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David White, Chronicle Staff Writer. Saturday, August 11, 2007. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Sharks promote Primeau to top line Aug 11, 2007
2006 MAZDASPEED MAZDA6 ... 2003 MAZDASPEED MAZDA6. (Yahoo News -- NHL Transactions)
Gay rights finally get due at presidential forum on TV Aug 11, 2007
" Edwards moved swiftly to deny making that remark. When one of panelists at the forum, the singer Melissa Etheridge, asked if he felt "OK right now" in a roomful of gay people, he said with a chuckle, "I'm perfectly comfortable. " Turning serious, Edwards added: "Can I just tell you - that's not true. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Ankiel Homers, Helps Cardinals to Win Aug 10, 2007
By The Associated Press. Friday, August 10, 2007. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Nolan complains about schedule Aug 9, 2007
Thursday, August 9, 2007. By some unlucky draw of NFL scheduling, the 49ers and the Denver Broncos ended up with the last exhibition game debut of 2007. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
BONDS STANDS ALONE Aug 8, 2007
NEW KING OF SWING / Bonds' HR to center puts him at the top. " Bonds knew he had the record as soon as he connected. When the ball soared into a cool but fogless summer night, he immediately raised both hands and watched it fly over the fence, and clapped as it landed in the seats, 435 feet from home plate. As he trotted around the bases, a "756" banner was unfurled on one side of the giant scoreboard in center field. Another banner depicting Bonds was dropped from the opposite side. After he... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
NOT QUITE YET Aug 8, 2007
" For most of the night, it looked like the Giants would go through a fourth game still searching for that timely hit. They had 11 guys on base in the first four innings but scored only once (on a two-out RBI single by catcher Bengie Molina in the first inning) and stranded 14 in all while grounding into three double plays. The Giants left a runner in scoring position in each of the first four innings and have scored more than four runs in just one of the last eight games. Add it all up, and it... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Clinton gains respect at gathering of bloggers Aug 6, 2007
" "I only wish we had this active and fighting a blogosphere 15 years ago," when her husband, Bill, was president, Clinton said. She got a laugh by joking that a faulty microphone was the work of "a vast right-wing conspiracy. " Clinton's appearance Saturday and the relatively small amount of hostile reaction she got underscore two points: Clinton knows that online activists have won a seat at the liberal power table, and the "netroots" are willing to at least listen to the candidate leading... (San Francisco Chronicle)
SAN JOSE STATETougher schedule awaits Spartans Aug 5, 2007
SAN JOSE STATE / Tougher schedule awaits Spartans. We can't let one good day or one bad day by anyone sway us too much. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Deal or no deal? Russell says no Aug 5, 2007
Russell says no / Still no progress despite signing of league's No. 2 pick. If he doesn't, it works for the other side. (San Francisco Chronicle)
11th-hour welter of ballot measures Aug 4, 2007
" This year could, indeed, prove to be the last in which San Francisco lawmakers are allowed to submit last-minute ballot measures that have not first been scrutinized in a public hearing. Elsbernd authored a measure that qualified for the ballot earlier this month that will ask voters whether city law should require any ballot initiative submitted by the mayor or board members to first undergo a hearing before the Board of Supervisors. "This afternoon is a perfect example of why this charter... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
$21.7 million tobacco award held for retrial Aug 4, 2007
7 million tobacco award held for retrial. about the health effects of smoking'' and that Leslie Whiteley relied on the companies' false assurances that cigarettes were safe. (Yahoo News -- Tobacco Lawsuits)
Raiders linemen drilled by Cable Jul 29, 2007
" Miller signs: Second-round draft pick Zach Miller, a tight end from Arizona State, was signed late Friday night and joined the team at practice Saturday. He got a four-year deal worth $5.18 million with a $965,000 signing bonus, according to a source familiar with the negotiations. Incentives could bump the contract to more than $5.5 million. Miller shared first-team snaps and is considered a leading contender to start. The Raiders thought enough of him after offseason workouts to waive former... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Swinging away at pregame concerns Jul 28, 2007
" So yes, everyone needed to exhale on Friday. The tension and the public cursing, whether at Costas or the naysayers about the front office's goals, had to end. And after one Bonds swing, amid chants of "Barry, Barry, Barry," it was all going, going, gone. E-mail Gwen Knapp at . This article appeared on page D - 1 of the San Francisco Chronicle FromHartzheim Dodge Hayward 2004 Stratus$11,988 2005 Neon$8,988 2003 Caravan$9,988 2007 Ram 1500$28,988 2007 Ram 1500$24,988 2007 Dakota$21,990 2007... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Murdered man's lifesaving gift unites parents with new friend Jul 28, 2007
