
Shimrit Ben-Yair
Proud member of the Google+ team, mommy, wife, design junkey
Occupation: Product Manager
Location: San Francisco, CA
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Followers: 53,380
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2013-05-15 20:25:37 (52 comments, 12 reshares, 100 +1s)
Very excited to share what we've been working hard on. Let me know what you think, especially about the new Stream! We're rolling this out gradually, so stay tuned :) #io13 #googlepluslove

2013-04-22 18:49:48 (9 comments, 2 reshares, 43 +1s)
The "Dove" commercial has re-surfaced how women have low self esteem with regards to how they look. This is something that really bothers me. To me, beautiful women are rarely pretty because of their eye color or body structure - they are confident, smart and interesting.
I'm always shocked flipping through fashion magazines how beauty is presented as skin deep in our culture. "Use this cream or wear that designer and you'll look good". Confident, interesting women shine through, while clothes and makeup are just the icing on the cake.

2013-04-16 21:53:29 (3 comments, 2 reshares, 16 +1s)
Really excited for this exhibition by Annie Leibovitz at the San Jose Museum of Art. Would love to see her work beyond celebrity portraits.

2013-04-05 01:13:48 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 7 +1s)
The points are just a medium – something that allows us to get the thing that will create enjoyment. But because the points are so easy to measure and compare...

2013-04-04 22:33:55 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)
Reading this book now and really enjoying it... Great for increasing productivity via positive thinking and framing.

2013-03-21 18:40:24 (5 comments, 2 reshares, 25 +1s)
+Barack Obama mentioned MEET in his speech in Jerusalem today!
"That is the kind of relationship that Israel should have – and could have – with every country in the world. Already, we see how that innovation could reshape this region. One program here in Jerusalem brings together young Israelis and Palestinians to learn vital skills in technology and business. An Israeli and Palestinian have started a venture capital fund to finance Palestinian start-ups. Over 100 high-tech companies have found a home on the West Bank, which speaks to the talent and entrepreneurial spirit of the Palestinian people."
So proud to be a part of this amazing initiative.

2013-03-12 21:24:20 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 11 +1s)
Just discovered this artist. I love the real-world fairy tale feel of her work.

2013-03-12 17:18:50 (6 comments, 4 reshares, 8 +1s)
This documentary was nominated for an oscar and is now showing in NYC and the SF bay area. It looks really interesting: "one man's terrorist is another's freedom fighter". Have any of you seen it?


2013-05-15 09:42:33 (6 comments, 2 reshares, 30 +1s)
#MyFirstWheels was a daihatsu sirion, in this gold color. Drove it from 1999 till 2004. It was awesome and gas efficient, but it did sway in the wind if it was too strong :)

2013-02-27 20:17:30 (6 comments, 5 reshares, 28 +1s)
Folks, if you haven't yet tried our new "Find People" experience, I strongly recommend it. I found so many people I know to connect to!
https://plus.google.com/u/0/people/find

2013-02-25 17:16:12 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 31 +1s)
Heard this song on the way to work today and was reminded how awesome it is. Love the video too. Happy Monday! #musicmonday

2013-02-21 23:24:03 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)
Parents - need some advice. My 18 month old started half days in daycare this week. Every time I dropped him off he was crying. As soon as I pick him up (1-2 hours later) he runs to me crying again and yelling "car car" (meaning "lets go now").
Any tips on how to get him adjusted?

2013-02-15 21:18:00 (18 comments, 1 reshares, 21 +1s)
Recently watched Zero Dark Thirty. It's haunting, nuanced, and touching. In my opinion, Kathryn Bigelow has become one of the most important film makers of our time.

2013-02-13 06:17:53 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 6 +1s)
Made this for dinner tonight. Super easy and delicious.

2013-02-11 18:30:05 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)
Made this recipe over the weekend. It was simple, light, and wintery. Recommended!

2013-02-05 06:53:30 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)
Just started watching "the killing". It's like twin peaks but in Denmark, minus the psychotics :)


2013-05-15 09:15:24 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)
Excellent wine, food and company. With +Yaar Schnitman.

2013-01-31 23:06:11 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)
+Mario Anima - any ideas how I can find this film in the US? It's supposed to be phenomenal.

2013-01-31 18:55:16 (7 comments, 12 reshares, 42 +1s)
Yesterday is history,
Tomorrow is a mystery,
Today is a gift --
That's why its called The Present.
Words of wisdom from Kung Fu Panda :)

2013-01-23 04:03:35 (13 comments, 1 reshares, 22 +1s)
The elections that took place in Israel today have left me somewhat hopeful: the central/peace camp has grown while the hawkish Likud party has shrunk.
Will Israel seize this historic opportunity to end the occupation of Palestinian territories and advance peace in the Middle East? Time will tell, but hey, one can dream :)

2013-01-15 20:55:36 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)
Recently made this and it came out AMAZING. Thanks +Anne Toth for the recommendation.


