Click to read:Obesity: A Weighty Issue Oct 26, 2009
"In children, obesity rates are about four times higher than they were, say, 40 years ago," said Dr. Walter Willett, who chairs the nutrition department at the Harvard School of Public Health. "Part of the problem is we don't see the full impact of obesity until many decades later," he said. (CBS News)
Cumberland Valley thwarts Harrisburg football's rally Oct 25, 2009
Instead, the junior running back/outside linebacker told the brutal truth about his game-changing interception of Harrisburg junior quarterback Jalen Fitzpatrick in the pouring rain with 8:30 remaining in Saturday afternoons Mid-Penn Commonwealth Division game at Walter E. Severance Field on the John Harris campus. I was just in the right place at the right time, said Snyder, who easily grabbed the lazy lob from Fitzpatrick along the Harrisburg sideline. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Iraq casualties Oct 25, 2009
Died on September 19, 2004, at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., of injuries sustained when a grenade exploded as he was clearing a house in Falluja, Iraq, on February 16, 2004 ... Died on May 8, 2009 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C. of wounds sustained from a non-combat related incident at Forward Operating Base Olsen in Samarra, Iraq. (CNN -- Specials)
South Africa: A memorable tour Oct 25, 2009
Today he is a tour guide there, showing Nelson Mandela s jail cell, the brooding hallways, and the barren courtyard immortalized in photos of Mandela talking with Walter Sisulu, a fellow prisoner jailed for his leadership in the African National Congress, and of inmates breaking stones into road gravel with hammers. After 45 minutes of directing us, Talakumeni invited me into an office and calmly chilled my spine with piercing vignettes of his detentions and imprisonment. (Boston Globe)
Tonight's week 8 high school football game previews Oct 24, 2009
Site: Walter E. Severance Field, Harrisburg. Time: Saturday, 1 p.m.. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Playpower, Inc. exiting Farmington Oct 24, 2009
Farmington Economic Development Director Walter Williams said Thursday that the IDA and city will work aggressively to secure a new tenant for the building. More Headlines. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Channing House tutors give, gain knowledge, rewards Oct 24, 2009
"We got them focused. On many levels, they are getting better. They have settled in," said Haas, a former teacher's aide at Walter Hays Elementary School ... - Walter Hays School. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Feature story: It takes an 'urban' village Oct 24, 2009
" What are they talking about? What public transit is this near? A bus stop that is in "proximity" to any building on a major city street? Posted by Resident, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, 14 hours agoIt looks more like an urban prison to me rather than a village. I would hate to be a senior living there, dumped by my family behind those walls. Posted by Big Al, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, 9 hours agoIt takes a village- End Apartheid Posted by thoughts, a... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Heritage Commerce Corp Reports Financial Results for Third Quarter 2009 Oct 23, 2009
"We continue to see strong demand for Small Business Administration loans, and improvement in the secondary market for SBA loans allowed us to sell some of these loans, contributing to our third quarter and year-to-date noninterest income in 2009. We also saw solid sales activity in our residential housing portfolios, resulting in a continued reduction in our land and construction loan portfolio," said Walter Kaczmarek, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Additionally, we have seen our net... (Primezone Releases)
Open Space Steward: Exporting Chelmsford's farming expertise Oct 23, 2009
Despite the rain (and later snow), several gardeners cleared their plots at the Walter F. Lewis Community Garden at Sunny Meadow Farm on Sunday. A real sense of community again as people also helped their neighbors. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
PTA forum packed after latest student death Oct 23, 2009
" I didn't go to the meeting. What was the response for this request? I too would agree that we need to know more about the situation. Otherwise, we are all trying to solve this complicated issue blindly. We don't need any specific detail, nor any name. If we do not have any slight idea about the cause, how can we even start solving the problem? On the other hand, it's possible that we are all working on a wrong direction. It's too obvious that we have reached a situation where all solutions... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Palo Alto declares 'impasse' on negotiations Oct 23, 2009