" Engilbertsson, a recipient of Anton Segal's organs, could say nothing in return. Her eyes welled with tears. Segal's death came from one crushing blow to the head with a club. The death marked the end of one life and the continuation of others. It showed the impact of a single life that suddenly ends. His left kidney and pancreas went to Engilbertsson, who lives in San Leandro and did not miss a day of the trial. She was joined by transplant proponents and recipients. "They've come every day... (Yahoo News -- Organ Donation & Transplants)
A drag racer who definitely has time on his sideBernstein still at the top of his sport at 62 Jul 26, 2007
" Dragsters at Infineon What: Fram Autolite NHRA Nationals When: Friday-Sunday Where: Infineon Raceway, Sonoma County Course: Quarter-mile drag strip 2006 winners: J.R. Todd (top fuel), Eric Medlen (funny car), Jason Line (pro stock), Chip Ellis (pro stock motorcycle) Schedule: Friday -- Sportsman qualifying and eliminations, 8:15 a.m.; professional qualifying, 3:45 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Saturday -- Sportsman eliminations, 8:15 a.m.; professional qualifying, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sunday -- pre-race... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Gonzales' credibility doubted Jul 26, 2007
" The session was a political low point for the attorney general, who has watched his reputation erode over the past seven months in Congress, in public opinion polls and among many of his own employees. Gonzales has found himself in the middle of a running controversy over the firings of nine U.S. attorneys by his department, and House and Senate lawmakers have demanded documents and testimony that the White House has refused to provide. Gonzales has also been accused of making misleading... (San Francisco Chronicle)
'He Dropped Right There' Jul 25, 2007
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY / D.A. lays out case in Pittsburg police officer's slaying. " Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Hamilton, 20, who is charged with murder and the special circumstances of murder of a police officer, murder in the commission of a robbery and lying in wait. Moffett, 19, faces similar charges but is not eligible for the death penalty because he was 17 at the time. Jewett told jurors that after they had "fully assessed all the evidence, there is but one reasonable... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Stern: 'Rogue' ref was isolated case Jul 25, 2007
Stern Blames 'Rogue, Isolated Criminal. Article:Stern Blames 'Rogue, Isolated Criminal':/n/a/2007/07/24/sports/s154741D24. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Organized crime link? Jul 25, 2007 MOTOGP AT LAGUNA SECAAussie rides off with Monterey win Jul 23, 2007 She's The Wild Card Jul 22, 2007 A big truck for real truck people, not poseurs Jul 22, 2007 136TH BRITISH OPENGarcia, Choi in envious positions Jul 21, 2007 Oakland headed for the bottom Jul 19, 2007 'Disappointed' Pietrus waits for Warriors to make decision Jul 18, 2007 Democrats' Iraq war debate going all night before vote Jul 18, 2007 6 injured in pileup Jul 17, 2007 Fan-tastic Turnout Jul 16, 2007 CHINA'S RACE TO SPACE Jul 16, 2007 Bamboo shoots up in test-tube garden Jul 16, 2007 ARE WE READY FOR GENERIC BIOTECH? Jul 15, 2007 Coaching's In His Blood Jul 15, 2007 Grand way to another loss to DodgersWinn slam wasted, as L.A. takes 10th straight at AT&T Jul 15, 2007 Piazza finally begins his rehab assignment Jul 14, 2007 NEWS ANALYSIS - Soldier's death marks Israel's stance in Gaza Jul 14, 2007 Richardson wants to stick around Jul 13, 2007 TIME TO GET WELL Jul 13, 2007 IN THE BLOOD Jul 13, 2007 Murder Allegedly Kills Wife Jul 12, 2007 Schwarzenegger visits state's Capitol Hill Dems Jul 11, 2007 AL Notes: Yankees to play host next year Jul 11, 2007 'I'm Lost For Words' Jul 11, 2007 ICHIRO'S DASH HITInside-the-park homer sparks AL, and NL's 9th-inning rally falls short Jul 11, 2007 No new garbage talks in East Bay Jul 11, 2007 ALL-STAR GAME AT AT&T Jul 9, 2007 THE BULL PENWhat would 32 great years make Phillies? Average. Jul 8, 2007 U.N. deplores plight of Iraqi refugees Jul 8, 2007 Letters to the Editor Jul 8, 2007 5 errors: Scutaro, A's kick it away Jul 8, 2007 NOTEBOOKVenus proud of reaching 6th final Jul 7, 2007 All-Star party poopers frowned upon Jul 7, 2007 TECH CHRONICLES Jul 7, 2007 MARIN COUNTYPolice seek local victims of alleged 'Black Widow' Jul 7, 2007 FOURTH OF JULY -- BAY AREA STYLE Jul 6, 2007 REVIEW / Many vows were broken to make this 'comedy' Jul 4, 2007 MOST MEMORABLE ALL-STAR MOMENTS: Home run: Jackson blasts one to the roof at Tiger StadiumReggie raises the bar and lowers the boom Jul 3, 2007 Christie Comes Through Jul 3, 2007 PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE Jul 3, 2007 Notebook: Stewart sizzles Jul 2, 2007 A's find one sure way to snap slump Jul 2, 2007 Notebook: Sharapova beats rain, Sugiyama Jul 1, 2007 Thai Sophistication Jul 1, 2007 Hyundai Veracruz has room, with or without kids Jun 30, 2007 THE WRIGHT MOVEWarriors send Richardson to Charlotte for No. 8 pick, set stage for more deals Jun 29, 2007 A DAY