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State

California lawmakers consider moving date of 2008 presidential primary to give state more sway

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California is considering moving up the date of its presidential primary again in hopes of gaining more clout in picking White House nominees, a little more than two years after abandoning a similar effort.

Schwarzenegger awards campaign bonuses to top aides
Half the state Assembly turns to hybrid vehicles
California lawmaker seeks to ban the spanking of children under 4 years old

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Nation

Helicopter crash, fighting kill 20 US service members in Iraq, highest day toll in 2 years

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- At least 20 American service members were killed in military operations Saturday in the deadliest day for U.S. forces in two years, including 13 who died in a helicopter crash and five slain in an attack by militia fighters in the holy city of Karbala, military officials said.

Mexico's extradition of reputed drug lords draws U.S. praise
Bush's readies State of the Union address for first Democratic Congress in 12 years
DNA tests confirm death of chief of al-Qaida linked group in Philippines

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Sports

Bloom is off Rose in Hope

PALM DESERT ---- It is the golfer's universal symbol of disgust: Swing the club, drop the club.


Cervantes, Smith rolling in pins at San Pasqual event

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ESCONDIDO ---- Is there a truer display of domination for a high school athlete than a wrestler pinning his opponent? Is there anything better than having your hand raised after winning in such a convincing fashion?


Bolts lose another assistant


USD suffers second-half collapse against Broncos



Prime time? Not yet for USD

Did the Chargers do the right thing by keeping Schottenheimer?

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Military

New Pentagon chief sees difficulties, as well as reason for hope, on two war fronts

WASHINGTON -- On his second fact-finding mission abroad since becoming defense secretary, Robert Gates discovered some less-than-encouraging things about the two wars he inherited from former Pentagon chief Donald H. Rumsfeld.

'Life is so fragile,' but vets' determination strong at special sports clinic



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Business

Programmers try to keep disability access up-to-date with the Web's dynamic advances

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WESTFORD, Mass. ---- Cynthia Ice is blind and lives in the suburbs, so shopping on the Internet can make her routine easier. But it also leads her into odd dead ends ---- such as the time a technical shift in a Web grocery site made its meat department inaccessible to her screen-reading software.

Wildfire danger fuels interest in burning trees for electricity
People on the move: Cain goes from chamber to theater
North County business briefs: Management training program on tap

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Opinion

No more winters without shelter

Our view: North County must tap its reservoir of goodwill to avoid crisis in the cold 4 comment(s)


Letters to the Editor

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Perspective

Rancho Guejito: A San Diego County legacy

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San Diego County is famous for its diverse Southern California landscape. From our world-class observatory on Mount Palomar, to our beaches and lagoons, to the wilderness of the Anza-Borrego State Park, San Diego County is an environmental gem. In fact, this county has more endangered plant and animal species than any other county in the United States. Is it any wonder that we are also home to the only remaining intact Mexican land grant in the state, Rancho Guejito?


Let us now praise warmer nights
Rancho Guejito: A San Diego County legacy
Rancho Guejito: For region's future, preserve its past
What I saw while in Iraq last week changed my mind

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Science & Technology

For stem cell research, getting human eggs is a challenge: Should women be paid for them?

Say you're a woman who wants to have fertility treatment but can't afford the $5,000 to $6,000 cost.

Despite 'man-eater' image, conservationists try to rally support for dwindling shark species


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The Back Page

Duck survives two days in a Fla. refrigerator after being shot; startles hunter's wife

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Neither gunfire nor two days in a refrigerator could slay this duck.

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Life & Times

The clutter challenge: A sea of stuff surrounds us; do we sink or swim?

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A mound of coins decorates the counter near Marny Fischer's bathroom sink. Strands of knitting wool are taped to the top of a wooden TV tray in her Vista living room. Piles of laundry wait to be folded on the guest bedroom pull-out couch.
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Home

Tips to rehab your home after the holidays

If you're like most people, chances are you did some entertaining during the holiday season. Though the decorations are down and the candy, cookies and treats devoured, there are probably telltale signs that have left your home looking a little worse for the wear.
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  • California lawmakers consider moving date of 2008 presidential primary to give state more sway
  • Schwarzenegger awards campaign bonuses to top aides
  • Half the state Assembly turns to hybrid vehicles
  • California lawmaker seeks to ban the spanking of children under 4 years old
  • Case of murdered mother raises questions, international intrigue
  • Texas man confesses to Oakland murder after more than 50 years
  • Authorities probe death of parolee who died after arrest in San Francisco
  • Four accused of fixing Cal Expo harness race
  • United, American and Continental airlines sue L.A. over plans to increase terminal fees