" I have heard this too from some police officers I work with. Since Fire is taking their raises, Police will take them too now. SEIU will get the bulk of the cuts. Posted by q, a resident of the Adobe-Meadows neighborhood, 7 hours agoWhat's the deal if no contract is agreed? Is the status quo maintained? Posted by q, a resident of the Adobe-Meadows neighborhood, 7 hours agook, forget it, the article's been updated with the details. Posted by Mookie, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood,... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Foundation gives $100 million to hospital Oct 23, 2009
The present hospital is operating "beyond its intended capacity," and a new, larger hospital "will allow Packard Children's to sustain its mission -- to provide the community's children access to the most advanced cures, treatments and technologies, performed by the best minds in pediatric medicine, within a family-centered environment. Cost of the new hospital has been estimated at $1 billion. It is being reviewed by Palo Alto along with a $2.5 billion expansion of the main Stanford Hospital.... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Ghanmas send condolences to Schipsi family Oct 22, 2009
"At this time, to preserve the integrity of the investigation and ongoing prosecution of Bulos Zumot, the Ghanma's do not wish to release any further information. "The Ghanma family would like to thank the Palo Alto Police Department for the respect afforded to them during their thorough investigation of this matter and express their appreciation for their swift efforts in pursuing justice," the release concluded. Comments Posted by Joe, a resident of the Meadow Park neighborhood, 5 minutes... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Palo Alto eyes waste-to-energy facility Oct 21, 2009
" There's some wisdom there. The *last* think I want to do is truck my garbage 50 miles -- even if it's the greatest recycling place on earth. Though I admit the jury is out as to whether such a closed loop system is an economic win, there are other factors. There's unaccounted value in having a diversified energy supply: it's a good idea to have expertise in a variety of energy sources. And the existing "cheap" energy sources (coal, natural gas, etc.) have unaccounted external costs: CO2 and... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
College swimming: Falcons get off to solid start Oct 21, 2009
Julie Walter picked up a second-place finish in the 50 freestyle in 27. 21. (Odessa American, TX)
Aztec Football Press Conference Quotes Oct 21, 2009
I see it as something kind of encouraging that we're kind of right there, with the way Walter [Kazee]'s running and Brandon [Sullivan]'s coming back and we've still got Davon [Brown] and a lot of other guys can make plays. I'm still positive; I still think we can make some plays in the running game. (Goaztecs.com)
New Movie "Red Canyon" Available from Hollywood Video and Movie Gallery after October 20 Oct 19, 2009
Other members of the cast include: Christine Lakin, "Super Capers" and the "Hottie and the Nottie;" Tim Draxl, "Swimming Upstream;" Ankur Bhatt; Katie Maguire; Walter Rodriguez and Richard Pratt. Years after a brutal attack, Devon and his sister, Regina, return to the small town of Caineville to sell their mother's property and get on with their lives. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
DG on PX - Pac 10 Things We Learned In Week 7 Oct 19, 2009
-Prepare yourself for the underclassman exodus Consider this a preview of a column coming Tuesday or Wednesday, but after seeing what happened to Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford and tight end Jermaine Gresham and Oregon corner Walter Thurmond, expect every player with a sniff of the league to get out of Dodge as soon as possible. Dan Greenspan blogs about the Pac-10 for CollegeFootballNews. (WeAreSC.com)
Increasing Severity Of Bicycle Injuries Leads To Concerns About Cycling Infrastructure Oct 18, 2009
Zachary Hartman, BA; Ernest E. Moore, Jr., MD, FACS; Walter L. Biffl, MD, FACS; Catherine C. Cothren, MD, FACS; Jeffrey L. Johnson, MD, FACS; Carlton C. Barnett, Jr., MD, FACS; and Angela Sauaia, MD, participated in the study. Adapted from materials provided by , via. (Science Daily)
A new breed of volunteer Oct 17, 2009
There is not a day that goes by that someone doesn't turn in an application to volunteer," she said. Comments Posted by Nut Head, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, 8 hours agoWhat a nice story. I am very thankful that we have people like this in our community. Add a Comment Name: * Select your Neighborhood or School Community: * Neighborhoods - Adobe-Meadows - Barron Park - Charleston Gardens - Charleston Meadows - College Terrace - Community Center - Crescent Park - Downtown North -... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Junior rider competition Oct 15, 2009
