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Hagage "AJ" Masaed Learns the Art of Hip-Hop Diplomacynew

Raised in the 'hoods of Buffalo and North Oakland, an Arabic rapper parlays his skills to stave off violence, in Yemen.
East Bay Express |
Madeleine Bair |
06-29-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Farmers' Markets: Who Benefits?new

Oakland offers rent-free space for everything from crepes to clothing, and local businesses are asking what the city gets in return.
East Bay Express |
Madeleine Bair |
06-02-2011 |
Economy
Tags: Farmers' Markets
Erotica, Intrigue, and Arithmetic in 'Rites of Love and Math'new

Berkeley professor Edward Frenkel brings his passion for math to the masses -- by starring in an erotic film.
East Bay Express |
Madeleine Bair |
12-09-2010 |
Performance
UC Berkeley Study Links Heat and War in Sub-Saharan Africanew
A study by Cal doctoral student Marshall Burke and professor Edward Miguel, published in last week's Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, is the first to link global warming to human warfare.
East Bay Express |
Madeleine Bair |
12-02-2009 |
Environment