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It is said to be the world's most popular hobby: genealogy, or investigating family history. For people who have interest in this topic, a local church is providing free access to a wealth of information.

A Christmas luncheon, hosted by the Spanish Ministry of the Gilroy First Baptist Church, is a chance to enjoy homemade tamales, rice, beans and salad with many delicious desserts. It will be served at noon Dec. 15 in the Social Hall, 8455 Wren Ave. No charge, (408) 848-6000.

OTTAWA – Defense was a rumor. So was physical play. Heck, the singer Drake, who performed after the second intermission, did as much hitting as the players in Sunday's 59th NHL All-Star Game at Scotiabank Place. In other words, it was a typical All-Star Game: Free-wheeling pond hockey on national TV. The New York Rangers' Marian Gaborik recorded a hat trick and was named the MVP as Team Chara outlasted Team Alfredsson, 12-9. It was the fourth-highest scoring game in all-star history.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – There's got to be a way to put a positive spin on this, right? Seeing Detroit ace Justin Verlander come into Kauffman Stadium and get his head kicked in like . . . well, like so many other guys who pitched in recent years for the home squad . . .  that's not an all-discouraging thing, is it?

Several years ago my wife Melanie and I decided to tailor our

Local thrift shops offer interesting home furnishings, high-end

As we celebrate our independence this Fourth of July, it's