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ArchivesJanuary 2006 
Runners hoof it to the Far Side of the finish line
They came, they ran... some moo’d More... The power of nature... an artist at sea... rough riders and a flash of ImperialismCoinciding with the centennial of San Francisco’s great earthquake and fire, comes a haunting tome almost too heavy for most coffee tables... More... Speaking on the Legal Side of VoIPVoice over Internet Protocol technology (VoIP) usage has soared in 2005, with rapid consumer adoption through purveyors like Vonage and growing business adoption as well... More... ZINFANDELFor a long time, Cabernet Sauvignon was King as far as red wine drinking Americans were concerned, and Pinot Noir was Queen. Along came the Prince, a smooth, soft, drinking wine, Merlot, which was formerly a blending wine with Cabernet... More... 
Two Lives Ago on Treasure Island
Treasure Island is a man-made island built on the shoals that lie on the north side of Yerba Buena Island in San Francisco Bay. Before it was built, the sandy shoals nearest Yerba Buena Island were visible at extremely low tide, but to the north, the water deepened, shoals could not be seen, and bed rock existed only 60 feet below water level... More... Living Well: Surrounded by WaterIsurrender to it, allow it to encompass me completely. That is, when I’m in or on the water. I confess — I have never lived more than a few feet or miles from an ocean or bay, Atlantic and Pacific. I’m not the mountain type, nor am I enamored by the plains or deserts... More... 
DESIGN & Contemporary Flow
Contemportary living spaces located close to or on the waterfront are gaining in popularity: loft-living and hi-rising real estate in neighborhoods on the edge of the Bay are a bourgeoning reality. Since our environment affects our quality of life, we begin our focus on Waterfront Living. This month, we feature Logue Studio Design - an award-winning San Francisco design firm that specializes in contemporary residential and commmercial design. modern architechture does not have to be sparce. The inside can match the beauty of the views of the Bay and the hills outside. More... 
Groundbreaking Green
On a visit to Napa County, you will soon be able to consider another color besides red or white. Green building is a trend ripening in the form of an eco-resort called the Gaia Napa Hotel... More... 
A Migration Celebration Takes Wings
The San Francisco Bay Flyway Festival, headquartered on Mare Island in Vallejo, is the Bay Area’s only 3-day celebration of the annual migration of waterfowl and shorebirds along the Pacific Flyway. In its tenth year, the Festival has attracted a loyal regional following. Participants are attracted to the Flyway Festival – in spite of it being held in the dead of the winter – because that is when migration through the San Francisco Bay is at its peak... More... 
Winter’s Calm Waters
Kayaking enthusiasts are a lot like birds: they tend to head south in the winter. This time of year, most kayak outfitters are busy organizing trips to Costa Rica, Baja, and other tropical destinations. And while escaping the Bay Area’s rainy season to camp on the beach in Baja is a great vacation, there’s no reason not to stay active locally, too, right through the winter months. In fact, winter kayaking offers some of the best conditions of the year... More... Arround the Bay... More... Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions from BoatU.S.To help boaters have even better boating experiences in 2006, the BoatU.S. Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water suggests these resolutions that will make your boating safer, cleaner, and more rewarding for everyone aboard... More... View from the Helm: A Bounty of DreamsHe was just a tot the first time he laid eyes on her. She was on display at the Hyde Street Pier. As always, there was much to see and do at the pier... More... Forty Years of Saving the BayIn 1965, Governor Pat Brown signed the McAteer-Petris Act to create the Bay Conservation and Development Commission. The bill creating BCDC was passed after a massive grassroots effort, led by Save The Bay (then Save San Francisco Bay Association), which mobilized citizens to write letters, attend hearings and journey by the busload to Sacramento to demand action that would stop wholesale filling of San Francisco Bay... More... Alcatraz Ferry Contract Moves to CourtThe contract awarded to Hornblower Yachts, Inc. last September by the National Park Service to provide ferry service from the City of San Francisco to Alcatraz Island has been contested by Blue and Gold Fleet LP in the US Court of Federal Claims... More... |
