Harry Osibin comment-46052 2011-02-18T23:18:02Z 2011-02-18T23:18:02Z no answer to my question...cat got your keyboard? Harry Osibin 2011-02-18T23:18:02Z sylviaroyal123 comment-45963 2011-02-18T06:01:26Z 2011-02-18T06:01:26Z I get so many sample stuff for free its awesome. Actually it is not difficult to find them just search online for "123 Get Samples" It is the best way! sylviaroyal123 2011-02-18T06:01:26Z Harry Osibin comment-45736 2011-02-16T03:10:53Z 2011-02-16T03:10:53Z gee, I hadn't thought of that... Harry Osibin 2011-02-16T03:10:53Z William Burg comment-45734 2011-02-16T02:51:03Z 2011-02-16T02:51:03Z Starbuck's employees? William Burg 2011-02-16T02:51:03Z Harry Osibin comment-45652 2011-02-14T21:11:30Z 2011-02-14T21:11:30Z ...there are three thumbs down on this story...why? Harry Osibin 2011-02-14T21:11:30Z Isaac Gonzalez comment-45592 2011-02-13T19:31:42Z 2011-02-13T19:31:42Z I'm not going to vilify Starbucks or any other national chains for that matter, but I have begun to make sure that my wife and I only get coffee from the neighborhood cafe rather than SB. Both are about equal distances from our home, but I know one has a larger hill to get over than the other when it comes to staying in business, and I want to be a part of the equation that keeps them there. Now, when we're on the road and out of town, I will happily stop in on a Starbucks because they are consistent and quick. But all other things being equal, from now on my family makes it a point to support local business FIRST, corporate chains when appropriate. I lived downtown for years, and I was always amazed by the amount of people who frequented Panda Express. There are DOZENS of great Chinese food choices downtown! Why on earth would anyone chose mediocrity before local quality is beyond me! Isaac Gonzalez 2011-02-13T19:31:42Z MidtownSquinter comment-45588 2011-02-13T05:00:36Z 2011-02-13T05:00:36Z Shannon's sooo got the right idea here... the ripples from the circular local economy... ! MidtownSquinter 2011-02-13T05:00:36Z William Burg comment-45587 2011-02-12T22:41:34Z 2011-02-12T22:41:34Z 50 bucks over the course of a year is four bucks and change a month--that's two coffees at the local coffee shop instead of Starbucks, a record or book every couple of months at the local bookstore or record store instead of Borders, or a trip or two to the locally owned hardware store instead of the Home Depot. Pretty small change. I assume at some point in your month you will spend money on one thing or another, the point is to spend it at a local business vs. a chain. More of that money stays in the local economy. William Burg 2011-02-12T22:41:34Z Harry Osibin comment-45584 2011-02-12T19:02:04Z 2011-02-12T19:02:04Z ...do what you can...BTW that was fifty bucks total...but I'm guessing our local businesses would welcome any patronage... Harry Osibin 2011-02-12T19:02:04Z Harry Osibin comment-45583 2011-02-12T19:00:51Z 2011-02-12T19:00:51Z ...thanks! Harry Osibin 2011-02-12T19:00:51Z Shannon morgan comment-45582 2011-02-12T18:10:37Z 2011-02-12T18:10:37Z 50 bucks....we randomly spend that going to Starbucks... I make my coffee at home , bought from a local roaster fresh every monday for 6 bucks pound... For me its about how even the 6 gets spent...I make sure a drag a new friend there every week...and take the guys pastry from a local bakery right down the street from me.. Circular economy ,local small business, keeping in touch with folks just like me (artist) really pays a much much higher divedend.. SO maybe next I treat you to a cup a joe . . . Shannon morgan 2011-02-12T18:10:37Z Savage comment-45581 2011-02-12T17:54:35Z 2011-02-12T17:54:35Z Nice idea, but 50 bones is a lot a' scrilla in this economy. Savage 2011-02-12T17:54:35Z latenite comment-45294 2011-02-08T18:23:06Z 2011-02-08T18:23:06Z Any clarification on the dates? Closing on the 5th, but having the sale Friday and Saturday...which Fri and Sat? latenite 2011-02-08T18:23:06Z Dustin L. Littrell comment-45154 2011-02-05T17:00:16Z 2011-02-05T17:00:16Z That's tough to hear. Josh and crew did such a great job of making green building product accessible to homeowners. Green Sacramento will be missed. Dustin L. Littrell 2011-02-05T17:00:16Z dylanescobar comment-25546 2010-04-24T04:58:11Z 2010-04-24T04:58:11Z My son needs hours in community service for school i would like to know your next event so we can join