Steve Jobs Stanford Commencement Speech
October 7, 2011
Image by On Being via Flickr
In honor of the passing of Steve Jobs, I wanted to share this commencement speech that he gave to the graduates of Stanford in 2005. It is 15 minutes, but well worth the insight. RIP
How to dispose of prescription drugs
October 2, 2011
I had decided to clean out my Mom’s bathroom cabinets, which were filled with old prescriptions from the 40′s, 50′s and on… Needless to say, I am surprised they are still in tact. My Mom still thinks one of these days she will be using them.
In the Bay Area, we are fortunate that our police stations in each city have a disposal bag inside the station. We don’t need anymore drugs in our water. I decided after cleaning out Mom’s cabinet in Michigan, it was time to do mine when I got back home. I think I need to do this on a more regular basis.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fdaphotos/5664574925/ Check this out, if you don’t have any other way of disposing drugs.
This other flyer also has more info. from the fda. gov site.
San Carlos New Eatery Bair Island Tap & Eatery
September 29, 2011
Hi everyone, I have been busy taking care of some Mom issues…. I am of that sandwich generation. I am glad to be back. And, while coming back… this new restaurant opened on Laurel Street in San Carlos….Seems like remodeling a restaurant is every bit as frustrating as having work done at home. Things happen.
Bair Island (formerly Laurel Kabob) – set to open two weeks ago – hit some snags when key deliveries didn’t make it on time, etc.
So today, “is the day!!!!” says owner Charles Evans.
The menu won’t be totally complete for its debut. Evans says they’ll have: four different kinds of sausages, pulled pork, several fresh salads, cole slaw, condiments (relishes and mustards), eight beers on tap and wine to come soon.
For a background story on Bair Island, click here. Located at 635 Laurel Street in San Carlos.. Sounds like another winner! Go San Carlos…..
Hiller Aviation Food Truck at Lunch
August 27, 2011
Belmont Farmer’s Market
August 3, 2011
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Come and browse the fresh produce, fruits, nuts and freshly baked breads and pastries, specialty foods, flowers and more on Sundays from 9 AM until 1:00. The Belmont Farmer’s Market is located at the CalTrain parking lot at El Camino Real and O’Neill Streets. You will be entertained by local live music.
There is an extra bonus of $5 when you purchase at least $10 in EBT/CalFresh tokens at the Farmer’s Market. If you do receive food stamps, just bring your EBT card to the famer’s market every-time you shop. You can purchase tokens from the market manager that is in the bright yellow shirt. This is available until September 30, 2011.
Walking for Breast Cancer
July 16, 2011
I’ve attached a flyer to share with anyone you feel appropriate. If someone might be interested in our up coming event- Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
Just to let you know, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a non-competitive walk to save lives and to inspire hope for a future free of breast cancer. With no registration fee or minimum donation required to participate, everyone is welcome.
The walk is a great way for companies to get involve as a team in the community and helps raise hope and awareness for the issue of breast cancer.
There are two opportunities to walk in Making Strides this fall; October 22 in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park and October 29 along the Guadalupe River Trail in downtown San Jose.
I have attached the walk information. Thank you so much for your support and assistance
Farmer’s Market San Carlos
July 14, 2011
OK…I give up, I have to have these strawberries! They are so sweet…. Yum! I just love our Farmer’s Markets, what a lovely time of year. Come and stroll the streets and enjoy the company and local friends. Stop by and sample the goodies and listen to the local music at the small park and enjoy your family.
New Law Regarding Carbon Monoxide Detectors
July 11, 2011
I thought I was pass on this information about Carbon Monoxide Detectors since it is for everyone, not just for those houses we are selling.
Home Inspectors will start checking for CO detectors after passage of new Disclosure Laws.
California Senate Bill 183 was signed into law to regulate the installation of Carbon Monoxide detectors. The law is a two-part law that requires an update to the Transfer Disclosure Statements used in a real estate transaction, and puts into law the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2010.
The first part of the new law requires that as of July 1, 2011, Transfer Disclosure Statements (TD forms) include a line item regarding the presence or absence of a Carbon Monoxide detector in the same manner as Smoke Detectors, for all residential units that are sold. This applies to just about all types of occupancies from single family owner-occupied and rentals, to multi-family housing. If the property is being sold, it must now include a CO Detector if the dwelling has gas appliances, fireplaces, and/or attached garages as described below.
The second part of the law enacts the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2010 which requires that all residential properties, not just those being sold, be equipped with a Carbon Monoxide detector when the property has a fossil fuel burning heater or appliance, fireplace, and/or an attached garage. All single-family homes in structures with 1-4 units (owner or tenant occupied) must be equipped with a detector on or before July 1, 2011.
All other multi-family residential units must be equipped with a detector on or before January 1, 2013, not just those being sold.
For rentals, the Carbon Monoxide detector must be operable at the time the tenant takes possession. A tenant is responsible for notifying the owner or owner’s agent if the tenant becomes aware of an inoperable or deficient carbon monoxide detector within his or her unit. The owner or owner’s agent must correct any reported deficiencies in the carbon monoxide detector and will not be in violation of this section for a deficient or inoperable carbon monoxide detector when he or she has not received notice of the deficiency or inoperability.
The bottom line is that ALL SINGLE FAMILY residential dwelling units as of July 1, 2011 must have a CO detector, even those that are not being sold. All other dewlling units (multi-family, dormatories, hotels, motels, etc) must have CO detectors installed by January 1, 2013.
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Expect to see this new inspection item in your home inspection report. Home inspectors will be required to report on the presence or absence of a working Carbon Monoxide detector just like they report on Smoke Detectors, and water heater strapping.
Home Buyers and Sellers will also see this new requirement on Transfer Disclosure Statements. In addition to Smoke Alarms and strapped water heaters, sellers will be required to disclose the presence or absence of a working Carbon Monoxide detector starting July 1, 2011.
Farmer’s Market in San Carlos
July 10, 2011
The Farmer’s Market on Laurel Street in San Carlos is definitely the place to be on Thursdays from 4-8. Lots of fresh produce, live music, flowers and the local fare. A great place to meet and greet our fellow San Carlans. See you there!
Belmont Farmer’s Market
March 20, 2011
Enjoy fresh produce at the Belmont Farmer’s Market, every Sunday from 9-1. For more places that the Pacific Coast Farmer’s Markets are, check out this link: http://www.pcfma.com/pdf/Eat_in_season.pdf
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