between Jerry Brown and Meg Whitman this week. Clinton endorsed Brown, but how the candidates respond could have more of an impact.
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US medical team, arrested in Zimbabwe, released on bail
The medical team had operated in Zimbabwe for more than 10 years before its members were arrested for operating without licenses. What happened?
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Sarah Shourd clemency offer bittersweet for American mothers
Sarah Shourd clemency: Iranian officials have announced that on Saturday they will release one of the Americans but said nothing about the fate of Americans Shane Bauer or Josh Fattal.
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Ebonics interpreters needed for war on drugs, says DEA
Ebonics interpreters are needed to help interpret wiretapped drug suspects, according to a memo sent by the Drug Enforcement Administration.
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Top 5 worst US cities for traffic
Looking to get somewhere in 15 minutes? It's not likely in one of these five US cities. The Texas Transporation Institute's (TTI) 2009 Urban Mobility Report, a national report using data from 2007, documents the annual number of hours motorists spent stuck in traffic. ABC News reported that the total amount of time Americans wasted in traffic in 2007 from the TTI study was 4.2 billion hours. That works out to nearly one full work week, or vacation week if you want to look at it that way, for every traveler. Some cities saw some traffic improvements. But if you're planning to move to one of the top 5 worst US cities for traffic, you might want to stock up on your books on tape, travel snacks, and invest in satellite radio – chances are you'll be spending some "quality" time in your car.
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Can social media save the world? Some nonprofits give it a try.
Several efforts are afoot to harness the potential of social media for aid organizations and similar groups. The idea is to efficiently get help to people who need it.
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Will state budget cuts blunt the recovery?
State and city budget cuts could offset the federal stimulus's effects.
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An economist’s tribute to George Steinbrenner
George Steinbrenner changed the way professional sports teams made money, creating an era of 'haves' and 'have nots' in Major League Baseball.
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Marijuana growers worry new laws will turn weed business into 'Wal-Mart'
Marijuana growers in Oakland are concerned that proposed regulations will result in the 'Wal-Marting' of weed.
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Police layoffs hit Oakland, one of the nation's most crime-ridden cities
Police layoffs leave the city of Oakland with almost 10 percent fewer cops despite last minute negotiations.
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Aerosmith is better than ever says frontman Steven Tyler
Aerosmith is back in the saddle, literally. Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler said after a tumultuous year the band is back and better than ever.
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Walter Hawkins, Grammy award-winning gospel singer, dies
Walter Hawkins, the Grammy Award-winning gospel singer, composer and pastor from Oakland, died Sunday.
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Oakland riots produce multiple arrests and damage following fatal shooting verdict
Oakland riots resulted in over 80 arrests and damage to downtown businesses Thursday night after the involuntary manslaughter verdict in the Johannes Mehserle case.
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Mehserle trial verdict draws violence to Oakland, legal scrutiny
Protests erupted in Oakland overnight after the Johannes Mehserle trial ended Thursday with a conviction for the lesser charge of involuntary manslaughter. But legal experts call the outcome of the transit police officer's trial fair.
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BART case: As Oakland awaits Mehserle verdict, a push for peace
Oakland community groups are educating young people about the justice system and the ill effects of rioting in the lead-up to a verdict in the trial of a white former transit police officer accused of murdering a black passenger.
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Why boycotts about Arizona immigration law are stalling
Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose have softened the boycotts they pledged in the wake of the Arizona immigration law's passage.
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Opinion: Why less government spending would mean less economic trouble
Many economists say deficit spending is crucial to keeping the economy moving. But history tells a different story.
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Jerry Brown stresses his frugality (but doesn't mention his $1.8 million house)
Jerry Brown is all about frugality on the California campaign trail except when it comes to his rarely mentioned custom-designed, $1.8 million house in one of the San Francisco Bay area's most prestigious neighborhoods
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In BART murder case, police brutality, video evidence on trial
The trial of an Oakland, Calif. BART police officer may reveal judicial attitudes toward video evidence and police brutality, legal analysts say.
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