you , my e-mail address is Fergie9@frontier.com dylanescobar 2010-04-24T04:58:11Z red slider comment-23195 2010-03-11T19:37:38Z 2010-03-11T19:37:38Z we invite anyone reading this to go to www.stopcalexpo.wordpress.com and www.ceav.us to read about one environmental battle the Sacbee won't print - refuses to mention in any of its numerous articles on the subject. If you like what we are doing, please offer to help - with your experience and abilities. We need all the help we can get - The CEAV Project red slider 2010-03-11T19:37:38Z waldorfandstatler comment-6765 2009-04-27T17:30:01Z 2009-04-27T17:30:01Z was(sic) waldorfandstatler 2009-04-27T17:30:01Z John Boyer comment-6764 2009-04-27T17:21:20Z 2009-04-27T17:21:20Z How do you get to this ranch? John Boyer 2009-04-27T17:21:20Z thsas comment-6643 2009-04-23T23:54:02Z 2009-04-23T23:54:02Z This seems to be a marketing problem. We need a company to build and market an electric vehicle, (or alternative fuel source), that looks great, is wicked quick, fun and cool to own. Consumers jump to flash an fashion quickly. thsas 2009-04-23T23:54:02Z thsas comment-6618 2009-04-23T22:44:07Z 2009-04-23T22:44:07Z I wish I had time off work to attend the protest, but I needed to work because I only get to keep about 40% of my earnings (after all taxes are considered). thsas 2009-04-23T22:44:07Z Harry Osibin comment-6554 2009-04-23T03:27:20Z 2009-04-23T03:27:20Z "Endangered in Sacramento" "Leisa Faulkner" Harry Osibin 2009-04-23T03:27:20Z Harry Osibin comment-6547 2009-04-22T21:45:07Z 2009-04-22T21:45:07Z In proper balance. Harry Osibin 2009-04-22T21:45:07Z trapper comment-6541 2009-04-22T20:45:27Z 2009-04-22T20:45:27Z Harry, what I did was use our current educational system as an example of where you or I can learn more about the many cycles our planet has been through before human existence. I have done more research, please read below Since the burning of fossil fuels in the last one hundred years the quality of life for humans has improved. Energy use, that is, fossil fuel use, helped achieve stunning progress for humankind in the 20th century. For example, life expectancy in the U.S. in the 20th century nearly doubled. You notice how the term “Climate Change” has replaced the term “Global Warming”? I bet it’s because the last time noticeable warming was recorded was in 2002. The last very huge warming spike was in 1997-1998. This was a strong, natural phenomenon called El Niño, a warming of the Pacific that in turn warms the air. Because the Pacific is so pervasive in the global average, it raises the temperature. But it doesn't last very long, and after the El Niño subsided, temperatures fell. Again, these phenomena are naturally occurring. They have existed for many millennia prior to human-added greenhouse gases in the air. Over the past half-century, the sun has become very active, and the sun is more active than it has been for 400 years. Therefore, the sun is likely at its brightest in 400 years. The sharp ups and downs in the sunspot record define the familiar 11-year cycle, or sunspot cycle. The period is not exactly 11 years. It varies between eight and 15 years, and there is no good explanation for the cause of the cycle. Agricultural experts estimate that technology has improved crop output. But some increase in crop growth, namely about 10 percent, may owe to the added carbon dioxide in the air, that is, the aerial fertilization effect from carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide is not a toxic pollutant. It is essential to life on earth. trapper 2009-04-22T20:45:27Z Casey Kirk comment-6529 2009-04-22T19:24:55Z 2009-04-22T19:24:55Z It will be interesting to see how many people arrive at Earth Day in SUVs... just a thought. But on a positive note, it's great to see so many community organizations coming together to celebrate and raise awareness at the same time. Casey Kirk 2009-04-22T19:24:55Z Harry Osibin comment-6499 2009-04-22T18:18:59Z 2009-04-22T18:18:59Z There were a couple of typos for which I take full responsibility and apologize. I am unable to edit the post. BTW the history of humans is a part of earth's natural history. G-d, there's a certain phrase from Mike Malloy that comes to mind right now, but I'm fighting it. Harry Osibin 2009-04-22T18:18:59Z Harry Osibin comment-6498 2009-04-22T18:15:13Z 2009-04-22T18:15:13Z trapper, I hate to argue. Your