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The adage 'the third time is the charm' really holds true for the San Francisco Giants. The 2014 World Series champions were honored Thursday, for a third time, by President Obama in White House East Room style. President Obama recognizes World Series champions San Francisco Giants Thursday in the East Room.  Photo/CD Brown. In usual celebratory fashion the president poked fun at the players, shed hope for his team (the Chicago White Sox) and commended the giants team for their championship season. "Whenever the Giants make the playoffs... they'll probably win it", said the president. Commenting on what could be defined as the team's winning strategy, the president said, "They've got that even-year magic, they've got that championship experience." The president even suggested he was good luck for them. The team imparted gifts upon the president, among them a team-autographed jersey, baseball, and new this year - a team a...

Hall of Fame baseball legend Ernie Banks passed last Friday. We are remembering the special time that he gave to us in 2013 after accepting his prestigious Medal of Freedom award from President Obama. Mr. Ernie Banks, (a.k.a. Mr. Cub) during the 2013 Medal of Freedom award ceremony.  Photo/CD Brown. The famed major league baseball player (1953-1971) chatted lightheartedly with many of us in the media that day, even going as far as saying hello to my three grandchildren via video.  Also remembered, perhaps, was a favorite from one of his quotes when he sounded so grateful just...to be. "This is a great world", he said. "It really is. I'm just happy to be here, in Washington." Mr. Banks died of an apparent heart attack, leaving behind a wife, his storied Chicago Cubs baseball legacy, and the thoughts of kindness and humility to those meeting him for the very first time; reminding us all to "just be nice to people." Audio: CD Brown for Poli...