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Beyond technology and innovation
Silicon Valley is not just the epicenter of high technology and global innovation; it is a unique cultural mosaic that has inspired generations of...
Mt. Rigi Kulm: Enjoying a symphony of mist and mountain
Mt. Rigi Kulm, known affectionately as the "Queen of the Mountains," is more than just a geographic landmark in central Switzerland; it is a...
Our firefighters are facing a silent threat: PFAS
Gearing up every morning for a job built on danger just comes with being a firefighter. Yet for thousands who hold this job in...
Channeling Twain pt. 2: Voyaging beyond the 101
I’m still reading the biography of Mark Twain by Ron Chernow. The book is more than 1,000 pages long, so cut me some slack.
My...
Legal legend acted with grace under pressure
The world of family law is often a battleground. Yet, even in such a demanding arena, some individuals rise above the fray. Bob Hoover,...
The moral will to serve
Each week, when members of the Rotary Club of Los Gatos rise to say the Pledge of Allegiance, we reaffirm our commitment to the...
The ‘perfect day’ in Los Gatos?
The Laurel and Hardy film “Perfect Day” is a masterclass in irony. In about twenty minutes, it captures the unraveling of a well-intentioned Sunday...
How to handle anti-Americanism while abroad
With anti-American sentiment rising in some places, it’s worth reviewing the US Department of State (DoS) Travel Advisory Levels when planning a trip abroad.
Each...
Blum: Los Gatos in the lab
Please indulge me as I dive into this puzzle of Los Gatos and its potential identity. As someone who's read books about the atomic...
How should you respond when someone asks ‘the question’?
“Where are you from?”
It’s a common question, and one that can be quite loaded for people of diverse ethnicities.
On its face, it’s a plain...
