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Bravo to Danny Boyle and the BritsAn opening ceremony with heart, soul, symbolism and lots of real people. Bringing the construction workers into the ceremony...
Original post made by stephen levy on Jul. 28, 2012Last comment by village fool, on Aug 2, 2012 at 4:13 pm | 28 comments | 5892 Views
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Undefeated East Palo Alto football team needs cash for championshipThe East Palo Alto Greyhounds, a group of 21 boys, have an unblemished 33-0 record this year, but the team is facing a cash...
Original post made on Nov. 27, 2013Last comment by That User Name is already, on Dec 9, 2013 at 10:42 am | 28 comments | 10416 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
McCain-Clinton0...
Original post made by Jag Singh on Mar. 28, 2008Last comment by perspective, on Apr 1, 2008 at 7:13 am | 28 comments | 4025 Views
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Bush seeking retroactive immunity for war crimes0...
Original post made by Tej Uberoi on Apr. 14, 2008Last comment by Walter E. Wallis, on Apr 16, 2008 at 6:24 am | 28 comments | 4386 Views
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Democrats get their comeuppance as they align with Bush on Bailout0...
Original post made by Democrats aligned with Bush? on Sep. 29, 2008Last comment by OhlonePar, on Oct 1, 2008 at 11:54 am | 28 comments | 3492 Views
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David Petraeus says a good leader has to be willing to talk to the enemy0...
Original post made by Greg K on Oct. 10, 2008Last comment by OhlonePar, on Oct 12, 2008 at 1:14 am | 28 comments | 3484 Views
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Colin Powell endorses Barack Obama for President0...
Original post made by Greg K on Oct. 19, 2008Last comment by Eddie the Electrician, on Oct 20, 2008 at 5:08 pm | 28 comments | 3626 Views
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Chicago Politics and Obama GovernanceI perceive a fascinating development as Obama announces his senior team. He is taking "the City that works" philosophy...
Original post made by Paul Losch on Dec. 1, 2008Last comment by Gary, on Dec 13, 2008 at 7:55 am | 28 comments | 4216 Views
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Obama ethics challenge: Tim GeithnerToday, BHO held a big press event, where he insisted on ethics beyond reproach. Well, he can start be making the tough choice...
Original post made by Gary on Jan. 21, 2009Last comment by Perspective, on Jan 24, 2009 at 8:30 am | 28 comments | 3315 Views
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Another holy-than-thou is caughtlooks like another "holier-than-thou" politician was caught with his pants down: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0609/23813.html Ensign...
Original post made by svatoid on Jun. 18, 2009Last comment by Perspective, on Jun 26, 2009 at 7:38 am | 28 comments | 3889 Views
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The Underlying Premise of Obama's Health Insurance "Reform"Ok, hot topic now, so here we go. Here is Peter Singer, "ethicist" of Princeton, in the NYT on Sunday. I say ethicist...
Original post made by Perspective on Jul. 22, 2009Last comment by Perspective, on Jul 31, 2009 at 6:59 am | 28 comments | 3468 Views
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Lockerbie outrage: What did Brown and Obama know, and when did they know it?http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/libya/6076926/Lockerbie-bomber-release-pressure-mounting-on-Gordon-Brown.html There...
Original post made by Gary on Aug. 24, 2009Last comment by Perspective, on Jul 28, 2010 at 6:30 pm | 28 comments | 3329 Views
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Proposal in Menlo Park would restrict lawn sizeA political battle is brewing in Menlo Park between environmentalists and property rights advocates over residents' lawns,...
Original post made on Jan. 5, 2010Last comment by geez, on Jan 9, 2010 at 5:55 am | 28 comments | 4721 Views
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GunsIf you have a hammer in your hand, everything is a nail. If you have a gun, everything is a target....
Original post made by Jon S on Mar. 6, 2010Last comment by Sharon, on Mar 8, 2010 at 8:05 pm | 28 comments | 3019 Views
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East Palo Alto cautious as Mehserle verdict loomsYouth leaders and the East Palo Alto Police Department are preparing to calm any upset and potential reaction by the city's...
Original post made on Jul. 1, 2010Last comment by Hmmm, on Jul 2, 2010 at 5:42 pm | 28 comments | 5234 Views
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Does anyone awake listen to KGO ?This morning at 1:06 AM when we normally get the politcally progressive but polite, reasonable and well-spoken Pat Thurston...
Original post made by Pat Thurston Fan on Dec. 3, 2011Last comment by Ali Asper, on Dec 5, 2011 at 2:00 pm | 28 comments | 8047 Views
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Caltrain reports record ridership, revenue boostCaltrain's average weekday ridership in June was a record 50,390, an 11 percent increase over June 2011, the Peninsula Corridor...
Original post made on Aug. 3, 2012Last comment by John Murphy, on Aug 8, 2012 at 1:19 pm | 28 comments | 8991 Views
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Baby with no kidneys treated at Lucile PackardA tiny baby born without kidneys to a United States Congresswoman is receiving treatment at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital....
Original post made on Jul. 30, 2013Last comment by Hmmm, on Sep 7, 2013 at 2:09 pm | 28 comments | 21722 Views
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Immigrant valleyIn HBO's new series "Silicon Valley," filmed in and around Palo Alto, a group of techies live, work and breathe their next-big-thing...
Original post made on Apr. 25, 2014Last comment by neighbor, on Apr 26, 2014 at 4:57 pm | 28 comments | 13004 Views
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VTA considers complete bus route overhaulIn an effort to increase bus ridership and prepare for an onslaught of commuters from new BART stations in Milpitas and San...
Original post made on Apr. 11, 2016Last comment by Arthur Keller, on May 4, 2016 at 12:01 pm | 28 comments | 9163 Views
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