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Oakland Acupuncture's Beth Checks Antioxdinant Levels

On Wednesday, I met Beth of Oakland Acupuncture, who tested my body to determine its level of antioxidants - the higher, the better, the lower, well, the worst. Mine was in-between, tilting toward the lower level. It's in the 30,000 range, but if it were lower, say in the 20,000s, that would indicate the appearance of cancer in my body. Can't let that happen. Here's the video: Oakland Acupuncture's Beth Says I Have To Eat More Fruit

Rod Dibble, The Alley Oakland's Piano Player, Recovers From Heart Attack

Oakland's famous piano player Rod Dibble at The Alley (3325 Grand Avenue) is recovering from a heart attack. Dibble's back in action for the new year, so pop in to The Alley and toss some money in the tip jar. Then try your hand at singing a show tune like Oklahoma! More at Zennie62: The Alley Oakland's Rod Dibble Recovers From Heart Attack

City Of Oakland’s Social Media Approach Is No Approach

The City Of Oakland and Oakland Mayor Jean Quan are attempting to hide behind a plan to not put out information via social media. This blogger has asked City of Oakland press representatives to use USTREAM and set up a free livestream of the press conference, which can be done for nothing. It's a terrible effort that helps keep Oaklanders in the dark, all to prevent her from getting a lot of criticism, and help a handful of mainstream media outlets that almost no one watches get coverage. Meanwhile, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, USTREAM, Tout.com, and other social media platforms are left out. More on this at Zennie62.com, here: Oakland Mayor Quan, City Of Oakland’s Inept Social Media Approach

Loring Cafe On Grand In Oakland A Wonderland - When It Opens

In Loring, Oaklanders have a great new cafe and restaurant to look forward to - when it opens. Loring's - or "The Loring" - is located on Grand Avenue between Broadway and Webster in Downtown Oakland. It has the best interior of any place of its kind in Downtown Oakland. The trouble is, Oakland's building inspector is taking a ton of time in approving it. Here's the video:

Loring Cafe In Downtown Oakland On Grand To Open January 2013

Loring Cafe's already generating buzz and it's not even opened yet. Here's my latest video tour of the eatery and hang-place on Grand Avenue betwen Webster and Broadway that's sure to be a hit place in Downtown Oakland - whenever all of the building inspections are finished, that is. Read more at Zennie62.com: Oakland's Loring Cafe Bet. Webster And Broadway On Grand Will Be A Hit, When It Opens

The California Center For Sustainable Energy Hires Rear Adm. Len Hering

The California Center For Sustainable Energy has announced that it hired Rear Adm. Len Hering as its new Executive Director. Alan Ball, an energy consultant and chair of CCSE’s board of directors, said Hering was selected after a nationwide search to succeed long-time CCSE executive director Irene M. Stillings who served as the center’s executive director from 2002 to 2012. CCSE is a San Diego-based nonprofit organization that works with stakeholders throughout the state’s energy sector to meet California’s aggressive energy goals and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. "CCSE’s entire board of directors is very excited to have an individual with Admiral Hering's sustainability credentials take over leadership of our organization,” Ball said. “We are confident that Hering, working with CCSE’s talented staff, can provide the knowledge, skills and direction to take the organization to higher levels, offering its energy services statewide and beyond." Hering, a resident

Why Is The Oaksterdam University Mural No More?

Oaksterdam University's symbol is gone. The incredible 7,300-square-feet mural that came to define Oaksterdam University, was a highly visible work in Downtown Oakland, and became a good representation of the new Oakland itself, is suddenly, inexplicably, gone. More detail at Zennie62.com, here: Oaksterdam University Mural Erased In Oakland

Cal AD Picks Unknown Over Former Raiders Coach For Cal Football Job

For some weird reason, California Athletic Director Sandy Barbour picked former Louisiana Tech Football Coach Sonny Dykes over former Oakland Raiders Head Coach Hue Jackson. More at Zennie62.com: Sonny Dykes: Cal AD Selects Him Over Hue Jackson For Cal Football Coach

Oakland Should Use AutoReturn: New Municipal Towing Management Solution

AutoReturn is a new tech way of dealing with the problem of getting a towed car back to its owner. Right now, Kansas City just adopted the system for its towing matters, and San Diego and San Francisco use it, too. It's time to have an alternative to the trip one makes down to A&B Towing in East Oakland. That has gone on for too long. AutoReturn. Oakland should have it. Kansas City Uses AutoReturn: New Municipal Towing Management Solution

Oakland Mayor Quan Appoints Assemblymember Sandre Swanson Deputy Mayor

California Assemblymember Sandre Swanson has a new job: Deputy Mayor Of Oakland. Here's the details at Zennie62.com: Sandre Swanson: Oakland Mayor Quan Appoints Assemblymember Deputy Mayor

Extremely Scary Ghost Elevator Prank Newest YouTube Hit

This video called "Extremely Scary Ghost Elevator Prank" is YouTube's newest hit, gaining over 14 million views in two days. But with that, are the people in the video just too stupid? What would you do?

