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oakplumbingca · 4 years

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How Do You Know If You Have Water Quality Issues at Home?

The look, smell and taste of water can sometimes define its quality. Contaminated water poses various health risks to your household, including diarrhea, nausea and stomach pains. If you’re seeing obvious changes in your tap water’s smell or appearance, you need to have your plumbing checked by a professional immediately.

Learn the signs of water quality issues at home from your best local plumber, Oak Plumbing. Earthy Odor Dissolved solids can result in musty, earthy odors and tastes. These smells and tastes can be from rotting organic matter in the plumbing or at the water source. Rotten Egg Smell Hydrogen sulfide can make water smell or taste like rotten eggs or sulfur. Sulfate can also make water taste salty. These issues are usually caused by a kind of bacteria in the water, which can grow in drains, water heaters, wells and on the inside of pipes. Plumbing experts can help you determine and address the source of this unpleasant odor/taste. Oily Film Grease or oil has infiltrated your home drainage system when there’s a noticeable oily film on top of the water in the toilet or in the shower. Blue-Green Stains on Water Fixtures Blue-green stains on your faucet and other water fixtures can indicate a high level of copper in the drinking water. Consuming large amounts of copper can cause digestion issues, anemia and liver and kidney problems. Murky or Tinted WaterWater that has a tint or discoloration is unsafe. High levels of iron, manganese or other organic materials can cause discoloration in the water. There could also be rust in your drainage system, which is a common issue with older cast iron or lead pipes. Whether you need help with leaking kitchen faucet repair or blockage removals, Oak Plumbing is here to help. You can count on our team for all your residential plumbing needs. Give us a call at (707) 448-3567 or (800) 397-3799. You may also fill out our contact form to schedule an evaluation. We cater to homeowners in Vacaville and Benicia, CA.

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sharpautomative-blog · 5 years

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Find a Favorite Auto Repair Shop

Everyone should have a favorite auto repair shop they are familiar and comfortable with. Everyone has a dentist they go to for checkups. Everyone has a family doctor, or should have a family doctor; they go to for medical problems. Men have a certain barber they like to go to for haircuts. And the same can be said for women and their hair needs. The list goes on and on. So why do so many people not have an automotive shop they trust?

When our car breaks down, and we do not have a favorite service location, we go into panic mode. We are so dependent on our cars; our first thought is how I will get to work tomorrow. Our second thought is what is wrong with my car, where will I take it, how much will it cost, and how long it will take to get repaired. Without that favorite service shop, we search online for a place to take or have our car towed to. We call the shop and describe what the car is doing, or not doing. They say we need to take a look, and we are booked until next week. Now what do I do?

To find your favorite Auto Repair Shop in Benicia, start having your oil changed at a local automotive shop. Yes, it may cost a few dollars more than one of the oil change franchises, but you can start establishing a relationship with an auto repair shop. Wouldn't you rather test out a repair shop with an oil change benicia, than say a transmission repair? If you are not treated right, try a different shop next time. Keep changing until you find one you like. To find a good auto repair shop Benicia, you start with your small auto maintenance needs first. Keep visiting the same shop and establish a relationship with them. Recommend them to your family and friends. Then, the next time you have an emergency car repair, you should go to the top of the list.

Sharp automotive was established in 1999. We are located in Benicia's Industrial Park. Sharp automotive is a full service diagnosis and repair facility. Combined we have over 50 years of experience in the automotive business.

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mpierce17ahs-blog · 7 years

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Civic Action Assessment of Issue

1. What do you see as your roles, as a citizen of this country, in meeting the needs of our community?

I see as my role as one of a helper, fighting to protect environmental areas we are losing to oil and natural gas companies. I see my role as a helper of children who, like me, have a disability. I want to make them feel included in our society. Both the environment and children with special needs are issues in my community that I feel strongly about.

2. What have you learned in this class about civic responsibility?

I have learned that even the smallest kind or brave action that an individual in our society makes can make a world of difference for people, animals and the environment. I have learned that I am not the only one who feels that the actions taken in our society could be disastrous and that we must fight for the future we all truly want to see.

3. Do you feel it is your civic obligation to help address the problems your civic action issue has created? Explain.

I do feel that it is my civic obligation to help address the problems that my civic action issue has created. This is an issue that will have global consequences and many people around the world, including myself, are inherently invested in this issue. The Dakota Access Pipeline is creating a significant environmental risk, while also forcing Native Americans out of their homes. If I do nothing, then I feel that I am part of the problem. I feel my contribution to the fight against the Pipeline can only be a positive thing. We have a lot to lose.

