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A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Clouds of UncertaintyClouds have a cooling effect on the planet. “Yes, and the sky is blue”, you may be thinking. “Isn’t that obvious, and why should we care?”...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Feb. 9, 2020Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Feb 15, 2020 at 7:16 pm | 13 comments | 19167 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
The Gulf between Climate Plan and Climate ResultsEarth Day is coming up this Wednesday, April 22. Rather than write about ambitious new goals, I want to write about the more humbling process of change. What does...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Apr. 19, 2020Last comment by CrescentParkAnon., on Apr 24, 2020 at 5:53 pm | 13 comments | 17469 Views
TWO DECADES OF KIDS AND COUNTING
In awe in YosemiteLast week I accompanied a group of Paly students to Yosemite National Park. Seventy five freshmen, all students in Paly’s TEAM (Together Everybody Achieves...
Original post made by Sally Torbey on Nov. 19, 2015Last comment by Sally Torbey, on Nov 23, 2015 at 4:24 pm | 13 comments | 4979 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
How to Buy a Used EVUsed EVs are a good deal, arguably one of the best deals on the car market today. Edmunds is
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Nov. 22, 2020Last comment by Resident, on Dec 5, 2020 at 6:31 pm | 13 comments | 20935 Views
TWO DECADES OF KIDS AND COUNTING
AligningLast year we became friends with two families who had recently relocated to the US for work from two different countries, and had children attending PAUSD schools....
Original post made by Sally Torbey on Sep. 2, 2015Last comment by Sally Torbey, on Sep 8, 2015 at 4:51 pm | 13 comments | 4844 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
"It's too little too late" and other reasons why notFUD. Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt. Big changes should be carefully considered. But when a new idea quickly provokes objections from many different angles, something...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Sep. 12, 2021Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Sep 19, 2021 at 6:13 am | 13 comments | 16420 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Menlo Park considers an "electrification concierge"There are many easy, fast, and cost-effective ways for each of us to make a big dent in our emissions. Think modernizing our diets, electrifying our transportation,...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Apr. 17, 2022Last comment by MP Father, on Apr 25, 2022 at 10:43 pm | 13 comments | 16613 Views
TWO DECADES OF KIDS AND COUNTING
Will self-driving cars hurt Cozy Coupe sales?Yesterday morning I maneuvered my too-adorable two-year-old cousin down the sidewalk in a vibrant orange and yellow Little Tikes Cozy Coupe, while she delightedly...
Original post made by Sally Torbey on Sep. 21, 2016Last comment by Sally Torbey, on Sep 28, 2016 at 6:02 pm | 13 comments | 18904 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Need some help choosing a plant-based milk?A few weeks ago I found myself staring into a refrigerator case full of plant-based milks, with no idea which one to choose or why. A guy next to me was doing the...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on May. 8, 2022Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on May 13, 2022 at 8:15 pm | 13 comments | 19601 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
My CoworkersWe've all heard that it takes a village to raise a child. Well, in the Silicon Valley it takes an entire peninsula. Anyone would be impressed by the overwhelming...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Oct. 7, 2013Last comment by CherylBac, on Oct 15, 2013 at 5:44 pm | 13 comments | 17409 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Breastfeeding LawOver the past couple of days there has been a lot of heated discussion about breastfeeding. Women are now
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Feb. 4, 2014Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Feb 12, 2014 at 12:10 pm | 13 comments | 22381 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Our kids' alarm clocksOur son started preschool this fall. One of the many things we did to prepare him for school was change his sleep schedule. Like most parents, we hope he arrives...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Sep. 24, 2015Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Sep 30, 2015 at 3:32 pm | 13 comments | 13129 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Americans and the Economy Need More HelpThe national employment report gives solid hope that the jobs recession is ending. Monthly job losses averaged 103,000 for the past 4 months down from 397,000 in...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Dec. 5, 2009Last comment by Bob S, on Dec 10, 2009 at 7:21 pm | 13 comments | 22535 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Americans and the Economy Need More HelpThe national employment report gives solid hope that the jobs recession is ending. Monthly job losses averaged 103,000 for the past 4 months down from 397,000 in...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Dec. 5, 2009Last comment by Bob S, on Dec 10, 2009 at 7:21 pm | 13 comments | 4401 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Update on the EconomyI wish everyone a happy and peaceful Thanksgiving. The Bottom Line ? The state and national economy are growing ? The economic recovery will be long and...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Nov. 23, 2010Last comment by Doyle, on Nov 10, 2015 at 10:17 am | 13 comments | 23511 Views
A PRAGMATIST'S TAKE
Politics: Empty appeals to "innovation"The word "innovation" is widely bounced around in this campaign, both for Council and the School Board. Anyone actually involved in innovation knows that most...
Original post made by Douglas Moran on Oct. 19, 2014Last comment by Sea REDDY, on Oct 23, 2014 at 1:55 pm | 13 comments | 9809 Views
A PRAGMATIST'S TAKE
El Camino/Page Mill intersection needs more pedestrians?The intersection of El Camino and Page Mill is one of the most congested in the city, but no improvements are expected in the foreseeable future.(foot#1) Those familiar...
Original post made by Douglas Moran on Apr. 8, 2015Last comment by Douglas Moran, on Apr 10, 2015 at 12:03 am | 13 comments | 11054 Views
A PRAGMATIST'S TAKE
Bad question, useless answers: Traffic policy GIGOCity Hall is currently requesting citizen input on fundamental policy related to traffic and transportation issues. The
Original post made by Douglas Moran on Sep. 17, 2015Last comment by Douglas Moran, on Sep 23, 2015 at 10:29 pm | 13 comments | 8449 Views
COUPLE'S NET
I Told My Mom She's DyingYesterday I told my mom she's dying. It was one of the hardest things I have ever done in my life. We cried. She thanked me for telling her and said she'll miss...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 18, 2014Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Nov 24, 2014 at 7:30 am | 13 comments | 35459 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Ramen shop replaces Muracci?s in Los AltosCharley Noodle & Grill, a Hawaiian-style ramen shop, has opened at the former home of Muracci's 2 on State Street in Los Altos. The restaurant's namesake, Charley...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Mar. 25, 2015Last comment by SS, on Mar 31, 2015 at 8:57 am | 13 comments | 31408 Views
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