Sep 5, 2014
Things I Don't Understand
There are things that really puzzle me. Some life insurance companies charge lower premiums if you haven't made a life-shortening lifestyle choice. Being a nonsmoker is one of them. Actuarially, that…
Sep 5, 2014
Voters turn out for primary disappointing
It is extraordinary to think about all of the voices we’ve heard at the Santa Rosa Press Gazette this summer, including opinions about issues regarding the leadership of both the county and city, and…
Sep 2, 2014
What works may not work for everyone
So, dear reader, I’ve come to the end of my series on alternative energy with two quite disparate types: wind and nuclear. While I am expressing my opinion on these various kinds of energy, I hope my…
Aug 29, 2014
Tuition Pays for This
According to College Board, average tuition and fees for the 2013-14 school year totaled $30,094 at private colleges, $8,893 for in-state residents at public colleges and $22,203 for out-of-state res…
Aug 25, 2014
Hot Crazy Matrix—and Finding Yourself a Unicorn
“Women are made to be loved, not understood.”
Oscar Wilde
If you haven't seen the YouTube video called "The Hot Crazy Matrix,” please Google it and watch. It’s an important tutorial on dating, …
Aug 25, 2014
Conversion: Roth or Not?
When transitioning into retirement the question is often posed whether or not to convert a retirement account to a Roth IRA. The IRS allows taxpayers to convert traditional IRA assets to a Roth IRA-a…
Aug 14, 2014
Get Ready for Denials
Fox News correspondent Geraldo Rivera accused Matt Drudge's website of "the worst kind of jingoistic rhetoric ever" for carrying news stories about the dangers of illegal immigration. He said Drudge …
Aug 14, 2014
An intro into my life
My name is Aaron Little and I’ve been writing for the Press Gazette for a few months now. Before diving into my first column, I think a little background is in order. I’ve seen a good amount of this …
Aug 11, 2014
Western Anti-Semitism
Navi Pillay, U.N. high commissioner for human rights, has accused both Israel and Hamas militants of committing war crimes in the Gaza conflict. Her harshest criticism, as well as that of most nation…
Aug 5, 2014
Our View: Florida State Standards lacks validation
Addressing the contention about Florida State Standards, FSS, (otherwise known as federally mandated Common Core), we are aware of the consensus that Santa Rosa County is not pleased their students w…