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All CategoriesTwo wheels are better than four!Whether it’s a gutsy mountain bike, a sleek racer or your trusty Schwinn with the playing cards in the spokes, time to get out and see the world on two wheels.May is American ... 1 comment Read more...State of California Portal Highlights week of 5/05/08Safe jobs for youth Every May is Safe Jobs for Youth Month inCalifornia. Find out what... Read more...EarthTalk: Wind power's progressfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: How is wind power faring in the U.S. now? Is more of it coming on line and becoming a larger percent of the grid? And what about some of the highly publicized... Read more...JuneFit Tip: Stretching is for Everyday!from:JuneFit - Health and Fitness TipsMy motto is, "Stretching is for Everyday", and I do practice what I preach. Research has indicated that regular stretching may be more effective in preventing injuries... 2 comments Read more...State of California Portal Highlights week of 4/28/08New DriveHealthy.com Campaign Empowers California Motorists to Take Action and Keep Air Clean New campaign encourages drivers to properly maintain their vehicles, take other... Read more...EarthTalk: Air travel's carbon footprintfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Are there any efforts underway to green the air travel industry? It seems to me that it must be one dirty business from a pollution standpoint. -- E.C. ... Read more...State of California Portal HighlightsThe Franchise Tax Board (FTB) has unveiled a new list of the states top 250 tax debtors who collectively owe more than $123 million in income taxes. "Unpaid taxes that... Read more...EarthTalk: Green Kids' Shoesfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I’ve found environmentally friendly shoes for myself, but have had trouble finding similar shoes for my kids. Are they out there? -- Dawn M. ... Read more...EarthTalk: Energy drinksfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: There are so many energy drinks on the market, but they all seem very high in sugar, coloring and preservatives. Are there any natural versions that offer a... Read more...EarthTalk: Recycling old clothesfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: How or where can I recycle clothes that are too old or worn out for Goodwill?-- Tim Just because that old shirt you used to love is too... Read more...EarthTalk: Safety issues with gel hand sanitizersfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: My pediatrician swears by those gel hand sanitizers for lowering the risk of my family getting sick during cold and flu season. But I’ve also heard that these... Read more...Emerald Across the Bay 12K - A Celebration of Running XXVCourse Certified 12K (7.45 Miles) course from East Fort Baker; across the Golden Gate Bridge west sidewalk to Aquatic Park. Hilly, paved and beautiful. Sorry, for... Read more...California St Patrick's Day Parades and Events for 2010We have collected a number of Saint Patrick festivities across the state of California. They include local California events and parades that are going on to celebrate St.... Read more...EarthTalk: Chemicals in scented candlesfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I just read an article that said air fresheners contain chemicals that can cause health problems when inhaled. Are scented candles any better? -- Leanne C. ... Read more...A New Look, More Info, New Ways to Share on our new Belvedere Tiburon Community Site!Welcome to Belvedere Tiburon's new "shared community webspace", at AmericanTowns.com! Not just a fresh new look, but a whole host of new features and resources neatly... 3 comments Read more...EarthTalk: Greener computersfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: As an online gamer, I spend a lot of time in front of my computer. What’s the environmental impact? And are “greener” PCs available? -- Bob G. ... Read more...EarthTalk: Reducing food packaging wastefrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Everybody says stop using plastic bags, but what about all the plastic, cellophane, cardboard and other materials used for packaging the food itself? What can we... Read more...EarthTalk: Environmental festivals and eventsfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I've been reading about various green festivals going on around the country and I want to attend some and get up to speed on environmental issues and products.... Read more...EarthTalk: Earth-friendly chocolatefrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I heard a reference to “Earth-friendly chocolate” and was wondering about what goes into chocolate that would raise environmental concerns. -- Ben M. ... Read more...Sun, Sand and Splash Spell Summer Fun in California!Nothing says "summer" like spending time by the water. Sure, you could just flop on a towel and leave it at that…but why not make the most of your day in the... 1 comment Read more...EarthTalk: Online green informationfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: What are some of the best online sources of environmental information? -- Hip2bGreen One of the best places to start in venturing out into... Read more...EarthTalk: Cell phone towers and cancerfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: My uncle worked for over a decade on the top floor of an office building with cell phone towers directly above him. He was recently diagnosed with cancer. Is there... Read more...EarthTalk: Green mattresses and beddingfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Is it true that traditional mattresses and bedding can cause environmental and health problems, and if so, what alternatives are out there? -- Jay G. ... 