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Privatization of Public Property. . .In Russia, the ruling oligarchy has been stealing (nationalizing) private enterprises for their own enrichment. In Monterey,...
Original post made by Alan Krebs on Aug. 18, 2015There are no comments yet. 1558 Views
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Emergency Alerts on phonesAt approximately 3.00 pm yesterday I received 3 separate alerts from Santa Clara County in 3 different languages informing...
Original post made by Cell Phone on Sep. 2, 2017Last comment by Cell Phone, on Sep 8, 2017 at 5:25 pm | 4 comments | 1548 Views
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Bottle Rocket Sarah Palin Is BackJohn Oliver was hosting the Daily Show when Jon Stewart was on leave, and he had a snippet which basically said "We should...
Original post made by A Boomer on Jan. 22, 2016Last comment by resident 1, on Jan 22, 2016 at 7:47 pm | 4 comments | 1546 Views
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Vanderbilt football player sentenced to 15 yrs for raping unconscious 21 yr oldCould someone please explain the 14 1/2 yr disparity between the sentencing of a Vanderbilt football player and that of a...
Original post made by Sarah1000 on Jul. 15, 2016Last comment by Sarah1000, on Jul 16, 2016 at 5:26 pm | 7 comments | 1541 Views
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Cash Sales on the Rise in USFrom todays WSJ (free article): http://www.mansionglobal.com/articles/17976-cash-home-sales-on-the-rise-in-the-u-s- "San...
Original post made by concerned on Jan. 12, 2016Last comment by HUTCH 7.62, on Jan 13, 2016 at 12:57 pm | 4 comments | 1522 Views
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Why is there a housing crisisVery interesting analysis in the East Bay Express: http://www.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/why-is-there-a-housing-crisis/Content?oid=4722242 "...But...
Original post made by EBE reader on Mar. 24, 2016Last comment by Where's the analysis?, on Mar 24, 2016 at 11:38 pm | 4 comments | 1516 Views
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Build the Monument to Nancy ReaganAs we learned upon Nancy Reagan's recent death, she was the strong animus in the Reagan White House. Ronnie was a lost and...
Original post made by Curmudgeon on May. 31, 2016There are no comments yet. 1515 Views
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Better Uses of $5 Billion?Since the media and lawmakers aren't doing a good job looking at this issue, I would like to put it to the readers: What...
Original post made by Fiscal Responsibility on Jan. 7, 2019Last comment by resident, on Jan 8, 2019 at 4:02 pm | 7 comments | 1511 Views
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A fight over Halloween costumes at YaleYale University administrators circulated a letter https://www.thefire.org/email-from-intercultural-affairs/ advising...
Original post made by Nina on Nov. 11, 2015Last comment by Nina, on Nov 11, 2015 at 2:37 pm | 1 comment | 1508 Views
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Good news about mega bus routeAccording to MV Voice, VTA are piloting a non-stop mega bus route from Gilroy, Morgan Hill to Mountain View. http://www.mv-voice.com/square/2017/02/14/new-bus-route-aims-to-get-mega...
Original post made by Resident on Feb. 16, 2017There are no comments yet. 1505 Views
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Are Bay Area Home Prices Falling?Or is it just August doldrums? http://www.mercurynews.com/2016/09/20/bay-area-real-estate-prices-down-from-august-up-from-a-year-earlier/...
Original post made by PA resident on Sep. 20, 2016Last comment by Curmudgeon, on Sep 20, 2016 at 11:34 pm | 2 comments | 1494 Views
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Unemployment higher for men than women who grow up poorArticle states, among many interesting items, "Among its key findings: boys from families in the bottom quintile of the income...
Original post made by Mike on Feb. 3, 2016Last comment by Mike, on Feb 5, 2016 at 9:48 am | 3 comments | 1484 Views
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How to Buy your Way into the Best Private CollegesInteresting article and discussion here: http://www.financialsamurai.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-buy-your-kids-way-into-the-best-private-universities/...
Original post made by not surprised on Sep. 24, 2016Last comment by dumb, on Sep 24, 2016 at 7:47 pm | 4 comments | 1464 Views
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Vancouver red hot real estate market - State's strategyThe Government has undertaken decisive measures to balance Canada’s housing market. Back in December, new rules were...
Original post made by Valerie Jones on Feb. 24, 2016There are no comments yet. 1459 Views
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Love our Neighbors in a Time of PandemicAs a follower of the way of Jesus, I unequivocally condemn and deplore racist acts and the promotion of hatred based on perceived...
Original post made by Rev. Dr. Eileen Altman on Apr. 1, 2020There are no comments yet. 1433 Views
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Original post made by mahmoud ahmed on Jul. 21, 2016There are no comments yet. 1431 Views
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International Perception of Public Transportation.I was recently talking with someone from Dublin, Ireland, who has developed an app for public transport and it seems to work...
Original post made by International Perception of Public Transportation on Dec. 13, 2017Last comment by resident, on Dec 14, 2017 at 10:32 am | 2 comments | 1430 Views
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Dog leg crossing on Middlefield in Mountain View.I was in the area and used the new Safeway at Rengstorff and Middlefield in Mountain View (an excellent neighborhood store...
Original post made by Resident on Nov. 2, 2017There are no comments yet. 1424 Views
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Police: Burglary suspect caught after hiding in mobile-home parkA man who Palo Alto police said tried to burglarize a Crescent Park home Thursday morning was arrested after a 90-minute...
Original post made on Feb. 18, 2016Last comment by Resident, on Feb 18, 2016 at 11:16 pm | 1 comment | 1419 Views
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East Palo Alto City Clerk & changes to documents & minutesThis is important information that was made public in the agenda packet for the June 15 council meeting. This link has the...
Original post made by Optimist Pessimist Realist on Jun. 16, 2021Last comment by We Told You So!, on Jun 19, 2021 at 12:01 pm | 7 comments | 1415 Views
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