intentions are good. Are you suggesting that climate change cannot be happening due to human activities? Are you saying that we need to continue to drill for oil, burn oil, mine for coal burn coal and look for more. I suggest that you do more research than "take a college class about the earth's natural history." Are you arguing we need to change nothing? The use of fossil fuels is linked to untold human suffering including wars for resources. One example is Japan. They started the war in the Pacific to bogart the region's oil and rubber. Millions died. People who call themselves "conservative" and don't conserve are disingenuous frauds. Or they don't know about what they are talking. Harry Osibin 2009-04-22T18:15:13Z trapper comment-6495 2009-04-22T17:52:01Z 2009-04-22T17:52:01Z I don't get it Steve. Are you saying that the interglacial period of 120,000 years ago did not happen and the seas did not rise back then? All you have to do is take a college class about the earth’s natural history to learn this info, the seas has raised hundreds of times in the history of the earth. It funny you bring up global cooling, it was only 35 years ago scientist around the world claimed that the world was going into a cooling period. trapper 2009-04-22T17:52:01Z Steven Bourasa comment-6486 2009-04-22T07:52:13Z 2009-04-22T07:52:13Z Global warming or global cooling? It seems that science today is controlled by the global cabal and the faux news. Steven Bourasa 2009-04-22T07:52:13Z trapper comment-6479 2009-04-22T03:23:56Z 2009-04-22T03:23:56Z The last time "Climate of Change" happen like what is being predicted here was 120,000 years ago during the last interglacial period. Hmmmmm, I wonder if that happen naturally or humans caused that too? trapper 2009-04-22T03:23:56Z Harry Osibin comment-6470 2009-04-21T19:44:35Z 2009-04-21T19:44:35Z Mark, I will see you there. Harry Osibin 2009-04-21T19:44:35Z Mark Forsyth comment-6463 2009-04-21T17:59:29Z 2009-04-21T17:59:29Z Last year was a lot of fun. I look forward to the festivities again this year. Mark Forsyth 2009-04-21T17:59:29Z Harry Osibin comment-6398 2009-04-20T19:04:02Z 2009-04-20T19:04:02Z My video is another perspective of the same event. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlXNm4O6Gyc&feature=channel_page Harry Osibin 2009-04-20T19:04:02Z Greg Brown comment-6396 2009-04-20T18:06:50Z 2009-04-20T18:06:50Z I was at the Sacramento Teabagging Rally. I love a good protest regardless of if it's on the Right or on the Left. Check out the pics and vids: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp7RcARo7Q8&feature=channel_page Greg Brown 2009-04-20T18:06:50Z Harry Osibin comment-6357 2009-04-18T14:31:22Z 2009-04-18T14:31:22Z The error noted in the Editor's remark was my own. Harry Osibin 2009-04-18T14:31:22Z John Boyer comment-6355 2009-04-18T14:04:17Z 2009-04-18T14:04:17Z bigot; an intollerant, prejudiced person. You yourself mentioned the mainly caucasian showing. No need to "bro" the prez. The signage was grossly bigotted in its caracutures and language. The message that stood out to me was intollerance and bigotry in the guise of unfair taxation which is a real issue. Really Mr Osibin Leading the charge was the muck racking Fox news gang, the minions of the status quo. John Boyer 2009-04-18T14:04:17Z Geoff Samek comment-6352 2009-04-18T07:15:52Z 2009-04-18T07:15:52Z The factually inaccurate nature of that part of this article has been noted in the article above. Mr. Osibin, please only report what you have verified by seeing. Geoff Samek 2009-04-18T07:15:52Z Harry Osibin comment-6347 2009-04-18T03:41:36Z 2009-04-18T03:41:36Z It's on my video of the event. Earth Witness News dot com. Bigots? Really? Harry Osibin 2009-04-18T03:41:36Z Zemog Gomez comment-6325 2009-04-17T16:58:57Z 2009-04-17T16:58:57Z iHarry, if your veiled attempt to deflate my points was that you read my opinions somewhere else, i encourage you to back it up with evidence of such laziness. Mostly, I listen to NPR and do not watch TV or listen to talk radio. Zemog Gomez 2009-04-17T16:58:57Z Harry Osibin comment-6322 2009-04-17T14:55:24Z 2009-04-17T14:55:24Z "mob" is a very subjective term. Thanks, John. Harry Osibin 2009-04-17T14:55:24Z John Boyer comment-6321 2009-04-17T14:41:50Z 2009-04-17T14:41:50Z "regardless of your political leaning. Think globally; act locally." Thinking global survival at this event