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Topic: World Series 2010

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Obama sends his kudos to Giants

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San Francisco Giants' Edgar Renteria celebrates with teammates after Game 5 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers Monday, Nov. 1, 2010, in Arlington, Texas. The Giants won 3-1 to capture the World Series. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (AP)

Jason Dearen
An opium den in a San Francisco boarding house during the late 19th century.

What's the opium den-World Series link?

Andrew Leonard
San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Brian Wilson shouts after striking out Atlanta Braves Derrek Lee for the third out in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the National League Division Series baseball game in San Francisco, Friday, Oct. 8, 2010. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) (Ben Margot)

Joan Walsh