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A Picaresque History of the
Port of Oakland
During the Depression, make-work
programs put many artists and writers to work on projects like the
Federal Theater Project (Orsen Wells, amongst others). A look at any
one of the many WPA murals in Post Offices across the country gives
an appreciation for the kind of strong, socially conscious talent
that was put to such productive use.
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The Tiburon
Issue
Tiburon’s not
hard to love, set like it is on the tip of the Tiburon Peninsula
overlooking Raccoon Strait, Angel Island, and San Francisco. The
surprise here is the strong sense of place. The town is very
much lived in by its residents, and the experience is very real.
Many people come to Tiburon to enjoy the beautiful restaurants
along the waterfront.
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Ferries
Powered by French Fry Oils?
It sounds crazy, but before long
the Bay Area’s ferries could be running on veggie-power. Local
ferry operators are taking notice of a clean, alternative fuel made
from leftover restaurant grease and vegetable oils. The
up-and-coming fuel is known simply as bio-diesel. Not only is it
non-toxic, low polluting and easy on the environment, it smells
something like French-fries!
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Setting Sail
New WTA Chief Tom Bertken Lets Us
Know Where He’s Coming From – and Where’s He’s Taking Us
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