was definately not in its collective lexicon. i wish I could have surveyed this mob with the question "What have you done to ensure the survival of the human race today?" My guess would be a lot of blankness with a puzzled "huh?". John Boyer 2009-04-17T14:41:50Z John Boyer comment-6320 2009-04-17T14:31:35Z 2009-04-17T14:31:35Z Did anyone see the "dont tax me bro" sign? Apparently bigots felt safe in dramatizing their stupidity in this mob scene. John Boyer 2009-04-17T14:31:35Z Harry Osibin comment-6319 2009-04-17T13:57:58Z 2009-04-17T13:57:58Z 54c v183, thanks for the comment. I've heard analysis such as yours in various media. Harry Osibin 2009-04-17T13:57:58Z Zemog Gomez comment-6315 2009-04-17T06:58:45Z 2009-04-17T06:58:45Z good observation trapper. Zemog Gomez 2009-04-17T06:58:45Z Zemog Gomez comment-6314 2009-04-17T06:56:56Z 2009-04-17T06:56:56Z I am a bit surprised by all the fluffy, feel-good stories here about this so-called grass-roots protest. After reviewing national coverage, it appears that FOX aka FAUX 'news' really pumped this up and I can only surmise that right-wing talk radio pushed it heavily too. The general consensus amongst reporters is that the core of this 'movement' is crying sour grapes after losing control from the White house to local legislatures. Most people indicated, via signs, pure hatred for Obama as if the current economic condition had nothing to do with the previous administration's failures from their war on terrorism to managing corporate greed on Wall Street. As for the erosion of our Constitutional rights, who gave us the Patriot Act? There went Constitutional rights, right out the window. Zemog Gomez 2009-04-17T06:56:56Z Harry Osibin comment-6308 2009-04-17T03:57:27Z 2009-04-17T03:57:27Z It's a legitimate point of information and is used by journalists and commentators alike. There are abundant examples. Not that there's anything wrong with that. Harry Osibin 2009-04-17T03:57:27Z trapper comment-6306 2009-04-17T02:45:43Z 2009-04-17T02:45:43Z Intresting, why doe's it matter what color the crowd was? Is this how you report on all evernts you attend? When your at a black event, do you take notes and report the skin color there too? trapper 2009-04-17T02:45:43Z trapper comment-6304 2009-04-17T02:16:13Z 2009-04-17T02:16:13Z So you made this report via watching it on TV and walking by the event with your video camera? I don't know man... so you’re admitting that part of this post is made up? Do you do this sort of thing often? trapper 2009-04-17T02:16:13Z Harry Osibin comment-6302 2009-04-17T01:25:24Z 2009-04-17T01:25:24Z I saw part of his show at my house when I went to recharge my video camera. Harry Osibin 2009-04-17T01:25:24Z trapper comment-6301 2009-04-17T01:10:17Z 2009-04-17T01:10:17Z You did not stay for the whole thing because Neil Cavuto did not speak... were you really there or just rewritting what other publications have printed? He did his show live but did not speak on stage. trapper 2009-04-17T01:10:17Z Michael Zwahlen comment-6209 2009-04-16T04:30:53Z 2009-04-16T04:30:53Z No, but until now there has not been a organized movement to change directions. The Democrats love this stuff and the Republicans have looked the other way for way to long. The bailouts I believe broke the camels back and as well as stimulus money that can't be accounted for. I believe its all part of a plan to make the value of the dollar worthless and a new global currency will then be created. If this happens, the dollar will be worthless and our ability to buy products from other counties will cost us dearly. You love this stuff Harry... didn't you vote for change? Watch out because here it comes. Michael Zwahlen 2009-04-16T04:30:53Z waldorfandstatler comment-6192 2009-04-15T17:45:04Z 2009-04-15T17:45:04Z Harry, your comments have more content in them than the actual article. You are cranking out entire sentences now!!!! Be careful, drink fluids, take breaks and remember to pace yourself. Actually I take that back - you are doing full sentences, but none with any content, just more questions. Oh and here's a great link about John Galt Harry http://google.com waldorfandstatler 2009-04-15T17:45:04Z Harry Osibin comment-6188 2009-04-15T15:59:24Z 2009-04-15T15:59:24Z No. Who would counter protest? Harry Osibin 2009-04-15T15:59:24Z Harry Osibin comment-6185 2009-04-15T14:34:10Z 2009-04-15T14:34:10Z When did