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Columnists for Thursday, December 07, 2006

On Faith: Christianizing a Jewish holiday

One November Sunday evening, about 60 people gathered in the sanctuary of Hillside Christian Center in Napa for the “Christ in the Passover” presentation by Jews for Jesus.

From the Editor: Bright moments

It's the most wonderful time of the year -- for PG&E.

The Family Computer: The iPod was a revolution

Driving by a Tower Records store this past weekend was a sobering experience.

Parker’s Pen: Nobody asked me - but!

Nobody asked me — but, the election day whippin’ applied to the reds by the blues was an every Election Day occurrence in the town and borough where I came from.

Style Wise: Stumped?

Are you stumped when it comes to choosing clothes or accessories for a holiday gift? We asked Napa fashion educator and consultant Anthea Tolomei for suggestions. Here’s her response:

Outdoors: Where are the salmon?

While I prefer to see and feel the outdoor scene for myself, there are times I must rely on fishing reports from others.

The World in a Glass: There’s promise for pomice

Resveratrol is the miracle component in red wine that has been credited with reducing the incidence of heart disease and has been positively linked to many other ailments and illnesses. Now you can get it in your bread and pasta.

Glad You Asked: A meaty question

Could you explain to me why so few people aren’t interested in becoming vegetarian? I don’t see the point of eating meat when you could get the same nutrients from vegetables and vitamins and not waste the lives of animals, some who never touch grass and endure intolerable cruelty for the sake of flavor.

Napa Journal: Hark, a leaf

Not many living things become most beautiful when you drain the life out of them.

On the Lees: Local vintner makes ‘XO’ of vodka

For well over three decades, Bernard Portet has played a vital role in the Napa Valley wine trade.

Parents need an estate plan

Dear Len & Rosie,

What’s Up Napa Valley: Cosentino reports poor results

One reason wine companies hate to go public is that all their private woes become public, too.

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