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08 Jan 2009 20:20
Jack Bauer, '24' Having Bad Day
In 2001, "24" tapped into a fear-based zeitgeist, but its new season - premiering Sunday and Monday - fails to heed 2009's call for change. Despite the familiar adrenaline rush, the show repeats its cartoonish ways. Tim Goodman.
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Victim's Kin Plead For Calm
The family of Oscar Grant, the man shot and killed by a BART officer New Year's Day, asked for calm in the wake of a violent street protest Wednesday that resulted in 105 arrests in Oakland. Photos, videos
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Victim's Family Pleads For Calm In wake of Oakland protests, relatives of BART police shooting victim decry violent tactics. Store owners clean up |BART directors face angerObama: Congress Must Move Fast Economic stimulus plan could create 3 million jobs. First-termer chosen as new S.F. supes presidentBrown's Actions A Sign Of Times Decades before deciding to challenge Prop.8, then-Gov. Brown signed bill limiting marriage. Moderate quake strikes SoCal 8:18 PMCounty fined $12K after closet kills nun 7:31 PMS.F. restaurant owner fatally stabbed 6:38 PMSchool bus takes side trip to liquor store 5:45 PMGunfire erupts outside S.F. funeral 5:49 PM
Ellen wants to help Anne's love life; Lindsay's hard work.
Sex & Glove Violet Blue goes a round in the ring with the star of an adult film.
Joy Of Vole Sex The critters' lovin' feelings come from hormones they share with humans.I don't really get how gamblers can lose this much. After you lose the first $10 million ... don't you have to kind of stop and say, hey, maybe I'm not very good at this game? ” by cct94
Ex-Fry's Exec Indicted
Former San Jose vice president is suspected of embezzling $65 million through a kickback scheme and gambling with the stolen money.
- BART could raise fares, close stations
- Analyst has worries over governor's budget plan
- Grandma found slain after custody fight
S.F. Yelp user faces lawsuit over review- Raiders' coordinator candidate has ties to Cable
- Dislocated shoulder to sideline Warriors' Wright
APL Offices Sailing Over To Arizona
The regional headquarters of container shipping line APL, based in Oakland for more than 30 years, will be moved to Arizona in the second half of this year.
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Quake rocks Costa Rica; child killedNEW! Subscribe to our free travel newsletterFamily shocked by $120 luggage feeSecurity Council OKs Cease-Fire Resolution
U.N. body approves resolution calling for an immediate truce between Hamas, Israel. Secretary of State Rice says U.S. supports resolution but abstains.
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- Stacey's Bookstore closing down in S.F.
- Singer-actor Tony Martin, 96, at the Rrazz Room
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08 Jan 2009 15:13
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Victim's Kin Plead For Calm
Update 2:03 PM -- The family of Oscar Grant, the man shot and killed by a BART officer New Year's Day, asked for calm in the wake of a violent street protest Wednesday that resulted in 105 arrests in Oakland. Photos, videos
See Ya Later, Al
Raiders coaches are jumping ship left and right. Tom Rathman has gone to the 49ers, Greg Knapp is Seattle bound, and now it looks like Rob Ryan (above) will be running the defense in Cleveland.
Outsource Firms' Cooked Books
In a huge accounting scandal that could have ramifications for Silicon Valley, Ramalinga Raju, chairman of Indian firm Satyam Computer Services admitted he inflated his firm's assets by over $1 bil.
Protest ArrestsRaidersSatyamUpdated 3:13 PM PTNew S.F. Supes President Chosen First-termer Supervisor David Chiu, 38, is elected to replace the outgoing Aaron Peskin.Chronicle Breaking News 2:15 PM
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Yelp User Faces Suit
In what could be a landmark free speech case, S.F. artist Christopher Norberg (left) is being sued by a chiropractor for negative reviews posted on the popular site.
- Victim found in burning container ID'd
- Historic Pardee Home may close
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- Singer-actor Tony Martin, 96, at the Rrazz Room
Backfield Man In Motion
Tom Rathman, the ex-49er and Raiders fullback, who became a 49ers backfield coach and then a Raiders coach, is now returning to S.F.
