In the beginning, in 1989, it was a very empty house, except for the fecal droppings and urinary disposals in the flooring and the sub-flooring from the cats and dogs and rabbits of the prior owner. Robin Burnett thought as a joke he would wear a full scuba outfit to our first houses-smelling. His look when the odors hit him and the look of the others spoke loudly of their concern for my business judgment … more
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Landing
Leaving SFO – smiles On Virgin America. Contemplation? Skepticism? Or simply practicing the raise of an eyebrow? 12 something hours later, upon arrival at Casa Mariana in La Paz, a look that requires no words.
A city this grand deserves a lasting vision (Monterey County Weekly)
A city this grand deserves a lasting vision. LOCAL SPIN: Reimagining Monterey A city this grand deserves a lasting vision. Michael Delapa Thursday, January 24, 2013 I can remember the first time I visited Monterey. It was 1976, and I was an undergraduate at Stanford University’s Hopkins Marine Station. There was something about the city that immediately captured me – I can’t say exactly what. Perhaps it was its physical beauty and proximity to Monterey … more
Pigovian Taxes May Offer Economic Hope – NYTimes.com
Pigovian Taxes May Offer Economic Hope – NYTimes.com. This proposal mirrors the fee-bate concept in the Drive+ legislation that Gary K. Hart introduced in 1989/1991 (and that Ken Goldsholl and I initiated): “Yet, in principle, any change that makes the economic pie larger makes it possible for everyone to enjoy a bigger slice than before. The practical challenge is to slice the larger pie so that everyone comes out ahead. A first step toward a … more
Monterey Cell Phone Tours Available
You can now be the insightful, informed tour guide your guests hope for when they visit you. Free but for the cost of your cell phone minutes, you can get a recorded tour of ten historic sites down town. Dial (831)998-‐9458* to be connected to a recorded message that prompts you to enter a “stop” number to hear each audio tour. Also available are recordings for other attractions on the Peninsula, such as the Presidio, … more
Otter 501 – Full List
BITS AND PIECES – April 5, 2012 – “Meet Otter 501” by Staff http://bitsandpieces.us/2012/04/06/meet-otter-501/ CARMEL MAGAZINE – Spring/Summer 2012 – “You Otter Be in Pictures” by Michael Chatfield http://www.carmelmagazine.com/archive/12sp/otter.shtml COMMON SENSE MEDIA – May 11, 2012 – “Otter 501” by Sandie Angulo Chen http://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/otter-501 CUTEOVERLOAD.COM – April 4, 2012 – “I was made for Cute Overload” with video http://cuteoverload.com/2012/04/04/i-was-made-for-cute-overload/ THE DAILY JOURNAL – April 30, 2012 – “Otter 501 Exclusive” http://www.thedailyjournal.com/videonetwork/1592624379001/-Otter-501-Exclusive … more
Otter 501 Reviews – Short list
Reviews: http://www.pineconearchive2.com/120511PCA.pdf http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/localnews/ci_20642999/amiable-nature-film-otter-501-is-salute-sea http://www.santacruz.com/ae/articles/2012/05/15/otter_501_tracks_pup_from_stranding_to_release http://www.motherofpearlitis.net/2012/05/review-otter-501-great-family-movie/ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/deborah-stambler/otter-501_b_1508361.html http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/psi-vid/2012/05/10/its-so-flufeeee-otter-501-a-must-see-movie/ http://www.carmelmagazine.com/archive/12sp/otter.shtml http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/05/10/DD9L1OF31B.DTL http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/stories/otter-501-movie-brings-a-new-twist-to-nature-documentaries#comment-304475 http://www.montereycountyweekly.com/news/2012/may/10/it-otter-be-pictures/ http://www.misadvmom.com/2012/05/movie-review-otter-501.html http://www.tammystwocents.com/2012/05/otter-501-a-must-see-movie/ http://www.thesemiorganicmom.com/2012/05/otter-501-viewing-party.html Articles: http://livingincinema.com/2012/05/08/the-band-honeymoon-on-their-soundtrack-for-the-documentary-otter-501/ http://networkedblogs.com/xIy2N Links: http://otter501.com/ https://www.facebook.com/otter501 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqPYqABSHjE Otter links: http://www.usgs.gov/newsroom/article.asp?ID=3116#.T7ROC-1QQyE http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/aa/pressroom/web/PressRelease_view.aspx?enc=dL80ZKBsI57uZ2z008wzTQ== http://montereybayaquarium.tumblr.com/post/18684953434/toola-the-most-important-animal-in-the-history
Why I’m supporting Marc Del Piero for 5th District Supervisor
I hope you’ll join me, former Supervisor Karin Strasser Kauffman, former Carmel Mayors Ken White and Jeanne Grace, Chris Fitz, Janet Brennan, Julie Engell, and The Monterey Herald in enthusiastically supporting Marc Del Piero for 5th District Supervisor. I invite you to donate to his campaign, vote for him, and spread the word among your friends. This decision doesn’t come easy. In 1995, I was an early supporter of Dave Potter in his race against Jeff Davi. I hosted … more
Mercury News editorial: Peter Douglas changed the world – San Jose Mercury News
Mercury News editorial: Peter Douglas changed the world – San Jose Mercury News. Mercury News editorial: Peter Douglas changed the world Mercury News Editorial Posted: 04/05/2012 03:36:34 PM PDT Updated: 04/05/2012 06:10:15 PM PDT If you think it’s impossible for one person to change the world, we have two words for you: Peter Douglas. Faced with what seemed like an inexorable tide of development, oil drilling and privatization, Douglas set out in the 1970s to … more
Just Lin, Baby! 10 Lessons Jeremy Lin Can Teach Us Before We Go To Work Monday Morning – Forbes
Just Lin, Baby! 10 Lessons Jeremy Lin Can Teach Us Before We Go To Work Monday Morning – Forbes. Just Lin, Baby! 10 Lessons Jeremy Lin Can Teach Us Before We Go To Work Monday Morning Image by Getty Images via @daylife Lin-sanity has swept up the NBA over the last week. Now it seems like the phenomenon has gone worldwide. Friday’s 38 point performance by Harvard grad Jeremy Lin for the New York Knicks … more