2013-05-15 08:56:28 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)
Made curried pea soup for dinner tonight, to celebrate the latest baseball winnings.

2013-01-15 18:10:24 (39 comments, 1 reshares, 10 +1s)
I'm really hoping that a sane gun policy will be set this year. I can maybe understand the logic for a single gun per home for self protection, but I just cannot fathom why law abiding citizens would need to own several semi automatic rifles.

2013-01-09 22:55:34 (8 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)
What are folk's favorite places to eat in Sunnyvale? I like New Port for Dim Sum and Falafel Stop. What else is good?

2013-01-09 22:51:45 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)
+Yaar Schnitman and I recently finished watching BBC's "The Hour". Its a news drama set in London in 1956, and is like "Sherlock" meets "Mad Men". Recommended.

2012-12-19 18:02:20 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)
+Austin Chang got me hooked on Copain Wines. Very subtle and relatively low on alcohol levels, I really liked their Pinot Noir. Prices are decent too!


2012-12-17 18:46:53 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 26 +1s)
For this #MinimalMonday, here's a photo I took in Austin TX, a couple of years ago. I really like it for some reason.

2012-12-11 21:00:56 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 3 +1s)
The best pinot noir I ever had was from Gibbston in NZ. It was subtle yet spicy and full of character. 2008 if I recall correctly.

2012-12-08 05:56:17 (13 comments, 1 reshares, 10 +1s)
Another accurate yet rather depressing analysis of the stalemate between Israel and Palestine.

2012-12-06 22:46:22 (4 comments, 1 reshares, 9 +1s)
My favorite food blog by far is mybissim.com. The recipes are healthy and almost always take <30 minutes to make.

2012-12-06 22:43:59 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 9 +1s)
This winter, I've fallen in love with delicata squash. Here is a great recipe by +Darya Pino!

2012-12-06 22:11:10 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)
Name: Shimrit Ben-Yair
Food blog: http://www.flickr.com/photos/yaar/sets/72157594423925677/
Cooking style: new American, Mediterranean, healthy comfort food
About me: G+ product manager! I live in California.

2012-11-29 18:11:41 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 15 +1s)
I'm really hoping that Palestine's bid at the UN for a nonmember state will be approved. The tragic loop of violence between Israel and Palestine must end - it doesn't matter who started it, both sides have made brave moves and grave mistakes. What matters now is that we end this conflict and let both nations live in peace, side by side.

2012-11-04 01:27:32 (7 comments, 2 reshares, 20 +1s)
Great writeup by +AllThingsD! I've been volunteering with MEET since 2007, and it's one of the few initiatives that give me hope for the Middle East.
To my Googler friends - I'll be hosting MEET's founders for a Tech Talk on Monday at Google, would love to see some of you there!

2012-10-15 04:48:41 (1 comments, 2 reshares, 7 +1s)
Read this book over the weekend after hearing about it on Morning Edition on NPR. Couldn't put it down -- a hilarious epistolary novel of our time!

2012-10-02 01:31:03 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 23 +1s)
This house, quite literally, is made from the ground it sits on: http://ow.ly/e8mLu

2012-09-26 19:31:46 (7 comments, 7 reshares, 56 +1s)
What a thoughtful, thought provoking, confident response. This girl is awesome.

2012-09-24 16:40:14 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 11 +1s)
I love Mika, he reminds me both of Freddy Mercury and of Mick Jagger. Have a great week! #musicmonday

2012-09-19 17:14:07 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 13 +1s)
We will be hosting our next Hangout on Thursday September 20th, discussing the rise of China. Would you like to take part and pose questions directly to The Economist’s China editor, Rob Gifford? If so, please indicate your interest by completing this form http://econ.st/PdY8hl and we will be in touch.
Some of the questions we will cover in the discussion include: Can China’s rise be a peaceful one? How is Chinese culture and society changing, and how do its people view the West?

2012-09-18 05:05:10 (36 comments, 0 reshares, 42 +1s)
Apparently, Romney / Ryan are against abortions, even in cases of rape and incest (Ryan was quoted saying that “the method of conception doesn’t change the definition of life.”). They are opposed to gay marriage. So no matter how they crunch the deficit numbers, and even if they offer me a 0% tax bracket, they will not have my vote.

2012-09-12 21:11:02 (9 comments, 3 reshares, 18 +1s)
"Girl with the pearl earring", which is one of my favorite paintings, is coming to the De Young museum in SF. In addition to Vermeer's masterpiece the exhibition will also include works by Frans Hals, Rachel Ruysch, and other golden age Dutch painters. Can't wait!

2012-08-31 22:53:54 (7 comments, 7 reshares, 20 +1s)
Just in time for the long weekend, here's a list of great wines to try for under $20 each. I've tried "Tablas Creek" from this list and it's delicious.

2012-08-31 17:07:20 (2 comments, 17 reshares, 25 +1s)
Fascinating! Pictures of students and classrooms around the world. Via +Jorge Camargo.

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