4. Have you volunteered your time to respond to this issue, either by directly volunteering; educating the public about it; expanding your knowledge of the issue by attending government or non-government meetings, demonstrations, etc.? If so, explain this experience in detail, provide dates and evidence.

My older sister Charlotte, who majored in Ethnic Studies at Mills College, had a professor who specialized in Native American studies and who was active in local Native environmental justice groups. I was able to reach out to Dr. Micco and began emailing with her two weeks ago. Below is proof of our conversation regarding Native activism surrounding my civic action issue:

May 11,2017

Dear Professor Micco,

I am a local high school student and I am doing a senior project on the Dakota Access Pipeline. I am looking for someone in the local area who I can interview by email about this issue and the Indigenous activism around it. My sister was an Ethnic Studies student at Mills, who graduated last spring, and she recommended you as a possible resource. Would you feel comfortable letting me interview you about this issue, or would you possibly be able to recommend someone in the Bay Area who would?

Thank you in advance for your help. I greatly appreciate your time. Best wishes, Meredith Pierce Senior, Acalanes High School Lafayette, CA

May 12,2017

Dear Meredith, What is timeframe for your project. As noted in the email, I am on medical leave for a bit longer. I can be interviewed by email if you like. What is the scope of your project and what resources have you used? There is a group I'm a member of Idle No More SF Bay which is at the forefront as leaders and water protectors. They are very busy planning actions for May-July but I can at least help in the short run. Best, Prof. Micco

May 12, 2017

Dear Professor Micco, Thank you so much for your quick response! I need to interview someone who is well informed about the pipeline and activism against it. I have been following this issue as a semester long project. As part of my course, I am required to complete an interview in the next two weeks. If you have the time, I would really appreciate hearing your answers to some of the questions I have. I can provide you with an emailed list of questions before the end of the weekend. Please let me know if this will work with your schedule, I greatly appreciate your help. I'm really looking forward to hearing from you! Sincerely, Meredith Pierce

May 13, 2017

HI Meredith, Please send along your questions. I'll look them over and try to answer as well as I can. Who is your sister? Best, Prof. Micco Melinda Micco, Ph.D. Associate Professor Ethnic Studies Department Tel: 510.430.3324 Fax: 510.430.2067

May 13, 2017

Dear Professor Micco, I would be most grateful if you could answer the following questions I have regarding the Dakota Access Pipeline:

1. How does this issue relate to America's history of native land sovereignty? 2. What is your opinion on the media's representation of this issue? 3. What can people who aren't on the ground in North Dakota do to be in solidarity with the Water Protectors? 4. If the Pipeline is built, what would the consequences be for Standing Rock and the nation? 5. What is the most important aspect for people my age to take away from this issue? 6. How do you think things will change now that Trump is President? 7. What kind of activism is happening locally for this issue? 8. What resources can you recommend to the students in my class who might be interested in learning more about this topic? My sister is Charlotte Pierce, who graduated last spring. Thank you so much for your time and help with this project! Sincerely, Meredith Pierce

May 15, 2017

Hi Meredith, I remember your sister very well, in fact, I requested one of her papers (anonymous and with her permission) as an example for students. She's quite incredible. I've answered the questions below.

1. How does this issue relate to America's history of native land sovereignty?

The issue is primarily related to treaty obligations, specifically 1851 and 1868 treaties that guaranteed the disputed land in perpetuity to Lakota people. A section of all treaties has been violated unilaterally as was done with the Dakota Access Pipeline. For a treaty to be abrogated, both sides must agree to this which has not been done. Treaties are recognized as international agreements that supersede national authorities. They are negotiated on a nation-to-nation status. The Army Corps of Engineers, the EPA and the federal government have squashed Native sovereignty by their actions. 2. What is your opinion on the media's representation of this issue?

The most reliable sources were Indigenous sites and cell phone uploads. The mainstream media continued to portray participants as "protesters" rather than "water protectors." It was a non-violent action led primarily by Indigenous grandmothers who called for adherence to non-violence principles and commitment to the leadership. To date, it is the largest gathering of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people to protect the water. There were also blackouts of information from the camps but there were successful uploads from people located there. 3. What can people who aren't on the ground in North Dakota do to be in solidarity with the Water Protectors?