FOR DEALING? Jun 28, 2007 Suspect found with loot Jun 27, 2007 Clear void at top of U.S. tennis Jun 27, 2007 Israel to release 250 Palestinians Jun 26, 2007 Shocker At Infineon Jun 23, 2007 Oakland parting ways with Bradley Jun 23, 2007 White House budget director quits Jun 21, 2007 Bush, Olmert say they'll aid Abbas Jun 21, 2007 Trainer called major drug source Jun 21, 2007 49ers can't say 'sorry' enough Jun 21, 2007 Tres Agaves on the rocks Jun 21, 2007 In retirement, Steen sees fruits of his labor Jun 20, 2007 Land is priceless, Indian farmers tell developers Jun 19, 2007 One for Bonds, none for Giants Jun 19, 2007 Notes: More heartbreak for local boy Furyk Jun 18, 2007 Zito copes with pitching after seeing the money Jun 18, 2007 M&R: Now Kamala Hass is trying to send Ed Jew to prison Jun 18, 2007 Healthier options Jun 18, 2007 Arrest In Fiery I-80 Crash Jun 17, 2007
" The sources said Donaghy is the only member of the NBA under investigation. Law-enforcement sources said Monday that the NBA had no recent knowledge of Donaghy's alleged gambling activities or the federal probe. An additional source said the league did not know Donaghy was under federal investigation until after the NBA Finals, which concluded June 14. Published reports that the league previously had inquired about Donaghy's possible involvement in other gambling activities increased already... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Back To The Swingin' A's Jul 24, 2007
"I felt terrible in Oakland (last week).'' Chavez is likely to miss the entire series at Anaheim. The A's blasted out of the gate in the opener, placing four runs on the board in the first, with RBI hits coming from Dan Johnson, Ellis and Marco Scutaro, who smacked a two-run single. In the second, Piazza cracked a double to left-center with two on and two outs; Nick Swisher scored but Jack Cust didn't slide and he was slapped with a tag before he reached the plate. Mike Napoli homered off Gaudin... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
" Hayden's younger brother Roger Lee Hayden, an AMA rider who was in the field as a wild-card entry along with fellow AMA veteran Miguel Duhamel, fared better than his more famous sibling. The younger Hayden finished 10th overall, tops among the Americans. Indeed, it was not a great day for the U.S. riders. Colin "The Texas Tornado" Edwards, a former two-time World Superbike champion, started sixth in the grid but lost ground in the final 10 laps to finish 11th. Edwards is seventh in the... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
" The WTA called Liu, who is ranked No. 304 in the world, to tell her she would be a wild-card entry. If the draw had been full, Liu would have had to qualify. Lilia Osterloh, the San Francisco resident and Stanford alum who won the NCAA singles title in 1997, also received a wild-card exemption. The rest of the draw includes No. 2 seed Marion Bartoli of France, a finalist at Wimbledon two weeks ago, Daniela Hantuchova and Patty Schnyder. Farm tennis What: Bank of the West Classic When:... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
" It was typical East Coast media blubber on the matter of big trucks, the people who buy them, and why and how they drive them. It was the kind of stuff written by journalists raised in cabs, transported on subways and deposited into a "walkable community" where minimum-wage guest workers truck in food to feed the community's families or truck in mowers and garden equipment to tend to the community's lawns. But such anti-truck rhetoric is not what you'll hear in the mining and farming towns of... (San Francisco Chronicle)
"I've got a lot of shots that are working for me, so I think that may prove to be the difference this year.'' Leaderboard Sergio Garcia -6 K.J. Choi -4 Mike Weir -3 Miguel Angel Jimenez -3 Jim Furyk -2 Boo Weekley -2 Notables Retief Goosen -1 Padraig Harrington E Tiger Woods +1 Vijay Singh +1 This article appeared on page D - 1 of the San Francisco Chronicle FromCity Toyota 2007 Taurus$15,988 2006 Escape$18,988 2006 MAZDASPEED MAZDA6$17,988 2006 MAZDASPEED MAZDA6$17,988 2004 Odyssey$20,988 2003... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
"I know how to pack my bags pretty well,'' Bowen said of his travels. Oakland losing streaks With their ninth straight loss, an 11-4 decision to Texas on Tuesday night, the A's tied the fourth-longest one-season skid in Oakland history. A look at the worst streaks of the past 40 years: 14 -- July 29-Aug. 12, 1977 12 -- Apr. 19-30, 1994 11 -- June 8-18, 1978 9 -- 7 times, including July 6-17, 2007 and July 21-29, 1998 E-mail Susan Slusser at . This article appeared on page D - 1 of the San... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Let's try to come to some" resolution. "Others teams, Miami, Cleveland, Dallas, they've been asking about a sign-and-trade that could be interesting for me, so I'm just waiting," said Pietrus, who didn't hide his affection for the trio of teams. Part of the issue, however, is that the Heat, Cavaliers and Mavericks are all toeing the luxury-tax line, so it's unlikely they would sign Pietrus outright with all or part of their midlevel exception and have his salary effectively doubled through tax... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. the minority leader, said Tuesday afternoon. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
