Turning roads and turning leaves: fall travel to Russian River
Turning Leaves, Turning Roads. Fall Travel to Russian River
Appearing in Napa Valley Register, November 28, 2021
On the hunt for a quick fall getaway that will keep you off the freeway, surrounded by great views, and not break the bank? Pick Russian River. Suited for sweaters, wool caps and hiking boots--swankiness has not overtaken this zip code. Read more >>
Appearing in Napa Valley Register, November 28, 2021
On the hunt for a quick fall getaway that will keep you off the freeway, surrounded by great views, and not break the bank? Pick Russian River. Suited for sweaters, wool caps and hiking boots--swankiness has not overtaken this zip code. Read more >>
"An eyesore affecting health and welfare of communities, inland pile-up and
flow of debris into regional bodies of water hit new tipping points."
Trapping Urban Plastic Debris and Waste Before it Reaches the Ocean
Appearing on Clean Currents Coalition, January 4, 2022
On the southern coast of Jamaica, we are working to trap urban plastic debris and waste before it can enter the Atlantic Ocean, starting with Kingston Harbour coastline, eventually within Hunt’s Bay. Read more >>
Appearing on Clean Currents Coalition, January 4, 2022
On the southern coast of Jamaica, we are working to trap urban plastic debris and waste before it can enter the Atlantic Ocean, starting with Kingston Harbour coastline, eventually within Hunt’s Bay. Read more >>
“What's the deal with bananas? They're small and neat
and come with their own packaging.”
Bananas to Blame: Why Sailors Ban the Banana
Appearing on RenegadeSailing.com
To paraphrase something Jerry Seinfeld might say: “So what’s the deal with bananas? I mean, they’re small and neat and come with their own packaging. Why don’t sailors like them on boats?” It’s true that a ‘no bananas on board rule’ is followed without fail in Hawaii. Read more >>
Appearing on RenegadeSailing.com
To paraphrase something Jerry Seinfeld might say: “So what’s the deal with bananas? I mean, they’re small and neat and come with their own packaging. Why don’t sailors like them on boats?” It’s true that a ‘no bananas on board rule’ is followed without fail in Hawaii. Read more >>
Italian in vibe with red and white checked tablecloths,
Sofia Loren, candles, cheerful yellow flower at each table
Puerto Vallarta Restaurant Week
Appearing in Napa Valley Register, September 5, 2021
Five to seven days relaxation in a beach town—Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, Acapulco, Mazatlan—is still fairly inexpensive. Snag a direct flight and some locations give toes-in-the-sand within three hours from SFO. Puerto Vallarta Restaurant Week chefs create three-course dining experiences priced at up to 60 percent less than normal. Read more >>
Appearing in Napa Valley Register, September 5, 2021
Five to seven days relaxation in a beach town—Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, Acapulco, Mazatlan—is still fairly inexpensive. Snag a direct flight and some locations give toes-in-the-sand within three hours from SFO. Puerto Vallarta Restaurant Week chefs create three-course dining experiences priced at up to 60 percent less than normal. Read more >>
“We have to work with other industries to find common solutions for FRP.”
Breaking Up is Hard to Do
Appearing in June 2018 Points East magazine
As 2016, there was an estimated 11.9 million registered boats in the U.S.—the vast majority being made of fiberglass. An average fiberglass boat has a lifespan of 30 to 40 years. Durable and relatively lightweight, production of fiberglass boats began to take-off in the 1960s as manufacturers were able to quickly and affordably produce them for a growing middle-class. Read more >>
Appearing in June 2018 Points East magazine
As 2016, there was an estimated 11.9 million registered boats in the U.S.—the vast majority being made of fiberglass. An average fiberglass boat has a lifespan of 30 to 40 years. Durable and relatively lightweight, production of fiberglass boats began to take-off in the 1960s as manufacturers were able to quickly and affordably produce them for a growing middle-class. Read more >>
“California wildfire threat faces challenges from
ever-increasing scrutiny and regulation.”
Navigating Potentially Difficult Year: Data-Driven Conversation
Appearing Zesty.ai website
Current climate conditions in California reveal that 2020 may have a higher than normal risk for wildfire losses. The probability that California will undergo losses of more than $10Bn in a non-drought year is ~2.5% (1 in 40 years) but that probability jumps to 3.5 % in a drought year (a whopping 40% increase). Read more >>
Appearing Zesty.ai website
Current climate conditions in California reveal that 2020 may have a higher than normal risk for wildfire losses. The probability that California will undergo losses of more than $10Bn in a non-drought year is ~2.5% (1 in 40 years) but that probability jumps to 3.5 % in a drought year (a whopping 40% increase). Read more >>
Terrific turn-out for our first PEEPs diorama
It Doesn't Feel like Easter Without Someone Doing Something Unusual with PEEPS
Appearing in SFGate.com, April 18, 2019
If you’ve not seen, heard about, or tasted a PEEP®, chances are you’re part of a rather small American minority. Colorful, versatile, and nearly as impervious to destruction as a cockroach, these confections have been taking center stage in Napa County Library’s first-ever PEEPs diorama competition. Read more >>
Appearing in SFGate.com, April 18, 2019
If you’ve not seen, heard about, or tasted a PEEP®, chances are you’re part of a rather small American minority. Colorful, versatile, and nearly as impervious to destruction as a cockroach, these confections have been taking center stage in Napa County Library’s first-ever PEEPs diorama competition. Read more >>
“Regatta racing is the only thing that completely unplugs my mind from business pursuits.”
West Coast Grand Prix Racing with Dutch Roots
Appearing in Nautique (NL)
“Regatta racing is the only thing that completely unplugs my mind from business pursuits,” says San Francisco Bay Area resident Frank Slootman, Pac52 fleet co-founder and owner of the Invisible Hand, hull two designed by Judel/Vrolijk and built by Cookson in New Zealand. Read more >>
Appearing in Nautique (NL)
“Regatta racing is the only thing that completely unplugs my mind from business pursuits,” says San Francisco Bay Area resident Frank Slootman, Pac52 fleet co-founder and owner of the Invisible Hand, hull two designed by Judel/Vrolijk and built by Cookson in New Zealand. Read more >>
