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Jul 08, 2008

Columnists Archives

Wednesday Jun 25

Driver in 2005 killing found guilty of murder

BUSINESS MATTERS: Keep your part-time job on resume

Tuesday Jun 24

MAGID ON TECH: ISPs disconnecting from child porn

Saturday Jun 21

Don't miss out on commencement

Thursday Jun 19

THE EYE MAN: When is the right time for cataract surgery?

Wednesday Jun 18

BUSINESS MATTERS: Doing the work for a new career

Tuesday Jun 17

MAGID ON TECH: Watching YouTube on the tube

Saturday Jun 14

Thursday Jun 12

Wednesday Jun 11

BUSINESS MATTERS: Finding the right temp agency

Tuesday Jun 10

Free area clinics provide care for working poor

Apple's pocket-size PC

Jun 7, 2008

Online profile may help college-bound

Jun 5, 2008

Eyelid twitching a blepharospasm

Jun 3, 2008

TECH MATTERS: Finding safety with ForceField

May 29, 2008

Dealing with contact costs

May 28, 2008

Alcoholism doesn't prevent getting an offer

May 27, 2008

MAGID ON TECH: Netflix box worth the money

May 22, 2008

THE EYE MAN: Follow surgeon's advice

May 21, 2008

JOB MATTERS: Applying before a job gets posted

May 20, 2008

MAGID ON TECH: Google Health is now online

May 15, 2008

THE EYE MAN: What's the deal with steroids?

May 14, 2008

BUSINESS MATTERS: Former employers are not out to protect you

May 13, 2008

MAGID ON TECH: Digital photos easier to share with Web sites

Relations spawn best laugh track

May 10, 2008

On College

May 8, 2008

May 7, 2008

May 6, 2008

MAGID ON TECH: Shareholders of Microsoft have worries too

HEALTH MATTERS: Seasoned lifeguard promotes ocean safety

May 3, 2008

ON COLLEGE: Tips for getting off wait list

May 1, 2008

EYE MAN: Contacts are reversible, but surgery is permanent

Apr 30, 2008

BUSINESS MATTERS: Adaptability essential in global market

Apr 29, 2008

MAGID ON TECH: Nepotism, wigs and Wi-Fi

Apr 26, 2008

On College


Apr 24, 2008

THE EYE MAN: Cancer of the breast can spread to eyes

Apr 22, 2008

HEALTH MATTERS: Enslaved youth face profound health risks

Apr 19, 2008

2008 a rough year for college applicants

Apr 17, 2008

THE EYE MAN: Bubbly vision, 'floaters' cause woman to worry

Apr 16, 2008

BUSINESS MATTERS: Don't rule out career change in slow fields

Apr 15, 2008

Apr 12, 2008

'The pound' is not PC for pets

Apr 10, 2008

THE EYE MAN: Patient left wondering after cryptic diagnosis

Apr 9, 2008

Teacher remanded into custody on porn charges

BUSINESS MATTERS: First impression can be overcome

Apr 8, 2008

MAGID ON TECH: Touch phones need dial pad to be effective

Apr 3, 2008

Apr 2, 2008

Apr 1, 2008

MAGID ON TECH: New GPS connects to Internet

HEALTH MATTERS: Resilience can be improved upon

Mar 29, 2008

On College

Kittens dominate Humane Society's 'baby season'

Mar 27, 2008

THE EYE MAN: Effectiveness, cost of vision therapy varies

Mar 26, 2008

Mar 25, 2008

MAGID ON TECH: Ace no substitute for Blackberry

Mar 20, 2008

Patches are crucial in fixing 'lazy eye'

