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Review: 'Christmas Carol' saved by Jim Carrey, visual razzmatazz
What's especially surprising is how director/writer Robert Zemeckis and Jim Carrey refreshingly temper their predilection for going gonzo, a change that allows the iconic characters and Dickens' rich prose to drive the train.

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	Want more doom and gloom? Check out these prophesies Review: 'Christmas Carol' saved by Jim Carrey, visual razzmatazz Review: Cameron Diaz, James Marsden's 'Box' is empty Review: Clooney's 'Goats' balks at getting giddy Review: Fumbling 'Fourth Kind' unkind to viewers Review: Film makes stars of Julius Shulman and the houses he shot

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	Celeb Pix: 'Twilight: New Moon' hotties now on tour People: Joe Jackson accused of harrassment in San Francisco court Celeb Pix: Charlize Theron goes retro, Beyonce spices up MTV awards show

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	Review: Delayed passion finally delivered in Philharmonia Baroque's 'Dido' Elton John on mend, resuming tour starting with Nov. 14 Oakland concert Bay Area concerts: Muse, AFI, Vampire Weekend headline Not So Silent Night concert Dec. 11 Weekend Top 10: Jewish Book and Arts Fest opens Nov. 7

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	daytime dramas Television ratings Television ratings Barney: Picking out fall TV's winners and losers

Books»


	Review: 'Lady Queen' bio wrests forgotten female monarch from the dustbins of history Review: Chabon's 'Manhood' a worthy addition to the fatherhood-memoir genre It's a Mystery: It takes great characters to make a decent plot shine Ready or not, here comes '2012."

Theater and Arts»


	Review: Dancer Gregory Maqoma's rich performance mesmerizes Weekend Top 10: Jewish Book and Arts Fest opens Nov. 7 Danville debuts new Village Theatre Lively Arts: That scandalous school

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	Winners in the autumnal haiku contest Runners up in the Autumnal haiku contest Winners in the Labor Day haiku contest Runners up in the Labor Day haiku contest Winners in the Raiders haiku contest


	Celeb Pix: 'Twilight: New Moon' hotties now on tour "Twilight" cast pumping up fans for new movie. Cindy Crawford looks smashing as does Colin Firth. Geraldo hangs with his pooch. People: Joe Jackson accused of harrassment in San Francisco court daytime dramas Review: 'Glee' soundtrack a treat for fans Review: Delayed passion finally delivered in Philharmonia Baroque's 'Dido'

Breaking News
	MORE BREAKING NEWS HEADLINES Guests for the Sunday TV news shows Police: LA celebrity burglaries led by 19-year-old Honolulu Symphony cancels remaining 2009 concerts Nick Counter, Hollywood studios' negotiator, dies NYC's Village Gate club owner, Art D'Lugoff, dies

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Disney museum in S.F.

Our slide show gives you a sneak peek of the new Disney museum in S.F. Watch a video of the spiffy new museum here.

'American Idiot' in Berkeley

Berkeley Rep hosts the world premiere of "American Idiot" -- the play. Check out these shots taken from a dress rehearsal. Then watch a slide show featuring Green Day in concert.

"Survivor: Samoa"

Watch a slide show of the hotties on "Survivor: Samoa" and read a rundown on who they are.

Fall Arts Guide

Our staff highlights the season's don't-miss events in theater, pop music, dance, art, books, and classical music. Check out our comprehensive -- and very handy -- Fall Arts Calendar.

The Screen Scene

Catch up on the hottest new movie trailer action and find out what's hot and what's flopped at the box office by visiting Hollywood Previews

Restaurants»


	Restaurant and club pitched for downtown Hayward Recent restaurant reviews Cheap Eats: Cafe Aquarius, JD's Restaurant & Pies, Haveli Indian Cuisine and Saul's are delicious finds Recent restaurant reviews

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	Review: 'Dragon Age: Origins' a long journey worth taking 'DJ Hero' could inspire a new generation of DJs Review: 'DJ Hero' is A-plus entertainment Review: You don't have to be a metal fan to enjoy 'Brutal Legend"

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