I don't go to Walmart, but Target and Costco are much cheaper than CVS as well.

Jessica

I don't know if I will boycott CVS overall but its really unlikely I will make the trip to the new store. I often avoid driving thru town much of the time because its a lot of effort getting thru...

I realized today while I was listening to Bernie Sanders on Rachel Maddow from last week that we may think our own reps and senators think the same way we do and that its not important to let them...

Barry I have wondered the same thing. I would assume representatives would only care about their local districts, but maybe Senators would want to hear from others? I don't know. I have also wondered...

I have been with Kaiser off and on for several years. I had been with the Sebastopol community clinic for awhile until my doctor left and it took forever for them to find a replacement. So I ended up...

They are still testing the system. I found this report of problems that they are finding, including issues with crossings: https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2016/10/15/delay-launch-smart-train/
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Haven't we had enough of tearing each other apart? There are people in this state that are on welfare or on Social Security or SSDI, or who depend on Medicare and Medi-cal and food stamps. And to be...

They may seem "proven" but there are also a lot of lawsuits because of problems in these systems. This is a relatively young industry.

Jessica

I don't know any of the players involved nor do I use their services, but it seems very near sighted to look at the problems with the EHR [Electronic Health Records] system and say this is an...

Thank you for bringing up stigma. Way to smear someone with the mental health stigma brush.

Whether or not she has "psychological issues" really isn't the point. She's been a strong advocate for...

I also don't read the PD and usually hear things thru WACCO. So thank you for posting the article here.

I'm also not surprised by the way this was handled. I had the unfortunate, dubious pleasure...

Interesting recent history with comments about their response to the Valley fire.
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There are several Facebook pages that are fire related. I apologize in advance for errors. I'm doing this waiting for a prescription 😀 Might as well do something useful.

Harbin checkin ...

See: Hybrid Vehicles in the Smog Check Program

Apparently the previous testing equipment wasn't able to accurately test a hybrid. That has changed. I am wondering if you need to find specific...

Tracking down allergies for pets can be like allergies for people. What food are they eating. Where are they hanging out. I had a cat once that was allergic to dust. Probably dust mites. She would...

It's mostly a scam. I had some other company come to the door trying to get me to buy their gas. So I told him, not now, later, and went looking online. Yes you can buy your gas from other companies...

Barry, to answer your question, I probably would have taken my hand out of my pocket. Did he overreact? I guess, given what transpired, I have to question the police officer's motives. He was already...

First, I think its always best to be respectful to people. That being said, I didn't see the guy filming getting out of line or being combative till the gun came out. And stayed out. I would be...

I like the new design. Its ok to read. The only thing I miss is how many new posts on a thread. I don't always scroll down to see all the posts so knowing if there is a hot topic up front is helpful....

Since I am on a fixed income, I actually have a list I keep of where to buy the things I usually buy and the price. The differences in prices for some of these are significant. WF has two things I...

<br><br>A few articles about bread:

https://breadtopia.com/gluten-intolerance-and-bread/

https://renourishment.org/2012/09/06/jack-bezian-on-sourdough-bread/
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I read an article a couple of years ago about wheat and bread. Besides the GMOs and the chemicals, the way we make bread is not the same as it used to be made. We tend to use fast acting yeast and...

I've been gluten free for many years. It was suggested by a doc I was seeing. At the time I thought why would that work? Then I realized I was really living in denial. I have other family members who...

I was to echo that avoiding psychotropic meds isn't a good piece of advice. They are a life saver for those who absolutely need them. I probably wouldn't be here without them.

Given that, its...

I am no worm expert, but we did look into it. We did find worms at Ace Hardware in Sebastopol. I have no idea beyond that. I would love to hear from others.

Jess

Ah the gluten free search. I have been gluten free for many years. I tried a lot of the stuff out there and a lot of it is not palatable. For a long time I made my own gluten free bread in my bread...

I just want to interject something about defense attorneys. A few times recently in the national news there has been a backlash against lawyers who defend those we deem to be undesireables. While...

I want to echo what you said. Its difficult to hear the judgments from people. And they happen no matter what side of the political spectrum you are on. Of course people want to provide for...

The bottom line is buyer beware. We don't always know what is being done intentionally or not. So its really important to be aware of what you are paying for. I am on a very low budget and buying...

I liked your quote. I am one of those people who says inconvenient things. I get a lot of flack for it and have been told many times I just shouldn't tell the truth. But what you said is true. More...

I have spent a lot of time with different accounts on Google. Here is the skinny. If you have a gmail account, it is already able to automatically log into any of the Google apps, including YouTube....

Google has had this nasty habit of forcing you to sign up for Google + along the way. No its not worth it. And it opens you to more spam, if you look at some of Google's current antics (people now...

For anyone wanting help with SSDI and SSI, or any other legal issues related to disability, I would recommend the Disability Services and Legal Center in Santa Rosa. Their website is...

I had the displeasure of experiencing this today. I pressed the button and it yelled at me. Yikes. Its overly loud and commanding. I have experienced lots of crossing systems for the blind and none...

Ok that made me laugh :) :lol2:

Jessica

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"Hello Supervisor Carrillo, Officer Johnson, Santa Rosa PD. My partner and I noted you're fully clothed as you stroll ...

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I think you can have both compassion for him (obviously there is something seriously wrong) AND question his ability to do the job he has been hired to do. Those aren't mutually...

Kirsten,

Let me be clear about something. As has been said already, compassion DOES NOT mean that we just give people a pass for their hardships. It DOES NOT mean we look away when someone breaks...

Ok, let's back up from this statement a bit. Being on psych meds doesn't automatically mean that a person is not capable of clear thought and/or decisions. If the medications are being prescribed...

Um, ok this is a bit bizarre to say that he needs compassion because he is such a nice person. How could we possibly think he could be a rapist?

The reality is that the majority of rapists are...

I can imagine that there are a lot of people who are reading this thread who don’t know what its like to have a family member or friend who has schizophrenia. There are lots of misconceptions out...

I have to agree, the signs are the warning. Its like if all of a sudden one space became a handicapped spot. Do you get mad when that happens because you didn't get warning? The minute the signs go...

Um as someone who has dealt with mental health professionals, you would be surprised how often people fall thru the cracks. Psychiatrists and therapists are people and yes a lot of them have stigma...

All the more reason to follow the directions on the OAEC website. We don't want the bears to get cozy with being around people. Doing what you can to bear-proof and scaring the bear away is for their...

I have been hearing coyotes at the north end of Sebastopol. We also had a very loud fox calling at night. Freaked out the cats!

Jessica
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Sean, thanks for your post. I totally agree. This is such a difficult time and there are lots of people who are looking for guidance. And a lot of people who take advantage of that vulnerability,...

Gaussian Process Belief Propagation? :ew:

Bret,

I am sad that you ended up in the middle of this mess. I started to read the thread because I was interested in the possibility of actually going to a Farmer's Market. The one in Seb is too...

I think that the thing to consider here is more about integrity. If you break an agreement regarding exclusivity with an intimate partner, then the truth is that the agreement no longer has meaning....

Looks like diatomaceous earth is a mechanical insecticide. Intestinal critters are lacerated by the sharp edges of the DE and the body will absorb it. Is can be used in the fur, but as you pointed...

My kitties have started bringing the critters in. With other cats I have been able to keep up with combing but with the two I have now it's not going to work. Option 3 works the best for them. Just...