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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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on Jan 18, 2007 at 11:21 am by Robin, a resident of another community |
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Cities must plan now for senior housing needs
The following letter was published in the Almanac's Jan. 17 edition:
Editor:
It may or may not come as news, but the big work force of the future will be retired baby boo... |
Renee Batti |
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on Jan 18, 2007 at 10:29 am by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
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Eshoo votes to cut student loan interest rates
From a Jan. 17, 2006, press release from Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Atherton.
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo, D-Menlo Park, voted for bipartisan legislation W... |
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on Jan 17, 2007 at 5:13 pm by Poster, a resident of the Atherton: Lloyden Park neighborhood |
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Two paths to improve African high schools
The following letter was published in the Almanac's Jan. 10 print edition:
Editor:
Congratulations on the excellent and timely article on local efforts to assist in the c... |
Renee Batti |
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on Jan 10, 2007 at 1:11 pm by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
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Unhappy with PUC handling of chloramine health issues
The following letter was published in the Almanac's Jan. 10 print edition:
Editor:
Thank you for the Dec. 27 article on chloramine.
I would like to address the statemen... |
Renee Batti |
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on Jan 10, 2007 at 1:08 pm by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
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Big bike rides exacerbate cyclist/motorist tensions
This letter was published in the Jan. 3 edition of the Almanac:
Editor:
I am appalled at Brian Peterson's piece printed in the Dec. 13 Almanac. He devotes paragrap... |
Renee Batti |
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on Jan 9, 2007 at 4:48 pm by Dr. Greg Wright, a resident of another community |
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Superman lived in our community.
One year ago, Officer Richard May, was shot and killed in East Palo Alto while performing his pledged duty to serve and protect. Sadly, for all of us who believe in good and s... |
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on Jan 7, 2007 at 8:34 pm by friend, a resident of another community |
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Crossing the line of convention
From a wonderful book by Robert Fulghum. The book is titled "Maybe (Maybe Not)"
On a hot summer's day, late in August, I sought shade and a cool drink under the canvas awni... |
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on Dec 20, 2006 at 4:50 pm by Diana, a resident of another community |
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Should the YMCA be allowed to log Camp Jones Gulch in perpetuity, without further public review?
To manage fire hazards and gain some income, the YMCA has applied to the California Division of Forestry (CDF) for a timber harvesting permit, in perpetuity, for its Camp Jone... |
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on Dec 12, 2006 at 4:20 pm by Robyn Pierce, a resident of another community |
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Anna Eshoo bills await president's signature
This press release was received Dec. 9 from the office of Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Atherton:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Significant health-related measures championed by Rep. Anna G. Eshoo... |
Reporter |
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on Dec 10, 2006 at 1:19 pm by Reporter, a resident of another community |
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Some thoughts on James Kim
I didn't know James Kim, the 35-year-old San Francisco man who died in the Oregon wilderness trying to find help for his stranded wife and daughters. Over the years, I suppose... |
Andrea Gemmet |
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on Dec 8, 2006 at 8:38 am by George, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Are you happy or unhappy with the election results?
Here is a place to comment on whether you are happy or unhappy with the election results. You can comment on any particular result from the naming of a new defense secretary t... |
Richard Hine |
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on Nov 16, 2006 at 2:18 pm by MPworkingMom, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Terms of use; monitoring posts on Town Square
We are taking offline some posts that don't meet the Terms of Use for Town Square, including recent posts of "sarcastic fiction." I've posted the Terms of Use below. You can v... |
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on Nov 7, 2006 at 8:03 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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