Top tech gifts for 2011
Technology and electronics will again be the staple of many holiday shopping lists. Whether you're a tech head or not, compiling the list can be a challenge. Here's a little help - some suggestions for larger gifts that most anyone would enjoy, plus a few ideas for stuffing those stockings.
Racy blends
In between winter storms, a bright, sunny weekend beckoned me out to a wine tasting at Miramar Vineyards. Several groups, celebrating various milestones, filled the expansive patio, overlooking a vastness of vineyards and rolling green hills. Nearby, a team of wine drinkers played bocce ball on the shaded court.
Under attack: Christians, country and Christmas
California was so excited because the Christmas tree to be placed in front of the White House came from California. Living around Washington, D.C., I have seen this tree a number of times. Sorry, I guess we are told it is now a holiday tree. It reminded me for years a number of artists had been asked to produce Christmas ornaments for the large Christmas tree in the White House.
Garlic: Possible Antiviral to the Avian Flu?
According to a recently released report by the World Health
Simmonds’ hat trick stuffs Sharks in opener
SAN JOSE – Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds was in front of the San Jose net twice on successful power plays to carry Philadelphia past the Sharks 5-3 in the season opener at sold-out SAP Center Wednesday night.
Area youth rise early to study their faith
Anyone familiar with teenagers knows they seem to follow a different clock than adults, preferring to sleep later in the morning and stay up later at night. In fact, some school systems have recognized this by delaying the start of the school day past the normal 8 a.m. Thus, I was surprised to find a classroom full of Gilroy teens voluntarily meeting at 5:55 a.m. on a Monday morning to study religion – and they do this on a daily basis throughout the school year.
