The international equivalent of the S&P 500 Index is the ACWI Index, which tracks large and mid-cap stocks in almost 50 developed countries and emerging markets. It usually performs similar the S&P 500 and at times even underperforms it. This year, since Trump took over, the S&P 500 is up almost 18 percent, which is […]
Taylor Saugstad
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We don’t need them, we don’t want them
The idea of building new houses, creating new jobs isn’t all that great if this offshore wind thing unfortunately unfolds. There will come a time when the construction jobs are done and the people who live in those houses will be off to other work. The noise, the bad air that will be present during […]
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All Her Fault follows the fallout of a child abduction that reveals a buried family secret
All Her FaultWhat’s it rated? TV-MA When? 2025 Where’s it showing? Peacock Marissa’s (Sarah Snook) world turns into a nightmare when she shows up at the address provided by fellow mom, Jenny (Dakota Fanning), to pick up her young son, Milo (Duke McCloud), from a first-time play date. However, the nice older woman at the […]
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Let’s get rid of nuclear power and weapons
On the controversies surrounding Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant, it would be most wise to move things rapidly toward decommissioning and safety protocols as this aging dinosaur becomes more susceptible to a serious accident. The machinery is becoming more brittle and weak, further increasing the chance of a serious accident. And let’s not forget the […]
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Life is serious, but we can solve more problems with humor
We seem to have forgotten something important in our public life. The world is serious, but it is also absurd. We are surrounded by real problems, real responsibilities, and real consequences. Yet somewhere along the way we convinced ourselves that the only respectable way to face them is with a furrowed brow and a lecture. […]
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California’s body politic is missing connective tissue
“Energy policy is not within our purview.” This was the response from the California Coastal Commission when recently presented with information about the critical role that Diablo Canyon Power Plant plays in the state’s clean, baseload energy supply. This statement, while perhaps a narrow interpretation of the Coastal Act, is the perfect encapsulation of a […]
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A proposal for a new political party in America to bring us together
In response to Mr. Donegan’s call for the commencement of divorce proceedings by competing factions of the Democratic Party (“Democratic divorce,” Nov. 27)—enough with divisiveness and drama. Herewith, a proposal for a party to unify us: the Boring Party. Slogan: Moderation, and not too much of thatHeadquarters: Lake Woebegone, Minnesota (honorary); Bland, MissouriMascot: A dripping […]
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Train Dream is a poetic rumination one life’s ups and downs
Train DreamsWhat’s it rated? PG-13What’s it worth, Anna? Full priceWhat’s it worth, Glen? Full priceWhere’s it showing? Netflix Co-writer and director Clint Bentley and his screenwriting partner Greg Kwedar (Jockey, Sing Sing) adapt Denis Johnson’s novella of the same name to the big screen. The film debuted at Sundance in January and had a two-week […]
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Norma Moye keeps Paso Robles’ Vine Street Christmas tradition alive
Visit Paso and be merryThe Vine Street Victorian Showcase celebrates its 39th annual event on Dec. 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. The event is free. For more information, contact the Downtown Paso Robles Main Street office at (805) 238-4103. When Norma Moye bought her Victorian home on 18th and Vine in 1975, she never […]
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Our divided nation needs to heal with empathy
Empathy is not a “new age” idea. It is a hard, often uncomfortable discipline that requires patience, humility, and the courage to listen. Certain voices in our culture dismiss empathy as soft or naïve because they mistake it for agreement. It is easier to sneer at the idea than to do the difficult work of […]
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Dana Reserve development hurts the environment and doesn’t help the people who need it most
San Luis Obispo County’s biggest development proposal in decades, the Dana Reserve in Nipomo, just cleared a major hurdle—but the new Dana Reserve plan is still a bad deal for both housing and the environment. After a settlement with the developer, the project now promises only 78 deed-restricted affordable homes instead of the original 156—that’s […]
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Sacrifice is a calling
Sacrifice is a calling only the brave can hear. I’ve seen bravery in the still innocent eyes of an Air Force para-jumper, who drops from helicopters on a thin cable to bring home fellow airmen. I’ve seen bravery in the slumped shoulders of soldiers who disappear into the jungle at dusk, so that we could […]
