Scientific literacy made the American Revolution
As you and your friends and family get set for the Independence Day celebrations here in the South Valley, I hope you’ll take a moment to think about the great American experiment we are a part of today. The word “experiment” to describe our republic is a fitting one. Many of the leaders who founded our nation were scientifically astute and understood the principles of carrying out tests to prove or disprove revolutionary ideas – including political ideas.
GOLF: Frys.com Open to lead off 2013 PGA Tour season
In March, the Frys.com Open took a major step toward becoming a full-fledged event when PGA commissioner Tim Finchem announced the tour’s policy board approved two significant changes – the Nationwide Tour becoming the primary path to a PGA Tour card, and the tour season’s start moving from January to October in 2013.
HOCKEY: Sharks draft Herdl, five others over the weekend
The two-day 2012 NHL Entry Draft in Pittsburgh concluded over the weekend and the San Jose Sharks emerged with six players, including first-round pick Tomas Herdl of the Czech Republic.
County pushes for sales and use tax
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors will discuss and vote on placing a proposed county sales and use tax measure on the November ballot during a special meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday on the 10th floor of the County Government Center, located at 70 W. Hedding St. in San Jose.
Getting Out: Roaming the Bay Area’s open spaces
Where on earth is there a road that marks such a stark boundary as Interstate 280 between San Jose and San Francisco?
Sales tax avalanche, give us a ‘Big Break Garlic Fest’
Flipping the TV channels between the SF Giants game and the Big Break golf series the other night, it popped into my head. The events surrounding the Garlic Fest are not only a lot of fun, but they help to promote our fine fest. Any Giants fan watching a game on TV lately has seen the promos for the first Garlic Fest satellite party at AT&T ballpark slated for next Friday. When I saw that promo and flipped back to the Big Break on the Golf Channel, which is a skills elimination challenge, I thought of Gilroy Golf Course pro Don DeLorenzo and G-Fest Executive Director Brian Bowe. How about a “Big Break Garlic Fest” Golf Tournament? It would bring back another satellite event, take only half a day, add a new fun format to a local golf event and raise some good charitable money …
Boxing: All in the family
Philadelphia owns the moniker The City of Brotherly Love. But for this summer, consider South Lake Tahoe, The City of Brotherly Boxing.