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Bauer: Trendwatch: Carafes of water
11 Stores Closing
Cincinnati-based department-store operator will shutter underperformers in nine states, affecting 960 employees.
Don't overlook home sales by owners- Autoworkers begin talks on concessions
- Stocks end mostly up on mortgage deal
U.N., Red Cross halt Gaza aid, criticize IsraelBush wants education law kept after he leavesLighter volume leads to changes in postal routesReport says U.S. had unrealistic Afghan goalsMore species invasions feared for Great LakesVirginia Gov. Kaine Named DNC Chief
President-elect Obama said that under the new Democratic National Committee chairman, the party would reflect their shared "pragmatic, progressive philosophy."
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- Officer in BART shooting abruptly resigns
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08 Jan 2009 09:51
96 Hours: Sit, Stay, Splash- People's Choice Award Pics
- Garchik: Obama Branding
- Morford: Blood Thirst
Frustration Turns Into FuryOakland riot police and even Mayor Ron Dellums tried to control protesters who were angry over the shooting death of Oscar Grant by a BART cop. It failed to work as the mob smashed storefronts and set cars on fire. Photos, videosBART open as store owners clean upOfficer in BART shooting quitsUpdated 9:51 AM PTObama Eyes 'Long-Term Growth'
President-elect also vows to keep "earmarks and pet projects" out of an economic recovery plan.
Continuing jobless claims rise more than expectedMacy's to shutter 11 stores |Dismal December salesYelp User Sued Over Criticism
Local artist faces libel suit over online complaints about S.F. chiropractor's billing practices.
Could Madoff Break The Bank?
Victims of the alleged $50B Ponzi scheme could wipe out insurance fund. Kathleen Pender.
Prosecutors: Madoff was ready to send out $173M- Bush wants education law kept 9:25 AM
- Body found ablaze in bin identified 8:50 AM
- Private memorial set for Travolta's son 8:51 AM
- GOP sources: Mo. Sen. Bond to retire 9:06 AM
- Ex-Sen. Craig dropping further appeals 9:18 AM
A week has passed and the cop has not made a statement? What kind of investigation is this? Sadly, sometimes an unruly mob is needed to get the wheels of justice moving. ” by goliver5
Shooting Victim Remembered Oscar Grant was killed by a BART cop on New Year's Day.
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Rocket Science It's your fault I have to kill you! Mark Fiore.
The People Have Spoken Photo gallery of stars at the People's Choice Awards.
Brad says he didn't cheat; Brolin speech a bleep fest.
BART Shooting Videos Analyzed Experts weigh in on what footage from 3 videos shows.
Nice Hacienda! Couple's 3,600-sq.-ft. pad is muy fabulous. Photos.
Let's Get Bloody Why do we so love images of brutal misery and pain? Mark Morford.
Mom of rapper killed by police files suitHedge-fund manager held in fraudGovernor, legislative leaders to talk budgetNevius: Fair S.F. budget plan doesn't stand chanceOakland schools' police chief steps downPiece Of History In Oakland May Close
The Pardee Home, a 19th century mansion owned by one of California's most powerful political families, could close because of a lack of visitors.
The Passionistas: 1 band, 3 points of viewAmericans get free Obama peek at TussaudsFor Betty Buckley, acting is not enough'Ridiculous Things': Death becomes PaperinaRocker Kooper's memoir 'Backstage Passes'Still Has The Sound
Often advertised as the last of Hollywood's actor-singers, 95-year-old Tony Martin performs this weekend at the Rrazz Room.
Giambi, A's reunite| KnappGame, Loss, Injury
For the Warriors, it seems like a recurring theme: a close game that involves an injury to a key player. This time, Golden State lost Brandan Wright to a dislocated shoulder as the Lakers won 114-106.
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CES: Slinky Slingbox, Webbie HD cams
More than 15,000 in tents after Indonesian quakesPanel set to back Blagojevich impeachment voteMother, son die as Alabama flooding swamps carMatthews says he won't run for Pa. Senate seatRussia to pump gas to Europe if it gets monitorsObama Says Stimulus Needed For Economy
President-elect Barack Obama said the recession could "linger for years" unless Congress pumps unprecedented sums from Washington into the economy.
