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Will Durst

worst of durst

Will Durst

Political Comedian

George W Bush is working on his autobiography. And publishers are optimistic that eventually it will be translated into English. Read more »

03.17.10 at 6:24 PM | Comment count loading...

Margot Magowan

Correction to "How fairy tales really end" post

Margot Magowan

Writer, Cofounder Woodhull Institute

In my post, "How fairy tales really end" I did not credit the artist, Dina Goldstein . Dina e-mailed me today that she is the artist. Her brilliant photos may be found here . Please check out her... Read more »

03.17.10 at 4:31 PM | Comment count loading...

Craig Newmark

San Mateo county event for veterans services on Friday 19th March

Craig Newmark

Founder, Craigslist.org

Hey, looks like they have a good event to connect veterans to new services . It's in two days, so get the word out! The County of San Mateo, Human Services Agency is holding a special event to... Read more »

03.17.10 at 3:47 PM | Comment count loading...

Elisa Stephens

Are enough of today's graduates prepared to join today's high tech workforce?

Elisa Stephens

President, Academy of Art University

We've all seen the hopeful statements by economists over the last several months about the economy beginning - ever so slowly - to turn in a more positive direction. A recent survey conducted by... Read more »

03.17.10 at 12:05 PM | Comment count loading...

Michael Chihak

No longer a cake-making virgin

Michael Chihak

Culinary school student, writer

A nicely decorated cake is a lot like a human being. You can tell only a little of what it's about until you see inside, and even then the story of what went into its making isn't fully revealed. It... Read more »

03.17.10 at 9:15 AM | Comment count loading...

Joe D'Alessandro

Jewels in the Neighborhoods

Joe D'Alessandro

CEO, SF Convention & Visitors Bureau

One of my favorite descriptions of San Francisco is "49 square miles surrounded by reality." Nestled among those 49 miles are treasures and treats that visitors would love, if they only knew about... Read more »

03.17.10 at 9:00 AM | Comment count loading...

Dr. Jim Taylor

How Social Media Can Ruin Lives

Dr. Jim Taylor

Ph.D., Psychology, author, speaker

We all know the power of the Internet for good. It offers a wealth of information, connects people who are miles and cultures apart, and allows news to be disseminated instantly. But I recently... Read more »

03.17.10 at 8:15 AM | Comment count loading...

Ken White

One dog (one of so many), asleep in our shelter

Ken White

President, Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA

At a time when we all struggle to "know ourselves," I find myself troubled that we can not know what it feels like to be anyone but ourselves. That is, I am disappointed by the fact that I can not... Read more »

03.16.10 at 9:57 AM | Comment count loading...

Peter Gleick

Climate-change deniers versus the scientific societies of the world: Who should we listen to?

Peter Gleick

President, Pacific Institute

My last post said that climate-change deniers have never produced an alternative scientific theory that adequately explains the compelling evidence of climate change from around the world. Where... Read more »

03.15.10 at 9:57 PM | Comment count loading...

Michael Yaki

Possible "Runaway" fraud in San Diego: Toyota not just a target of the Feds?

Michael Yaki

Attorney & Political Consultant

Last week, the media was ablaze with yet another story of a runaway Prius speeding out of control until a heroic CHiP used his patrol car as a brake to slow the Prius and its occupants to a safe stop... Read more »

03.14.10 at 10:43 AM | Comment count loading...

Danny Kennedy

The Smart Grid Cometh...

Danny Kennedy

President, Sungevity

There's been lots of news in the last weeks about more technologies, like the Bloom Box, which could contribute to a distributed energy future. This thing - the distributed energy future - is often... Read more »

03.12.10 at 3:59 PM | Comment count loading...

Colette Lafia

Singing in the shower

Colette Lafia

Writer & Spiritual Director

I swim a few times a week at a local university pool. It's great to be immersed in the water and to move with my entire body. This week, when I was taking a shower after my swim one afternoon, I... Read more »

03.12.10 at 8:05 AM | Comment count loading...

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