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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.

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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.

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Picnic for Peace?
This Muslim Picnic for Peace is a lousy idea. How about celebrating Memorial Day forthe sake of remembering those who gave their lives Serving our country so that we could ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Gus L., a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood, on May 23, 2007 at 7:41 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 24, 2007 at 7:41 am.

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Stanford protestors arrested
Eleven Stanford University students were arrested at 4:30 p.m. after occupying the lobby of Building 10 since 11:30 a.m. in a protest over university apparel made in overseas ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on May 22, 2007 at 11:52 pm
There have been 31 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 26, 2007 at 3:56 am.

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Terman PTA seeks Mandarin-immersion delay
In a last-minute effort to stop the Mandarin-immersion choice program, concerned Terman Middle School parents are asking the Palo Alto school board to delay its vote on creati... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on May 22, 2007 at 12:22 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 22, 2007 at 4:59 pm.

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Would anyone like to join a bodyweight bootcamp class?
I recently heard of a great new class called "Functional Fit" that will soon be offered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings in Mitchelle Park from 6-7A.M. and was wondering... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Linda Drake, a resident of the Fairmeadow neighborhood, on May 21, 2007 at 11:09 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 22, 2007 at 12:17 am.

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look up
Anyone know why the old Air Force planes have been circling the area for the last few days? READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Sarah, a resident of the South of Midtown neighborhood, on May 21, 2007 at 10:43 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 28, 2007 at 1:34 pm.

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Police Activity on Loma Verde
Alright you news hounds. What was happening on Loma Verde today, Mon, at 5.30 - 6.00. As I drove to pick up my son I saw two cop cars with a man lying on a driveway and a cou... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Resident, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood, on May 21, 2007 at 8:10 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 21, 2007 at 9:15 pm.

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Council Candidates?
Is Pat Burt the only person willing to stick their neck out? [Portion removed by Palo Alto Online staff.] If indeed the council is doing soooooo poorly serving the citiz... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Just Thinking, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on May 19, 2007 at 2:16 pm

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WWII vintage aircraft over Palo Alto today?
Today, (Wednesday 5/16) around 5:30pm I saw a B-17 pass over my house heading NW at around 500 feet. About 15 minutes later, I saw what looked to be a B-24 flying the same di... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Sound of Freedom, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on May 16, 2007 at 6:54 pm
There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 24, 2007 at 8:12 am.

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"Cleaning up" Lytton Plaza
Lytton Plaza is about as practical a pocket park as we could hope for in a very urban setting. I infer that "cleaning up" Lytton Plaza means making it difficult for unhoused p... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Emily Renzel, a resident of the University South neighborhood, on May 16, 2007 at 2:28 pm
There have been 39 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 23, 2007 at 12:08 am.

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What's up with Caffe Verona?
Does anyone know what's going to (eventually) take the Caffe Verona space on Hamilton Ave.? The restaurant/cafe has been gone for years now and the property continues to be a ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Danny, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood, on May 15, 2007 at 10:40 am

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Accident on Bayshore and Loma Verde
Saw a cop diverting traffic at Bay Shore and Loma Verde around 5:30pm today .. there definitely was an accident on 101 S at this time, since there were paramedics on the shoul... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Resident, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood, on May 10, 2007 at 9:12 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 11, 2007 at 12:34 pm.

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Stanford Powwow this weekend
Would anyone care to share their Stanford Powwow experiences or memories? The powwow is celebrating its 36th year at Stanford. READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Tyler Hanley, online editor of Palo Alto Online, on May 10, 2007 at 3:31 pm
There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 13, 2007 at 1:57 pm.

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Pedestrians on the bike boulevards
I'm a daily bike commuter on the bike boulevards of Palo Alto. Every morning I pass numerous walkers and joggers, who walk or run right down the middle of the road, facing on... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by bikeguy, a resident of the South of Midtown neighborhood, on May 4, 2007 at 7:13 am
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 6, 2007 at 11:22 pm.

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Weakly's "source" was dead wrong
After reading today's Weakly story about the release of the Emily Harrison report, I'm struck by two things. 1. ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Paul K, a resident of the Southgate neighborhood, on Apr 26, 2007 at 10:47 am
There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 25, 2007 at 3:32 am.

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Ideas for how to make peace?
Hi, I've been reading a lot of threads on Town Square, and wondering what helps end conflicts. What helps people make peace with each other? What brings even former warring... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Anne, a resident of the Green Acres neighborhood, on Apr 24, 2007 at 11:53 pm
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 28, 2007 at 2:18 pm.

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Sheriff caught in brothel
Channel 5 broke the story last night READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Camejo, a resident of Menlo Park, on Apr 24, 2007 at 2:07 pm
There have been 19 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 26, 2007 at 9:45 pm.

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Amy Meyers Family Concert Rescheduled to May 12th
Amy Meyers and Friends has rescheduled the Family Concert to Saturday, May 12th. The concert is at The First Congregational Church of Palo Alto (1985 Louis Rd.) in the Social... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Amy Meyers, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood, on Apr 24, 2007 at 12:18 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Apr 24, 2007 at 12:46 pm.

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A dirty habit
The path to Palo Alto Medical Foundation is paved with cigarette butts – in more ways than one! When my family decided to pick up trash on Earth Day, we headed to the bike pa... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Kathy, a resident of the Community Center neighborhood, on Apr 23, 2007 at 9:16 am
There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 25, 2007 at 4:52 pm.

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What's wrong with South PA?
OK, this is a little tongue in cheek and I mean it to be light-hearted, but this caught my eye for the admit weekend for incoming Stanford student parents: "Dine and Shop A... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Curious, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood, on Apr 19, 2007 at 6:04 pm
There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 21, 2007 at 6:08 pm.

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The HORRIBLE lights in the parking lot by Peets on Homer
Is anyone else disgusted by the huge, overly birght lights in the parking lot of Peet's on Homer Avenue? The one next to Whole Foods? They are so bright it hurts one's eyes... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Lover of downtown, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood, on Apr 19, 2007 at 4:33 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 25, 2007 at 12:06 pm.

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Recycling theft: PA enforcement policy?
Today is garbage/recycling day in my neighborhood. I used to see the occasional recycling thief out and about early in the morning. Today I saw two active on my street a... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Pillaged Recycler, a resident of the Ventura neighborhood, on Apr 18, 2007 at 1:23 pm
There have been 20 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 20, 2007 at 6:14 pm.

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Rush Hour Traffic Fee - what's this really about?
So now we have a new topic to consider from our "City" officials. A rush hour traffic fee. This idea is flawed in so many ways I can't begin to list them. What we really ne... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by ToldUSo, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Apr 18, 2007 at 10:29 am
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 20, 2007 at 10:23 pm.

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Can anyone host some Japanese chefs June 2-4?
My family has had a long association with the Homestay group. Over the years, we've hosted a few dozen students at our home while they take English classes. There is a gro... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Theresa Carey, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood, on Apr 16, 2007 at 12:03 pm



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