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Six months after we started, Our Garden takes a winter break from weekly classes. We look back at what we accomplished and what lies ahead.

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	Pro surfer in California says shark broke his board — and his nerve Sweet Potato Pie reigns on the Thanksgiving table Pet pals: Philippe and Taro This teen is done with Facebook Male Call: Is it love, or just the flu? Kid Tips: Kids, go read to your dog Travel: Baghdad reborn: Iraqi capital remaking itself Seasoned collector: Yuletide at Montalvo, plus Sunnyvale, Niles shopping

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Pets & Animals


	Close eye on Obama's pooch and the White House lawn East Bay woman fighting to keep home, dog Puppy stolen from East Palo Alto boy who has cancer Pet of the Week: He's named for a villain, but give him a hero's welcome

Home & Garden


	Mrs. Obama, How Did Your Garden Grow? At Home: Turning something old into something new Garden as Art: Coffee plant Our Garden: Grafting

Health


	East Bay officials rush to keep up with demand for swine flu vaccine Scientists propose a "genome zoo" of 10,000 vertebrate species, to be stored at University of California-Santa Cruz Scientists propose a "genome zoo" of 10,000 vertebrate species, to be stored at University of California-Santa Cruz Ed Blonz: The scent of high blood pressure

Food and Wine


	Sweet Potato Pie reigns on the Thanksgiving table Restaurant and club pitched for downtown Hayward A la carte: Asian fusion in Saratoga, new steakhouse in Burlingame Corkheads: Freemark Abbey library wines

Family & Relationships


	Tony Hicks: Sarah Palin, why have you forsaken us? It's app time -- college that is, not iPhone Kid Tips: Kids, go read to your dog Tony Hicks: In my dream world, Doogie Howser's my best bud

Travel


	Southwest apologizes, reimburses San Jose mom tossed from a flight with cranky 2-year-old Fisher: Herhold and the rest of you, take a chill pill Muslim pilgrims at risk for swine flu asked to stay away from Mecca this year Create Flat Stanley, win Adventure by Disney

Teens


	It's app time -- college that is, not iPhone Kid Tips: Kids, go read to your dog Word of Mouth: '30 Rock,' friendship bracelets This teen is done with Facebook

Green


	California Legislature passes long-awaited water reforms Good for more than the environment Sweeping cuts imposed on more than half of California state parks Goal is more environmental friendliness

Real Life


	Real Life: Sorting Mom's house reminds us it's only just stuff Jaime Richards: More than ever, boys need mentors Jaime Richards: Nightclubs for the plus-size begin to weigh in

Religion


	Gone to the dogs: LA church starts pet service Generations of Pentecostals divided on doctrine of speaking in tongues Religious Happenings Calendar Religious Happenings Calendar

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