When a traveler picks up the morning paper these days or watches the late news on television, they are more likely than not to see some of the places they visited in past years – but now they may be in a state of turmoil. With the global political unrest that is occurring in Africa …

Spring is edging its way into our farmers’ market, with truckloads of tender cool-weather crops like asparagus, artichokes, fava beans, crunchy celery, peas-in-the-pod, and super-sweet sugar snap peas. Fragrant strawberries are coming into their own, followed closely by chubby little cherries. This is the time of year when you don’t want to risk sleeping in …

CAN I USE MY REGULAR FACE MOISTURIZER AROUND MY EYES INSTEAD OF EYE CREAM? No. The delicate skin around the eyes cannot absorb thick creams therefore it will not nourish or hydrate. Beware of heavy eye creams they can cause tiny bumps to form underneath the surface of the skin in the eye area. WHY …

A breath of fresh air! Spring fashion drags me out from under layers of sweaters, coats and scarves to emerge like a butterfly—light, full of color and ready to fly! My favorite pieces this season are not new on the scene, but for spring 2011 they have a fresh vibe and they’ve been reinvented with …

Align Healing Center was established in Danville in 1999 and since first opening my doors I have seen a progressive increase in chronic pain and Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), now called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) in our community. RSD/CRPS is a chronic, painful, and progressive neurological condition that affects the skin, muscles, joints, and …

Q. I’m wondering how I might check and adjust the soil pH to make it more acidic for my Azaleas, Rhododendrons and ferns. Will applying an acid fertilizer be sufficient or should I use something more specific? A. A pH scale is used to determine the acidity or alkalinity of a soil. With seven point …

For the Sharks and their fans, the last five seasons have been the ultimate in sports frustration. They have been at or near the top of the NHL since 2003, had the best record in the league going into the 2009 playoffs, and have come up short every year. The Giants may have coined the …

Spring is in the air; as are the hopes for warm dry days to help inspire a long country drive with family or friends. Living in Northern California; I can think of many locations that meet the bill, so the big question is not “where to go”, but rather “in which vehicle”, that would deliver …

A transformational shift is taking place within the U.S. economy. Our world has become a place where people, businesses and economies are increasing interconnected. The rapid growth in emerging markets has created an export boom for U.S. companies. These exports have made a historically high contribution to our current economic recovery. After every recession since …

One of the questions people ask me is, “How do I choose a Trustee of my Trust?” For some clients, it is very obvious to them who it should be, such as the oldest child, a brother or sister. But for many, it is not so obvious. There are two qualities I consider the most …