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How to Keep Your 2012 Calendar from Hurting You

January 25, 2012

The holiday festivities seem long past and most of us have settled back into our regular work routines. This is a great time to think about where to place your new calendar to minimize the risk of neck and back strain. The more often you need to look at the calendar, the more important it is to place it where you can easily see it without twisting, leaning or straining.

Using the convenient minor convention

February 22, 2013

Last time we talked about opening the bidding when partner does not have a five-card suit. The bridge gurus came up with an interesting convention to handle just this situation. Called the “convenient minor” convention, partner would open one club or diamond, bidding the longer and stronger suit. If partner is 4-4 in the minors, then partner opens one diamond - this allows partner to respond two clubs at the next opportunity. And, if partner is 3-3 in the minors, then partner opens one club. This allows YOU to bid one diamond if that is your best suit.

Our Town: The joys and pitfalls of technology

February 17, 2017

I was an early adopter of technology at one time.

Christmas: Still a time for miracles

December 22, 2009

At this stage of the Christmas season, it would be easy to sit

When women were given the right to vote

October 19, 2010

A South Valley woman once told me she doesn't have any time

Our energy future is a moral issue

May 1, 2012

I really dread the 2012 election cycle, especially the presidential race. We know that both the Obama and Romney campaigns have enough money to completely dominate television advertising, and given what we have seen from the Republican primary races, it will be overwhelmingly negative. It appears that Romney’s theme will be that Obama was not up to the job and gave us four years of failure, so he deserves a chance to get it right. Almost every speech is filled with “he didn’t … I will.”

Your chance to shine

May 7, 2010

Are you someone who enjoys contributing to large efforts? Are

Supervision is Key to Enjoyable Experience at Dog Park

June 12, 2007

Recently, I heard another story about "Dog Park Rage." That's right, it's not just for the roads anymore. Road rage isn't the only place where people make fools of themselves. Dog Park Rage happens right here in Morgan Hill. And it won't surprise you when you hear a typical case.

Golf tournament supports worthy cause

September 16, 2013

Sometimes an occasion comes along that is particularly fortuitous. Here is such an opportunity: a chance to enjoy a fun activity while contributing to children's education.

Put your tax refund to work

March 5, 2013

Not everyone gets one, but it’s always a welcome sight – a tax refund. If you receive a refund this year, how can you best put it to work?

Why four percent for retirement plans?

Congregations share outdoor worship

Optimism remains despite disaster

Thoughts regarding the best inventions ‘since sliced bread’

High expectations will help raise academic achievement

How to Keep Your 2012 Calendar from Hurting You

Using the convenient minor convention

Our Town: The joys and pitfalls of technology

Christmas: Still a time for miracles

When women were given the right to vote

Our energy future is a moral issue

Your chance to shine

Supervision is Key to Enjoyable Experience at Dog Park

Golf tournament supports worthy cause

Put your tax refund to work

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