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Federal regulators and consumer advocates say the economic stimulus package has given scam artists a new angle. Web sites touting free government stimulus grants offer hope to people desperate for relief. What they end up with is an unwanted monthly charge on their credit card.

What are the most significant things that have happened over the last decade? Did the 2000s live up to our expectations? And, what are the predictions for the next decade? We speak to a futurist and an expert on computer science about the 2000s and beyond.

The case of John Albert Gardner III, the convicted sex offender accused of raping and killing local teenager Chelsea King, has raised many questions about the state's parole system and how Gardner was monitored following his release from prison. We speak to Ricky Young, from the San Diego Union-Tribune, about the latest.

From black-tie-only ocean views to mid-century mod in the desert, there are many ways to celebrate V-day this year, for both the besotted and singletons alike.

Is privacy still possible? For a lot of people, the answer is no, as companies collect personal data in ever-increasing volumes. It flows from online sources — everything from gambling sites to dating services. Even some of your medical information is fair game.

Where is climate change currently happening on Earth, and what's causing those changes to occur? We speak to a physicist from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory about where major climate changes are taking place, and how climate modeling helps to predict future changes in our atmosphere.

The U.S. Navy is celebrating 100 years of naval aviation this year, and San Diego is its birthplace. It all began on North Island, where Glen Curtiss taught Navy personnel how to fly. We explore San Diego's place in the history of naval aviation and what the navy has meant to San Diego.

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The boom has helped manufacturing grow three times faster than the rest of the economy. President Obama has set a goal of doubling U.S. exports by 2015. To do this, the administration is providing small businesses loans to boost their ability to export and pushing Congress to enact trade deals.