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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 | 4243 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 | 3346 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 | 3918 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 | 3500 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 | 3350 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 | 4770 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 | 3045 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 | 5293 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 | 8090 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 | 9033 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 | 22577 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 | 13080 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 | 9315 Views
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Off Deadline: Where is 'propaganda analysis' ed when we need it?Propaganda techniques include often-subliminal marketing/advertising messages aimed at all ages - adults and children - that...
Original post made on Feb. 25, 2017Last comment by Jay Thorwaldson, on Apr 5, 2017 at 8:02 am | 28 comments | 9011 Views
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Silicon Valley's tsunami decade of retirementsA virtual tidal wave of retirements will occur between now and 2025 as older workers leave the workforce in Silicon Valley,...
Original post made on Nov. 3, 2017Last comment by Curmudgeon, on Nov 28, 2017 at 6:16 pm | 28 comments | 13407 Views
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Early results show sizeable support for recall of judgeJudge Aaron Persky, whose June 2016 verdict in the Brock Turner case sparked a national debate about sexual violence, campus...
Original post made on Jun. 5, 2018Last comment by Dotty Henderson, on Jun 7, 2018 at 4:55 pm | 28 comments | 17449 Views
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Six candidates to run for East Palo Alto City CouncilSix candidates have filed the necessary paperwork to run for a seat on the East Palo Alto City Council in the November election,...
Original post made on Jul. 25, 2018Last comment by Deborah Lewis-Virges, on Oct 6, 2018 at 10:04 pm | 28 comments | 9633 Views
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Guest Opinion: Close extra-time loophole on 'standardized' SAT/ACT testsWith all the news and hand-wringing about the college-applications scandal, residents of Silicon Valley may be scratching...
Original post made on Apr. 5, 2019Last comment by Mom of Dyslexic, on May 28, 2019 at 9:11 pm | 28 comments | 18571 Views
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Survey finds persistent minority resist COVID-19 vaccinationsA new survey could help Santa Clara County health officials understand what might prevent the remaining roughly 25% of adults...
Original post made on May. 5, 2021Last comment by The Voice of Palo Alto, on Jul 6, 2021 at 12:35 pm | 28 comments | 9358 Views
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Gavin Newsom report card: What he has done, and what he hasn'tSince taking office in 2019, California's governor has made progress on education and other key issues, but left much to...
Original post made on Aug. 25, 2021Last comment by John B. Sails, on Sep 17, 2021 at 12:24 pm | 28 comments | 31155 Views
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