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Ad Libs: From Emily to GeorgiaBusy Palo Alto playwright Sharmon J. Hilfinger is having her seventh full-length play produced in the Bay Area. It seems like we just wrote about "Tell It Slant,"...
Original post made by Rebecca Wallace on Sep. 23, 2011There are no comments yet. 2298 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Connecting Values and the EconomyI believe that my family and I are connected to generations past and future. I believe this for living in Palo Alto and for living in this world. That is one of...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Aug. 6, 2012Last comment by maguro_01, on Aug 20, 2012 at 2:13 pm | 34 comments | 2271 Views
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Ad Libs: Why black and white?Why black and white? Why not, if you can make a ceiling lamp look like a marvelous stained-glass fractal without any color? Fine-art photographer Cole Thompson,...
Original post made by Rebecca Wallace on Oct. 16, 2012There are no comments yet. 2225 Views
SENIOR FOCUS
Michael Moore Exec-Produced "Planet of the Humans" Strikes a Chord During SIPMichael Moore (who I for one don't always agree with or follow his logic completely) has executive-produced a new film available to view for free on youtube: Planet...
Original post made by Max Greenberg on May. 1, 2020There are no comments yet. 2205 Views
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Ad Libs: Ten years ago, ten years laterAs I write about the 9/11 memorial events this weekend, I think about the Mozart Requiem concert happening Sunday in Stanford's Memorial Church and imagine how peaceful...
Original post made by Rebecca Wallace on Sep. 8, 2011Last comment by Rebecca Wallace, on Sep 23, 2011 at 11:18 am | 3 comments | 2201 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Farm Bill and the Future – Final Post (part 10)We’ve been reading and discussing Dan Imhoff’s book, Food Fight - The Citizens Guide to the Next Food and Farm Bill. Since our first post in February...
Original post made by Laura Stec on May. 21, 2023Last comment by Melissa.Williams, on May 26, 2023 at 4:06 pm | 12 comments | 2180 Views
COUPLE'S NET
It’s ‘International Being You’ Day
It’s good to be you, because everyone else is already taken! The world needs YOU, as you are (and yes, of course all of us have things to learn...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on May. 22, 2023Last comment by Florence Dickson, 3 hours ago | 20 comments | 2125 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Political Wedge Issues - Farm Bill (part 7)The Farm Bill has undergone three dramatic shifts in focus in the last 80 years, writes Imhoff in chapter 15 of
Original post made by Laura Stec on Apr. 10, 2023There are no comments yet. 2006 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Rocket Fizz to open in Mountain ViewSodas in glass bottles, rare Kit-Kat flavors, your favorite childhood candy, gag gifts: Welcome to Rocket Fizz Soda Pop & Candy Shop, a franchise of which is set...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Sep. 24, 2015Last comment by MVResident, on Sep 28, 2015 at 4:39 am | 6 comments | 1923 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Nearly 100 eateries gearing up for the third annual Peninsula Restaurant Week May 19-27
Peninsula Restaurant Week will be held this year from May 19-27.
By Peninsula Foodist staff
Starting May 19, nearly 100 restaurants...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on May. 8, 2023Last comment by Eric C, on May 10, 2023 at 8:25 am | 1 comment | 1898 Views
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I Like Downtown Palo AltoI have worked in downtown since 1969 and we have lived downtown since 2006. So downown is a big part of my life on daily basis. Mostly what I read on Town Square...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Aug. 26, 2012Last comment by Sharon, on Aug 27, 2012 at 6:38 pm | 6 comments | 1844 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
California Economy UpdateA reader asked for an update on the California economy and budget. This post is about the economy and the next post is about the budget. The overall CA economy...
Original post made by Steve Levy on May. 19, 2012Last comment by stephen levy, on Jun 15, 2012 at 2:07 pm | 20 comments | 1828 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Houjicha lattes and mango matcha: Kaizen and Coffee brings specialty coffee to San Mateo
Shane Balasbas, Jason Naraja and their son Kaizen stand in front of their new coffee shop, Kaizen and Coffee, in San Mateo. Courtesy Jason Naraja.
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Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on May. 25, 2023There are no comments yet. 1750 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
California Budget UpdateCalifornia continues to struggle with state budget deficits. Revenues are rising but not by enough to eat into the deficit as health care and other costs continue...
Original post made by Steve Levy on May. 19, 2012There are no comments yet. 1680 Views
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Ad Libs: Last one standingWhat's all this I hear about arts being in trouble in the schools? Why, this mural was doing just fine at Hillview Middle School in Menlo Park the other day. At...
Original post made by Rebecca Wallace on Jul. 19, 2012There are no comments yet. 1551 Views
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On Deadline blog: Are there parallels between today's Palo Alto growth fights and the city's 1960s war?A longtime friend and observer of Palo Alto issues and politics asked me an interesting question recently: Is there a parallel between today's neighborhood-level...
Original post made by Jay Thorwaldson on Jul. 22, 2013Last comment by Just for the record, on Jul 29, 2013 at 11:36 pm | 37 comments | 1547 Views
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Ad Libs: Play in progressSo there wasn't a stunning set to take a photo of. But with a staged reading of a musical that's still being written, you expect to see the seams. This weekend we...
Original post made by Rebecca Wallace on Aug. 21, 2012There are no comments yet. 1436 Views
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Ad Libs: 'Double Take' photo contestThere's another opportunity to get your eagle eye recognized at the spiffed-up Palo Alto Art Center: Submit your best photo of Patrick Dougherty's whimsical tree...
Original post made by Rebecca Wallace on Jul. 30, 2012There are no comments yet. 1296 Views
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On Deadline blog: Planning Director: searching for someone who walks on ? hot coals?The imminent departure (June 30) of Planning Director Curtis Williams leaves Palo Alto city officials searching for a replacement for the lightning-rod position....
Original post made by Jay Thorwaldson on Jun. 26, 2013Last comment by Jay Thorwaldson, on Jun 30, 2013 at 10:34 am | 5 comments | 1285 Views
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On Deadline blog: When John Beahrs saw combat -- in World War II and the Palo Alto City Council chambersThe recent passing of John Beahrs of Palo Alto at age 100 elicited many memories of a man who lived a full life. His experiences ranged from a loving marriage...
Original post made by Jay Thorwaldson on Aug. 16, 2013Last comment by Sic-Transit-Gloria-Mundi, on Aug 19, 2013 at 8:50 am | 1 comment | 1172 Views
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