A quick lesson on when to use "bad" vs. "badly."
Report on Zinfandel's greatest producers, whose wines are mainly sourced from very old vines, based on showings at 2013 ZAP Zinfandel Festival in San Francisco.
A local pediatrician answers parents' commonly asked questions about the HPV vaccine.
An interview with the former head of the Institute of Noetic Sciences shows that the key to better health is asking better questions.
Refer vs. recommend - Be sure you're using these commonly mixed-up words correctly
Avoid battling over tutoring with your student by following this advice.
paintings by Judy Gittelsohn UP SO CLOSE Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library Second Floor Gallery 150 E San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95112
After a year of writing about advances in mind-body medicine I’m happy to report that, among other things, drugs aren’t our only option for health.
Ribera del Duero's rich, high quality wines, come from high altitude vineyards planted predominantly to a local variant of Tempranillo.
A young book reviewer shares her book pitching pet peeves with Maria Murnane
Wylie, an adult dog with a puppy feel.
After a cinematically dismal January and February, Palo Altans have several films to look forward to viewing this March.
Has the media been duped into believing that health is solely a condition of matter and that the mind plays little if any role?
Evidence we're entering a golden age for California Chardonnay, and other reflections on 2013 In Pursuit of Balance tasting of California Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Maria Murnane's advocacy for good grammar continues with a look at correct pronoun usage
Are you invested enough in your child's success to permit the possibility of failure?
Experts in the field of mind-body medicine share ideas about what it will take for a thought-based approach to health to gain acceptance.
Report on a trip to Pfalz and Baden in Germany where wine is changing, thanks to modern tastes favoring dry wines, global warming, improved viticulture and winemaking.
With so few homes coming to the market, the prices continued to be driven up. The median price of a single family home went over $2M in January reaching $2,157,000.
Avoid these five mistakes that could derail an otherwise promising book proposal
February's Developmental Asset of the month is #8: Youth as Resources | Young people perform useful roles in the community.
With all the bad television shows out there, Homeland is an oasis in the desert.
Better health begins with a review of what you already have in your mental cupboard. What do you have on hand that could nourish a happier, healthier you?
Grace has spent about 1/2 her life at the shelter and deserves a forever home!
Il Caberlot is made from a rare grape thought to be a crossing of Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The Rogoskys' love and devotion make the wine extraordinary.
Creating a book proposal can be a lot of work, but research and preparation will better arm you for publishing success.
Think you know what makes an effective study technique? This may surprise you.
Ask healthcare expert Don Berwick what the major problem is confronting health care reform efforts and he’ll tell you in one word: Fear.
Demand for Australian wines plummeted in the U.S. starting in 2008. Report on impressive first major tasting of Aussie wines in San Francisco in five years.
A new approach to annual resolutions is in order, so here’s an idea: -- flip a traditional resolution on its ear, and channel your good intentions into something that benefit our community.
Writing a book doesn't happen overnight-- giving yourself a daily goal of how many words to write can keep you on track!
Ziva is the longest doggie resident of the shelter. She deserves a home to call her own!
California high school students will begin their quest to win the National Science Bowl, hosted by the Energy Department's Office of Science, Saturday at the SLAC National Laboratory.
What's the future for passenger rail service in the US? A Palo Alto filmmaker provides one perspective.
Can our expectation of others – especially children – have a positive impact on their mental health, their safety, and the safety of others?
Report on excellent 2010 vintage Bordeaux wines presented at UGC tastings, better for reds and dry whites than Sauternes, including relative values.
People read novels to immerse themselves in another world. If poor dialogue pulls them away from the fantasy, you lose them.
Puppies should grow up at a shelter, they should grow up with a family. Maybe yours!
Here are some tips for creating a study space for your student.
With less than a year to go before every American needs to have health insurance, we still have a lot to do. Adding just one benefit could make a huge difference.