  • More Nation

  • Helicopter crash, fighting kill 20 US service members in Iraq, highest day toll in 2 years
  • Mexico's extradition of reputed drug lords draws U.S. praise
  • Bush's readies State of the Union address for first Democratic Congress in 12 years
  • DNA tests confirm death of chief of al-Qaida linked group in Philippines
  • Bush to propose tax break for buying health insurance, limit some tax benefits for those covered at work
  • Besieged on multiple fronts, Olmert faces resignation calls but vows to fight on
  • Czech premier says U.S. wants to put part of missile defense system in Czech Republic
  • Turkish police say teenager detained in journalist's killing
  • Somali warlord hands over weapons, forces to army

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  • Bolts lose another assistant
  • Bloom is off Rose in Hope
  • Mickelson wipes slate clean after ugly end to 2006 season
  • Stewart makes it look easy in AMA event
  • Take 5
  • Indianapolis facing specter of Patriots' recent playoff dominance
  • Tough day for seeded women
  • Saints in a strange land that current Bears barely know
  • Artest jeered in return
  • Pens power into playoff position
  • U.S. men's soccer beats Denmark
  • Horse racing
  • Donovan breaks drought, Bradley wins debut
  • Valuev retains WBA title as McCline knee caves in
  • Liverpool beats Chelsea to damage Blues' title defense
  • West, Hornets sting Lakers
  • Robitaille's No. 20 retired by Kings
  • Cervantes, Smith rolling in pins at San Pasqual event
  • Local scoreboard
  • Zaniboni delivers win for Torrey Pines girls
  • USD suffers second-half collapse against Broncos
  • Sprague lead USD to another win
  • Highlanders lose 15th straight
  • Afflalo does it at both ends for No. 3 UCLA
  • Bolts lose another assistant
  • No. 8 Texas A&M finally beats ranked opponent
  • No. 10 Alabama catches breaks against Georgia
  • Gators hold off pesky Rebels
  • Raiders over the moon after upset of Jayhawks
  • Villanova wins battle of nation's top freshmen
  • Aztecs falter in clutch
  • USD suffers second-half collapse against Broncos
  • Sprague lead USD to another win
  • Highlanders lose 15th straight
  • Afflalo does it at both ends for No. 3 UCLA
  • Bolts lose another assistant
  • No. 8 Texas A&M finally beats ranked opponent
  • No. 10 Alabama catches breaks against Georgia
  • Gators hold off pesky Rebels
  • Raiders over the moon after upset of Jayhawks
  • Villanova wins battle of nation's top freshmen

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  • Programmers try to keep disability access up-to-date with the Web's dynamic advances
  • Wildfire danger fuels interest in burning trees for electricity
  • People on the move: Cain goes from chamber to theater
  • North County business briefs: Management training program on tap
  • Ohio toy maker to release 'Crocodile Hunter' Irwin action figures nationwide
  • Businesses fear cost of state attempts to expand health care coverage to uninsured
  • As population declines, Japan considers importing foreign workers -- then thinks again
  • World Social Forum, annual anti-capitalist conference, opens in Nairobi
  • Katrina recovery head says feds working to bring jobs to New Orleans