Other riders included Ryan Severe on the Severe Livestock horse, Walter; Isaac Mori of Paradise Hill on his grandma Fillis horse Flipper; and Anna Van Norman of Tuscarora on a Van Norman Ranch horse. Patrick Wines of Ruby Valley on Candice and Gary Wines horse, Josy Rocky won the Junior Riders 9-12 class. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Residents fight to save sycamores at Paly Oct 15, 2009
" The city managers have nothing to do with this. Posted by Lou, a resident of Los Altos, 2 hours ago-Cubberly is so out of date it would be way too expensive to re-open as a high school. Not fiscally practical. Imagine the seismic/environmental upgrades that would need to be done for a campus that last served as a public school 30 years ago. -The desire is to get bleachers up to code with at least the same capacity. This means a larger footprint. Those bleachers there now are very old. New... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Palo Alto revising business-tax guidelines Oct 15, 2009
"The scare tactics are not going to come to fruition. "We're certainly going to work with businesses to make this work," he added, noting that this could include "cleaning up the language" in the tax ordinance. Drekmeier, like other supporters of the tax, argued that it is urgently needed to help close the city's $10 million structural deficit. The city has already trimmed its expenses by $3.7 million and the council hopes to save another $3 million through cuts in employee salaries and... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
After Vols' big win over UGA, UT coach lets it be known he's targeting Georgia's top prospects. Oct 14, 2009
Tennessee s Lane Kiffin declares recruiting war on Georgia. 12:54 am October 13, 2009, by Chip Towers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Elis End Non-League Slate at Lehigh Oct 14, 2009
The best debut campaign for a Yale head coach was the first, Walter Camp (13-0 and National Champs) in 1888 ... Hart was named Walter Camp Yale Player of the Game ... 4 average, also had a school record 12 punts against the Big Red (six inside the 20) on the way to Walter Camp Yale Player of the Game honors. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
'Hazardous' storm moving in on Midpeninsula Oct 13, 2009
com" Posted by Barbara, a resident of another community, 11 hours agoJust a reminder that you will need to fill your own bags, and should bring your own shovel. Posted by Mary Carlstead, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood, 11 hours agoThis is a response to a message which we sent to Chief Dennis Burns this morning, The City is really on top of this approaching storm. This storm has nothing to do with California Avenue. It is a dangerous storm. So just don't sit there and... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Juneau Boys and Girls Club services extended 90 days Oct 11, 2009
To donate, volunteer or for more information, call Walter Majoros at 789-7610 or Brenda Hewitt at 463-5530 ... During those 90 days, JYS will be fundraising and will be working with people in the community to come up with a long-range plan to keep the new club going, or will find a way "to end the program responsibly" and give parents enough time to find somewhere else to put their kids, said JYS Executive Director Walter Majoros. (Juneau Empire)
Nanotube secrets of Damascus steel blade Oct 11, 2009
Sir Walter Scott's fictional tale of the Crusades described the Islamic army's swords as being "of a dull blue colour, marked with ten millions of meandering lines.". "To get the pattern, they made grooves into the blade and forged it to remove the steps. This was repeated many times," said Prof Paufler. (Yahoo News -- Nanotechnology)
Click to read:Obama: Nobel Prize a "Call To Action" Oct 10, 2009
" by pigsinlipstick 00004000 October 9, 2009 1:06 PM EDT only a fool would believe anything liuke thatYOUR NEW PRESIDENT HAS DONE MORE FOR THE HOPE OF WORLD PEACETHEN ANYONE ELSE LATELY, AND IT IS NO SMALL WONDER WHY ONE OFOUR GREED DRIVEN REPUBLI'SWINE' POLITICIANS HAS NEVER WON THIS GREAT PRIZE. by OldGOPer October 9, 2009 10:47 PM EDT No Republicans have won the Nobel Prize for peace? Wasn't Teddy Roosevelt a Republican?Let's get our facts straight and not be like the Connies and make it up... (CBS News)
'Knockout mice' and the school of hard knocks Oct 10, 2009
" They are eighth-graders Jahdai Espinoza, Fernanda Pineda and Owens Smith; seventh-graders Bruno Hernandez, Jocelyn Higuera and D'Andre Stamper; sixth-graders Anglean Johnson and Jesse Velasquez; and fifth-graders Miguel Angel Angulo and Jessica Moreno. Comments Posted by Dave Laurance, a resident of another community, 16 hours agoThank you so much for covering Dr. Capecchi's visit to Beechwood School. We are so proud of our school and appreciate any publicity that we receive. I think it is... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Travel briefs Oct 9, 2009
Besides alternative punk and rock groups, Voodoo offers a host of Louisiana favorites, including Walter Wolfman Washington and Trombone Shorty. The festival is set among City Park s lush lagoons and oak trees and celebrates music, as well as New Orleans food, arts and culture. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Business-license tax debates continue Oct 9, 2009
