The media tends to get caught up on buzz phrases. One of my favorite phrases from the election, which has carried over to the current economic situation, is “Main Street.
Q: I’ve heard that the DMV is “going green.” What is that all about? A: Great question. Energy and environmental conservation is something that the department is deeply committed to.
Many years ago my mother warned my long-time girlfriend and I: “If you wait until you can afford kids to have them — you’ll never have them.” Fueled by her desire for grandkids, my mom’s advice was a pointed rejoinder to my social and professional circle’s stubborn insistence on not sacrificing our
<i>Editor’s Note: The Quackers are three awesome ducks from the canals of Venice who are on a mission to educate the community about the dangers of global warming and the importance of practicing sustainability, all while surfing the most gnarly waves possible.
Bob Lutz, the charismatic, fiery and egomaniacal automotive genius behind creation and development of the Chevrolet Volt extended range plug-in hybrid, due for sale in 2010, is leaving General Motors, the corporation announced yesterday.
Strawberries and champagne, candlelight and negligees, love and romance, that’s what this Saturday is all about. A Hallmark Holiday, brought to you by the good people in the marketing department.
I knew last Monday’s “My Write” (”Council arrogance clips tree project”) would generate a lot of response from hard-core bicycling enthusiasts. I criticized City Councilmen Ken Genser and Kevin McKeown for insisting on dedicated bicycle lanes, planted center medians, curb bump outs and other physica
As I’m sure you know, President Obama recently instituted a salary cap of $500,000 per year for CEO’s of some companies that will be bailed out by taxpayers.
Last week our City Council announced it was taking applications to fill a vacant seat. This, just as former Gov. Rod Blagojevich was removed from office by the Illinois State Senate by a vote of 59-0.
Our so-called representatives in Congress clearly have no idea what to do to get the economy moving again. Just consider some of the line items they’ve included in the proposed $900 billion stimulus plan — a plan that is supposed to create jobs and stimulate the economy.
Last week I nearly suffered a migraine by convincing myself (via a Google search) that my daughter’s ear-tugging and drool were signs that she was on the verge of cutting her first tooth.
Even if you’re a frequent visitor to Yosemite, seeing it in winter will be like seeing it for the first time. There is always a sunrise, a sunset, a lifting fog, a changing shadow and a wind driven snow that changes the landscape by the hour.