The most important is to educate yourself on the history of Native self-determination and to support where you can. A lot of money and supplies were sent to the camp by Native and non-Native people which helped during the actions. There are several actions around the United States including those in Northern California, New Orleans, etc. so people can still be involved in supporting the water protectors ongoing struggles.

4. If the Pipeline is built, what would the consequences be for Standing Rock and the nation?

The irony is that very little oil is being produced from the pipeline but the pipelines leak and there is great evidence of the destruction of water sources. The water flows for all people in the US and not just on Native land. An oil spill -- which we've seen around the nation -- devastates in the short term but has long lasting implications for wildlife, water, and air quality. 5. What is the most important aspect for people my age to take away from this issue?

You're the generation that must take action to ensure the protection for all people, animals, and the environment. We are grandmothers who have been fighting this issue for decades and we need the next generation to see that it's their problem also. You can and are powerful. Had the majority of young people voted against some of the disastrous elections, it could have changed the course of history. 6. How do you think things will change now that Trump is President?

Trump has demonstrated how he feels about the EPA, the environment, and drilling in the Arctic circle. Fortunately, as a person new to politics rather than business, he must answer to the House and the Senate as well as voters for his actions. This is an opportunity for people to wake up and take action. Perhaps this might not have happened if Hillary Clinton had been elected. With Trump's election, some people woke up and started to find out what was really happening. 7. What kind of activism is happening locally for this issue?

I'm a member of the Idle No More SF Bay group and this is the last year of our four-year commitment to the Refinery Healing Walks that highlight the refinery corridor that rings the Bay Area. Many people are unaware of how many refineries are here. Last week Benicia had a flare up at the Valero refinery that sent noxious fumes around the city. We publish on our Facebook page where actions are taking place and how people can be involved. 8. What resources can you recommend to the students in my class who might be interested in learning more about this topic?

Check our Facebook page and also Indigenous Women Rising website. We also have a Facebook page "Refinery Healing Walks" where you can find out about the walks. We have a group called Indigenous Women Protecting Mother Earth Treaty which was signed in September 2015 in New York during the United Nations climate talks. Indigenous women from around the world and the nation signed the treaty which obligates signers to attend a New Moon ceremony each month and to have an action each Equinox and Solstice. We meet at the Berkeley Marina for the new moon ceremony which you can also find on our Facebook page. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to attend while on medical leave but hope to start once again this summer. I hope this answers your questions and I wish you well. Please give my regards to your sister. Best, Prof. Micco Melinda Micco, Ph.D. Associate Professor Ethnic Studies Department Tel: 510.430.3324 Fax: 510.430.2067

May 16, 2017

Dear Professor Micco, Thank you so much for answering my questions about the Dakota Access Pipeline. I sincerely appreciate your time and thoughtfulness in helping me with this project. I feel very passionately about this issue and your answers inspire me to become more involved! I will make sure to send Charlotte your regards. Best wishes, Meredith Pierce

May 16, 2017

Dear Meredith, You're most welcome and I look forward to meeting you someday. Best, Melinda Micco, Ph.D. Associate Professor Ethnic Studies Department Tel: 510.430.3324 Fax: 510.430.2067

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davidjohn09 · 1 year

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kathleenseiber · 4 years

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Extreme weather could push the U.S. into recession

Physical climate risk from extreme weather events remains unaccounted for in financial markets, a new paper warns.

Without better knowledge of the risk, the average energy investor can only hope that the next extreme event won’t trigger a sudden correction, according to the research.

“If the market doesn’t do a better job of accounting for climate, we could have a recession—the likes of which we’ve never seen before.”

“If the market doesn’t do a better job of accounting for climate, we could have a recession—the likes of which we’ve never seen before,” says the article’s author, Paul Griffin, an accounting professor at the Graduate School of Management at the University of California, Davis.

The central message in his latest research is that there is too much “unpriced risk” in the energy market. “Unpriced risk was the main cause of the Great Recession in 2007-2008,” Griffin says.

“Right now, energy companies shoulder much of that risk. The market needs to better assess risk, and factor a risk of extreme weather into securities prices,” he says.

For example, excessive high temperatures, like those experienced in the United States and Europe last summer, can be deadly. Not only do they disrupt agriculture, harm human health, and stunt economic growth, they also can overwhelm and shut down vast parts of energy delivery, as they did in Northern California when PG&E shut down delivery during fires and weather that could trigger fire.

“Despite these obvious risks, investors and asset managers have been conspicuously slow to connect physical climate risk to company market valuations.”