" ...because you aren't contributing that much in property taxes? Posted by WilliamR, a resident of the Fairmeadow neighborhood, 5 hours agoIf the business tax were dedicated to a specific project or program that was not currently being funded, we could debate it on the merits of whether or not the benefit was worth the imposition on the business community. But the tax is harder to defend if it is simply a general fund 'revenue enhancement'. Posted by bill, a resident of the Barron Park... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Veteran bikers, part II (3) Oct 8, 2009
Walter Bohn, 78, and Paul Woollett, 75 ... Walter and I are a little slower. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Man stabbed, arrest made at Century 16 Oct 7, 2009
" While I can appreciate humor as much (or more) than anyone, there is something a bit weird or even creepy about some of the responses above. Is the point that modern gangs aren't "manly" enough? Maybe they could all enroll in one of those new "Masculinism" classes taught by the Value Voter gang. Next we'll hear "when I was your age our gangs had to haul Thompson's 20 miles in the snow". Posted by Gang Related, a resident of another community, 11 hours agoUsually when the cops say that about an... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
H1N1 vaccine arrives at county health dept. Oct 7, 2009
"The nasal spray is being rolled out on a mass scale before the widespread introduction of the injectable vaccine. Some fear that the nasal spray will contribute to a wider pandemic, which will then provide governments with the crisis they need to make the injectable vaccine mandatory. This would accelerate the move to a state of emergency, cripple the US health care system, and would result in the need to have military, eventually UN troops, take control, notes TheFluCase.com. Also, all... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Affable, emotional TV host turned viewers on to late-night talk Oct 7, 2009
An easy weeper who could cry from "taking the Coca-Cola bottles back to the As he once said, he also was quick to anger and seemed to relish feuds. Paar tangled with Ed Sullivan over the high fees his CBS rival paid his guest stars. He took on critics, gossip columnist Walter Winchell and labor leader Jimmy Hoffa, who sued Paar and NBC after the Robert Kennedy interview. His most celebrated and revealing fracas involved his own bosses, after Paar told a story on air about a British woman... (Yahoo News -- Jack Parr)
Koelbel buys large Grand County brokerage Oct 7, 2009
"Real estate buyers' preferences have changed," Walter "Buz" Koelbel Jr., president of Koelbel and Co., said in a statement ... Koelbel and Co. was started in 1952 by Walter Koelbel Sr. Over the years, the company's developments have included homes in communities such as The Preserve in Greenwood Village as well as commercial properties such as the Centennial Promenade retail center in Centennial and Centennial Valley business park in Louisville. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Mountain West Conference Football Press Release Week No. 6 Oct 6, 2009
San Diego State RB Walter Kazee became the first Aztec true freshman to run for over 100 yards in a game since Lynell Hamilton in 2003. He is the second Aztec back to log a 100- yard rushing effort this season joining Brandon Sullivan, who had 24 carries for 111 yards against Southern Utah. (Themwc.com)
Football Scoreboard - Oct. 3, 2009 Oct 5, 2009
Freshman Walter Kazee rushes for 101 yards and a touchdown in a winning effort for SDSU.. TCU 39, SMU 14. (Themwc.com)
Growing numbers are biking, walking to school Oct 4, 2009
Posted by Native, a member of the Walter Hays School community, 2 hours ago ... - Walter Hays School. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
I saw a man who danced with his wife! Oct 3, 2009
This song is in honor of a good friend of mine who, after 6 months at Walter Reed, is finally going to go home on Monday. It s semi-misogynistic, but every time I hear it, I think of her kicking butt and taking names. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Know Knew Books could be in its final chapter Oct 3, 2009
Posted by Walter, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, 12 hours ago ... No matter what Walter says, many of us want to buy books ... - Walter Hays School. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Police mid-level managers forming own group Oct 2, 2009
" The larger mid-managers' group was comprised of 242 positions, including the seven police managers. There has been no vote relating to the Teamsters, according to a member of the organizing group. Comments Posted by Old Palo Alto, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood, 4 hours agoThis is comical! All these cry babies are lucky to have a job. I say if they try to strike, fire them. What the unions do is leverage public safety for their own benefit. The taxpayers have had enough. I'm sick... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
