MOVIES
bad movie
I sat through the new spiderman this weekend--awful. Such good concepts, soooo poorly done. Candy was good. |
Sarah |
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on May 22, 2007 at 9:51 am by Tyler Hanley, online editor of Palo Alto Online |
AROUND TOWN
Would anyone like to join a bodyweight bootcamp class?
I recently heard of a great new class called "Functional Fit" that will soon be offered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings in Mitchelle Park from 6-7A.M. and was wondering... |
Linda Drake |
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on May 22, 2007 at 12:17 am by Jenny Alquist, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Touching and Hopeful Story from Iraq
Not trying to start a Thread fight here. I am just posting this as an FYI from an eyewitness account by an Istanbul reporter who was in Iraq the other day. Seemingly a simple ... |
Draw the Line |
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on May 21, 2007 at 3:06 pm by Draw the Line, a resident of Stanford |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
good morning palo alto!
good morning to all of you stressed out, overworked, and high achieving folks!
just wanted to say that it's bike to work day! don't forget to pump those pedals.
and, for a ... |
Anon. |
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on May 17, 2007 at 11:23 am by Juliet, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Accident on Bayshore and Loma Verde
Saw a cop diverting traffic at Bay Shore and Loma Verde around 5:30pm today .. there definitely was an accident on 101 S at this time, since there were paramedics on the shoul... |
Resident |
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on May 11, 2007 at 12:34 pm by Gordon, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Loma Verde & Louis + Roadwork = Confusion for school kids
They are digging up Loma Verde again. This morning at 8.05 confusion reigned at the intersection as flag man and crossing guard gave opposing directions to drivers and pedestr... |
Palo Verde Parent |
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on May 7, 2007 at 2:35 pm by Palo alto mom, a resident of the Professorville neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Bay Bridge maze replacement
Governor Arnold Swartzeneger April 29, 2007
Caltrans needs to ask the Union Pacific for advice on putting trestles back into service. The record they made in Sacram... |
Walter_E_Wallis |
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on Apr 29, 2007 at 10:36 pm by anon., a resident of the Greater Miranda neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SAT II Preparation Service Worthwhile?
Has anyone used an SAT II preparation service and found it to be worthwhile in preparing their high school student for an SAT II test? |
Kate |
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on Apr 25, 2007 at 9:30 pm by my 2 cents, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Amy Meyers Family Concert Rescheduled to May 12th
Amy Meyers and Friends has rescheduled the Family Concert to Saturday, May 12th. The concert is at The First Congregational Church of Palo Alto (1985 Louis Rd.) in the Social... |
Amy Meyers |
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on Apr 24, 2007 at 12:46 pm by AL, a resident of the Green Acres neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Farewell to Dr. Callan
PAUSD Superintendent, Mary Frances Callan, has had her house up for sale for the last few weeks. Is she leaving the district this summer? I thought she was here for another ... |
Byenow |
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on Apr 13, 2007 at 5:24 pm by natasha, a resident of the Meadow Park neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Amy Meyers performs Family Music Concert - Sat., May 5th
Amy Meyers, teacher for well known children's music program, Music For Children performs your favorite children's traditionals from her newest release, Trains and Hens. Come s... |
Amy Meyers |
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on Apr 12, 2007 at 11:05 am by A.J., a resident of the Green Acres neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Tutor recommendation
I am looking for tutors in math and writing for my 4th grader. This is not to help with the school material but for extra challenge in problem solving techniques and creative ... |
Lillian Kvitko |
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on Mar 25, 2007 at 10:37 am by Parent, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
"Anything Goes" at Paly this weekend
For a fun night at the theater, head on over to Palo Alto High School's Haymarket Theater to see their version of "Anything Goes."
Curtain times:
8PM March 22, 23 and ... |
Theresa |
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on Mar 22, 2007 at 11:49 pm by Susan, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Thanks to the city for providing crossing guards for school kids
I want to thank the city for providing the funds the school crossing guards. I also want to thank the school district and the Palo Alto Police Department (Sgt. Herrera) for w... |
Palo Verde Parent |
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on Mar 20, 2007 at 9:52 am by JustMe, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Barron Park hillside spraying all about money
The lead sentence in the "green" education article on page 3 of the March 7 Weekly Web Link incorrectly presents the "class... |
Peter Deutsch |
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on Mar 17, 2007 at 12:36 am by parent, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Shamrocks and St. Patrick's Day
To add to the festivities of St. Patrick's Day being celebrated by almost everyone, I thought I would share the story of St. Patrick.
Patrick was an English boy who was kid... |
Irish Connected |
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on Mar 16, 2007 at 4:24 pm by JustMe, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Darn - Its the word SUSTAINABLE
Ever notice if a proposal is for "building"/spending money/floating bond measures folks in favor use the word "SUSTAINABLE".
Like "sustainable" public safety infrastructure... |
Diction |
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on Mar 16, 2007 at 2:33 pm by Anna, a resident of the South of Midtown neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Guided tours: Eco-friendly driveway and parking lot
Want to make your driveway or parking areas more eco-friendly? Join the San Francisquito Watershed Council for a free guided tour of two demonstration sites that might give y... |
Katie Pilat |
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on Mar 14, 2007 at 6:45 pm by Walter E. Wallis, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Daylight Savings Time - too early for families
I am having problems with summeritis. My kids think it is summer what with the weather and staying light til past 7.00. They don't want to come in to eat dinner until its dar... |
Parent |
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on Mar 13, 2007 at 7:52 pm by RS, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
My opinion on " Hundreds March for Peace in East Palo Alto
My opinion on the article "Hundreds March for Peace in East Palo Alto" is that it is about time that the people in East Palo Alto are finaly tired of all the vilence that is g... |
Davonnia |
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on Mar 10, 2007 at 7:41 am by Thelma, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
What's the glitch?
Seems that I can only view postings from yesterday and the past. No postings today at all?
Is there a technical difficulty here? Estimated time of repair?
Or are we lo... |
where are you? |
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on Mar 9, 2007 at 12:14 pm by Tyler Hanley, online editor of Palo Alto Online |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
What role should polls play in local government?
A survey commissioned by the Palo Alto City Council showed that a majority, but fewer than two-thirds, of those surveyed would support bond measures for library improvements a... |
Tyler Hanley |
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on Mar 6, 2007 at 10:11 am by Kate, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Co-investing in a first home
For our Spring Real Estate special section, I'm looking for people who have recently purchased homes together -- parents helping a child, two friends, two people who didn't kn... |
Carol Blitzer -- Asst. Editor, Palo Alto Weekly |
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on Mar 5, 2007 at 2:47 pm by Carl D., a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
MA Student suicide
Has anyone heard about a recent student suicide at MA? |
Barnie |
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on Mar 1, 2007 at 11:42 am by Tyler Hanley, online editor of Palo Alto Online |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Will Al Gore call for the shutting down of coal fired electric generating plants?
Since coal fired power plants emit enormus amounts of CO2 and other toxic pollutants, including mercury and radioactive materials into the atmosphere they must be phased out ... |
GGRick |
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on Feb 26, 2007 at 9:07 pm by Walter_E_Wallis, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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