Go Indoors To Enjoy The Outdoors
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Subaru posts 2008 sales increase in US
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08 Jan 2009 02:06
ProtestsFuneralStacey'sThursday Jan 8, 2009Updated 2:06 AM PTPatient Sued For Posting Criticism San Francisco chiropractor takes local artist to court over negative reviews published on Yelp.
BART Protests Turn Violent
A protest over the fatal shooting by a BART police officer of an unarmed man mushroomed in Oakland as protesters smashed storefronts and set cars on fire. Photos, video
Comment PhotosGuv, Legislators To Talk Budget
Negotiations to restart, using Schwarzenegger's proposal as a template to bridge $41.5B deficit.
- Nevius: Fair S.F. budget plan doesn't stand chance
- Pink slips pile higher amid deepening recession
- Obama taps spending watchdog, eyes Social Security
If it is true that Yelp removes a bad review at the business' request without proof from the business that the review is a fraud, then Yelp should remove all the good reviews of the business, too. ” by budinsfFight Club Violet Blue goes a round in the ring with the star of an adult film.Rocket Science It's your fault I have to kill you! Mark Fiore.
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Top Travel Tips Mexico Mix shares advice from readers about taking a trip across the border.
Billionaire Jumps In Front Of Train German's financial empire a victim of global meltdown.
French Legion Of Honor For WWII Vet
Santa Rosa man, 85, was a Polish soldier who had never lived in Poland. Wednesday, he was honored at the French consular residence in S.F.
- Pre-birth maternity leave aids babies, moms
- Oakland schools' police chief steps down
Muni catching 50 percent more fare evaders
Photos: Protests turn violent in Oakland
A protest over the fatal shooting by a BART police officer of an unarmed man mushroomed into a violent confrontation in Oakland.
- Warriors test Lakers but end up with another loss
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07 Jan 2009 20:59
FuneralStacey'sShooting VideoUpdated 8:56 PM PTBART Protests Turn Violent Police cruiser and storefronts smashed, streets blocked, car set on fire in Oakland. Photos
'Oscar Was A Gift Of Life'
Hundreds of mourners attended an alternately somber and spirited funeral service for Oscar Grant, 22, of Hayward. Grant was unarmed when he was shot and killed early New Year's Day by a BART police officer in Oakland.
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Patient Sued For Posting Criticism San Francisco chiropractor takes local artist to court over negative reviews published on Yelp. Pre-Birth Leave Aids Babies, Moms UC Berkeley researchers say women who work until delivery are more likely to have C-sections. 'Dark Knight' sweeps People's Choice 8:39 PMOakland's Pardee Home could close down 7:39 PMFeds: Inauguration may be terror target 6:30 PMJudge arrests Ala. sheriff over jail food 7:46 PMJobs takes $1 salary, but holdings suffer 6:16 PMSad, but the 'horse and buggy' days of the neighborhood bookstore are nearly over. ... I love bookstores, but I'm not willing to pay at least 20% more to support them ... especially in this economy. ” by hillngully
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Satyam Exec Admits He Cooked The Books
Top Indian outsourcing company's chairman admits inflating company's balance sheet by $1.04 billion so that 94% of assets it claimed were, in fact, fictitious.
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Israel calls brief halt, then fight resumes'Everyday Americans' invited to whistle stop tourAlabama sheriff arrested over jail foodWildfires trigger evacuations near Boulder, Colo.Senate Democrats Retreat On Burris
Senate Democrats beat a hasty retreat Wednesday from their rejection of Roland Burris as President-elect Barack Obama's successor, yielding to pressure from Obama himself.
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- BART shooting captured on video
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- Why Feinstein broke with Obama on Panetta
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07 Jan 2009 16:03
Morford: Blood Thirst- Epic Steak, Beefy Bill
- Joe The War Correspondent
- Garchik: Swank Cards
Stacey'sShooting VideoNFLUpdated 4:03 PM PTOfficer In BART Shooting Quits Cop resigns before today's scheduled interview with BART internal affairs. 3:59 PMProtest halts BART service at Fruitvale station
Stacey's: The End
Stacey's Bookstore, a fixture on Market Street for 85 years, says it will close in March. A shop that built its reputation as a source for technical publications, Stacey's fell victim to competition from national chains and Internet booksellers. A collapsing economy was the last straw.
