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Rethinking our planted world
This spring has been gorgeous with all of the flowering trees and spectacular blooms everywhere. Our neighborhoods and Stanford Shopping Center look great and smell great. But... |
Elizabeth Lasensky |
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on Apr 5, 2007 at 11:18 am by Elizabeth Lasensky, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Spring Open Studio and Art Sale, Hunters Point Shipyard
SHIPYARD ARTISTS HOST 16TH ANNUAL SPRING OPEN STUDIO
Public Invited to Buy Directly From Artists
Saturday and Sunday, April 28 and 29, 2007
11 AM – 6 PM
Free Admission – ... |
Marc Ellen Hamel |
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on Apr 3, 2007 at 11:43 am by Marc Ellen Hamel, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
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Doing several things at once
Multi-tasking is antithetical to life as an intelligent and conscientious human being.
Discuss ...
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Mr. Man |
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on Mar 23, 2007 at 10:06 am by Slow Flow-er, a resident of the Menlo Park: University Heights neighborhood |
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Flawed thinking on both sides of Caltrain debate
The following guest opinion by Martin Engel was published in the Almanac's March 21 print edition:
By Martin Engel
The recently formed Council for Expanding T... |
Renee Batti |
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on Mar 20, 2007 at 3:58 pm by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
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Council members right to question Caltrain
The following letter by Bruce Balshone was published in the Almanac's March 21 print edition:
Editor:
Recent criticism of city council members from San Mateo ... |
Renee Batti |
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on Mar 20, 2007 at 3:37 pm by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
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Los Trancos Woods in the 40's and 50's
I am currently researching the Los Trancos Woods of the past. My family had a summer home in LTW during the 40's and 50's. I located an article about the area via "Palo ... |
JoAnne |
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on Mar 3, 2007 at 3:02 pm by JoAnne, a resident of the Portola Valley: Los Trancos Woods/Vista Verde neighborhood |
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Dumbarton Scoping & Freight
I would like to share my scoping comments for the Dumbarton Railroad Environmental Impact Report (EIR). I believe I have determined the reason this project continues without a... |
Margaret Fruth |
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on Mar 2, 2007 at 11:14 am by Margaret Fruth, a resident of the Menlo Park: Suburban Park/Lorelei Manor/Flood Park Triangle neighborhood |
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The Beyond Cancer Art Project
Call for young artists (to age 18) for show at Pacific Art League ( Palo Alto )
Any child whose life has been affected by cancer–their own or someone else’s– is encouraged to... |
Deirdre Clark |
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on Feb 28, 2007 at 1:25 pm by Deirdre Clark, a resident of another community |
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Posting on student painters
Cindy, I took your posting on student house painters offline because -- while it looks like a terrific company to help college students learn entrepreneurial skills -- it appe... |
Richard Hine |
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on Feb 26, 2007 at 7:31 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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How to vote in the 'far right' News Poll
To vote in the News Poll on TheAlmanacOnline, go to the home page Web Link and check the far right side of the page (no political leanings intende... |
Richard Hine |
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on Feb 24, 2007 at 12:51 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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How to view all posts in Town Square
To view all Town Center posts, click the link "View All Posts" to the right of the words, "Today's Top Posts." See illustration.
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Richard Hine |
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on Feb 22, 2007 at 7:07 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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County stuck with BART costs
The following Guest Opinion by Steve Schmidt was published in the Almanac's Feb. 21 print edition:
By Steve Schmidt
Finally, there is a deal in the works to settle the ann... |
Renee Batti |
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on Feb 21, 2007 at 5:51 pm by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
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Stanford's Donald Kennedy to speak at Avenidas Feb. 26
This Feb. 21 press release is from Kari Martell of Avenidas, (650) 289-5427:
Donald Kennedy, President Emeritus of Stanford University and Bing Professor of Environmental Sc... |
Newsboy |
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on Feb 21, 2007 at 11:57 am by Newsboy, a resident of another community |
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Preparing for disaster in La Honda
Larry Whitney (chief@lahondafire.org) of the La Honda Fire Department sent the Almanac this notice Feb. 20:
On February 17, the La Honda Fire Department graduated nineteen n... |
Richard Hine |
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on Feb 20, 2007 at 11:39 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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Rep. Anna Eshoo's statement opposing the Iraq war escalation
Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Menlo Park, spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives today in support of the resolution opposing the escalation of the war in Iraq.
View t... |
Renee Batti |
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on Feb 16, 2007 at 9:18 am by Mr. Man, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
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Aggressive timber harvest trend needs scrutiny
The following letter by Hilary Yoffe-Sharp was published in the Almanac's Feb. 14 print edition:
Editor:
As concerned members of the community, we've been watching develo... |
Renee Batti |
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on Feb 14, 2007 at 3:59 pm by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
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See slide show on East Palo Alto peace march
See a slide show with audio on the East Palo Alto peace march by clicking here: Web Link
Click on the right-poin... |
Richard Hine |
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on Feb 6, 2007 at 11:36 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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Risk everywhere when bikes, autos share the road
The following letter by Bruce Campbell was published in the Almanac's Jan. 31 print edition:
Editor:
Sailboats have the right of way over powerboats, but most sailboat ow... |
Renee Batti |
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on Feb 3, 2007 at 1:31 pm by citizen A, a resident of the Woodside: Mountain Home Road neighborhood |
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Geoge McGovern to speak Wednesday in Palo Alto; his topic: practical plan for withdrawal from Iraq
Former U.S. senator and former presidential candidate George McGovern will speak in Palo Alto at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, about his new book, "Out of Iraq: A Practical Pl... |
News Guy |
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on Jan 30, 2007 at 2:15 pm by News Guy, a resident of another community |
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MP company tracks reactions to Bush's talk
Below is a press release from the Menlo Park company, Knowledge Networks.
'Instant' Reactions Among Viewers of State of the Union Address Show 82% Approve of Preside... |
Newsboy |
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on Jan 24, 2007 at 6:59 pm by Newsboy, a member of the Willow Oaks Elementary community |
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Tax relief extended for seniors
Here is a press release from Warren Slocum.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 24, 2007
Contact Warren Slocum, Chief Elections Officer & A... |
Newsboy |
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on Jan 24, 2007 at 5:48 pm by Newsboy, a resident of the Portola Valley: Los Trancos Woods/Vista Verde neighborhood |
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Is there a mental illness reporting center?
Hello everyone and Happy Holidays!
Here is the background information for my question:
I have a neighbor who may have a mental illness. He/She closes the door when exiti... |
Joanne |
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on Jan 24, 2007 at 12:54 pm by Jenna, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Contact Ruskin with chloramine symptom information
The following letter by Rita Solk was published in the Almanac's Jan. 24 issue:
Editor:
Thank you for your Dec. 27 coverage of the chloramine issue and the two letters fo... |
Renee Batti |
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on Jan 23, 2007 at 12:27 pm by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
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War in Iraq to be discussed at Stanford
Former U.S. Defense Secretary William J. Perry will be one of the panelists in a discussion on the war in Iraq Monday, Jan. 22, at Stanford University. Perry is a Stanford pro... |
News Guy |
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on Jan 19, 2007 at 4:10 pm by Robin, a resident of another community |
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Stifling Debate: Reflections on the Misuse of Anti-Semitism and the Exploitation of Jewish Suffering
Please join us on Thursday, January 25 at 7:30PM for an evening with Professor Norman Finkelstein.
Free and open to the public.
For more information: Web Link... |
Robin |
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on Jan 18, 2007 at 11:21 am by Robin, a resident of another community |
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