High School Football Schedule For Oct. 12 Oct 2, 2009
Tuscarora 7 p.m. Linganore @ Westminster 7 p.m. Long Reach @ Marriotts Ridge 7 p.m. Loudoun County @ Park View 7:30 p.m. Madison @ Fairfax 7:30 p.m. Madison County @ Page County 7:30 p.m. Manassas Park @ Buckingham 7 p.m. Manchester Valley @ Catoctin 7 p.m. Marshall @ Stone Bridge 7:30 p.m. McDonough @ Chopticon 7 p.m. McLean @ South Lakes 7:30 p.m. Middlesex @ Rappahannock County 7 p.m. Middletown @ Thomas Johnson 7 p.m. Millbrook @ Kettle Run 7:30 p.m. Mount Vernon @ Centreville 7:30 p.m.... (W-USA News, DC)
Tsunami's 'fury' of waves leave misery, death in the Samoas Oct 1, 2009
Most read stories from USA TODAY. Most emailed stories from USA TODAY. (Florida Today)
'Talk to Me' is theme of Gunn T-shirt project Oct 1, 2009
" Checks should be sent to Gunn High School, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, 94306, Attention: Shirt Project. Comments Posted by robit noops, a resident of the Greenmeadow neighborhood, 11 hours agoGood job. I hope parents buy these tshirts and think of it as a mantra with their children. I know the pressure of being a kid and feeling lost. Kids like this are a great example, and it is a positive step. Hopefully their momentum will keep going. Guidance counsellors, do more than just making... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Officials Cite Success Against al Qaeda Oct 1, 2009
From Our Partner: (Washington Post) This story was written by Karen DeYoung and Walter Pincus ... By Karen DeYoung and Walter Pincus. (CBS News -- US)
Tsunami 'fury' brings death to the Samoas Oct 1, 2009
By Phil Walter, Getty Images. Men walk among the debris Wednesday on a beach in Lalomanu, Samoa. (USA Today)
Mora: Don't expect Hasselbeck or Jones on Sunday Oct 1, 2009
They are planning to be without quarterback Matt Hasselbeck and best blocker Walter Jones again on Sunday. That s when they play Peyton Manning s undefeated Colts in Indianapolis. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Officials: Wood-burning grill sparked Evvia fire Sep 30, 2009
Fire inspectors are looking very closely at these types of cooking operations during inspections in light of these developments," Simpkinson wrote in an e-mail. Sous chef Rito Castaneda said last Thursday he was in the kitchen when an employee looked up and saw smoke coming from one of the light fixtures in the ceiling. The staff called 911 and both lunch-time diners and employees evacuated the restaurant, he said. At least six fire engines, plus trucks from Palo Alto and Santa Clara County... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
'Everyday Mathematics' authors to visit Palo Alto Sep 30, 2009
" Well, why don't they? If long division teaches math, then longer division must teach math even better. Enlightened schools for the 21-st century would show students how to use Excel, which handles such numbers with ease and elan, and which is in fact what I copied those numbers from. Dump the drudgery and teach the utility. Posted by respect, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, 8 hours ago an Engineer, You overestimate Excel and underestimate students. How old are you, and how many... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Junior Museum and Zoo celebrates 75 years Sep 30, 2009
The first children's museum west of the Mississippi, it moved to an Addison Elementary School classroom and the basement of the Children's Theatre before settling in its current location on Middlefield Road near Walter Hays Elementary School in 1942 ... - Walter Hays School. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Patriot League Football Release - 9.28.09 Sep 30, 2009
The Walter Payton Award candidate is in the top 20 in FCS history in passing yardage, total offense and touchdowns, and already holds the FCS record with an active mark of 32 consecutive 200-yard passing games. His current averages in passing yards and total offense per game would rank in the career top 10. (Patriotleague.com)
Citizens want lead in Cal Ave tree selection Sep 30, 2009
We'll have to see how the rest of the process works," he said. The city is also working with Canopy, a Palo Alto-based urban forestry nonprofit organization, to help select tree species. The new trees are expected to be planted in November under the current schedule, according to a notice sent out by the Public Works department on Sept. 27. Comments Posted by Howard, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood, on Sep 28, 2009 at 7:05 pmI'm sure this guy knows what he talking about, but do we... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Clemson - TCU Preview Sep 26, 2009
