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Thursday, July 1, 2010

The Bay Area's Carpool Debate

By: Kevin L. Nichols

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (July 1, 2010)
As many of you know, today marks the first day of the anticipated bridge toll increases to $5-$6 depending on the time you cross. A derivative of this revenue generating opportunity by the State, is the carpool toll of $2.50 during peek hours. There is some confusion and ambiguity regarding how this toll applies and effects carpoolers specifically.

I have taken an informal poll of both drivers and carpoolers. Most drivers are hoping that carpoolers donate $1 each to help offset the new toll. Others feel that they choose to still drive across the bridge and prefer to pay $2.50 rather than $5-$6.

What do you think? Should carpoolers pay to ride across the bridge even though they are saving their drivers time and an additional $2.50-$3.50? Let us know.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Emerge California Fundraiser Featuring Arianna Huffington

On Thursday, June 17th, Emerge Calidfornia will host it's 6th annual fundraiser event at the Julia Morgan Ballroom at the Merchant's Exchange Building in San Francisco from 5:30-7:30. Arianna Huffington will be the keynote speaker. If you've never heard Arianna speak, or have never been to a political event, now's your chance. You should also know that this fundraiser is widely considered to be one of the best networking events of the year. So, for those of you who are unemployed, underemployed, or simply looking to expand your professional network, you definitely want to be at this event!

The money that is raised at this event is the majority of their budget. In other words, if they do not raise these critical funds, the Emerge Program doesn't continue. It's just that simple. Please consider attending this year's event, but if you can't attend, or you live out of the area, you can still support the cause by making a donation, any amount helps - really!

Come out and support this worthy cause!

KLN