HAYWARD / Five-car injury crash involves tour bus (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
" E-mail Anna Liu at This article appeared on page C - 3 of the San Francisco Chronicle FromCity Toyota 2007 Taurus$14,988 2006 Escape$18,988 2006 MAZDASPEED MAZDA6$17,988 2006 MAZDASPEED MAZDA6$17,988 2004 Odyssey$20,988 2003 Tundra$14,988 2006 Tundra$21,988 2004 Tundra$20,988 2003 Tundra$18,988 2006 Sienna$23,988 2006 Sienna$23,988 2003 Tacoma$17,988 2002 4Runner$15,988 2006 4Runner$28,988 2006 Highlander$23,988 Advertisers lect. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
" Unlike intercontinental ballistic missiles, which are launched from land or sea by powerful rockets, orbital warheads can simply be "nudged" down with no telltale boost-phase infrared flare. Already at the top of their trajectory, they avoid a slow assent phase and arrive on target quickly. Consequently they are virtually unstoppable by missile defense systems. The sum of all these fears calls for careful U.S. observation of all Chinese space efforts and serious attention to America's slipping... (San Francisco Chronicle)
" Yet as the world clamors for more, bamboo is in short supply. A plant that generally flowers only every 60 to 120 years and then dies is hard to propagate from seed. And growing it by dividing existing plants is notoriously difficult. So when Jackie Heinricher and Randy Burr figured out how to make bamboo in test tubes -- selling their first 2,000 plants in 2004 to local garden centers in the Skagit Valley in Washington -- they made waves in the world of horticulture. "It's funny, because... (San Francisco Chronicle)
"As you get out 10 to 15 years from now, it will cost $1 billion a year,'' Miller said. Miller is the co-author of a February study that concluded health plans could save as much as $71 billion over the next 10 years on just four classes of biotech drugs with short patent terms remaining. That figure is hotly contested by the Biotechnology Industry Organization, which maintains the study made many unfounded assumptions. Analysts agree that competition is most likely to arise first for smaller... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
" Can I see some ID? Lane Kiffin was born May 9, 1975 -- 16 days before Rick Barry and the Warriors won the last NBA championship in team history. It also means he's younger than ... 1 player on the Warriors' roster (Adonal Foyle) 2 players on the Sharks' roster 3 members of both the Backstreet Boys and the Spice Girls 5 of the main characters from the sitcom "Saved by the Bell" 6 players on the A's roster 6 players on the 49ers' roster 7 players on the Raiders' roster 14 players on the Giants'... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
" E-mail Henry Schulman at . This article appeared on page C - 1 of the San Francisco Chronicle FromHartzheim Dodge Hayward 2005 Neon$10,990 2006 Durango$22,888 2007 Dakota$20,990 2002 Taurus$9,988 2006 Malibu$14,990 2004 Envoy$23,990 2006 CJ$19,888 2006 MAZDASPEED MAZDA6$16,988 2006 Pacifica$20,990 2006 Pacifica$17,988 2006 Caravan$22,990 2006 Caravan$22,990 2006 Caravan$21,990 2006 PT Cruiser$18,990 2007 PT Cruiser$14,888 Advertisers lect. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
"We don't have a no-trade clause, but Billy, Mike and I agreed prior to Mike's signing that we have a gentleman's agreement that Billy would not trade Mike anywhere that Mike was not OK with,'' Lozano said. Piazza went 2-for-5 for the River Cats on Friday, and outfielder Travis Buck, also rehabbing there, was 0-for-3. Buck could be activated tonight. Halsey update: Little has been heard from lefty Brad Halsey since he slammed the A's for not properly diagnosing an arm problem he had this spring... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
NEWS ANALYSIS / Soldier's death marks Israel's stance in Gaza / A middle-ground strategy has led to buildup by Hamas (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
"That's an area of my game that I want to keep getting better at.'' Preferably with the Warriors. Tonight's game Opponent: Portland Trail Blazers When: 7 p.m. Where: Rose Garden, Portland TV: ESPN Radio: KTCT (1050 AM) E-mail Brad Weinstein at . This article appeared on page D - 3 of the San Francisco Chronicle FromAcura of Serramonte 2002 LS$8,992 2000 Blazer$7,994 2003 Accord$16,992 2005 CJ$13,994 2003 MAZDASPEED MAZDA6$12,994 2004 MAZDASPEED MAZDA6$14,991 2005 MDX$30,992 2002 Escort$5,994... (Yahoo News -- NBA Transactions)
"We've been struggling to get healthy, but obviously the guys who are here now can do it -- we've shown we can hit, we've shown we can pitch. We have capable guys at every position. We'll be fine.'' A's Opening Day roster Bold face -- players still with team who have been or are on the disabled list Italics -- players who have been traded or released Pitchers: Joe Blanton, Kiko Calero, Lenny DiNardo, Justin Duchscherer, Alan Embree, Chad Gaudin, Rich Harden, Dan Haren, Joe Kennedy, Jay Marshall,... (San Francisco Chronicle)