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  • U.S. tour lands Interpreti Veneziani in Temecula on Saturday
  • Carbon Leaf blows out of Celtic box
  • Cold War Kids emerge from bloggerville
  • Ensemble brings a taste of Hungary to hungry public
  • Orchestra of 23 flavors - well not that many - at Belly Up
  • American Hitmen: Marines by day, musicians by night
  • Online music sales doubled in 2006, but failed to compensate for drop in CD sales
  • CD reviews
  • Best Bets
  • New York's Museum of Modern Art features public art movie project on outer walls
  • Witness in Italy antiquities case reveals secrets of art looting
  • Bold 'Nipples' comedy to open in North County
  • Director hopes to bring male perspective to all-female 'Steel Magnolias'
  • 'Don Quixote' looks at tale from a Muslim perspective
  • Welk's 'Fiddler' still plays beautifully
  • Quarter-century later, dancer gives back to her mentor with 'Progressive Steps'
  • Fascinating 'Yellowman' looks at racism within the black community
  • Luminous 'Moon' is anything but 'Misbegotten'
  • 'Molly Brown: Queen of the Titanic' twice Sunday in Temecula
  • Ophelia opens 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers' this weekend
  • Best Bets
  • Sundance fest puts risk-takers at forefront with opening-night documentary 'Chicago 10'
  • Oscar race lacks best-picture favorite as 'Dreamgirls,' 'Departed,' 'Babel' square off
  • The top performances that will be forgotten by the Academy Awards
  • Nine foreign-language films advance in Oscar race
  • Movie reviews


  • More Community

  • Vista honored with theater awards
  • Goodwill Games come to Temecula
  • Military couple to receive Fantasy Wedding
  • Residents can help Marines on base
  • Inland community news briefs: Republican women's group to host program
  • Coastal community news briefs: AARP Driver Safety Program has openings
  • Riverside County community news briefs: Square dance classes to begin
  • Tree maintenance volunteers needed for Save Our Forest
  • Optimist Club provides sports equipment to Special Olympics member
  • Digital Photo Guy to present workshop Jan. 27
  • Rancho Escondido Mobilehome Park residents have busy holiday season
  • Pirate hooks kids on reading at bookstore in Carlsbad
  • OPD awards O'side resident Civilian Medal of Appreciation


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  • New drugs relieve, may cure, rheumatoid arthritis
  • Everyday tasks a burden with rheumatoid arthritis
  • With half the U.S. population living with anti-smoking laws, advocates set sights on the rest
  • Body parts: Eye on the lens
  • Study suggests losing weight cuts risk for aggressive form of prostate cancer
  • Health Notes: Senior health fair in Poway Feb. 8
  • For stem cell research, getting human eggs is a challenge: Should women be paid for them?
  • Despite 'man-eater' image, conservationists try to rally support for dwindling shark species
  • Unique compromise could end tiny fly's grip on SoCal town
  • The clutter challenge: A sea of stuff surrounds us; do we sink or swim?
  • Parents splurge on kiddie clothes that mimic their own wardrobes
  • Parents seem to be solving sleep mystery just fine
  • 'Latimar High' a homecoming for Oceanside author
  • 'Mindless Eating' something for readers to chew on
  • Book Events
  • Carter defends book on Israeli-Palestinian conflict as 'accurate and needed'
  • 2007 San Diego North travel planning guide available
  • Auto club offers Irish literary 'Pub Crawl' tour for St. Patrick's Day
  • 'Forever Plaid' returns to Gold Coast on Feb. 6
  • Tips to rehab your home after the holidays
  • Home Briefs: Interior Designers sponsor New Year Spruce Up
  • Gooey oven cleanup
  • Oceanside pastor asks the 'God' questions
  • Pioneer of faith: Escondido woman was first straight minister to gay flock
  • Pope to write special letter to Catholics in China as Church pursues diplomatic ties
  • Churches that mix African indigenous beliefs with Christianity popular in South Africa
  • Nun brings change to poor Alabama community as part of decades-old Catholic mission
  • North San Diego County Religion Briefs
  • Vatican: Pope will open key bishops' meeting in Brazil
  • PBS documentary seeks to counter Mormon stereotypes
  • Veteran priest in China's underground church dies at 103
  • Academic says Britain must give "faith-specific" health care to Muslims
  • Court upholds ban on Muslim teachers wearing head scarves in German state
  • Faith and Values Letters to the Editor - 1/19/2007
  • Southwest Riverside County Religion Briefs
  • You thought $5 a cup was pricey? Welcome to the world of high-end home coffee
  • Robbie Vigilucci opens first Oceanside eatery with Osteria
  • Food Briefs: Gorton releases Beer Batter Shrimp

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    Top Stories

    Ailing state finances: Budget better off but not completely recovered

    NORTH COUNTY ---- The state budget appears to be narrowing the gap between what the government takes in and what it doles out, but analysts say there is no clear way out of projected deficits in the near future. 5 comment(s)

