An Italian-style spaghetti squash
A couple of weeks ago, my son Leo broke his arm on the basketball court. We stayed close to home for a few days, so we needed the sort of food that would warm us inside. This recipe did the trick. Because spaghetti squash keeps for about two months, I didn't have to go farther than my pantry for my vegetables.
Be picky about your ‘news diet’
When you’re surfing the Internet for the latest in news, celebrity gossip or curious bits of trivia, remember that “clicks have consequences.” The information you find on the Web can have a big influence on your opinions, your thoughts and even your behavior. That’s why we at MHAT-19 recommend that, just as you should eat junk food in moderation for the sake of your physical health, you should also consume “junk information” in moderation for the sake of your mind.
Speaker shares inspiring story of the Holocaust
It is history’s best-documented story of genocide, the attempt to extinguish a whole people: the Holocaust.
‘Toy Story 3’: The toys are back
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Dating today is not for the faint of heart
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Anniversary of infamy for American freedoms
Last Sunday marked an anniversary of infamy for American freedom. That sunny day in the South Valley marked 70 years since President Franklin D. Roosevelt gave the U.S. military broad powers to force 120,000 American citizens to leave their homes and possessions to be relocated behind the barbed-wire fences of concentration camps in desolate locations. I consider Roosevelt's decision on Feb. 19, 1942 to sign Executive Order 9066 one of the most atrocious failings by a U.S. president in upholding America's traditions of freedom and democracy.
Finding a balance between perfect bebes and Tiger kids
I'm not sure how it happened, but apparently I have failed as a parent just by virtue of being American. According to the latest parenting trend, many cultures are better parents than Americans - ergo, I am a parenting failure (and yes, in case you were wondering, I have been waiting years to use the word "ergo" in a column).
Rays sign Gimenez to Minor League deal
According to MLB.com, the Tampa Bay Rays signed catcher and Gilroy native Chris Gimenez to a Minor League deal along with an invitation to spring training.
Create a personal checklist for tax season
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A’s land Ramirez – baggage and all
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