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THE FOOD PARTY!
Everyone Separates Food Scraps From Trash Now?We take a break from our regularly scheduled Dry January program, to discuss a new
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jan. 9, 2022Last comment by Bystander, on Jan 25, 2022 at 4:31 pm | 27 comments | 12399 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
'Don't talk to the press'In a proposed new handbook for some 41 members on Palo Alto's boards and commissions, one recommendation from city staff states that these council appointees should...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Oct. 13, 2020Last comment by Mark Weiss, on Oct 21, 2020 at 11:23 am | 27 comments | 14382 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Union demands too many: Open up the schools now!Should teachers be prioritized over others to get the coronavirus vaccine? Most of us would probably say yes, BUT… and there’s usually a “but” about most...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Feb. 21, 2021Last comment by peppered, on May 16, 2021 at 3:47 pm | 27 comments | 14944 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
If at first the city does not succeed …Once again (sigh), our city officials in Palo Alto are moving ahead to adopt a business tax – the revenue will probably go into the city’s general operating...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Feb. 3, 2022Last comment by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows, on Feb 10, 2022 at 9:32 am | 27 comments | 10880 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
“Zoom bombing” has hit our towns – what should we do?Yes, we’ve been “zoom bombed” right here in Palo Alto. The city council has become the latest target of people who call in via Zoom with lewd, racist, ugly...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Oct. 18, 2023Last comment by Lenora Jackson, on Oct 29, 2023 at 5:11 pm | 27 comments | 7534 Views
A PRAGMATIST'S TAKE
Public Transit FolliesTwo false assumptions about public transit underlie "Smart Growth" as it is practiced here. The first is that trips other than commutes can be (largely)...
Original post made by Douglas Moran on Jul. 1, 2014Last comment by Greenacres, on Jul 20, 2014 at 11:27 am | 26 comments | 20646 Views
A PRAGMATIST'S TAKE
I blame soccer (teamwork)A society's values can be seen in the games its children play (to a lesser extent for adults). Games embody values?what skills and knowledge are important?and make...
Original post made by Douglas Moran on Mar. 28, 2015Last comment by Curmudgeon, on Apr 3, 2015 at 10:31 pm | 26 comments | 17090 Views
A PRAGMATIST'S TAKE
Misadventures in boycotting: In-N-Out Burger & Wil WheatonThese two recent instances of political boycotting are interesting supplements to an earlier blog.(foot#1) The Chair of the California Democratic Party, Eric...
Original post made by Douglas Moran on Sep. 1, 2018Last comment by Anon, on Sep 6, 2018 at 8:54 am | 26 comments | 11481 Views
A PRAGMATIST'S TAKE
Support your local whistleblowers (inside social media companies)The Declaration of Independence is the name of the document, but the war is commonly called the American Revolution because it was much more than a war for independence....
Original post made by Douglas Moran on Jul. 3, 2019Last comment by Douglas Moran, on Aug 5, 2019 at 11:07 am | 26 comments | 7022 Views
A PRAGMATIST'S TAKE
Missile hitting Poland: Almost certainly Ukrainian, not Russian. Creating false memories with slow release of detailsDoes the corporate media understand that it is fueling demand for escalations that could result in nuclear war? Do they care in the slightest? Do they see themselves...
Original post made by Douglas Moran on Nov. 16, 2022Last comment by Stacy Windom, on Nov 21, 2022 at 8:38 am | 26 comments | 6756 Views
TWO DECADES OF KIDS AND COUNTING
Being number oneA couple of decades ago my husband and I hosted a cocktail party before the Black and White Ball. It was a festive evening off in black tie attire with nine other...
Original post made by Sally Torbey on Oct. 20, 2013Last comment by Sally Torbey, on Oct 28, 2013 at 5:45 pm | 26 comments | 8954 Views
LOVE THAT PUP
State of the City: Some thoughts on a more eco-friendly Palo AltoI recently read about Nancy Shepard's State of the City address, and was glad to see a focus on the quality of life for residents here in Palo Alto. She's a neighbor...
Original post made by Cathy Kirkman on Feb. 19, 2014Last comment by Opposed to off-leash dogs, on Sep 9, 2014 at 10:49 am | 26 comments | 10394 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Palo Altans and their Virtue SignalingSelf-righteous. Pretentious. Sanctimonious. The list of choice adjectives applied to people who take “eco-friendly” actions goes on. Why is it that we...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Nov. 17, 2019Last comment by ForestsRForNever, on Dec 12, 2019 at 9:55 pm | 26 comments | 24188 Views
TWO DECADES OF KIDS AND COUNTING
Making marmaladeWe have a huge and prolific orange tree which bears fruit year round. This abundance is at once marvelous, as we have an unlimited supply of orange juice for breakfast...
Original post made by Sally Torbey on Aug. 3, 2016Last comment by Sally Torbey, on Aug 9, 2016 at 3:22 pm | 26 comments | 11260 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Why Aren't Consumers and Businesses Spending More?There are two "political" answers in this important policy debate. One is a version of "Obama is terrible for business" and cites uncertainty and fear of higher...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Jul. 15, 2010Last comment by Sharon, on Sep 8, 2010 at 6:18 pm | 26 comments | 36590 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Why Aren't Consumers and Businesses Spending More?There are two "political" answers in this important policy debate. One is a version of "Obama is terrible for business" and cites uncertainty and fear of higher...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Jul. 15, 2010Last comment by Sharon, on Sep 8, 2010 at 6:18 pm | 26 comments | 6494 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Hey honey, should we take that job in California?California gets criticized regularly for having a bad business climate. The storyline goes roughly like this. States compete fiercely for new businesses. California...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Dec. 29, 2009Last comment by Whole Picture, on Mar 2, 2010 at 11:37 am | 26 comments | 32382 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Hey honey, should we take that job in California?California gets criticized regularly for having a bad business climate. The storyline goes roughly like this. States compete fiercely for new businesses. California...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Dec. 29, 2009Last comment by Whole Picture, on Mar 2, 2010 at 11:37 am | 26 comments | 7615 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Is the Bay Area Economy in a Bubble?I think it is helpful to try and use common language here. Most talk about bubbles refers to asset bubbles—like the sharp decline in tech startup stock...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Feb. 19, 2016Last comment by Jason, on Feb 27, 2016 at 3:05 pm | 26 comments | 22880 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Bay Area and Palo Alto RHNAThe California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has released the Regional Housing Needs Allocation for the Bay Area,. The total for the 8.5...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Jun. 30, 2020Last comment by chris, on Aug 10, 2020 at 6:26 pm | 26 comments | 13564 Views
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