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AROUND TOWN
Suggestion for finding pet and house sitting services
Hello, We are looking for pet and house sitting services and would really like the person/business to be local, but can't seem to find a centralized place online to find su... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by jack tripper, a resident of the Green Acres neighborhood, on May 29, 2007 at 11:16 am
There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 28, 2012 at 10:20 pm.

MOVIES
SiCKO: Coming June 29 to a theatre near you!
The Buzz is that it's MMoore's best movie. It just took Cannes by storm. Fox News raved about it! And I mean in a complimentary way! See www.michaelmoore.com for a film ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Anne, a resident of the Green Acres neighborhood, on May 28, 2007 at 9:59 pm
There have been 41 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 30, 2007 at 10:11 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Mother and ducklings Adrift on Louis Road
Sadly, a Mother duck chose to introduce her five adorable fluffy ducklings to Palo Alto on Memorial Day. She came out of Adobe Creek and walked her cute little brood down Lou... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Nancy, a resident of the South of Midtown neighborhood, on May 28, 2007 at 1:29 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 28, 2007 at 1:36 pm.

SPORTS
Getting to fit (old back injury) - Recommend a trainer/therapist
I am seeking a recommendation for a trainer/physiotherapist(s). Basic facts: I'm in my early 40s and healthy but 25-30 lbs over ideal weight. I've accumulated a couple of... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by MiddleAgedLad, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood, on May 28, 2007 at 1:20 pm
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 1, 2007 at 11:53 pm.

ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Podheretz believes attack on Iran possible
Mr. Podhoretz, in your article you say there, in fact, is no other alternative solution for the Iranian nuclear threat other than an American military strike. Have you told Pr... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Guardian of Zion, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood, on May 28, 2007 at 10:56 am
There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 30, 2007 at 8:02 am.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Electing a New School Board
After watching the last several school board meetings, its clear that Dana Tom, Many Lowell, and Camille Townsend have no business being on any board. Shame on us for electin... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Soccer Mom, a resident of the Community Center neighborhood, on May 28, 2007 at 8:02 am
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 2, 2007 at 12:02 pm.

ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
"Pop" Gittleson
August 10, 1950, "Pop" Gittleson was the first man in my unit killed in our first fire fight, along the Naktong river. Pop was a veteran of WWII. He was 27 when he died. READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Walter_E_Wallis, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on May 28, 2007 at 7:04 am
There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 3, 2007 at 6:12 am.

ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Thomas Friedman supported Iraq invasion TV interview
"We needed to go over there, basically, um, and um, uh, take out a very big state right in the heart of that world and burst that bubble, and there was only one way to do it. ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Well.Suck.On.This., a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood, on May 27, 2007 at 9:27 pm
There have been 22 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 28, 2007 at 9:44 pm.

SPORTS
stanford baseball ends with a sweep of usc
well, it wasn't the most memorable season of late for the high achieving baseball team on the farm, but they did manage to end the season with a sweep of usc in so. cal. and w... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by anon., a resident of the Ventura neighborhood, on May 27, 2007 at 7:23 pm

SCHOOLS & KIDS
MI: County Charter or PAUSD District Charter
Does anyone know the difference between a county district vs. local district charter? If PAUSD denies the MI charter application MI can ask the Santa Clara County Board of... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by curious, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on May 27, 2007 at 8:55 am
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 3, 2007 at 8:31 am.

PALO ALTO ISSUES
Utility department survey?
Yesterday, received automated telephone questionaire from City of PA Utilities with list of Q.s requiring Yes or No answers. Although I usually hang up on automated messages,... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by PA Questions&Comments, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on May 26, 2007 at 4:46 pm
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 27, 2007 at 8:18 am.

