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Slobodan Milosevic, the former Serb leader who orchestrated the Balkan wars of the 1990s and was on trial for war crimes, was found dead in his prison cell near The Hague. Milosevic, 64, apparently died of natural causes.

There's a kind of serendipity to the themes in this post, and when this occurs, it always make me happy. Let me see if I can lay out the relationship for you.

What is the Slow Food movement, and how is it hoping to change the food system? We speak to Erika Lesser, with Slow Food USA, and organic gardener Loren Nancarrow about the principles of Slow Food.

The "Twilight Moms" were back complete with camping gear, more than one Hollywood director made their first Comic-Con visit, and the lines were longer than ever! These are just some of the highs and lows we'll explore as we recap Comic-Con's four day celebration of the popular arts.

The Liberian immigrant population in America continues to carry the burdens of Liberia's bloody civil war of the early 1990s. Activist Jacob Massaquoi speaks about his near-death experiences before he fled Liberia for the United States.

Nigerian author Chris Abani's new book, Song for Night, depicts a child soldier's turbulent life while at war. "My Luck" is the main character of his novella set during Liberia's long civil war. My Luck is mute. Abani details the horrors of war and the desperate poverty that are part of a child soldier's life.

A one-room schoolhouse may sound like a thing of the past. But California still has a handful in operation. In fact, one still exists here in San Diego County - located on Palomar Mountain. Yesterday

Somali government forces and Ethiopian troops have seized control of Mogadishu, and the once powerful Islamist movement has fled. But the battle is not over yet. Somalia's capital has not fully accepted the authority of the transitional government, and there's a chance it never will.

How will local fire districts deal with the budget cuts from Sacramento? What can residents do on their own to improve local fire protection? We speak to two fire chiefs about the impact of budget cuts on local districts, and to discuss the importance of individual fire preparation.

Actor Roger Fan used to perform in San Diego as part of the Asian American Repertory Theater. Now he returns to San Diego to promote his role in the Hollywood film, Annapolis (opening January 27 throughout San Diego). The film is directed by Justin Lin who briefly attended UCSD before graduating from UCLA. Beth Accomando spoke with the young star about the film