" A knockout Who: Riot Professional Boxing Series What: A six-bout card from junior welterweight to super heavyweight, including a women's bout with Cynthia Talmadge. When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday Where: San Jose Civic Auditorium. Tickets: $40 reserved, $60 preferred, $80 ring center and $100 ringside. E-mail Anna Liu at . This article appeared on page D - 1 of the San Francisco Chronicle FromCity Toyota 2006 Taurus$12,988 2007 Taurus$15,988 2006 Escape$18,988 2006 MAZDASPEED MAZDA6$17,988 2006... (San Francisco Chronicle)
OAKLAND / Murderer allegedly slays wife / He is charged with knifing her, 2 others (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
It's an exciting time because we're on the same agenda," said Rep. George Miller, D-Martinez, a close adviser to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee. "We are eager to work with the governor under the leadership of the first Californian to be speaker," added Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-San Jose, leader of the state's 34-member House Democratic caucus, after she, Miller, Pelosi and Schwarzenegger met in the speaker's Capitol offices. The governor also met with... (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
"It doesn't make the competition any stronger than it was in the past. Both teams are trying to win. ... When we're out there smiling and laughing, it might not look like we're trying to win, but trust me, we are.'' This article appeared on page D - 4 of the San Francisco Chronicle FromCity Toyota 2007 Taurus$14,988 2006 Escape$18,988 2006 MAZDASPEED MAZDA6$17,988 2006 MAZDASPEED MAZDA6$17,988 2004 Odyssey$20,988 2003 Tundra$14,988 2006 Tundra$21,988 2004 Tundra$20,988 2003 Tundra$18,988 2006... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
" Bonds was sandbagging as usual. When he emerged for batting practice 45 minutes later, he stopped into the cage, bunted at the first toss from pitcher John Yandle then sent the next one out of the park. By the time the lineups were introduced, Bonds looked energized. When his name was called, the fans began an ovation that lasted 30 seconds and would have gone longer had No. 3 hitter Carlos Beltran not been introduced. Bonds clapped his hands as he walked the red carpet between the dugout and... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
" By the numbers 0 Hits for Barry Bonds in two at-bats .194 Bonds' career All-Star batting average (6-for-31) .440 Ken Griffey's career All-Star average (11-for-25) 1 Inside-the-park home runs in All-Star Game history 2 Innings pitched by AL starter Dan Haren 3 Hits each by Ichiro Suzuki and Jose Reyes. The last time two players had three hits in the same All-Star Game was 2000 (Derek Jeter and Chipper Jones) 4 Record for hits in a single All-Star Game, achieved three times, the last by Carl... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
EAST BAY / No new talks -- stinking garbage is getting riper. " Along the curbs near Tran's home, the leftovers from Fourth of July weekend festivities -- watermelon rinds, bags of potato chips and containers of uncooked hot dogs and hamburgers -- overflowed from trash bins or bags that had been placed alongside them. Residents in the neighborhood will have to wait until at least Friday before getting their trash picked up, while temporary trash haulers emptied garbage bins on schedule on Monday... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
" After all, people love the unalloyed truth as a change of pace from regular living. E-mail Ray Ratto at . This article appeared on page D - 1 of the San Francisco Chronicle FromHartzheim Dodge Hayward 2006 Sebring$13,988 2006 Caravan$19,990 2006 Caravan$18,988 2003 Ram 1500$13,988 2006 Explorer$22,990 2000 Explorer$8,988 2006 Malibu$14,990 2004 Envoy$18,988 2006 CJ$24,990 2006 MAZDASPEED MAZDA6$16,988 2006 Pacifica$21,988 2006 300$23,888 2006 Magnum$19,888 2006 Caravan$22,990 2006... (San Francisco Chronicle)
THE BULL PEN / What would 32 great years make Phillies. What would 32 great years make Phillies. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
" Sweden, which has provided haven to more Iraqi refugees than the United States and other European countries, announced Friday that it will make it more difficult for Iraqis to seek asylum and deport by force any denied refuge. Sweden has provided shelter to more than 18,000 Iraqis since 2006. In contrast, the United States has given refuge to fewer than 800 Iraqis since 2003, according to State Department figures. About 4 million Iraqis have been displaced inside and outside Iraq. Syria... (San Francisco Chronicle)
In Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle,'' the protagonist is put to work on a meat-cutting line. The process is speeded up until only the strongest can keep up. The weak were discarded. I feel our entire culture is going that way. In 1970, futurist Alvin Toffler predicted in his book "Future Shock'' that not only would change continue, but its rate would accelerate until we had "too much change in too short a time.'' This would cause problems for individuals and entire societies alike. He was right on.... (San Francisco Chronicle)
