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‘Spring Awakening’: A study of sexuality and morality

October 21, 2009

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Meditations on Critical Thinking

August 21, 2007

"Logic is the missing piece of the American educational system, the subject that informs every other subject."

Wasserman for supe, Escoto for ed board

October 11, 2010

When it comes to two county races, the right choices are obvious

LDS Church promotes self-reliance

December 23, 2013

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are a highly respected part of their communities throughout the United States. They hold important positions in government, business, education and other fields. But this was not always the case.

VT Shootings Reveal Flaws in Mental Health Services

April 24, 2007

After the horrific shootings at Virginia Tech, the talking heads, pundits and blogosphere immediately began debating the divisive issue of gun control. Some said the episode demonstrates the need for stricter gun control laws, while others said it demonstrates the opposite.

Your Office Coach: Proposing office changes as a new employee

April 24, 2012

Q:Since joining this company a few weeks ago, I have noticed a lot of areas that need improvement. However, I’m not sure how honest I should be in sharing my views with management. In my previous job, I was always very open about my opinions. If I saw a problem, I simply described it to my boss and proposed a solution, but I’m not sure this would be welcomed in my new organization. What do you think?

Meeting your obligations and finding some opportunities

February 14, 2012

After you turn 70 1/2, the IRS requires you to withdraw some of the money in your retirement savings accounts each year. These withdrawals are officially called Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs). While you never have to make withdrawals from a Roth IRA, you must take...

Around Town: Church needs help with major repairs

July 11, 2025

The Morgan Hill United Methodist Church is in need of some help. The roof of the 132-year old church was replaced in 2023, but now it needs exterior paint and lead remediation, which can be costly. According to volunteers, they have a lot of...

Still looking for Mr. Goodbuck

March 26, 2009

I'm sure many of you in looking over the current state of things

Getting Out: ‘The Dish’ serves up beauty

January 18, 2013

The Dish. Pop into any Palo Alto coffee shop or deli and you are likely to overhear someone talking about the Dish.

Help spread the word about the arts

Preparing for the inevitable empty nest

Molokai: The Hawaiian Island with gentle charm

Have a happy ergonomic holiday

It’s time to renew values of science and reason

‘Spring Awakening’: A study of sexuality and morality

Meditations on Critical Thinking

Wasserman for supe, Escoto for ed board

LDS Church promotes self-reliance

VT Shootings Reveal Flaws in Mental Health Services

Your Office Coach: Proposing office changes as a new employee

Meeting your obligations and finding some opportunities

Around Town: Church needs help with major repairs

Still looking for Mr. Goodbuck

Getting Out: ‘The Dish’ serves up beauty

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