you detect that government spending was out of control? January 21, 2009? Harry Osibin 2009-04-15T14:34:10Z Michael Zwahlen comment-6178 2009-04-15T05:20:49Z 2009-04-15T05:20:49Z I believe tomorrow is about weather or not you agree with the current status quo of our State and Federal governments taxing and spending beyond what is sustainable while creating enormous deficits that will never be paid off. The days of hyperinflation aren’t far away, one way or another we will ALL pay for our governments reckless spending and bailouts. Michael Zwahlen 2009-04-15T05:20:49Z Harry Osibin comment-6176 2009-04-15T04:32:29Z 2009-04-15T04:32:29Z I didn't think that length counted. Harry Osibin 2009-04-15T04:32:29Z Harry Osibin comment-6175 2009-04-15T04:24:30Z 2009-04-15T04:24:30Z Think about it. There are more than two ways to consider that statement or any other. Do you take kindly to being called "less than American"? Or not a patriot.? Some Americans have expropriated the term "patriot"; some have made the term "liberal" a pejorative. Some reserve the appellation f"American" for themselves and those who agree with them and, in many cases, look like them. Apparently many in tomorrow's action want to "take back" America. Take back America from whom? For whom? On what pretext? Another question: Who are the 'real Americans". I always thought I was. Harry Osibin 2009-04-15T04:24:30Z The Parrhesiac comment-6172 2009-04-15T03:39:55Z 2009-04-15T03:39:55Z We have well laid plans for code pink and other disruptive counter-protesters; the police will have them well under control. The Parrhesiac 2009-04-15T03:39:55Z The Parrhesiac comment-6171 2009-04-15T03:38:27Z 2009-04-15T03:38:27Z He's the guy who can solve all of America's problems... And will you be on the counter protest side Harry? The Parrhesiac 2009-04-15T03:38:27Z The Parrhesiac comment-6170 2009-04-15T03:35:58Z 2009-04-15T03:35:58Z Whats your point Harry? The Parrhesiac 2009-04-15T03:35:58Z Harry Osibin comment-6168 2009-04-15T01:35:19Z 2009-04-15T01:35:19Z "I love our freedom in this country and I for one feel lucky to have the right to attend this rally. Don't take your freedoms for granted; and make sure you exercise them often." Amen! Who is "John Galt?" Harry Osibin 2009-04-15T01:35:19Z beemerdave comment-6163 2009-04-15T00:01:33Z 2009-04-15T00:01:33Z It all about preserving liberty and expressing dissent while we still can. What will really be interesting is how the MSM will pretty much spike the story. Unless of course a dozen Code Pink members show, then they'll be falling all over themselves to get some coverage. beemerdave 2009-04-15T00:01:33Z The Parrhesiac comment-6162 2009-04-14T23:45:25Z 2009-04-14T23:45:25Z Well Waldo, since the majority of people in Sacramento work for the government they can take the day off by using one of their dozens of yearly "sick days." And as for taking the day off "to shout the obvious!" I would say that if you care about taxation or are pissed about the bailouts, you have a duty as a citizen to take the day off work to show your support for the movement. Many countries do not allow citizens to have rallies such as the Tea Party, in some countries you would be shot or imprisoned for speaking out against the government. I love our freedom in this country and I for one feel lucky to have the right to attend this rally. Don't take your freedoms for granted; and make sure you exercise them often. The Parrhesiac 2009-04-14T23:45:25Z Jeff McCrory comment-6156 2009-04-14T22:13:47Z 2009-04-14T22:13:47Z The number? Sure. Jeff McCrory 2009-04-14T22:13:47Z waldorfandstatler comment-6155 2009-04-14T22:07:29Z 2009-04-14T22:07:29Z We are a bit befuddled as to why these tea parties are during the work day. After all, we have 90% employment here in the Sacramento area. We have jobs and don't want to take time off to shout the obvious! PS Now that we see just how low the bar has been set thanks to guys like Harry, we might just write articles as well. We write longer missives on Yelp without so much as trying, how difficult can it be to span together several sentences to illustrate a point? waldorfandstatler 2009-04-14T22:07:29Z The Parrhesiac comment-6148 2009-04-14T21:44:43Z 2009-04-14T21:44:43Z See you there Harry! And I agree about the shortness of your post, you should have at least written something about why you feel the need to be there. Hey wait a