Capt Kirk v Capt Picard? Star Trek Question Asked In SF

Zennie62.com takes up the question of Capt Kirk v Capt Picard, and introduces new vlogger Jessica Mann in the process. This also marks the first official “person-on-the-street” video produced for Zennie62 on YouTube, where we go around and ask people for their view on a question of the moment. It also marks the first of our SCI-FI DEBATES and Star Trek Debates series of videos, where we ask burning questions on the minds of Trekkers, Geeks, and Nerds (is there a difference) everywhere. More at Zennie62.com, here: Capt Kirk v Capt Picard – Star Trek Debates Video

Green Bean Casserole Recipe Video

The Green Bean Casserole Dish is one of my favorites for the holidays, and my Mom makes a great, basic meal for Thanksgiving guests. So, I asked if she would make a video of preparing it with me, and she agreed. So, before you see the video, here’s the recipe we worked from: Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 oz.) can CAMPBELL’S® Cream of Mushroom Soup 3/4 cup milk 1/8 tsp. black pepper 2 (9 oz. each) pkgs. frozen cut green beans, thawed* 1 1/3 cups FRENCH’S® Original or Cheddar French Fried Onions Directions: MIX soup, milk and pepper in a 1 1/2 -qt. baking dish. Stir in beans and 2/3 cup French Fried Onions. BAKE at 350°F for 30 min. or until hot. STIR. Top with remaining 2/3 cup onions. Bake 5 min. until onions are golden. Green Bean Casserole Recipe For The Holidays

Transbay Transit Tower Sets SF Land Value Record: $190 Million

The San Francisco TransBay Terminal Center set a record for a land sale in the City By The Bay this week. According to Zennie62, on Monday, the Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA) Board of Directors finalized the agreement to sell TJPA property to Hines Corporation, paving the way for construction of the landmark Transbay Transit Tower. The State of California donated the Tower site to the TJPA for construction of the 61-story Tower, which will contain 1.4 million square feet of office space and serve as a beacon for the City’s Transit hub in the heart of downtown San Francisco. 250px Transbay Terminal Tower I 150x150 Transbay Transit Tower Sets San Francisco Land Value Record Hines has agreed to purchase the 50,000 square foot Tower site, located directly north of the future Transit Center fronting on Mission Street, for over $190 million. On a per square foot basis, the sale price for the Tower site is the highest paid for a large development property in San Francisco history

San Francisco Land Value Record Set By Transbay Transit Tower

According to Zennie62.com, the San Francisco TransBay Terminal Center set a record for a land sale in the City By The Bay. On Monday, the Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA) Board of Directors finalized the agreement to sell TJPA property to Hines Corporation, paving the way for construction of the landmark Transbay Transit Tower. The State of California donated the Tower site to the TJPA for construction of the 61-story Tower, which will contain 1.4 million square feet of office space and serve as a beacon for the City’s Transit hub in the heart of downtown San Francisco. For the rest, visit this link: Transbay Transit Tower Sets San Francisco Land Value Record

Tech Firm Airbnb Contributes $56 million To San Francisco Economy

According to a study by HR&A Advisors, Airbnb, which bills itself as the “world’s leading marketplace for booking, discovering, and listing unique spaces around the world,” provides a major economic boost both to its users and the neighborhoods and cities where they visit and live. The study found that people who rent their homes on Airbnb use the income they earn to stay afloat in difficult economic times. Additionally, the study determined that travelers who use Airbnb enjoy longer stays, spend more money in the cities they visit, and bring income to less-touristed neighborhoods. See this link for more... Airbnb Users Contribute $56 million To San Francisco’s Economy

Omar Benjamin Leave Port Of Oakland Amid Stupid Strip Club Investigation

According to Zennie62.com, The Port Of Oakland has announced that Omar Benjamin, the Port’s Executive Director, has stepped down and retired from his job effective today. This is what the Port has on its website: Omar Benjamin has notified the Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners that he is retiring from his position as Executive Director of the Port of Oakland, effective immediately. Acting Executive Director Deborah Ale Flint will continue to direct the Port’s key business plans and growth initiatives while overseeing the Port’s day-to-day operations. The investigation by the Port’s outside counsel into expense reimbursement practices and policies is continuing. While that investigation proceeds, James Kwon, the Port’s Maritime Director, remains on administrative leave. Omar Benjamin Retires From Port Of Oakland; Strip Club Media Coverage Stupid

Reelect Larry Reid For Oakland City Council District 7

Frankly, this should not be an issue, but Oaklanders living in District 7 should reelect Oakland’s long-time, legendary City Councilmember, and Council President Larry Reid. This blogger has known Larry since 1995, when he was then the chief-of-staff for then-Oakland Mayor Elihu Harris. Larry has always cared for those most in need in Oakland, and has worked to give his area what he feels it needs most, and does: jobs and activities. More at Zennie62.com: Larry Reid For Oakland City Council District 7 Reelection

Oakland City Council Race Look Before Election Day

In this Oakland News you know it’s just 48 hours before election day when on Saturday night, you see Nyesha DeWitt’s campaign truck parked on Broadway at 10 PM. Have to admit, this blogger’s never seen a U-Haul used to get out a candidate’s vote, but that was the case here: So with that, let’s assess the Oakland City Council races, starting with a video interview I conducted with Lynette McElhaney, who’s running for the Oakland City Council’s District Three seat and another one with comments I made while talking with her at the new Lakeview Cafe on Lakeshore next to Lake Merritt (say that three times real fast). The rest at Zennie62.com here: Oakland News: Oakland City Council Races 48-hrs Before Election Day

San Francisco Official Says WonderCon Doesn’t Make Money For SF

According to Zennie62.com, WonderCon, the large comic book convention that started in the San Francisco Bay Area, and has been in Oakland at the Oakland Convention Center since 1987 to 2002, then at the Moscone Center to 2011. In 2012 WonderCon was forced to seek a temporary home due to expansion-related construction at Moscone Center. Anaheim came forward with an aggressive plan to host WonderCon, and so this year the common traffic patterns have flipped: Bay Area WonderCon goers traveled to Anaheim, but wondered when it would come back to San Francisco. San Francisco Official Says WonderCon Doesn’t Make Money For SF