Photos for March 12, 2007

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Hummus, once sparse or even non-existent at the local grocer, now often fills an entire refrigerator case. The Middle Eastern creamy puree of chickpeas, sesame seed butter and garlic has grown into a $143 million industry and is expected to keep growing.

Published on March 12, 2007

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Student Cynthia Barrentine, 60, loves living on campus at California State University, Stanislaus. Barrentine is one of about 20 nontraditional students, 25-years-old or older, living in the dorms.

Published on March 12, 2007