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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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EarthTalk: Green alternatives to DEET-based bug sprays
Many botanical sprays tested were nearly worthless, but two new alternatives seem promising.
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California wildfires spark call to boost resources
But there's growing recognition that more trucks won't solve the root problem of wildlands development.
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House panel probes honeybee disappearances
A Congressional agriculture subcommittee is looking into colony collapse disorder, a mysterious phenomenon that is decimating beehive populations.
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California water shortages to boost some crop prices
With fuel costs also rising, customers are likely to see the price of tomatoes, melons, and lettuce go up.
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On U.S. coasts, a rethink on oil drilling?
High gas prices may soften the opposition of some states to offshore drilling.
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Clampdown on public buses could jeopardize school ride
According to federal officials, districts like Oakland, Calif., harm private bus firms by using city transit buses.
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Opinion: Yard sale for cash-strapped states
Selling surplus property is better than raising taxes in a weak economy.
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How does your city’s carbon footprint stack up?
A report by the Brookings Institution looks at the 100 largest metro areas in the US, using data on residential energy consumption and highway transportation.
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California high court overturns gay marriage ban
Thursday's ruling makes it the second state to legalize same-sex marriage.
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Opinion: No more Pentagon budget games
Real security needs, not an arbitrary baseline, should drive the numbers.
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Lakes Mead and Powell could run dry by 2021
It's a 50 percent possibility, a new Scripps study finds, which would squeeze water supplies in Arizona, California, Nevada, and New Mexico.
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Latino vote critical for Clinton on Super Tuesday
With stepped up campaigning, Obama seeks to make inroads into Clinton's Hispanic support.
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Engine of growth: clean-tech jobs
Clean energy work is a rapidly growing industry, but critics say it's no panacea for unemployment.
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Hurdles ahead for Google's cellphone plan
Bringing Internet openness to the closed wireless world is bold but difficult, analysts say.
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In Florida, lukewarm welcome for drought-resistant landscaping
The lawn-free look conserves water, but takes some getting used to for those accustomed to manicured grass.
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