Extreme weather can also threaten other services such as water delivery and transportation, which in turn affects businesses, families, and entire cities and regions, sometimes permanently. All of this strains local and broader economies.

“Despite these obvious risks, investors and asset managers have been conspicuously slow to connect physical climate risk to company market valuations,” Griffin says in his article.

“Loss of property is what grabs all the headlines, but how are businesses coping? Threats to businesses could disrupt the entire economic system.”

Climate-vulnerable locations also factor into risk for energy markets. In the United States, US oil refining is located on the Gulf Coast, an area exposed to sea-level rise and intense storms. Oil refining in Benicia and Richmond, in Northern California, can be exposed to coastal flooding.

Energy companies’ transmission infrastructure is located in arid areas, increasing risk of damage, such as the destruction from recent wildfires in California. In addition, it is not clear insurance will be available to cover such risks. Add to those risks, Griffin says, “litigation, sanctions, and even loss of business from the property destroyed.

“The climate litigation risk already priced into energy stocks (after, for example, a protracted ExxonMobil court case in the 1990s) would prove insufficient.”

Extreme weather climate risk, in summary, is hard to predict.

“While proprietary climate risk models my help some firms and organizations better understand future conditions attributable to climate change, extreme weather risk is still highly problematic from a risk estimation standpoint,” he concludes in the article.

“This is because with climate change, the patterns of the past are no guide to the future, whether it be one year, five years, or 20 years out. Investors may also normalize extreme weather impacts over time, discounting their future importance.”

The paper appears in the journal Nature Energy.

Source: UC Davis

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robinstebbins · 6 years

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Just finished the podcast with Max Lugavere (genius) and Luke Storey did a great synopsis of why we keep getting sicker as a country. I have dedicated my life and my energy to bringing health and wellness to my clients patients as an RN by showing them healing starts from within, as if there is any other way. I have seen miracles through simple changes in diet, like advising my patients throw away margarine and anything made in a lab/package. This book explains exactly why people are getting type 3 diabetes (Alzheimer’s) and dementia in a very clear easy to read. I’m not sponsored in any way or paid to promote. I just want to see everyone make conscious choices about food. After this if you still choose to eat canola oil or frakenfoods I’m clean. At least you know the truth. #geniusfoods #maxlugavere #lukestorey (at Benicia, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bonno0fHAlw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=170cljhrq5l7l

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sharpautobenicia-blog · 6 years

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Oil Change Benicia

Time to time oil change in Benicia is essential for every vehicle for its proper working. We first examine the all problem of vehicle and then repair it properly. We always work with full safety of vehicles. If you are looking for best services of automotive in Benicia then you are surely right place. Here at Sharp Auto you can easily get all types of automotive services at reasonable price. We have skilled team who is provides its quality work to a number of customers. You can reach us or make a call to us to get our service.

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earthguardiankids · 7 years

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Each Step We Take is a Prayer to a Just Transition

Each Step We take is a Prayer to a Just Transition

Written by: Isabella Zizi, Earth Guardians Bay Area crew leader and incredible RYSE youth council member

As a young indigenous woman in today’s society, I feel that it is my duty and obligation to be a beacon of hope and transformation for the future generations to come. We are living in a time when we simply forgot our original instructions from what Mother Earth has always offered us; LIFE.

This ideal western social concept of “the American dream,” and being so wrapped up with consumption and greed, is at the root of us ignoring our true selves. Mother Earth has done her job at letting us live day by day, but the distractions of our daily lives has us forgetting to care and protect Mother Earth just as she needs of us.

If we do not stand up for clean air, water, and soil now, life on mother earth will not continue, and we cannot let that happen. We don’t have time to wait for those in power to find a solution, the people are rising and waking up, and now the future lies in our hands and the decisions we make. There is no longer a veil to cover up unwanted struggles to keep our waters, lands, and bodies clean and safe, and it is time to act in a peaceful and prayerful way.

I have lived in Richmond, California for 23 years and am very well connected with the progressive community here, but it hasn’t always been like that. When I was a child, I had to learn multiple evacuation drills, not just for earthquakes, but for unexpected explosions from the nearby oil refinery. “Stand firmly between the doorways or hide underneath the tables.” our teachers explained “If you start to smell something that you aren’t used to, shut your windows and cover any open cracks or crevices with old towels or shirts.” At that age, it didn’t make any sense to me. Then, on August 6, 2012 , the Chevron Refinery had an old pipe burst. I was outside enjoying the beautiful summer weather with my family and neighbors when we heard a loud boom and a sudden disappearance of the sun. enormous roaring black clouds shot straight into the sky with a couple more booms following it. At that moment, my mother had yelled “Chevron just exploded, get in the house now” that is when that evacuation drill came back and made perfect sense.