MINUTE Harry's a Greenie....well that sure undermines the argument that the Tea Parties are all a right wing conspiracy! Go Ralph Nader! I have to admit I love Ralph's stance on political corruption... The Parrhesiac 2009-04-14T21:44:43Z The Parrhesiac comment-6149 2009-04-14T21:40:03Z 2009-04-14T21:40:03Z Are you going to admit you were wrong on Thursday? The Parrhesiac 2009-04-14T21:40:03Z Jeff McCrory comment-6146 2009-04-14T21:28:19Z 2009-04-14T21:28:19Z Another thread about the tea parties. Yea. Let the rants begin. I am curious to see how large Sacramento's party will turn out to be. Anyone dare to wager a rounded guess? The population of Sacramento County is 1,374,724. Obama's national approval rating is 71%, leaving 29% of the population who would likely show up to a tea party. If you rounded that number up to 30% of Sacramento County's population, you could surmise that attendance could theoretically be in the 350,000 to 400,000 range. My guess is that the actual number will in the 2,000 to 2,500 range, which is still a pretty good turn out for a protest. Protests, even big ones, don't change anything (MLK's march on the mall is the one exception), but they usually make good spectacles. Any baggers out there bringing big puppets? I love big puppets. (PS, just so you know, I suck at math). Jeff McCrory 2009-04-14T21:28:19Z waldorfandstatler comment-6145 2009-04-14T21:24:54Z 2009-04-14T21:24:54Z We've seen some insipid articles on here, but most of them at least flesh out there arguments with a modicum of substance. We might not agree with every conclusion, but werespect the authors for posting their points of view and articulating these views. You do none of that in this 'contribution'. This isn't an article. We don't even see a fully formed sentence up there! waldorfandstatler 2009-04-14T21:24:54Z Harry Osibin comment-6143 2009-04-14T20:36:59Z 2009-04-14T20:36:59Z Thanks for reading and posting. Harry Osibin 2009-04-14T20:36:59Z Harry Osibin comment-6142 2009-04-14T20:25:38Z 2009-04-14T20:25:38Z You did not answer my question. You responded with a question. Harry Osibin 2009-04-14T20:25:38Z waldorfandstatler comment-6141 2009-04-14T20:25:23Z 2009-04-14T20:25:23Z one sentence - so you have two articles and adding up the content from each of them = not even an entire paragraph. I can surmise from your slant that you believe that the protestors will be illegal aliens, in which case I would have to point out that this is NOT the case. You can do better than this, I know I can! waldorfandstatler 2009-04-14T20:25:23Z waldorfandstatler comment-6140 2009-04-14T20:11:36Z 2009-04-14T20:11:36Z is this a joke? seriously - 4854716734054 internet articles about these tea baggers and you couldn't fill in one sentence on why? FAIL bro. waldorfandstatler 2009-04-14T20:11:36Z Angela Murray comment-6061 2009-04-13T23:11:06Z 2009-04-13T23:11:06Z Thank you very much for your post and your concern for the animals. It's devastating to see this happening, and I support anything that can be done to stop animals from suffering! Angela Murray 2009-04-13T23:11:06Z Harry Osibin comment-5898 2009-04-11T06:18:12Z 2009-04-11T06:18:12Z That's Saturday, April 18th from 5 until 8 PM at the Lion's Club Hall at Missouri Flat and Pleasant Valley Roads in Diamond Springs. Harry Osibin 2009-04-11T06:18:12Z Harry Osibin comment-5812 2009-04-10T05:13:01Z 2009-04-10T05:13:01Z "Who is John Galt?" Harry Osibin 2009-04-10T05:13:01Z The Parrhesiac comment-5796 2009-04-09T16:07:19Z 2009-04-09T16:07:19Z My neighbor has a rooster that crows every f'n morning and wakes me up at 5:30...would it be cruel to ring that g*d d@mn chickens neck? The Parrhesiac 2009-04-09T16:07:19Z Patrick J. comment-5692 2009-04-07T20:42:19Z 2009-04-07T20:42:19Z I agree with you 100 percent on that: Conservation is key. Patrick J. 2009-04-07T20:42:19Z Harry Osibin comment-5691 2009-04-07T20:39:08Z 2009-04-07T20:39:08Z C-word. Conservation. Use less. We have increased population, constant pressures from special interests and wildlife (who have no voice). The experts appear divided. Certainly they are influenced by special interests whether it is enviros, the fishing community, agribusiness or others. I would tend to think that business as usual, i.e. more dams will solve nothing except to enrich those who build a maintain the structures. Conservation is just a start and is the lowest tech