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5-Minute Merc

		Wish Book: Redwood City boy is father's eyes Read more Wish Book and find out how to help Curtis Christy and his 9-year-old son, D'Andre, have this elaborate handshake. You see, D'Andre considers himself "a young adult." He thinks he's too old now to have his dad telling him: "I love you." That's for little kids. Full Story


	49ers' Smith rips into Nolan for turning team against him In an exclusive interview with the Mercury News, Alex Smith said 49ers Coach Mike Nolan has tried to "undermine" his reputation in the locker room. Full Story

Breaking News
	MORE BREAKING NEWS HEADLINES Two car bombs kill 45 in Algerian capital; U.N. building heavily damaged in blast - 12/11/2007 07:09 AM PST Fed expected to cut interest rates for a third time to address mortgage crisis - 12/11/2007 07:11 AM PST Jack-knifed big-rig shuts down both ***s of southbound Highway 17 - 12/11/2007 06:17 AM PST Small quakes strike just south of Santa Clara County - 12/11/2007 05:35 AM PST Alex Smith to have surgery - 12/11/2007 04:54 AM PST


	Fed expected to cut interest rates for a third time to address mortgage crisis Faced with a spreading mortgage crisis, the Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates for a third time and hint that even more rate cuts could be forthcoming. Full Story


	Mars shines in its close-up Scientists have their telescopes trained on a tiny, pumpkin-colored dot in the Eastern night sky, a celestial body which - to the naked eye at least - now appears brighter than any star. Full Story

Local News


	Revving up for Great Race of '08 Luke Rizzoto and his 1918 Chevy V8 touring car Luke Rizzuto was sure somebody was playing a joke on him when he got a phone call in May offering him the adventure of a lifetime. An affiliate of the 2008 Great Race urged him to enter and drive his 1918 Chevy V8 touring car in the contest. Full Story


	Cassidy: Morgan Hill neighbors, officials rally over family's stolen flag Bay shipping safety system gets reprieve from Schwarzenegger Giuliani dishes out fiscal restraint in liberal Bay Area Tortured San Jose 2-year-old gradually recovering

Nation & World


	Pope warns against nuclear proliferation VATICAN CITY—Pope Benedict XVI said divisions and conflicts "cast dark shadows" on the future of humanity, warning of the danger coming from more countries possessing nuclear weapons. Full Story System failed Australian rape victim Iranian president: US report positive New York's top cop denies a mayoral bid Taylor war crimes trial to resume in Jan.

Sports


	Purdy: Oprah, please pick up the phone There is only one person who can save the 49ers now. One person whom everyone can trust. One person who can solve problems, gather wide support and provide comforting answers. That's right. I'm calling for Oprah Winfrey to step in immediately. Full Story


	Killion: After all this time, Giants should have a better plan Warriors' Baron Davis has been durable this season 49ers' Smith rips into Nolan for turning team against him Sharks notes: Cheechoo is going slowly

Business


	History in the making: Downtown San Jose's Wilcox Block restored Even Jim Salata, known for his historical preservation prowess, was stumped. He had mixed and remixed nine different batches of grout and not one matched the mortar poured between bricks laid in E.J. Wilcox's building in 1867. Full Story


	Spaces and Places: Valley real estate draws Persian Gulf money Solar panels to help power geothermal units What's up with that?: 821 W. El Camino, Mountain View People on the move: Dec. 11

Columns


	Roadshow: Ticket trouble for mom of 16-year-old Action Line: How a $100 gift card turned into a $65 gift Cassidy: Morgan Hill neighbors, officials rally over family's stolen flag Killion: After all this time, Giants should have a better plan Purdy: Oprah, please pick up the phone

Opinion


	Editorial: CIA was wrong to destroy tapes of interrogations Editorial: We've got teachers; now let's keep them Schwarzenegger could close gap; will he? A season for all to work for peace It's way too soon to count Chávez out

Entertainment


	Turning a new leaf A thrilling ride with cellist, symphony McCollum: BBC America's 'Life on Mars' has welcome return Expressions of peace S.F. critics laud box-office flop

Life & Style


	California board urges study of caffeine effect on pregnancy Mars shines in its close-up Humans evolving rapidly Dog saves owners from Milpitas home fire, dies in blaze Travel Q & A: Puerto Vallarta in December

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5 Minute Merc: Exclusive: 49ers' Smith rips Nolan for turning team against him; Rate cut; Mars