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About this blog: Real power doesn't reside with those who make the final decision, but with those who decide what qualifies as the viable choices. I stumbled across this insight as a teenager (in the 1960s). As a grad student, I belonged to an org... (More)
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Why contentious local politics? More examples from ADU at Council
Apr 18, 2017 12:15 am
Comments: 50 | Views: 3,580
Observations from the Council discussion on ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Unit aka granny units).
----Advertising contempt for those that disagree----
If... More
Apr 18, 2017 12:15 am
Comments: 50 | Views: 3,580
Observations from the Council discussion on ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Unit aka granny units).
----Advertising contempt for those that disagree----
If... More
Driverless self-driving car testbed issues
Mar 29, 2017 12:30 am
Comments: 16 | Views: 9,058
In 1993 there were widespread reports of traffic inexplicably coming to a crawl where there previously had not even been hints of problems. An investigation found... More
Mar 29, 2017 12:30 am
Comments: 16 | Views: 9,058
In 1993 there were widespread reports of traffic inexplicably coming to a crawl where there previously had not even been hints of problems. An investigation found... More
Computer Science in PAUSD
Mar 13, 2017 4:36 am
Comments: 12 | Views: 2,945
As a former teacher of Computer Science, I am concerned about the developing curriculum for PAUSD. This was triggered by a quote from the co-chair of the committee... More
Mar 13, 2017 4:36 am
Comments: 12 | Views: 2,945
As a former teacher of Computer Science, I am concerned about the developing curriculum for PAUSD. This was triggered by a quote from the co-chair of the committee... More
RPP + ADUs: Winners and losers
Mar 4, 2017 2:35 pm
Comments: 7 | Views: 1,936
One of the classic mistakes in politics is to become overly focused on the details of official actions at the expense of asking whether those actions support the... More
Mar 4, 2017 2:35 pm
Comments: 7 | Views: 1,936
One of the classic mistakes in politics is to become overly focused on the details of official actions at the expense of asking whether those actions support the... More
Groundwater Pumping Background
Mar 1, 2017 12:18 am
Comments: 13 | Views: 3,147
Groundwater pumping (dewatering) regulations are on the City Council agenda for a special meeting on Tuesday March 7 beginning at 6pm. There are two parts: incremental... More
Mar 1, 2017 12:18 am
Comments: 13 | Views: 3,147
Groundwater pumping (dewatering) regulations are on the City Council agenda for a special meeting on Tuesday March 7 beginning at 6pm. There are two parts: incremental... More
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Save $5 when you register by Monday, July 24
Registration is now open for the 33rd annual Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight Run and Walk. This family-friendly event which benefits local nonprofits serving kids and families will take place on Friday, Oct. 6 at the Palo Alto Baylands.