solution. Conserve now; while it's still an option. Harry Osibin 2009-04-07T20:39:08Z Patrick J. comment-5685 2009-04-07T18:42:45Z 2009-04-07T18:42:45Z Sorry to be a jerk, but what do you mean on “the verge of collapse”? That the Delta has levee falures? It always has and it always will, I was there on levee patrol in ’97 and I remember the massive ’86 flood when I was kid. I’m not sure what going “sustainable” is going to mean when the next high water comes (and it will come.) The levees need to be maintained. I don’t think another Dam would hurt, if it wasn’t for the Dams, Sacramento might have flooded along time ago. I think a lot of the ecological problems are in large part to sucking too much water out to send to So.Cal. I can’t solve the state’s water issues here though. Patrick J. 2009-04-07T18:42:45Z Patrick J. comment-5683 2009-04-07T18:34:54Z 2009-04-07T18:34:54Z OH NO THE SKY IS FALLING! Patrick J. 2009-04-07T18:34:54Z Colleen Belcher comment-5681 2009-04-07T18:12:57Z 2009-04-07T18:12:57Z What are the sustainable options? Colleen Belcher 2009-04-07T18:12:57Z Harry Osibin comment-5324 2009-03-31T16:50:55Z 2009-03-31T16:50:55Z Local Honey Sparkler is sparkling water with a homemade honey syrup. Really satisfying and delicious. Alternative to corn syrup-sweetened drinks. Harry Osibin 2009-03-31T16:50:55Z David Watts Barton comment-5320 2009-03-31T16:03:07Z 2009-03-31T16:03:07Z What is a 'local honey sparkler'? David Watts Barton 2009-03-31T16:03:07Z Colleen Belcher comment-5154 2009-03-27T20:57:00Z 2009-03-27T20:57:00Z What do you mean by that? Colleen Belcher 2009-03-27T20:57:00Z Harry Osibin comment-5095 2009-03-26T19:16:24Z 2009-03-26T19:16:24Z Gee, thanks, everyone. Jeffrey, I didn't read your recent replies until the 25th. Thanks for posting to the Press. Harry Osibin 2009-03-26T19:16:24Z Harry Osibin comment-5003 2009-03-23T21:15:15Z 2009-03-23T21:15:15Z One should not die at work. Harry Osibin 2009-03-23T21:15:15Z waldorfandstatler comment-4973 2009-03-23T18:11:27Z 2009-03-23T18:11:27Z We are all Sgt, Dunakin, Sgt. Romans, Sgt. Sakai and Officer Hege waldorfandstatler 2009-03-23T18:11:27Z Harry Osibin comment-4927 2009-03-23T14:46:18Z 2009-03-23T14:46:18Z Please tweak headline. Harry Osibin 2009-03-23T14:46:18Z TAB comment-4626 2009-03-15T11:47:37Z 2009-03-15T11:47:37Z Our oil companies should be federally regulated for profit. The news tells us of profits in the billions for each quarter that is insane. how much greed does it take to be happy. Go ahead and add a tax to us in california, but get the oil companies from federal regulaion to drop their price of oil. Smud and PGE need legislation to get an increase in their operating expenses why not the same for the oil companies? What gives when Venezuela and Argentina pay in US currency - 16 cents and 8 cents a gallon? While this is not the end all solution it will certainly give the American consumer something to cheer about in this depression and all the while work on getting alternative fuels, like the electric car moving forward with greater speed. our environment cant take any more fossil fuels. TAB 2009-03-15T11:47:37Z jhickey comment-4449 2009-03-11T22:53:58Z 2009-03-11T22:53:58Z You're welcome Sarah. This has become a real passion for me. I'm actually in the process of researching and writing a book on this very topic. In this economy, I can only hope a publisher will see the value in such a text. Be thankful to Harry Osibin and the Bee for printing it. It didn't make it into the Chronicle and a few other papers. You're right. It is a very frustrating time for all of us and it's helpful to focus on something positive we can all do to turn that frustration around. It's also a valuable lesson for our children and friends, when they see us doing something for others, while so many are struggling. It's a great place to start. Like CalJim said, it's a win-win-win. jhickey 2009-03-11T22:53:58Z sarahw comment-4436 2009-03-11T22:10:23Z 2009-03-11T22:10:23Z Thank you for this simple and concise piece. I would also add to consider donating other blood products like platelets, which take a longer amount of time to donate but are extremely important. I have utilized some of my "free time" while out of work to contribute to the health of others in what feels like a very direct way. It has healing benefits to me also, knowing that I can provide such vital contribution