Monthly Archives: March 2008

A great overview on the train, which I would love to see in California going though the center of the state all the way from Oregon to Mexico. Dan Walters: Does California really need a bullet train?By Dan Walters – … Continue reading →

Be careful out there, it’s still a pretty wild place, though one hopes that someday the rattlers do move on to the unpopulated areas where they rightfully belong. Recovering from a rattlesnake bite is no spring picnicBy Blair Anthony Robertson … Continue reading →

Now if they could maybe work together to bring the positive sense of ourselves into an uplifting vision of the future, with the inspiring leadership to bring others along with it, we might have something, or someone, worth voting for. … Continue reading →

Tapping into the underground water table is important, especially when the above ground supply is so limited. Public leadership in California (as the Governor and many Valley legislators are trying to do) really needs to come to grips with the … Continue reading →

If this is proven true, it would ultimately degrade the credibility of this set of issues as having impact on societies at large, if none but one segment of those so affected are raising the issue. White is the new … Continue reading →

Providing adequate water for salmon is absolutely crucial, and it is one of our guiding principles—“What’s good for the salmon is good for the river”—but only in an inverted values world would that take precedence over water for human beings. … Continue reading →

What a great idea! Illinois becomes 2nd state to offer free rides for 65-plus crowd: Transit agencies waiting to see impact on budgetsRichard Wronski, Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune (Illinois)March 17, 2008 Mar. 17–Monday marked the start of free rides on mass … Continue reading →

Might be an interesting idea to try out. A certain cachet treasure hunting gains modern fans who use GPS devices and clues to zero in on hidden itemsJanice Crompton Pittsburgh Post-GazettePittsburgh Post-Gazette (Pennsylvania)March 16, 2008 Deep-six the Nintendo and the … Continue reading →

Another project discussed. Five new towers envisioned downtownAn L.A. firm, undaunted by others’ failures, plans to transform apartment site.By Mary Lynne Vellinga – mlvellinga@sacbee.comPublished 12:00 am PDT Friday, March 28, 2008 Undaunted by the recent failure of two high-rise condominium … Continue reading →

It is generally a good thing when help is offered and this seems to be coming from a particularly well situated organization with resources and vision. Let’s hope they can do some good with their first challenge, legislative redistricting. New … Continue reading →