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Free Helmet and U-Lock from Epicenter

For the second year in a row, Epicenter Cycling’s Back to School bike deal aims to protect students and their bicycles without cutting into the precious budget for Top Ramen and Hot Pockets.

Western Side-Blotched Lizard

Coat of many colors. The color of the male's sides and throat (in this case orange) correlates to a particular breeding strategy. Photo by Gary Nafis.

Like Dustin Hoffman in 'Tootsie,' some males of this species infiltrate female society by imitating the ladies—then seduce from within the girlie ranks.

The Outdoor Poet: Richard Levine

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Clear Lake, California. Photo by C Fang/Wikimedia Commons.

The Oakland-based poet and magazine writer muses upon a birthday in a lovely place.

Peregrine Falcon

Once endangered, peregrine falcons now inhabit most of the world's continents. Photo by Aviceda/Creative Commons.

How the world's fastest animal hunts.

Poison Oak

A classic specimen showing the three soft-lobed leaves and characteristic gleam of poison oak. Photo by Franco Folini/Creative Commons.

If this photo doesn't give you the heebie-jeebies, read this article.

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