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" If ever a player had incentive to develop a phantom injury, it was Piazza in 2004. He and Clemens are not exactly fast friends -- remember, Clemens also hurled a broken bat at Piazza during the 2000 World Series -- and they were the NL's starting battery in Houston in '04. But Piazza said he never contemplated bailing on his All-Star spot that year. E-mail Ron Kroichick at . This article appeared on page D - 1 of the San Francisco Chronicle FromHartzheim Dodge Hayward 2005 Neon$10,995 2006... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
" -- Jessica Guynn Babelgum offers high-quality video There's been a lot of buzz around Joost, the Internet television service created by the founders of Skype and Kazaa. But it's not the only one (or two or three or four) streaming high-picture-quality shows through the Web. Babelgum was founded by Italy's Silvio Scaglia, who also founded Fastweb and was the CEO of Omnitel, now Vodafone Italy. Introduced this year, Babelgum is similar to Joost: You download a video player on your computer,... (San Francisco Chronicle)
MARIN COUNTY / Police seek local victims of alleged 'Black Widow' / Woman left a trail of tragedy in her wake, used beauty to lure men, authorities claim. " What is it about this woman that has created so much alarm? Numerous interviews and searches through newspaper archives, court documents and dozens of articles on the Internet paint a picture of a person who apparently uses people for their money, status and connections and drops them as soon as they are no longer useful to her. She has used... (San Francisco Chronicle)
"This country is in a real mess and I don't think things are going to change until men learn to love and embrace each other. Dogs can help. They understand love.'' At the moment, what Tex seemed to understand best was a hot dog a passer-by was eating. He waited with big eyes, hoping for the best. As the skies darkened, the hill filled with more and more patriots and their dogs. By the time the first bursts were giving proof through the night that Fisherman's Wharf was still there, Bernal Heights... (San Francisco Chronicle)
" The plug wasn't pulled, and so we have this, a 90-minute bad joke, in bad taste, done badly. Oddly enough, there was an untapped subject here for comedy -- the marriage prep courses that churches make couples take -- but there was no honest attempt made to find the real humor in that. Instead, "License to Wed" gives us Mandy Moore and John Krasinski as a young couple who want to get married by the neighborhood pastor, the Rev. Frank (Williams). He insists they take marriage prep, and because... (San Francisco Chronicle)
" Without the Reggie-esque theater, of course. The series June 29: At-bat: Kruk vs. Johnson, 1993 June 30: Pitch: Williams homers off "eephus," 1946 July 1: Comeback: Musial ends it in 12th, 1955 July 2: Strategy: Bo leads off, 1990 -- Today: Home run: Reggie's tater, 1971 Wednesday: Controversy Thursday: Domination Friday: Ceremony Saturday: Play Sunday: Farewell E-mail John Shea at . This article appeared on page D - 3 of the San Francisco Chronicle FromAcura of Serramonte 1999 TL 2005... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
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But "Raven'' stands as the original reference work that best describes the sordid Jones experience. Why bother with Jones, who died along with 900 others in Guyana in 1978? His name and connections in this city are virtually erased, though San Francisco represented the height of his power with a flock of several thousand. His temple sanctuary was demolished. The reason to read about Jones is this: for all his deluded power, he is a turning point in the city's past. All three book topics -- AIDS,... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Piazza update: Mike Piazza's throwing has improved as he tries to ready himself for a rehab assignment that would enable him to catch, "but it's still sore,'' said Piazza, who severely injured his shoulder in early May. If Piazza appears no closer to being able to catch by the All-Star break, the A's plans might have to change. Piazza has been able to hit for more than two weeks and it might be a stretch to ask the likely Hall of Famer to wait more than a month to return to the roster when he's... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
"Angel (Hernandez, the home plate umpire) said, 'You've got a real good eye.' Jack Cust was watching on TV, he said it was a ball.'' Still alive, Johnson rocketed the next pitch into the upper deck. "That was really extra cool,'' Johnson said, then added jokingly, "That's where I was aiming.'' Sweet 16 -- Since allowing two runs on three hits in the bottom of the first inning Friday, A's pitchers have held the Yankees scoreless for 16 consecutive innings, allowing only seven hits. E-mail Susan... (San Francisco Chronicle)
" Briefly: Eight men's third-rounders were on the schedule, featuring Rafael Nadal, Lleyton Hewitt and Novak Djokovic, among others, but only one match (Tomas Berdych-Hyung-Taik Lee) even got started. ... Monday's Centre Court program: Justine Henin-Patty Schnyder, followed by Serena Williams-Daniela Hantuchova, Roger Federer-Tommy Haas and Andy Roddick-Paul-Henri Mathieu. This article appeared on page D - 9 of the San Francisco Chronicle FromCity Toyota 2005 Caravan$12,988 2007 Taurus$14,988... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