    Governor's health proposals create concern, prompt praise
    Illegal immigrant parents facing aid cut
    State ag secretary tours frost-damaged areas

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    Inland

    Escondido: Downtown dreams will survive Paramount fire

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    ESCONDIDO ---- Has the city's plan to strengthen its downtown through residential development gone up in smoke with The Paramount?
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    Investigators begin search for cause of fire
    Escondido cracking down on gangs
    New Palomar program will merge college, high school

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    Coastal

    Families enjoy mile fun run at Legoland

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    CARLSBAD ---- More than 2,000 participants ran, strolled and rolled through Legoland California on Saturday morning during the Keebler Kids Marathon Mile, a noncompetitive run for children ages 12 and under and their families. Post your Comments

    Oceanside works with feds to deport criminals living illegally in U.S.
    Graffiti springs up along Sprinter route
    Carlsbad eyes construction possibilities

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    Californian

    Homeless count planned this week

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    In a grove of trees somewhere in the Lake Elsinore area, Bernie Murillo and a small group of friends are going to sleep in tents tonight. 1 comment(s)

    Congressman pushes for land transfer for Pechangas
    City protocols were not followed, official acknowledges

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    San Diego

    Agriculture official to inspect crop damage

    ESCONDIDO - The head of the California Department of Food and Agriculture is scheduled to tour San Diego County Saturday to inspect the damage caused to the region's crops by freezing temperatures.

    Report: Armed man came closer than reported to Guard troops on Mexico border
    Man shot after trying to help beating victim

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    Preview

    New York's Museum of Modern Art features public art movie project on outer walls

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    NEW YORK -- A new exhibit was unveiled Tuesday at the Museum of Modern Art -- or rather on the Museum of Modern Art.

    U.S. tour lands Interpreti Veneziani in Temecula on Saturday
    Bold 'Nipples' comedy to open in North County
    Sundance fest puts risk-takers at forefront with opening-night documentary 'Chicago 10'
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    Faith & Values

    Oceanside pastor asks the 'God' questions

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    When the congregation of New Song Community Church in Oceanside read and studied the best-selling book "The Purpose-driven Life" by Rick Warren in 2002, the Rev. Hal Seed found it had a profound effect.
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    Food

    You thought $5 a cup was pricey? Welcome to the world of high-end home coffee

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    In an era when $5 fancy coffee drinks are the norm, a growing number of people are willing to invest $1,000 or more to make the perfect cup of coffee at home.
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    Travel

    2007 San Diego North travel planning guide available

    ESCONDIDO ---- The 2007 San Diego North Travel Planning and Conference Guide, a 160-page resource for the leisure travel and meeting and convention industry, is available from the San Diego North Convention & Visitors Bureau.
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    Health

    New drugs relieve, may cure, rheumatoid arthritis

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    There's a new medicine that puts your painful, crippling disease in remission and lets you lead a normal life. Thousands of patients before you have benefited from this miracle of modern medicine. But there's a catch: A very small number of patients have become seriously ill or even died from complications.
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    Community      

    Vista honored with theater awards

    VISTA ---- The city of Vista was honored recently at the 10th annual Patte Awards for Theater Excellence with an award for outstanding ensemble for its production of "Seussical, the Musical."

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  • Ailing state finances: Budget better off but not completely recovered
  • Governor's health proposals create concern, prompt praise
  • Illegal immigrant parents facing aid cut
  • State ag secretary tours frost-damaged areas
  • California lawmakers consider moving date of 2008 presidential primary to give state more sway
  • Schwarzenegger awards campaign bonuses to top aides
  • Half the state Assembly turns to hybrid vehicles
  • California lawmaker seeks to ban the spanking of children under 4 years old
  • Case of murdered mother raises questions, international intrigue
  • Texas man confesses to Oakland murder after more than 50 years
  • Authorities probe death of parolee who died after arrest in San Francisco
  • Four accused of fixing Cal Expo harness race
  • United, American and Continental airlines sue L.A. over plans to increase terminal fees
  • Brush fire reported in Oceanside
  • Motorcyclist killed in Borrego Springs crash

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  • Escondido: Downtown dreams will survive Paramount fire
  • Investigators begin search for cause of fire
  • Escondido cracking down on gangs
  • New Palomar program will merge college, high school
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