PALO ALTO ISSUES
YES on Measure N - for Our Schools, our Kids, and our Neighborhoods
I've been watching the fight over Measure N. This surprises me because everyone I know is voting "yes" on Measure N. I think we're looking at a landslide.
What I don't unde... |
Yneb F. |
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on Sep 21, 2008 at 10:04 am by John S., a resident of the College Terrace neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Over 90% of our money is "magically" created by banks loaning money to us...
Want to delve into the specific mechanics of money creation in the USA? Here's a 47-minute video explains our perverse money system:
Web Link... |
You Won\'t Believe It |
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on Jun 8, 2007 at 7:35 am by Another Citizen, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
How's your iPhone?
I'm currently an AT&T Wireless customer, using a fairly old phone and considering an iPhone. I'm already fairly dependent on my Macs for everything else, so figured an iPhone... |
Your neighbor |
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on Jan 17, 2009 at 6:56 pm by g, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
"Just Like Other Cities" Proposal
“SOMEDAY IN THE FUTURE….”
City Council Announces “Just Like Other Cities Initiative”
To: Voters, Taxpayers, and Residents of Palo Alto
From: Palo Alto City Council... |
Your Neighbor |
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on May 19, 2007 at 4:20 pm by Fred, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Diana Diamond Please Run For City Council
Now that the MI hub-bub has died down, I need something else to keep me entertained. So please, Diana, run for PA city council. |
YourBoredNeighbor |
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on Jul 31, 2007 at 12:48 am by YourBoredNeighbor, a resident of another community |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Ohio Christian school tells student to skip prom
Just another reason why Sarah Palin should never become President (or VP).
FINDLAY, Ohio – A student at a fundamentalist Baptist school that forbids dancing, rock music, hand... |
You\'re All Going to You-Know-Where! |
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on May 11, 2009 at 5:44 am by Walter_E_Wallis, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Insufferable Narcissists and local parking
While I know that no one owns the street parking in front of their house, there are common courtesies neighbors can, and should, show one another. We have a lot of blended fa... |
YSK |
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on Oct 16, 2011 at 6:03 pm by Outside Observer, a resident of another community |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Egregious lack of security
On Friday, June 26 at 10:30pm, I went shopping at Safeway, Midtown. I was in the midst of a big move, and as a result had put a lot of important things that were going to my ... |
YSK |
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on Jul 20, 2009 at 1:38 pm by YSK, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
First Ever Online Auction by Gunn High School
Please visit our online Auction running through December 9th supporting the Gunn Senior Class. There are many unique experiences to enjoy, great gift items, and services for ... |
Yvonne Monroe |
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on Nov 23, 2009 at 10:59 am by Mom, a member of the Gunn High School community |
AROUND TOWN
gas prices
do not bye gas on march 31st 2007 |
zach bonk |
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on Mar 17, 2007 at 6:43 pm by Speller, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Incompetence of Secretary of State and SC Registrar of Voters
I am astounded at the technical incompetence exhibited by the offices of California Secretary of State and the Santa Clara Country Registrar of Voters. It is now 10 pm and the... |
Ze'ev Wurman |
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on Nov 3, 2010 at 10:00 am by Ze'ev Wurman, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Wrong information in Info Palo Alto about our County Board of Education
I noticed that Info Palo Alto, the annual PA Weekly publication, lists our representative to the County Board of Education as one Mary Anne Filice. Seems a bit funny, given th... |
Ze'ev Wurman |
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on Sep 14, 2009 at 12:41 am by mom, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Comcast Internet Outage?
Anybody experiencing problems with Comcast Internet service in midtown. |
Zero |
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on May 8, 2011 at 6:41 pm by Midtowner, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Impeach President Bush now, says Dennis Kucinich
One day before the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Rep. Dennis Kucinich is presenting a petition to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with 5 signatures urging the impeachment of... |
ZION CHICKS |
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on Sep 11, 2008 at 4:59 am by Walter_E_Wallis, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Please talk hands-free when you are driving
Yesterday when I stopped at red light on Alma, I noticed 4 out of 5 drivers who made left turn from cross street were talking on cell phones. And one of their hands was holdi... |
Zoe |
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on Jul 29, 2006 at 11:27 am by Richard, a resident of the College Terrace neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
How do we find the questions/answers in a Zogby Poll?
I am reading the latest muddy Reuters' report on the latest Zogby poll, and am frustrated by how it lumps together categories ( such as "fair and poor", which are very differe... |
Zogby Question |
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on Jul 19, 2007 at 9:57 am by Zogby Question, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Halloween in Palo Alto
How do Palo Alto residents with kids celebrate Halloween? Do they go out trick-or-treating? Where? In their neighbourhood? In downtown? Does City organize a Parade of some sor... |
Zoya |
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on Sep 19, 2012 at 8:09 pm by DANILO OXFORD, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Jordan vs JLS
I have a child that is going to middle school next year. Our home school is JLS, but Jordan is a lot closer to our house, but more importantly, since he is going to Poly for h... |
zs |
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on Nov 2, 2012 at 4:56 pm by Maya Heron, a member of the JLS Middle School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Writing tutor recommendation?
I have a child that's going to 6th grade this fall, and I'd like to get him a tutor on writing. Appreciate any recommendations. |
zs |
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on Jun 18, 2012 at 3:40 pm by Resident, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
robotics for the summer
I have a 6th grader that's interested in robotics (lego mindstorm, etc). Most of the camps are only 1-week long, I'm wondering if there is any program around here that's longe... |
zs |
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on Jun 13, 2012 at 9:18 am by zs, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
piano teacher recommendation
Can the board recommend good piano teachers in/around palo alto? My kids have been playing piano for about 3 -4 year, with the older one (11 years old) being an intermediate l... |
zs |
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on Apr 2, 2012 at 10:19 am by zs, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Palo Alto internet startup accused of widespread privacy fraud
Wall Street Journal says "Social Network Nears Settlement on Charges It Misled Users About Their Data": Web Link... |
zuck |
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on Nov 12, 2011 at 4:42 pm by zuck, a resident of the College Terrace neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Fema remapped the flood zone for palo alto beginning on May 19,2009
Our property was not in flood zone before this new system, now it is mapped as flood zone. My property is located at mid town near matedero creek. Now the surrounding areas ar... |
zzl |
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on Jul 29, 2010 at 6:51 pm by Crescent Park Dad, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
McCain Speaks, Repubs Check Out The Football Game
Back to cold reality: Repubs have a "dead fish" Presidential pick on their hands. As the days go by, their enthusiasm will wane as they lament that their newly-anointed Madonn... |
Zzzzzzzzzz |
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on Sep 4, 2008 at 10:20 pm by Zzzzzzzzzz, a resident of the Adobe-Meadows neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Parenting these days
Here's an interesting article for parents with grown kids and young children: Web Link
Palo Alto parenting in the present is much more difficult th... |
\"Kids, I biked 2 miles to school everyday!\" |
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on Sep 10, 2008 at 2:53 pm by \"Kids, I biked 2 miles to school everyday!\", a member of the Jordan Middle School community |
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