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5-Minute Merc

		Inmates at Milpitas jail back in black-and-white stripes What, no ball and chain? For some jail inmates in Santa Clara County, the black-and-white stripes of yesteryear have become the look of right now. Full Story


	Tainted toys Vote: Will toxic concern stop you? \| Learn more about toxics in toys Tests on toys and items such as children's jewelry and backpacks reveal a massive failure by manufacturers and government agencies to ensure the products' safety. Full Story

Breaking News
	MORE BREAKING NEWS HEADLINES Storm system expected to bring heavy rain Thursday to Bay Area - 12/05/2007 07:50 AM PST GE recalling combination wall and microwave ovens because of fire risk - 12/05/2007 05:35 AM PST Sea Scout leader arrested in Berkeley for allegedly molesting scouts - 12/05/2007 05:23 AM PST Contaminated soil at Burlingame High to be removed this week - 12/05/2007 06:41 AM PST Inmate dies at Elmwood - 12/04/2007 10:45 PM PST


	Volunteers persuade homeless to use free services at 'convention' Project Homeless Connect The fifth Project Homeless Connect is set for today at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center. Full Story


	Storm system expected to bring heavy rain Thursday to Bay Area Big swell in Santa Cruz A storm system is expected to sweep across California on Thursday, dropping some much-needed rain in the Bay Area and snow to the Sierra Nevada. Full Story

Local News


	Inspired by potty humor Read all the wishbook stories and find out how you can help There's nothing quite like a good - OK, crude - bathroom joke to entertain an 8-year-old boy. But if the humor comes in the form of books and it's one of the things that hooks a third-grader on reading, who's to object to a poop joke or two? Full Story


	Atheist has another go at banning pledge Strike by San Jose building inspectors continues Los Gatos school 'total loss' after fire Hit-and-run driver kills South San Jose man walking to bus stop

Nation & World


	Sharif, Bhutto near Pakistan poll terms ISLAMABAD, Pakistan—Pakistan's opposition parties neared agreement Wednesday on a list of demands of President Pervez Musharraf in return for calling off a boycott that could spoil the legitimacy of January parliamentary elections, an official said. Full Story Russia chides US on missile defense plan UK police arrest 'amnesiac' canoeist 2 suspects in alleged ETA shooting held Latvian government resigns

Sports


	Purdy: Giants would be foolish to trade a young ace He was an old baseball guy. In an old baseball bar. At an old World Series. This was in Kansas City, which means it was a really old World Series. This old baseball guy was not my pal. Full Story


	Giants explore possible trade Daniel Brown on the NFL: Peterson a formidable foe for 49ers Warriors' Ellis lets his game do the talking Pollak: Sharks are playing the boards

Business


	Anatomy of a hybrid owner More than just a way to get around town, owning a hybrid car helps define a lifestyle, new research seems to suggest. Findings also suggest hybrid owners are wealthier, better-educated and tend to vote for Democrats. Full Story


	SEC files backdating charges against ex-Maxim execs VentureBeat: Mountain View software firm's 2nd round Card holders caught unaware by rate boosts Google opens Gmail to AOL Instant Messenger users

Columns


	Roadshow: Help track down Hwy. 17 dream driver Action Line: Bank freezes account, fears checks will bounce Fisher: Single mom saves in age of big spender Purdy: Giants would be foolish to trade a young ace Daniel: Sample the world of wine with a good book

Opinion


	Preserve right to eat without guilt: Don't post calories of fast-food dishes Huckabee capitalizing on religious intolerance Mortgage industry, government ought to aid borrowers Recession risk rises as subprime mortgage crisis dries up credit Nuclear threat

Entertainment


	Show Times A simple cookie made for chocoholics McKenna takes her songs to Nashville Spirits for the strong of wallet Daniel: Sample the world of wine with a good book

Life & Style


	A simple cookie made for chocoholics Daniel: Sample the world of wine with a good book Home Plates: A reader's gift to others: recipe for baked Brie with garlic Northern delights More Morsels: Rachael Ray alert: She'll be in San Jose Dec. 15

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5 Minute Merc: Group uncovers pervasive problems in toys; Project Homeless Connect; Storm system