simply by giving what my (thankfully) healthy body produces. In what can be a frustrating time not hearing back from potential employers and sometimes overwhelmed by selfish thoughts, I may not have money to donate but I have time and platelets. sarahw 2009-03-11T22:10:23Z jhickey comment-4444 2009-03-11T19:52:54Z 2009-03-11T19:52:54Z That's really great CalJim. I only found out I was O negative when I was approaching 40 and it lit a spark in me. And now, with the Alyx machine, they can take my red blood cells, separate the plasma and it can go directly to infants and trauma centers, where they try to only use O blood. And there's nothing weird, CalJim, about selflessly helping others. I also feel that we are entering an age with our amazing new president, where this type of behavior can become the norm. That's what I'm hoping, anyway. jhickey 2009-03-11T19:52:54Z Harry Osibin comment-4430 2009-03-11T19:35:47Z 2009-03-11T19:35:47Z Tolls are part of the true cost of driving. Some libertarians proposed only toll roads and privatizing all roads. Thanks. Harry Osibin 2009-03-11T19:35:47Z Angelina Turner comment-4424 2009-03-11T17:40:41Z 2009-03-11T17:40:41Z Kudos CalJim!! Not everyone can donate all three types! I have to admit it's been several years since I've donated and I wasn't on campus to donate this week at ARC. Harry & Jeffrey thanks for the reminder, I will have to make an effort to schedule this activity. Angelina Turner 2009-03-11T17:40:41Z Angelina Turner comment-4422 2009-03-11T17:20:11Z 2009-03-11T17:20:11Z CA has it easy. Other parts of the US have toll-highways, every 10 miles you drop a few coins or you pay for the pass that tracks you and sends you a bill later. Angelina Turner 2009-03-11T17:20:11Z CalJim comment-4396 2009-03-11T05:22:05Z 2009-03-11T05:22:05Z Yes, thanks for raising this worthwhile issue. Giving blood takes only 30-60 minutes and saves lives. I received an award last Sunday from Blood Source for donating 1,000 pints of whole blood, plasma and platelets, joining the prestigious Millenial Club. Okay, so it's a little weird, but I like helping people and the nurses and technicians are the nicest people in the world. And besides that, it's an economic activity because you're keeping people employed and the surplus blood is shipped outside of Sacramento resulting in dollars flowing back in to the local economy. Good deal! And they always have great snacks and refreshments at the snack bar after you donate. So it's a Win-Win-Win-Win-Win proposition. Donate a pint of blood and save a life. CalJim 2009-03-11T05:22:05Z Harry Osibin comment-4365 2009-03-10T22:59:23Z 2009-03-10T22:59:23Z Thanks for the comments! Paul, you spilled the beans! Fifteen bucks a gallon is what I read on a different site. Harry Osibin 2009-03-10T22:59:23Z Tony Sheppard comment-4382 2009-03-10T21:37:17Z 2009-03-10T21:37:17Z So we're sent to another post on another site to read more by the same author, including a comment in THAT post saying that more will appear in another post (at an unknown time and place). Please post articles rather than treasure hunts. If there are links to support an already complete article ("for more information...") that's great, but just linking us to something else that appears somewhere else is somewhat spam-like. Tony Sheppard 2009-03-10T21:37:17Z William Burg comment-4381 2009-03-10T20:47:30Z 2009-03-10T20:47:30Z An even easier solution: Don't bother jacking up the gas tax, just cut some of that government welfare spending by cutting all those new freeway projects out of the state budget. Caltrans is going to spend about $100 million on HOV lanes through Rancho Cordova, and only after a huge legal battle are they willing to spend $8 million to enhance light-rail service and bike trails along the same corridor, enhancements that will help reduce traffic more than adding lanes (and adding lanes to a freeway to ease traffic is kind of like dieting by buying bigger pants!) Maybe they need a new name--instead of calling it a "freeway," just start calling them "expensiveways." William Burg 2009-03-10T20:47:30Z jhickey comment-4361 2009-03-10T18:07:25Z 2009-03-10T18:07:25Z I agree with you completely, Paul. It is maddening and wrong. Something tells me, however, the days are numbered for this offensive and prejudicial methodology for screening. Either the tests work or they don't. jhickey 2009-03-10T18:07:25Z