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News,
Apr 25, 2012
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Rehab doesn't cure addicts nor does it immediately make their lives better.
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News,
Apr 25, 2012
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Critics say the new certification process adopted by the Oakland-based organization will undermine the international fair-trade industry.
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by Corey Hill
- Tags: News, Fair trade, Fair Trade USA, Santiago Paz López, CEPICAFE, Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International, FLO, Mary Jo Cook, Fair World Project, United Students for Fair Trade, CAN, Alliance of Fair Trade Producer Networks, Latin American and Caribbean Network of Small Fair Trade Producers, CLAC, Rodney North, Equal Exchange, Fair Trade Ingredients, Organic Consumer Association
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News,
Eco Watch,
Apr 25, 2012
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Proponents contend that they'll allow green-tech workers to live next to their jobs, but opponents say they'll create conflicts.
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by Robert Gammon
- Tags: Eco Watch, Live-Work Communities, green tech, West Berkeley, Berkeley City Council, Climate Change Action Plan, R&D, Rick Auerbach, West Berkeley Artisans & Industrial Companies, Berkeley Planning Commission, Susan Wengraf, Doug Herst, Peerless Greens, Peerless Lighting, Darrell de Tienne, Fantasy Records, Wareham Development, Pacific Steel Casting Company, Linda Maio, Jim Novosel, Tom Bates, downtown plan
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News,
This Modern World,
Apr 25, 2012
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News,
Feature,
Apr 25, 2012
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The people who sort our recyclables have dangerous — and sometimes disgusting — jobs. And they're about to get worse.
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by Jean Tepperman
- Tags: Feature, Victoria Leon, Sergio Gonzalez, Waste Management's Davis Street Transfer Station, Agustin Ramirez, International Longshore Workers Union, ILWU, David Tucker, Martin Reyes, Ruth Abbe, Sierra Club's Zero Waste Committee, Peter Slote, Karen Stern, Oakland City Council, Zero Waste, Public Works Agency, Libby Schaaf, Public Works Committee, East Bay Rental Housing Association, Insight Center for Community Economic Development, Teamsters Union Local 70
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News,
Legalization Nation,
Apr 25, 2012
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Danny Tanner meets Jack Herer at the chic Castro district dispensary.
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News,
Seven Days,
Apr 25, 2012
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The signature-gathering effort stalls, and there aren't enough votes for it on the Oakland City Council.
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by Robert Gammon
- Tags: Seven Days, ranked-choice voting, Don Perata, Ignacio De La Fuente, Jean Quan, Melquis Naveo, Larry Tramutola, Larry Reid, Desley Brooks, Jane Brunner, Rebecca Kaplan, Nancy Nadel, Libby Schaaf, Pat Kernighan, Bob Wieckowski, fracking, San Francisco Examiner, San Francisco Bay Guardian, Tim Redmond, Philip Anschutz, San Francisco Newspaper Company LLC, Todd Vogt
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News,
Letters,
Apr 25, 2012
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Readers sound off on ranked-choice voting, AC Transit, and the prison system.
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Arts & Culture,
Events,
Apr 25, 2012
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Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day celebrates an antiquated medium.
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Arts & Culture,
Theater,
Apr 25, 2012
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A shoestring theater company tackles issues of class and privilege, by way of Mamet.
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Arts & Culture,
Books,
Apr 25, 2012
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David Vann's Dirt digs down to discover what happens when people stop being polite.
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Arts & Culture,
Visual Art,
Apr 25, 2012
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... And the richness of the local art community.
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Arts & Culture,
Aquarium Age,
Apr 25, 2012
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For the week of April 25-May 1, 2012.
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Arts & Culture,
Savage Love,
Apr 25, 2012
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Plus vanilla sex and squirting.
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Movies,
Movie Review,
Apr 25, 2012
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Rachael Harris breaks out.
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Movies,
Movie Review,
Apr 25, 2012
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Willem Dafoe vs. Tasmania.
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by Kelly Vance
- Tags: Movie Review, Willem Dafoe, Daniel Nettheim, Martin David, Alice Addison, Wain Fimeri, Julia Leigh, Sam Neill, Frances O'Connor, Morgana Davies, Video
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Movies,
One-Night Stands,
Apr 25, 2012
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Repertory film listings for April 26-May 2, 2012.
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Food & Drink,
What the Fork,
Apr 25, 2012
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Plus overdue bagels, new street-Korean in West Oakland, and an early farewell.
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by Jesse Hirsch
- Tags: What the Fork, Amy Remsen, Blake Joffe, Delfina, Noble Cafe, Make Westing, Melinda Vaca, Dimitri Thompson, Beauty's Bagel Shop, Addie's Pizza Pie, Sunhui Chang, Fusebox
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Food & Drink,
Last Call,
Apr 25, 2012
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Your grandpa will love Jack London's newest bar. And that's a good thing.
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Food & Drink,
Restaurant Review,
Apr 25, 2012
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Come for the slot cars; stay for the khao tom.
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Music,
Apr 25, 2012
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A vocal-less indie duo finds its (somewhat amorphous) niche.
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by Rachel Swan
- Tags: Music, Silian Rail, Robin Landy, Eric Kuhn, Dina Maccabee, Side with Us Records, Trevor Dunn, Andrew Macy, B. Hamilton, Dina Maccabee, Bottom of the Hill
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Music,
Apr 25, 2012
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The Oakland's quartet doesn't fit into any metal scene — and that's saying a lot.
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Music,
CD Reviews,
Apr 25, 2012
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Pluto
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Music,
CD Reviews,
Apr 25, 2012
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Rubble Guts & BB Eye
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Music,
CD Reviews,
Apr 25, 2012
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Simone Felice
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Music,
Local Licks,
Apr 25, 2012
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This week we review Jason Bodlovich Group, 1-O.A.K., The Glorious First of June, and Mads Tolling Quartet.
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
May 1, 2012
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
May 1, 2012
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Apr 30, 2012
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Apr 30, 2012
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Blogs,
Legalization Nation,
Apr 30, 2012
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Blogs,
Culture Spy,
Apr 30, 2012
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Blogs,
Legalization Nation,
Apr 30, 2012
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Blogs,
What the Fork,
Apr 27, 2012
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Blogs,
Culture Spy,
Apr 27, 2012
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Apr 27, 2012
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Blogs,
Culture Spy,
Apr 27, 2012
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Blogs,
Culture Spy,
Apr 26, 2012
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Blogs,
Culture Spy,
Apr 26, 2012
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Blogs,
Seven Days,
Apr 26, 2012
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Blogs,
Legalization Nation,
Apr 25, 2012
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Blogs,
What the Fork,
Apr 25, 2012
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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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We recommend the best local bands to check out this season.
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How and where to go on vacation when you suck at planning.
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The Bay Area is churning out so many great beers, it's hard to know where to start. We've got your back.
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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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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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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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