BOOKS
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
I loved this book even though at one point I put it down and just thought I couldn't go on. Maybe at the baby's cracked head (not to give anything away). But I continued becau... |
abbyboyd |
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on Apr 10, 2007 at 12:53 pm by abbyboyd, a resident of the Meadow Park neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
what the heck is that smell in the air today
was there a fire this morning? the air seems smoggy and there's a horrible burning plastic smell outside. |
Shannon |
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on Apr 10, 2007 at 12:31 pm by Paul Losch, a resident of the Community Center neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Maybe I'm obsessed, but I don't think so...
It amazes me how in a relatively short amount of time in a relatively small geographic area, there are what seems like hundreds of Toyota Prius owners. First off, I don't own ... |
fabravo |
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22 |
on Apr 9, 2007 at 10:12 pm by ashiko, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
War for oil promoters read this.
In an article written by a left wing media station (CNN) they say America will not get big contracts. This say the oil will go to other nations. I am wonder how you "war for o... |
funny stuff |
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on Apr 8, 2007 at 9:57 pm by Walter_E_Wallis, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Regarding the article posted: Deportation mother faces 10-year ban from U.S
In reading this article, i am trying to find the value in publishing this article. What is of significant interest or unique about this case. I do question the capability of... |
In Menlo Park |
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on Apr 8, 2007 at 6:43 pm by Walter_E_Wallis, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
PASCO
Hi, we moved to Palo Alto last September. Since then we noticed that PASCO came to pick up refuses and empty recyle bins before or at 6 am EVERY week! The loud noises woke up ... |
curious |
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on Apr 8, 2007 at 1:11 pm by ashiko, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Immigration Raids Adversely Affect Children
The recent immigration raids caused enormous trauma for some of the local children whose parents were taken away by immigration authorities. To get some insight into what took... |
Henrietta J. Burroughs |
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14 |
on Apr 8, 2007 at 12:14 pm by Henrietta J. Burroughs, a resident of the Charleston Meadows neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Taser Task Force and the Death of Innocence
Watching the Taser task force meetings has helped me temporarily put aside my fears about Tasers. Far more frightening than the threat of Tasers is the way that they are being... |
David Taylor |
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on Apr 8, 2007 at 2:28 am by David Taylor, a resident of the Ventura neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
New Documentary: The Great Global Warming Swindle
Anyone who is interested in the theory of man-made global warming should watch this new documentary titled "The Great Global Warming Swindle". Here is a link on Google Video:
... |
Snowman |
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on Apr 8, 2007 at 1:18 am by JOSEPH SIMMONS, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
'Batboy' at Gunn- Not to be missed
I didn't see 'Batboy' when TheatreWorks performed it in the recent past, so I didn't want to miss this Gunn production. To be honest, it's an odd and interesting show. No spoi... |
Gunnmom |
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on Apr 7, 2007 at 3:22 pm by Gunnmom, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Should the Immigration Laws Be Changed
We have had a lively discussion about enforcing the current immigration laws particularly with reference to the Palo Alto family currently being deported.
The broader quest... |
stephen levy |
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on Apr 7, 2007 at 2:15 pm by Ken Rauch, a resident of another community |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Macabre Page Mill Road ducks scenario
"1001 Page Mill Road is a four-building project surrounded by a park-like setting in Stanford Research Park." This is the enticing description (found on the Mozart Development... |
Debbie |
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5 |
on Apr 7, 2007 at 12:15 pm by Phil Lanthrop, a resident of the Community Center neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Update on Grace Mah appointment to SCC Board of Education
Just a note to those interested:
Grace Mah's appointment to the Santa Clara County Board of Education is provisional. Web Link... |
A.J. |
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4 |
on Apr 6, 2007 at 7:18 pm by parent, a resident of the Fairmeadow neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Old Fashioned Portrait Studios
I'm looking for a photography studio where they provide old fashioned costumes and take your picture. Does anyone know of any around in the Bay Area? |
photos |
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8 |
on Apr 6, 2007 at 1:41 pm by RS, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
WHO'S NEXT
Is it too soon to ask who should rum for City Council this November?
Beecham, Mosser, and Kleinberg are term limited out; rumblings are that Cordell has no plans to run agai... |
Afraid to ask |
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on Apr 6, 2007 at 12:49 am by Rodham, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Should Benest be the one who should really leave ?
Emily Harrison has been suspended. If the tussle is between Frank and Emily I strongly suggest Frank be the one to be let go.
Look at the announcements, Frank does appear t... |
National Enquirer |
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on Apr 5, 2007 at 11:54 am by fireman, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Wasted Energy? How Important Are Language Skills in Public Education Anyway?
Are we all wasting our time focusing on Foreign Language instruction, both Mandarin Immersion and FLES?
I took 5 years of French in public school, some 30 years ago. The b... |
Fred |
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on Apr 5, 2007 at 1:02 am by Fred, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Who should run for School Board and Why?
The latest wishy-washy antics of the board means that the only member who would definitely get my vote is Gail Price. Camille Townsend absolutely won't. The rest, depending ... |
OhlonePar |
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on Apr 5, 2007 at 12:55 am by OhlonePar, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Will MI create a segregated school? Why? Why not?
Will the MI school, choice or charter, serve all kids in Palo Alto equally? What happens if a school serves only one racial group? Would the school district face legal actio... |
Still Curious |
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on Apr 4, 2007 at 3:55 pm by Parent, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Oil and the Empire
The oil men of the Bush administration are trying to set up one of the biggest swindles in history--the great Iraq oil robbery.
The cabinet of the new Iraqi government, u... |
Albert |
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on Apr 3, 2007 at 6:38 pm by Walter_E_Wallis, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Reckless driving during morning school hours
I am concerned about the high speed and reckless driving taking place within the Green Acres neighborhood during morning school hours, particularly within the Georgia, Hubbart... |
Concerned neighbor |
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on Apr 2, 2007 at 5:26 pm by Parent, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
New Fiber To The House Solution
New Fiber to the toilet solution for the Palo Alto RFP! Where are they going to find the PHDs to hook these things up?
Web Link |
FTTT |
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on Apr 2, 2007 at 3:13 pm by fiber farce, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Storm Drain Tax Shortfall: -- A Harbinger for Library and Police Building Bonds?
So it turns out that the city won't have nearly enough to fix the storm drains with the "Fee" (I.e. "Tax") increase the blue ribbon committe told us was desparately needed to ... |
RS Sampson |
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on Apr 2, 2007 at 6:20 am by Walter_E_Wallis, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Fact-Based Decision-Making at Alma Plaza
Good decisions by policy-makers are based on good information. What information is important to know at Alma Plaza? Facts that should be considered in decision-making includ... |
Karen White |
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on Apr 2, 2007 at 6:16 am by Not so fast, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Mah's Appointment to the Board
I see Grace Mah got appointed 5-1. Now to me the question is why? Was she that much better versed in the county's school issues than the other candidates? Is the board in l... |
OhlonePar |
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on Apr 2, 2007 at 1:06 am by OhlonePar, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
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