Hughes entered the season on numerous watch lists (Walter Camp, Bronko Nagurski, Chuck Bednarik, Rotary Lombardi, Ted Hendricks, Lott and Lowe's Senior CLASS award). He's been on Clemson's watch list all week, as Tiger coaches will surely have to utilize tight ends and big-backs Chad Diehl and Rendrick Taylor to provide blocking help in this one. (Clemson Sports -- Rivals.com)
Union strikes in Palo Alto Sep 25, 2009
" How can we trust what we are being told? Posted by Outrageous, a resident of Mountain View, 2 hours ago[Portion removed by Palo Alto Online staff.] 1.Palo Alto City employee's wages (wages only) are and always have been BELOW the median for the 10 surrounding cities that we are compared with. And yet Palo Alto is one of the wealthiest. I AM NOT suggesting that since Palo Alto has money they should give it to their employees. But the City should pay fair wages. Is below median fair? We have... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Verner's Views - Bye Week Edition Sep 25, 2009
had three picks, tying the school record, and was Walter Camp and Pac-10 Player of the Week. Also, the offense looked good under the leadership of , who managed the game like a champ. (Uclabruins.com)
Glimmers of change in stress-filled high schools? Sep 25, 2009
" At the conference this weekend, Friday night's public session at Memorial Auditorium will feature psychologist Michael Thompson, author of the New York Times bestseller "Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys," and Chris Kelly, chief privacy officer and head of global public policy at Facebook. Comments Posted by anonymous, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood, 6 hours agoMs. Pope is intelligent and doing a great service to our youth. Everyone does not take her... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Panhandler Victor Frost arrested for shouting racial epithets Sep 24, 2009
" Makes total sense. Frost wastes the time rces of the city. If he wants to be an advocate or spokesperson for his community, he's kinda blown that by this arrest. It's pretty funny, actually. Add a Comment Name: * Select your Neighborhood or School Community: * Neighborhoods - Adobe-Meadows - Barron Park - Charleston Gardens - Charleston Meadows - College Terrace - Community Center - Crescent Park - Downtown North - Duveneck/St. Francis - Embarcadero Oaks/Leland - Esther Clark Park - Evergreen... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
NAMIC Previews Speaker Line-Up For 23rd Annual Conference Sep 24, 2009
Sponsors of the 23rd Annual NAMIC Conference include The Walter Kaitz Foundation, Scripps Networks, ESPN Deportes, Starz Entertainment, WE tv, A&E Television Networks, BET Networks, Carlsen Reources, Inc., Rainbow Media LLC, TuTV, Univision, Comcast Networks, TV One, Motorola, Comcast Spotlight, Cox Communications, Food Network, NAMIC-Denver, the National Cable & Telecommunications Association, CNN, NAMIC ELDP Class IV, Suddenlink Communications, QVC, CoLours TV, Retirement Living TV and Wow.... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Battling websites show city, union differences Sep 24, 2009
Palo Alto Online News. Uploaded: Wednesday, August 19, 2009, 9:56 AM. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Palo Alto police arrest three students for arson Sep 24, 2009
Without a community effort, successful investigations are less possible," the release stated. Comments Posted by Gardner, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, 7 hours agoGlad they finally caught them. Many thanks to the police and fire departments, you guys saved our MP room the other night. Posted by Ugh, a resident of another community, 7 hours agoFirebugs are never a good asset to the community. 5 fires is not a good indication of their character. Glad they were caught. Posted by John, a... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Teachers energize building plans at Gunn, Paly Sep 24, 2009
In addition, we incorporate some principles we don't usually talk about," Austin said. Those include civic leadership, ethics and law, principles of design, statistics and surveys. Before board members voted to approve the conceptual designs, Paly graduate Kirsten Essenmacher asked that they hold off until an independent landscape design firm is hired to maximize the preservation of nature on campus. Essenmacher ticked off a long list of trees and plants that recently have been removed from Paly... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Trees chainsawed before city's OK was final Sep 23, 2009
I'd say put in larger trees (perhaps in 24" boxes) than the 10' trees that were originally planned. We who shop or own businesses on California Avenue will see shade return that much sooner. Posted by Susan Cole, a resident of the Evergreen Park neighborhood, 1 hour agoEvery time I read about City Manager Keene's pledge "to inform the community about future California Avenue beautification efforts" I want to grind my teeth. Being diligent in the future about telling us say, where parking stripes... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