- M&R: BART officer gets death threats
All The Presidents Lunch Obama calls gathering with the four living U.S. presidents "extraordinary." PhotosBronstein: Plenty to laugh at in an Obama worldBurris Close To Senate Seat Appointee expects to join Senate "very shortly." EMC to cut 2,400 jobs 3:28 PMBrowns to hire Eric Mangini as coach 3:26 PM'Zombie Bandit' suspect in CA heist 2:26 PMU.S. backs Egyptian-French Gaza plan 1:46 PMProfit warnings, job outlook slam stocks 3:27 PM
Brad says he didn't cheat; Brolin speech a bleep fest.
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Muni Nabs More Freeloaders
The number of scofflaws caught trying to sneak onto trains is up nearly 50 percent over the past year.
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CES Unveiled In 3D
Regza TVs, wireless chargers and more at annual Vegas electronics show. Tech blog.
On The Block: Unemployed fleeing Bay Area
Army apologizes for hurtful message to survivorsIsrael Calls Brief Halt, Then Fight Resumes
Israeli airstrikes and Hamas rockets resumed after a pause to allow supplies to reach Gaza, where an Israeli warplane dropped leaflets urging some residents to flee.
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- Black support for Prop. 8 called exaggeration
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Feeling the Pain in Sausalito
They say when the high end of the market begins to hurt it could signal the bottom is near for the rest of us. And hurting it is...
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07 Jan 2009 11:00
Garchik: Swank CardsBest & Worst Movie Taglines- Great TV: 'Damages'
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Shooting VideoNFLUpdated 11:00 AM PTBART Officer Gets Death Threats Agency says officer in fatal shooting has been moved more than once. Matier & Ross. Shooting victim's family files claimBig Turnaround For Burris A day after being turned away, Blagojevich appointee appears close to Senate seat. Obama refuses to take stand on seating Burris4 U.S. presidents meet with ObamaStacey's Bookstore Closing Doors After 85 years in business, the downtown store shuts down for good in March. Photos.
Shooting Videos Go Viral
An instant sensation on TV and the Internet, hundreds of thousands have viewed videos of the fatal shooting of Oscar Grant on an Oakland BART platform. While they will be used in the probe, their popularity is also troubling to some.
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I bemoan the loss of independent bookstores, but when I can get a used copy of Against the Grain, one of the most esoteric books out there, on Amazon, any day any time, why bother with an independent bookstore with a very limited assortment of books? ” by kookoo80Nice Hacienda! Couple's 3,600-sq.-ft. pad is muy fabulous. Photos.
Paris has slept with "couple of people"; Swayze "scared."
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Design Bull's-Eyes Among John King's top architecture picks: A bridge and a Target store.
All You Need Is... ... the high-tech John Lennon bus. African, S.F. teens board, make music.
Thar She Blows Readers submit their whale-watching photos.
Illness Revealed Apple CEO Steve Jobs says hormone imbalance is cause for weight loss.
Guv rejects Dem budget proposalBlack support for Prop. 8 called exaggerationThe Long(winded) Goodbyes
Outgoing supes, including Aaron Peskin, get lengthy farewells from colleagues. But who will be the next board prez? City Insider.
- Thieves break into CoCo sheriff's cruisers
The art of the movie taglineTheater review: Peter Sinn Nachtrieb's 'T.I.C.'Oprah Web site disclaims Rosenblat taleYour Devotion Will Be Rewarded
"Damages," which starts its second season tonight on FX, is incredibly compelling television. Tim Goodman reviews.
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Is He Packing The Gold Thong? Jason Giambi's coming back! Will his bat return? Will he bring his famous skivvies? Ray Ratto. Giambi announcement expected today- Blog: Truth and baloney about Manny
- Bay Area brushed by Hall of Fame
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Attendees use special glasses to watch home-theater tech at the annual Vegas electronics show. More coverage in Tech blog.
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More than 6 feet of snow in the past three weeks has frayed tempers so badly that a man was arrested for shooting at a snow plow operator.
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