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Donald Trump Runs for President (This Time for Real, He Says)NY Times

"Donald J. Trump, the garrulous real estate developer whose name has adorned apartment buildings, hotels, Trump-brand neckties and Trump-brand steaks, announced on Tuesday his entry into the 2016 presidential race, brandishing his wealth and fame as chief qualifications in an improbable quest for the Republican nomination."

Obama Administration Cracks Down On Trans Fat,Huff Post

"Popular foods like pie crusts, frostings and microwave popcorn will be largely rid of artery-clogging trans fats after a decision by the Obama administration to phase them out over the next three years."

The Web is Getting Slower And It's Not Because Of You,CNN

"The average site is now 2.1 MB in size -- two times larger than the average site from three years ago, according to data tracked by HTTP Archive. There are a few reasons for this added weight. Websites are adding more attention-attracting videos, images, interactivity plug-ins (comments and feeds) and other code and script-heavy features that clog up broadband pipes and wireless spectrum."

$1 Million For Vacant Lot In Golden Gate Heights,SF Gate

"You know things are getting crazy out there when sellers think they can get seven figures for a vacant lot fairly far from the center of the city. It’s not that the 3,200-square-foot lot at 501 Noriega St. (at 11th Ave.) isn’t in a desirable location. To the contrary, homes in Golden Gate Heights typically go for well over the $1 million that the sellers are asking. But in those cases, you do get an actual house to go with your land and your views, which is one of the main selling points for the neighborhood."

Sticky seats? Bay Area Ballparks Get Creative To Conserve Water,Inside Bay Area

"Earlier this season, the grounds crew that watches over the lush green playing field where the San Francisco Giants play tried something new: They cut back on overnight watering. Then, the ground felt a little bit hard to the World Series champions. Players could be more prone to injury without some give in the grass. Time to turn the water back on."