A lesson in blackwood
How do you know if you should stop at part-score or game or proceed to slam? Usually, one of the partners will hold a stronger hand, and that is the hand which usually starts exploring slam. If neither hand is strong, both of you will usually be satisfied with “just” game or even part-score.
‘One Night With Janis Joplin’: The ultimate icon of the rock ‘n’ roll era
“One Night With Janis Joplin” with another cast is previewing on Broadway as we speak. San Jose Rep's bombastic production recreates some of Joplin's best moments delivered by the amazing talent of Kacee Clanton, who channels Joplin with eerie accuracy. Her voice comes across so raw and powerful and is so similar to Joplin's that you are transported to the ’60s when she reigned as queen of rock ‘n’ roll and brought her spot-on interpretations of this type of music. She delivers with no holds barred with one earthshaking song after another.
Supporters: Driver’s license for illegal immigrants a step in the right direction
Update: Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 60 into law Oct. 3, stating: "When a million people without their documents drive legally and with respect in the state of California, the rest of this country will have to stand up and take notice," said the governor. "No longer are undocumented people in the shadows. They are alive and well and respected in the state of California." The law becomes operative no later than January 1, 2015.
Today is the deadline to send in your dog’s photo!
Do you adore your dog? Does he sleep in your bed or go on vacation with the family? We want to hear all about the details. Send us your dog’s photo and tell us what makes him a stellar companion, a part of your family and your best friend (600 words maximum). Deadline is Sept. 20. Your stories and photos will be shared in the Sept. 27 edition of Lifestyles. Send your photos and stories to editor Andrea Joseph at [email protected].
Club opens door to introspect, learning
As summer winds to a close, the changing season triggers nostalgia for the childhood summer when I joined the Star Trek Book Club at my local library in Salinas. The Club challenged us to read 50 books in three months. I felt such a sense of accomplishment after I successfully completed the goal that I kept adding to my book reading list, even after summer ended. My next goal became to read 1,000 books. It was such a thrill when I was finally able to add that one thousandth title to my book list.
Barn owls graduate top of class from WERC
School's out! At least it is for seven barn owls that attended the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center's “summer school” this year.