PALO ALTO ISSUES
Palo Alto Online Survey
As with most surveys of this type, especially ones that require me to fill them out before I can enter the site or to leave a cookie on my computer, I insert meaningless infor... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Peter, a resident of the Southgate neighborhood, on May 26, 2007 at 3:46 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 28, 2007 at 8:52 am.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Second fake student discovered at Stanford
A second person has been discovered posing as a Stanford University student and has been sent a letter by university officials to stay away from the campus.
Related st...
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Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on May 26, 2007 at 1:28 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 26, 2007 at 1:28 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Town Hall Mandarin Immersion meeting at Ohlone on Thursday
PAUSD TOWN HALL on MANDARIN IMMERSION District personnel & other professionals will meet with the public to provide a summary of charter school laws, choice schools, and fina... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Concerned Citizen, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on May 26, 2007 at 8:03 am
There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 3, 2007 at 8:30 am.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
A harmonic spirit
From chicken dances to acts of kindness, Paly's choristers mix a lively blend of music and community
Palo Alto High School senior Andrew Proudian sings along with "L...
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Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on May 26, 2007 at 1:05 am
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 25, 2008 at 8:44 am.

CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Killed cyclist identified as Rodney Smith of Portola Valley
Rodney Smith of Portola Valley -- who with his wife, Mary, was a major donor to the town's open-space preservation efforts -- was killed Friday morning while cycling on Sand H... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on May 25, 2007 at 8:49 pm
There have been 24 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 1, 2008 at 5:20 pm.

ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Pre-war intelligence on Iraq after the invasion largely correct, but ignored
Part II of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Report found that the Intelligence community fairly accurately predicted the instability, exploitation of situation by A... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Anonymous, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on May 25, 2007 at 7:19 pm
There have been 57 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 30, 2007 at 2:53 pm.

CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Cyclist killed Friday on Sand Hill Road
A green 1995 four-door Volvo driven by a Woodside man in his 80s struck and killed a cyclist in his 50s at about 9:40 a.m. Friday, the California Highway Patrol reported. Both... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on May 25, 2007 at 5:57 pm
There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 31, 2007 at 12:37 pm.

ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
How to End Islamophobia - a link
I know most people don't get the Wall Street Journal, so here is a link to a beautifully written opinion piece in it today. Obviously, I completely agree with it. It is by a v... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Draw the Line, a resident of Stanford, on May 25, 2007 at 12:53 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 29, 2007 at 3:00 am.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
What was going on @ PALY this morning?
8 or 9 squad cars, police with stop signs. Were they looking for the pervert/flasher? READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Dave\'s Just Wondering, a resident of the Greenmeadow neighborhood, on May 25, 2007 at 8:49 am
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 29, 2007 at 9:01 am.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Stanford imposter shows pressures of teen life
The recent news about a teen pretending to be a Stanford student, going to classes, etc. speaks volumes about the pressures we are putting our teens under. This girl is no cri... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Parent, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on May 25, 2007 at 8:36 am
There have been 16 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 28, 2007 at 11:03 am.

AROUND TOWN
Eyeing a Stanford professorship, our Secretary of State found time to play in a Tesla roadster yesterday.
At Moffett Field in Mountain View, Condi "Mushroom Cloud" Rice hit speeds of 110 mph while trying out a prototype of the Tesla Roadster, a sports car that runs on electricity.... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Whatever, a resident of the College Terrace neighborhood, on May 25, 2007 at 7:13 am
There have been 25 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 28, 2007 at 8:02 am.

PALO ALTO ISSUES
University Ave. should be solely a pedestrian and bicycle mall
I believe that University Avenue should be turned into a bicycle and pedestrian mall, from Cowper to Emerson. Some of my reasons: 1. Parking is difficult on the street, and... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Andrew, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood, on May 24, 2007 at 8:41 pm
There have been 78 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 17, 2007 at 1:14 am.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
relocating to PA for Univ position - advice on MS-HS
- We are going to try to find a home close to the University - Professorville or walking distance to the town of PA. I am Trying to get info on the different schools within th... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by dorothy_s, a resident of the Professorville neighborhood, on May 24, 2007 at 9:44 am
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 24, 2007 at 8:57 pm.

ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Al-Qaeda on the run in Iraq?
I didn't notice this on the front page of the papers, so I am posting it for an FYI. Encouraging. http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1624697,00.html READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Draw the Line, a resident of Stanford, on May 24, 2007 at 7:17 am
There have been 64 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 30, 2007 at 7:18 am.



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