1 comment Read more...EarthTalk: Recycling items other than paper, plastic and glassfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Most of us know how to recycle paper, plastic and glass, but how do we find out about recycling the many other items we use that eventually break or die out, such... Read more..."We're Losing Winter" Reports E - The Environmental Magazinefrom:EarthTalkJanisse Ray, an outdoor recreation enthusiast in Danville, Vermont, got so frustrated when the West River hadn't frozen by last January that she donned a wet suit and floated... Read more...EarthTalk: Soda cans and global warmingfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: How much of an effect, if any, does the carbon dioxide in carbonated beverages have on global warming? -- Michael H. A typical 12-ounce can of... Read more...EarthTalk: New Year's Resolutions for Fighting Global Warmingfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: My New Year’s Resolution is to reduce my “carbon footprint” to help fight global warming. Do you have suggestions for ways I can make good on my promise? --... Read more...EarthTalk: Asbestos in vinyl tile floorsfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: My kitchen floor is vinyl, installed back in 1979. I am told the vinyl contains asbestos. Now it needs replacing. How do I safely remove the vinyl and what are... Read more...One Child, One Laptop, Endless Possibilities!It’s a simple, yet profound concept: giving two billion kids in developing nations laptop computers – then watching them change the world. The One... Read more...EarthTalk: Compact fluorescent light bulbsfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Why aren’t compact fluorescent light bulbs taking over more quickly from incandescents, given their substantial energy-saving advantage? And what about recycling... Read more...EarthTalk: Upgrading to greener furniturefrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I’m in the market for new furniture. What should I look for in natural furniture and where do I find it? -- Debbie Along with... Read more...Belvedere Tiburon, California holiday events and holiday shopping guide'Tis the season to be jolly - and stressed out, overextended and downright "Grinch-y!" Here are some tips for reclaiming your holiday spirit (not to mention, your... Read more...EarthTalk: Paving and road-building impactsfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: The impacts of all the paving that is done for new roads and parking lots must be considerable. Other than Joni Mitchell’s “They paved paradise and put up a... 1 comment Read more...California Thanksgiving 2008 - Turkey Day Events, California Food BanksIt's the ideal time to "give back" to others in the California community and help make some happy Thanksgiving wishes come true. Consider donating extra food to a local California... Read more...EarthTalk: Toxic chemicals in kids' toysfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I have been alarmed at recent news about dangerous substances in kids’ toys shipped to the U.S. from China, though I doubt that such concerns are limited to... Read more...EarthTalk: Greener cars on the horizonfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: We’ve all seen the current generation of hybrid cars, but what vehicles do the automakers have coming out that are even greener? -- Brian S. ... Read more...Earth Talk: Glossy magazine coversfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I would think that the glossy paper used by most magazines is bad for the environment, yet most publishers still use it, even the outdoors and environmental... Read more...EarthTalk: Health questions surrounding the use of plastic bottlesfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Are the rumors true that refilling and reusing some types of plastic bottles can cause health problems?--Regina Most types of plastic bottles are safe to... Read more...EarthTalk: Consider greening your driving habits instead of buying a new hybridfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Short of buying a new hybrid or other "green" car, are there ways I can make my existing vehicle more eco-friendly? I bought my car recently and am not... Read more...Earth Talk - Getting large local institutions to recyclefrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: The hospital I work at doesn’t recycle at all, not even plastic bottles and cans or food service trays. I was wondering how to get the facility to start up some... Read more...EarthTalk: Can air fresheners cause health problems?from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Is it true that some ingredients in common air fresheners can cause health problems?-- Mike Air fresheners are a $1.72 billion industry in the... Read more...EarthTalk: Are Kitchen Garbage Disposals Earth-Friendly?from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I was surprised to learn recently that some communities have outlawed kitchen-sink garbage disposals, at least in homes. I would have thought these machines were... Read more...New Sports Website for teams and leagues in Belvedere TiburonSports are meant to be about fun, teamwork, skillbuilding and achievement… NOT endless phone calls, scheduling mix-ups and fundraising hassles. Now AmericanTowns – the online... Read more...EarthTalk: Avoiding polluted and endangered fishfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: How can I find out which seafood to avoid if I am concerned about lessening my impact on the environment and avoiding consuming unhealthy pollutants? -- Pat ... Read more...James Klinefrom:142 Throckmorton TheatreThursday, April 19 8:00pm Classical guitarist, composer, singer-songwriter, innovator of the 19 string arch harp guitar, James Kline is an artist who constantly renews and... Read more...St Patrick's Day parades and events for CaliforniaIt's said that Patrick became Ireland's patron saint by driving the snakes from the Emerald Isle (throwing down the witty challenge, "All snakes wishing to remain in Ireland,... Read more...Left Coast Chamber Ensemblefrom:142 Throckmorton TheatreWinds of Change -New Works for Winds by Up and Coming Composers. Thursday, March 22 8:00pm $20 General, $15 Students/Seniors. Eliana Fiore, New Work for Flute,... Read more...Your Belvedere Tiburon Real Estate RoadmapIt’s the place where you celebrate family gatherings, sleep late on the weekends and pour most of your money. It’s the place where you live – and the right place has a... 7 comments Read more...Looking for tickets to a hot local event?Standing in line for tickets is a drag! Whether it's a local sports event in the Belvedere Tiburon area, that can’t-miss “reunion” concert halfway across California, or the... Read more...Great resources for local school information in & around Belvedere TiburonFinding the right school for your child – then helping them get the most out of their education – produces as much pressure as, oh, say, being asked to host the Oscars ten... Read more... |