The explosion didn’t just send 15,000 Richmond residents to the emergency room, it also contaminated our bay, air, and soil and all of life that was exposed to it. All who were affected are walking and living proof that we cannot depend on the fossil fuel industry anymore. Communities like mine who are affected by explosions, oil spills, and air pollution can no longer fish in our oceans, or fully connect to Mother Earth when we do gardening because we are given warnings of health issues or high levels of contamination.

This is why I joined the climate justice movement, because my story needed to be heard. I understand the crucial times we are in, and the need to find that just transition away from the fossil fuel industry. I am blessed to be surrounded by my indigenous grandmothers and elders, receiving their guidance as they walk me down this path. It is an honor to continue to pass their knowledge and encouragement to strengthen and uplift those who haven’t yet found their spark or support to be reminded to walk with dignity, love, and in a prayer for all of life on Mother Earth and for those yet to come.

I was introduced to Idle No More SF Bay by Pennie Opal Plant in 2014 when she invited me to attend one of their grandmothers prayer group meetings. I fell in love with their devotion on creating a positive change concerning Indigenous rights and the Rights of Mother Earth. Around this same time, the Refinery Healing Walks were born and Idle No More SF Bay made a four year commitment to walk from one refinery town to the next from 2014 to 2017.

There are five oil refineries along the Northeast bay of San Francisco; (Pittsburg) Tesoro, (Martinez) Shell, (Benicia) Valero, (Rodeo) Conoco-Phillips 66, and (Richmond) Chevron. These walks connect the dots of the different sacrifice zones and educate those who are unaware about these industries. We walk for clean air, water, and soil, and for a just transition so that all life on Mother Earth including our non-human relatives may continue to live in a sufficient way.

My first walk awakening was May 2015 when we walked from the Shell refinery in Martinez to the Valero refinery in Benicia. Each walk begins with a water ceremony and we invite all participants to combine collected water from their watershed to be placed in a pail that is carried until we hit our ending destination. Indigenous leaders start us off with a grounding prayer and explanation of how walking is healing medicine for us. The grandmothers lead the way with a shake of their rattles and the beat of the drum complimented with a beautiful women warrior song.

I had the opportunity to collect the water that morning at the Martinez Shoreline and was surprised by a curious beaver. We had our traditional medicine and were singing a water song and giving our blessings to the beaver as it was swimming in figure eights watching us. I took on an important role to be a monitor for this walk and I felt a sense of protection and guidance for all of those who were with us, including our non-human relatives who were flying above and crawling below. As I made my way from the front of the line to the end, I was in this zen mode from the quiet prayers to the peaceful conversations that followed.

This experience helped me understand that it wasn’t just an all day commitment of walking, it was a statement and each step was a prayer for new beginnings. That small connection with the beaver showed that they are listening and I had so much gratitude from then on.

Movements have sparked up like Black Lives Matter, climate justice and immigration rights, all of these empower the human race to continue in a peaceful and balanced way. It is not always easy to think and act in this way, but we have to remember that these movements continue to roll out an even bigger outcome than ourselves: a better life for our future generations. It is important for us to lay out what we are for rather than what we are against, and that is how I believe we will make a difference.

I was a participant in the 2015 first ever White House tribal youth gathering where I met over one thousand other amazing and inspiring youth who are creating positive changes for Indian Country. I was part of an environmental workshop where we were able to express the challenges and successes happening in our community to federal officials.

This is where I found my voice and was able to find my true passion on continuing my involvement around environmental issues and uplifting the younger generation to get involved themselves. In reality, this is our future that is at risk and it is important for us to create change now so that way we won’t have to worry about when we get older. I now want to take my story and this work to the international arena, because this global crisis demands a global movement to rise up.

Not all heroes wear capes, and my heroes have been the frontline activists who put their bodies on the line understanding that now is the time to act by disrupting business as usual and visually being noticeable through creative art. Our ancestors, our non-human relatives, and the next seven generations should be our focus during these movements and moments in time. Just imagine, what will you tell your great great grandchild when they ask you, “what you did during your lifetime when the world was in a crisis?” Let this replay in your mind and always remember, the choices we make now will fall in the hands of those yet to come.

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