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October 2, 2025

Not into camping, but glad family is

Not so long ago I wrote a column that, among other things,

Uncommon–Core Curriculum

For many years all I did was run. Sometimes I would stretch, a little. Sometimes I would do some yoga, a little. But mostly I just ran. If I wanted to run faster, I ran faster in training. If I wanted to run farther, I ran farther in training—longer long runs, more miles per week. I would read about cross training—do some bicycling, swimming, elliptical. Never did it. Not much anyway. I like to run. I don’t have the time or inclination to go to a pool or a gym or dust off a bicycle.

At the Movies: ‘Old School’

I was recently told that the average age of a university student

What gives with the Monterey Street traffic light?

I travel northbound on Monterey Street five days a week while on my way to work in the morning and this signal light changes even though no vehicles approaching intersection from 3rd street. Usually takes approx. 30-45 seconds to cycle, but with no oncoming traffic in either direction.             

FOOTBALL: Raiders have struggled on Monday nights

Oakland Raiders coach Hue Jackson doesn't want to hear talk of

Understanding the strong two club convention

Let’s explore some rare – but wonderful – hands. Holding 22 or more HCP, open the bidding with an artificial two clubs bid - even holding zero clubs! Crazy, but artificial AND forcing! This is the strong two club convention. There are two mainstream forms for responder's bid - both artificial and forcing.

‘Sport Parent’ types and their definitions

Every fall, children across the planet do one thing: try out for

New Kid in Town

West Side Grill is open for business and has brought new flavor

FDA again warns of tainted pet treats

A dangerous problem in tainted pet treats has veterinarians and pet owners more worried than ever. And now, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is asking anyone whose pet has become sick after eating treats - sold as jerky tenders or strips made of chicken, duck, sweet potatoes or dried fruit - to report it.

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