Lincoln reminds us of American inventiveness
Abraham Lincoln never visited Silicon Valley, but he would no doubt appreciate the spirit of innovation and ingenuity that exists in our global high-tech epicenter. Lincoln, whose birth date is Sunday, happens to be the only U.S. president who ever received an invention patent. That fact leads me to believe he would have a word or two to say to many of today's politicians who are now thwarting efforts to upgrade America's patenting system .
This is the good that we hold on to
Last December when I asked our local community for help with collecting toys for children in need, a man I had never met named Bob suddenly appeared and donated three big bags of brand new toys for the Toy Giveaway Christmas Event taking place on Dec. 20 to benefit children in need.
Getting rid of the garage junk
Occasionally, the difference between men and women astounds me. Take, for example, the garage. Call me naive, but I've always thought of a garage as a nice, convenient place to store big objects like, say, a car.
Two programs bring insight to Gilroy PD
Signups are open for two Gilroy police programs designed to introduce community members of all ages to career options in law enforcement.
The Police Explorers program is open to residents ages 14-20 who are interested in careers in law enforcement. The program gives young adults...
Delo’s Divots: Turn the shoulders to increase distance
Unfortunately, golf doesn't have any secret pill you can take
Christians Gather to Confront Realities of the Palestinian Occupation
Lent began for Roman Catholics, Protestants and Anglicans on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 21. (Eastern Orthodox Christians use a different calendar and began their observance on Feb. 19.) This is the traditional season in the church year when Christians begin their preparation for Easter. It is marked by fasting, penitence, prayer, study and special acts of charity (often called "almsgiving").
