In "volcanic beef'' ($15), a Thai version of shaking beef, heavily battered onion rings are stacked to form a volcano shape, with a sprig of fresh herbs protruding from the opening and surrounded by cubes of steak in an intense dark "lava" sauce with black pepper and bell peppers. Even simple presentations such as the garlicky-sweet angel wings ($8) are carefully thought out and dramatically presented. They're served in a flared boomerang-shaped bowl, covered with a lacy, translucent blanket of... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
" But California, land of selfish singletons, DINKs (double income, no kids) and others with, shall we say, unfruited loins? Maybe we're not the godless child-haters we're alleged to be. And yet, something about the current burst of third-row crossovers and sport utility vehicles -- prominent examples include the Mazda CX-9, the BMW X5, the Acura MDX, the Buick Enclave -- doesn't quite add up, sociologically. If the average family size in the United States is 3.84 -- so sayeth the U.S. Census... (San Francisco Chronicle)
" Newest Warriors -- Brandan Wright Age: 19 Height: 6-10 Weight: 200 Position: Forward Comment: Wright was the No. 8 pick by the Bobcats who was acquired for Jason Richardson and the rights to No. 36 pick Jermareo Davidson. He averaged 14.7 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game as a freshman at North Carolina. -- Marco Belinelli Age: 21 Height: 6-6 Weight: 200 Position: Guard Comment: Belinelli is known for his shooting and scoring ability. The sixth-year pro averaged 16.4 points per game... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
NBA draft: Greg Oden and Kevin Durant are the top 2 picks, but everything else is up in the air (San Francisco Chronicle)
BERKELEY / Suspect found with stolen credit cards (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
" Such is the state of American tennis right now. Watching greatness from a distance, and lacking the element of proof. E-mail Bruce Jenkins at This article appeared on page D - 1 of the San Francisco Chronicle FromHartzheim Dodge Hayward 2005 Neon$10,990 2002 Dakota$12,888 2006 Sebring$13,990 2006 Caravan$18,988 2007 Ram 1500$28,988 2004 Envoy$18,988 2006 CJ$15,988 2006 CJ$21,888 2006 MAZDASPEED MAZDA6$19,990 2006 Pacifica$17,988 2006 Pacifica$21,988 2006 Charger$28,888 2006 Charger$31,990 2006... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
But we still have very serious obstacles in the way of a real peace agreement," said Mark Heller, research director of the Institute of National Security Studies at Tel Aviv University. Israel is concerned about the threat posed by a Hamas mini-state next door that is fortified by weapons smuggled across the border from Egypt. Yet a major military offensive against the militant movement could mean many Israeli casualties, a big political risk for Olmert. For Abbas, the Hamas victory has... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
" Gordon won last year at Infineon, coming on from 11 spots back in the starting grid. The course record for wins from deep in the grid was set in 1991, when Davey Allison won after starting in 13th. "We'll just have to make the most of our poor track position to try and find a race strategy and try to work our way up for a solid finish," Johnson said. Hendrick's other two cars in the race, driven by Kyle Busch and Casey Mears, passed inspection. With the superstars idling their time, Jamie... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Asked specifically if character issues led to Bradley's departure, Beane said, "Is Milton a fiery, emotional guy? Absolutely. He's not the first guy to be like that in this game and we don't get to the playoffs (last year) without Milton. As far as speculation, you can speculate all you want. I'm not going to contribute to that in any way. We had to manage our roster and it was time to go a different way.'' E-mail Susan Slusser at . This article appeared on page D - 1 of the San Francisco... (San Francisco Chronicle)
" Portman, who said he wanted to spend more time with his family in Ohio after more than 14 years in public service, is leaving just as Congress is working through individual appropriations bills and the government is beginning to assemble the budget for the 2009 fiscal year to be sent to Congress in February. Nussle left Congress last year for what turned out to be an unsuccessful race for governor. He recently joined former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani's campaign for the Republican... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
" This article appeared on page A - 3 of the San Francisco Chronicle FromCity Toyota 2000 Mustang$9,988 2007 Taurus$14,988 2005 Taurus$11,988 2007 Taurus$15,988 2005 Corolla$13,988 2006 MAZDASPEED MAZDA6$17,988 2006 Solara$17,988 2006 Sonata$13,988 2006 Sonata$14,988 2004 Tundra$20,988 2006 Sienna$19,988 2003 Tacoma$17,988 2006 4Runner$28,988 2006 Highlander$24,988 2006 RAV4$19,988 Advertisers lect. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
" Once again, the names are blacked out of the document. Radomski worked for the Mets from 1985 until 1995, then became a personal trainer. The New York Daily News reported that Radomski also had gone into business with longtime Mets clubhouse attendant Vinny Greco, operating a car wash called Pro Touch Detail. Although he had a bank account, Radomski almost never used checks or credit cards to buy food, clothes or gas for his car, and he was said to have told the informant that he was paying... (Yahoo News -- Drugs in Sports)