Mar 18, 2008

MAGID ON TECH: Myths, facts about social networking

HEALTH MATTERS: Hidden stress can cause physical symptoms

Mar 15, 2008

Mar 13, 2008

EYE MAN: Sometimes a third opinion is in order

Mar 12, 2008

Mar 11, 2008

MAGID ON TECH: A revolving door of e-mail addresses

ANDERSON ON HEALTH: Gambling problems can unravel a life

Mar 8, 2008

CRITTER CORNER: Guinea pigs are sensitive, social

Mar 5, 2008

BUSINESS MATTERS: When your boss is intolerant

Mar 4, 2008

HEALTH MATTERS: Filmmaker urges people to think critically

MAGID ON TECH: ThinkPad: Expensive but worth it

Mar 1, 2008

Gap years can look good on applications

Feb 28, 2008

Feb 27, 2008

BUSINESS MATTERS: Finding a perfect job, patient boss

Feb 26, 2008

HEALTH MATTERS: Take time when selecting surgeon

Feb 23, 2008

ON COLLEGE: ACT, SAT have their advantages, disadvantages

Feb 20, 2008

BUSINESS MATTERS: Quitting a job you've just started

Rabbits can be the ecological choice

Feb 19, 2008

MAGID ON TECH: Video game advocates for immigrants

HEALTH MATTERS: Treating gang culture as a disease

Feb 16, 2008

ON COLLEGE: Tips to get good recommendations

Feb 13, 2008

THE EYE MAN: Iridocyclitis demands prompt care

BUSINESS MATTERS: Job research in specific fields

Feb 12, 2008

Self-care reduces stress in caregivers

Search for the perfect digital camera all about features

Feb 9, 2008

On College

Feb 6, 2008

BUSINESS MATTERS: Don't give employers any ammo

THE EYE MAN: The 411 on ARMD

Feb 5, 2008

MAGID ON TECH: An Internet soap opera

Feb 2, 2008

ON COLLEGE: Colleges can view Facebook just like friends

Jan 30, 2008

Colds can lead to eye infection

BUSINESS MATTERS: Walk away from nosy employers

Jan 29, 2008

TECH MATTERS: Choosing the right digital camera for you

Jan 26, 2008

Jan 22, 2008

MAGID ON TECH: Where to start with an HDTV

Jan 18, 2008

Jan 15, 2008

Jan 11, 2008

MAGID ON TECH: CES is in the books

Jan 8, 2008

Jan 1, 2008

For gadgets and software, 2007 was a big year

Dec 19, 2007

Magid on Tech: A last-minute Christmas giving guide

Dec 11, 2007

Magid on tech: Life without GPS would be unimaginable

Dec 4, 2007

Magid on Tech: Big external hard drives a good gift

Mentally ill often jailed for lack of treatment

Nov 28, 2007

Magid on tech: Stay safe while shopping on the Internet

Nov 20, 2007

Magid on tech: Skype offers an alternative to landlines

East Palo Alto native seeks end to culture of violence

Nov 6, 2007

MAGID ON TECH: Google plan gives power to consumers

Nov 2, 2007

Job hunter has too much personality

Oct 23, 2007

MAGID ON TECH: Neutrality advocates find ally

Oct 17, 2007

Periods of blurred vision could be sign of ocular migraine

Oct 16, 2007

Clinics critical part of Katrina recovery effort

Oct 15, 2007

Sep 4, 2007

A library catalog right on your PC

Nurse turns to writing after son's death

Aug 28, 2007

Health Matters: Marine microbes can be threat to health

Aug 21, 2007

Keeping data 'in the cloud' may save it

Aug 15, 2007

The Eye Doctor: Insurance issues can be confusing

Aug 14, 2007

Health Matters: Therapist turns to marriage education

Jul 24, 2007

New airline ticket site offers alternatives

Caring for these foster children a special challenge

Jun 26, 2007

Navigator pairs GPS with video

May 29, 2007

Down syndrome children can thrive with acceptance

May 26, 2007

Stanford admissions revealed

May 22, 2007

May 19, 2007

Make your college visit count

May 15, 2007

L.A. County faces high demands to provide indigent care

May 12, 2007

Follow your instinct when picking a college

May 5, 2007

Apr 28, 2007

Professor proposes new admissions system

Apr 21, 2007

Stanford, Duke hit capacity

Apr 14, 2007

Author on reviewing universities

Apr 7, 2007

Top author shares college tips

Mar 31, 2007

Mar 24, 2007

Some colleges opting to become 'SAT optional'

Mar 10, 2007

Style in class

Mar 3, 2007

Home away from Home

Feb 24, 2007

Belle of the Peninsula

Dec 9, 2006

Matters Historical: A signal of a major change in Japanese policy

Dec 2, 2006

Matters Historical: 'A bulldozer with brains' built schools

Nov 18, 2006

Peninsula scrap metal helped war effort

Nov 11, 2006

Nov 4, 2006

Matters Historical: Dominating county's nursery business

Oct 28, 2006

Matters Historical: Banker declared traitor to his class

Oct 21, 2006

Matters Historical: Illegitimate son was a man of distinction

Oct 14, 2006

Matters Historical: The tales of a few good canines

Oct 13, 2006

Oct 7, 2006

Matters Historical: Italian farmers' major contributions

Sep 30, 2006

Matters Historical: A brief time in the spotlight

Sep 29, 2006