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The faces might be browner, the language might be different and the clothing is probably more colorful.

HONORS: Ashley Mammen: Ashley Mammen, of Morgan Hill, was named to the fall 2013 dean's list at Creighton University. Full-time students who rank in the top 10 percent of their class for the semester and earn a 3.5 grade-point average or better on a 4.0 scale are eligible for the Dean's List.

Our kitchens have long been the center of our homes. Many of us have happy memories of the wonderful aromas when mom was baking. And, since so much of our time is spent in our kitchens, it's natural to want your décor to be comforting and satisfying - just like a great meal! Now that the holidays are over, you may be thinking of giving your kitchen a facelift, or even remodeling. Maybe it's time to put down the carving knives and pick up your sketch pad, now that all the “hungry masses” have left and your home is once again your castle.

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Dear Red Phone, “Here we are in this drought and the City of Gilroy is overwatering one part and at Las Animas Park they've had a leak for three months. You can just see this big puddle of water just to the east of the tennis courts. There's a road the city workers drive on and there's a lake. C'mon, they don't care. At El Roble Park there's a couple of paths and they're almost unwalkable due to overwatering. We're supposed to cut back and they're overwatering. I'm ripping out my lawn so I don't have to water, and they’re going nuts. Thank you.”

If you want to experience theatre enchantment, go watch Ron Campbell in playwright/

With the 2014 Winter Olympics costing a projected $50 billion-plus, one wonders how large a chunk was spent on security. Russia’s Sochi - not famous for its tranquil existence - has attracted the attention of terrorists threatening to wreak havoc on the Games.

San Jose First United Methodist Church (24 N. Fifth St.) held an exciting event last month. Members, government officials and visitors attended a worship service marking the “grand opening” of the congregation's new building, which is located directly across from San Jose City Hall.

It’s a good thing to have some savings. When you put the money in a low-risk account, you can be pretty sure it will be readily available when you need it. Nonetheless, “saving” is not “investing” - and knowing the difference could pay off for you far into the future.

Have you ever banged against something with the inner part of your elbow and felt that electric “zing” down into your little finger? If so, you've discovered your funny bone, also known as your ulnar nerve.