Cirque du Soleil’s stunning ‘Totem’ in San Jose
It has been said that lightning does not strike twice in the same place. In the case of Cirque du Soleil's dazzling and glorious “Totem,” it may not have struck the same place, but moved its trademark blue and gold Grand Chapiteau from San Francisco to the Taylor Street Bridge in San Jose, along with its stunning production that defies the imagination.
Somersault into discovering your talent
I’m fascinated by other people’s talents and skills. Musicians, novelists, dancers ... anyone who has a specific ability that they’ve honed and perfected. And kudos to those who share their talent and touch the lives of others - from teaching classes or performing on stage, to simply going to work every day, in the case of a steady-handed surgeon.
BASKETBALL: Warriors trade Ellis to Bucks for Bogut and Jackson
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The tenure of Golden State Warriors guard Monta Ellis came to an abrupt end Tuesday.
FOOTBALL: 49ers re-sign Carlos Rogers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – The San Francisco 49ers, who watched well-liked Joshua Morgan depart soon after free agency opened Tuesday, hung onto another favorite, cornerback Carlos Rogers, at day's end.
FOOTBALL: As expected, Raiders release tight end Boss
The Raiders announced the release of tight end Kevin Boss on Tuesday, putting him on the open market along with 15 other members of the 2011 Raiders on the first day of free agency.
Pet news across the world
There’s a few interesting news items worth mentioning this week. First comes word from China that Chinese pet owners have started importing pet food and treats made in the United States because of concerns about contamination in their own domestic products. Seems they won’t buy their own stuff ever since reports surfaced about salmonella contamination and other problems. Perhaps now they’ll see better quality control from these companies. I still say we should all avoid pet products imported from China.
A long family line of wine and garlic lovers
Rapazzini Winery on U.S. 101 and Highway 25 is the embodiment of all that is sacred in Gilroy: wine, garlic and family ties.
Easy rush to judgment on Limbaugh’s crass assault
Powerful conservative commentator Rush Limbaugh’s three-day verbal assault on Georgetown University student Sandra Fluke is outrageous for many reasons. Limbaugh’s choice of words – the subject of his narrow, half-hearted apology – is just the beginning.
