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Another Raiders prime-time flop
Raiders are woeful against Chargers; Asomugha says, 'We're not close, and it's clear we're not close'

Inman: Raiders should stash Russell

McDonald: Another prime time loss

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Celeb Pix: 'Twilight' invades London

Robert Pattison and cast of "Twilight"; John Leguizamo, Ralph Fiennes, Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman and more.

Holiday lights around the Bay Area

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Arts money-savers

From discounted tickets to scaled-down productions, our guide to the best bargains in the arts world.

Gingerbread house contest

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	Editorial: Lawmakers should pass bills on child prostitution EIGHT MONTHS AGO, a Media News series detailed in shocking fashion how Oakland has become a booming hub for child prostitution. The Oakland Police Department found that during a 11/2-year period alone, 293 children under age 18 were being prostituted by at least 155 pimps. Editorial: Time to clean the ships in Suisun Bay Editorial: Higher education woes Editorial: Tighten conflict laws for legislators

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Sports

Another Raiders prime-time flop

Raiders are woeful against Chargers; Asomugha says, 'We're not close, and it's clear we're not close'

Inman: Raiders should stash Russell

McDonald: Another prime time loss

Poll: Grade the Game

Blogs: Raiders Blog | Darth Raider

Raiders: Stats | Forum | More


	McDonald: Raiders suffer another embarrassing prime time loss Two Geeks & a Pigskin: Afternoon Delight Giants make Renteria their new shortstop

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`Cyber Monday' surge a nice bump

Online retailers see double-digit increases from last year's spending, but worry whether it can last.

Overall, retailers post steep sales declines in November


	Slowdown puts dent in steel business H-P institutes salary freeze PMI sees benefits in loan redos

Entertainment

Humbug heaven: Classic actors have tackled Scrooge on stage and screen

The classic character from 'Christmas Carol' is the ultimate story of redemption


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Keeping it real -- or fake? Christmas tree buyers wrestle with the question

Traditionalists crave the pine scent and the nostalgia of real trees. Others don't hesitate to go faux.

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