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Nov 26, 2023 3:04 pm
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I last wrote about LED bulbs three years ago, when I was urging people... More
Nov 19, 2023 5:52 am
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Charlotta Hauksdóttir is a Palo Alto-based mixed media artist whose works incorporate the stunning natural landscapes of Iceland, her native country. As... More
Nov 12, 2023 5:31 am
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Effective energy pricing is key to transitioning away from fossil fuels. Americans are not always great at following rules but we are excellent at following prices.... More
Nov 5, 2023 5:22 am
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I recently got a nag email from the City of Palo Alto telling me that my house uses too much water. Not only am I using far more water than similar households,... More
Oct 29, 2023 6:17 am
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When I was a kid my family used to downhill ski pretty often. We would be on the mountain for most of the day, shivering on the way up, speeding down, slurping... More
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Backhaus in Burlingame finally opens for the holiday rush
By The Peninsula Foodist | 0 comments | 2,997 views
Burning just one "old style" light bulb can cost $150 or more per year
By Sherry Listgarten | 12 comments | 2,912 views
My Holiday Wish List for Menlo Park
By Dana Hendrickson | 1 comment | 2,901 views
Fun Things to Do Around the Bay This Holiday – Peninsula Edition
By Laura Stec | 8 comments | 2,652 views
Banning the public from PA City Hall
By Diana Diamond | 25 comments | 2,092 views
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