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News,
Feature,
Oct 9, 2002
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The local toymaker wowed Wall Street, but the educational frenzy it spawned may not be in children's best interests.
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News,
Oct 9, 2002
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Here's what makes for a school-worthy tot.
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News,
Oct 9, 2002
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Over-the-top offerings for geniuses-to-be.
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News,
Letters,
Oct 9, 2002
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Kudos on the bylines, but the 9/11 essay hurt; tofu is dangerous; Heraclitus is no excuse; and Baty needs to get out more often.
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News,
Oct 9, 2002
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Urbanview surrenders; Hunter S. Thompson also had an "attorney"; and thousands flock to write bad novels.
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News,
Oct 9, 2002
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Drivers win their first battle against Friendly Cab's Oakland taxi monopoly -- but the war has just begun.
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News,
Oct 9, 2002
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How well do you know your political fringe?
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Arts & Culture,
Culture,
Oct 9, 2002
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Jazz-funk guitarist Calvin Keys plays speakeasy style at Anna's.
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Arts & Culture,
Theater,
Oct 9, 2002
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Unearthing the past can be hazardous.
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Arts & Culture,
Culture,
Oct 9, 2002
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Berkeley artist Guy Colwell's painting Litter Beach is an ecological horror story -- with a little sex and humor.
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Arts & Culture,
Theater,
Oct 9, 2002
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Fun froth has tragic underlay.
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Movies,
Movie Review,
Oct 9, 2002
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Everything, and everyone, is less than zero in Roger Avary's cautionary tale.
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Movies,
Movie Review,
Oct 9, 2002
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White Oleander is blonde but ambitionless.
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Food & Drink,
Restaurant Review,
Oct 9, 2002
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Berkeley's new Naan 'n' Curry is cheap and fast, but not up to the original.
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Food & Drink,
The Kitchen Sink,
Oct 9, 2002
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You won't need a lariat.
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Music,
Oct 9, 2002
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Tin Hat Trio takes an oddly Americana turn with The Rodeo Eroded.
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Music,
Oct 9, 2002
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A peek inside Shredding Paper.
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Music,
Oct 9, 2002
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A three-band buzz, a lioness of a pianist, an intercontinental percussionist, and a violinist going for Baroque.
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by Lee Hildebrand, Stefanie Kalem, Larry Kelp, Jason Victor Serinus, and Jesse "Chuy" Varela
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Music,
CD Reviews,
Oct 9, 2002
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Make Up the Breakdown
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Music,
CD Reviews,
Oct 9, 2002
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The American Roots of the British Invasion
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Music,
CD Reviews,
Oct 9, 2002
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Trust
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Music,
CD Reviews,
Oct 9, 2002
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Field Recordings from the Sun
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Music,
CD Reviews,
Oct 9, 2002
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Jennie Bomb
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Some Oakland politicians and groups are pointing to research by UC Berkeley faculty as proof that the city needs to add hundreds of police officers, but other studies contradict that conclusion.
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How and where to go on vacation when you suck at planning.
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We recommend the best local bands to check out this season.
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Readers sound off on disabled parking and the OPD.
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The former Oakland police chief was too much of an insider to turn around OPD, but his replacement, interim Chief Sean Whent, appears to be a smart pick.
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At Ben's Restaurant, typical Chinese takeout dishes are prepared with a lighter touch. They're also a bargain.
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Traditional West African dishes are served without compromise.
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The new Richmond restaurant is a living museum for American comfort dishes, but these reinterpreted classics could use more oomph.
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An early warning system would save thousands of lives when the next major earthquake hits. But will California find the money to implement it?
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Smoke Berkeley and Genny's BBQ take pride in more than just brisket and ribs.
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Some Oakland politicians and groups are pointing to research by UC Berkeley faculty as proof that the city needs to add hundreds of police officers, but other studies contradict that conclusion.
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Transit planners say the policy leads to widespread fraud and nightmarish traffic, plus it robs cities and retailers of much-needed revenue.
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Now that Kaiser workers have again voted overwhelmingly to stay with SEIU, NUHW and CNA should end their insurgency campaign.
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The team benefits greatly from the people, character, and vibrancy of the city.
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Not Hud. Mud.
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West Egg salad.
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Wall Street capitalist or mujahid? Decisions, decisions.
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An early warning system would save thousands of lives when the next major earthquake hits. But will California find the money to implement it?
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