" -- The Rev. Norman Fong E-mail Ilene Lelchuk at . This article appeared on page A - 1 of the San Francisco Chronicle FromRoyal Motor Sales 2004 MAZDASPEED MAZDA6$17,449 2005 New Beetle$21,995 2004 Other$14,995 2005 Jetta$18,995 2002 Other$11,995 2004 Xterra$15,995 2001 GTI$11,995 2004 GTI$17,449 2003 GTI$13,995 2001 Golf$11,449 2003 Protege$8,995 2004 Mazda3$17,995 2004 RX-8$21,995 2002 MR2$14,995 2003 TT$24,995 Advertisers lect. (Yahoo News -- Asian Americans)
The Hacienda margarita ($9) came with a salted rim, even though the Web site says the restaurant's motto is, "Rocks, no salt.'' When I asked about the salt, the server said I had ordered it that way -- which wasn't the case. He took it back, but it was apparent the bartender hadn't remixed the drink but simply transferred the contents to another glass. We were eating at a normal pace, but were only about halfway though our bland crab broth ($8), thickly coated Caesar salad ($8) and tough,... (San Francisco Chronicle)
" Basketball showcase: The second Bay Area versus Sacramento showcase, featuring 120 of Northern California's top high school and recently graduated basketball players, is June 30 at Folsom High. Four games, starting with underclass girls, begin at 1 p.m. Some of the graduated All-Metro performers include Wendell McKines (Richmond, headed to USF), Rob Jones (Riordan, San Diego), Vinnie McGee (McClymonds-Oakland, Sacramento State), Alexa Mitchell (Berkeley, Oregon State), Erica Helms (Deer... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
" For now, the government says it will not acquire agricultural lands by force, because previous attempts have failed miserably. In March, at least 14 peasants were killed and 45 injured in clashes with police in Nandigram in West Bengal state, after the seizure of 12,000 acres for a chemical plant and shipping yard for Indonesia's Salem Group. Last month, two Indian officials of POSCO, a South Korean steelmaker, were held hostage for two days by opponents of a proposed 4,000-acre steel plant in... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
" Thorough dusting The Giants have been swept five times this season, averaging 2.3 runs per game: April 6-8, vs. L.A.: 2-1, 4-1, 10-4 May 27-29, at Ariz.: 3-2, 5-4, 5-4 May 25-27, vs. Colo.: 5-3, 6-1, 6-4 June 8-10, vs. A's: 5-3, 6-0, 2-0 June 15-17, at Bos.: 10-2, 1-0, 9-5 Note: The Giants have swept three three-game series. E-mail Henry Schulman at . This article appeared on page E - 1 of the San Francisco Chronicle FromAcura of Serramonte 2002 TL$14,991 2005 Neon$7,994 2002 LS$9,994 2000... (San Francisco Chronicle)
" Briefly: Anthony Kim (67) had the only sub-par round other than Cabrera's 69 on Sunday. Kim has emerged as the leading candidate to win PGA Tour rookie-of-the-year honors. ... Furyk is the last American to win the U.S. Open, in 2003. The past four champions are from South Africa (Retief Goosen), New Zealand (Michael Campbell), Australia (Ogilvy) and Argentina (Cabrera). ... No. 18 ranked as the hardest hole of the tournament, with a scoring average of 4.60. No. 14, a short par-4, was the... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
" Briefly: Rich Aurilia's neck problems, caused by inflamed facet joints, could land him on the disabled list as soon as today. He thought he solved the problem with injections, but the pain worsened after he played Saturday. ... Matt Morris matched Zito and Russ Ortiz for most runs allowed in a game by a Giant this season (eight). ... Nate Schierholtz's first hit was a broken-bat squibbler that started foul, rolled fair and stopped in front of third base. Mike Lowell had some fun and kicked the... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
And read the Extra, Extra, Extra musings and insights of friends including Rich "Big Vinny'' Lieberman and The Chronicle's Carla Marinucci and Don "Bad Reporter" Asmussen. Chronicle columnists Phillip Matier and Andrew Ross appear Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays. Matier can be seen on CBS-5 morning and evening news. He can also be heard on KCBS radio Monday through Friday at 7:50 a.m. and 5:50 p.m. Got a tip? Call them at (415) 777-8815 or drop them an e-mail at . This article appeared on page B... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
" When Schwarzenegger first declared 2007 "the year of health care," it was widely believed that it would take a two-year legislative session to agree on a solution. Now, that timetable has been vastly accelerated. The accepted wisdom is that a comprehensive health-care reform package must be reached by August, and that pushing it over to 2008 will effectively kill the entire effort. The vehicle for the reform plan will be legislation authored by Nez, which was approved in the Assembly last... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Oakland man arrested in connection with fiery I-80 crash / 3 UC Berkeley students were killed in the 2005 accident (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
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