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Columnists for Friday, March 30, 2007

Where is that?

Today we launch the latest new feature in the Register, one that I'm fired up about.

The Family Computer: Technology ends up in court again

There has always existed a tension between innovation and copyright law, especially with technology. The Sony Betamax case is most often cited to illustrate the conflict.

Seller's net sheet

There is one document that is more important to the seller of a home than any or all of the others.

Parker’s Pen: A St. Patrick’s Day reprise

The other day at a Napa Valley College seminar at the school’s south campus on Soscol near Kennedy Park, Jenny Sercu, a great touring guide, along with a young man representing a touring agency, were prepping some 25 or so people, mostly women, on the wonders of old New York.

On Wine: Brand value

When you buy a shirt from, say, Ralph Lauren, you expect it to be a better shirt than one from, say, the Fly By Night Shirt Co.

Betty Rhodes: Reflecting on Napans past

Welcome to the Senior Corner. It is our intention to present articles of interest to seniors, as well as to others.

Outdoors: Gobble, gobble

“Gobble, gobble” is the sound local hunters want to hear Saturday morning. Then the hunt begins, as we try to outsmart the old gobbler and add a wonderful free range turkey dinner to your menu.

The World in a Glass: Sneaking wine into events

A company called Under Development Inc. recently created the “Beerbelly” which allows a person to carry beer in a pouch around the waist and when it’s covered by a shirt, looks just like a beer belly. That’s so you can sneak beer into a concert, ball game or other event.

Glad You Asked: Recyclemania

Where do you buy the clear plastic bags?

Shirt tale

When I talked a year ago to Steve Rodrigues, owner of Val's Liquors on Third Street, he was full of plans. "My goal is to clean up the store and bring in new products and make it more of a neighborhood-friendly store," he said.

On the Lees: Dinner spotlights choice wines

Few and far between here in wine country, winemaker’s dinners are making a comeback of sorts.

McNichol & Tillem: Son concerned about mom’s trust

Dear Len & Rosie, My sister has power of attorney over our mother and is also the trustee of our mother’s trust.

What’s Up Napa Valley: BarBersQ and Lobster Shack open

Two long-anticipated casual restaurants have opened in Napa.

Common Cents: I like Warren Buffett

“Is there anyone anywhere who has more nicknames than Warren Buffett? Vanity Fair calls him the Forest Gump of finance.

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