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HCR Day 2: Stock market continues to crash, Millions more die
Oh wait, nevermind. The stock market went up another 102 pts today. That's 146 pts since HCR passed. The stock market is at a 17 month high. Why aren't the investors out there... |
anti-stupid brigade |
715 |
5 |
on Mar 25, 2010 at 9:21 pm by Yikes!, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Obama: "A victory for common sense"
Yes indeed. The stupid suffered a major defeat today. The stupid has prevailed for too long and it took a major blow today. The stupid got us into two wars that cost 2 trillio... |
anti-stupid brigade |
623 |
14 |
on Mar 23, 2010 at 9:08 am by SteveP, a resident of the Parkside neighborhood |
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Pension bill loophole enables more spiking !
Our predictably lousy Legislature is ramming through a socalled 'reform' bill, under the pretense of righting wrongs. Instead, a missing word would actually enable more spikin... |
Anti-union |
991 |
10 |
on Sep 4, 2012 at 5:05 pm by Cholo\'s Uncle, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Democrat Pollster: "U.S. Mainstream Media Has Now Become an Enemy of America"
Now even a democrat pollster, Pat Caddell, is so outraged that he states loudly that ...
"the mainstream media in this country is becoming a fundamental threat to American ... |
Anyone But Obama |
514 |
5 |
on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:11 am by oh, brother, a resident of the Amador Estates neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Biden: "...the size of cue balls?"
For those of you who choose to receive your news via the mainstream media, you will not hear about the following.
During the funeral of the Navy SEAL, Tyrone Woods, who w... |
anyone but obama |
758 |
15 |
on Oct 29, 2012 at 10:25 am by Citizen, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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This appears to be Breaking News: CIA Dir. Petraeus Responds Re: Benghazi
Here is CIA Director Petraeus's statement: "No one at any level in the CIA told anybody not to help those in need; claims to the contrary are simply inaccurate. ”
http:/... |
Anyone But Obama |
537 |
14 |
on Oct 29, 2012 at 10:20 am by citizen, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Obama not afraid to answer the tough questions...like the feud on American Idol
We are so fortunate to have a fearless leader like Obama to guide this country.
Web Link
"Small problem you say where? Libya? Don't bo... |
Anyone But Obama |
1993 |
40 |
on Oct 18, 2012 at 3:24 pm by Dave, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Dr. Casey Resigning?
It was stated on another thread that the day after Measure G failed, Dr. Casey put his house on the market.
Does anyone know why?
I'm sure, as another poster said, he wa... |
Anyone know |
1713 |
34 |
on Jun 11, 2009 at 7:48 pm by parent, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Make-A-Wish Foundation Bankrupted
The president of the altruistic foundation says it’s not the countries economic hard times but something much devious. A 12 year old child stricken with cancer from Boulder, C... |
AP Reporter |
949 |
3 |
on May 28, 2009 at 12:03 am by AP Reporter, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Attention First Wednesday Night Parents and Teens
I would like to say how disgusted I felt witnessing rampant stealing by, not just one, but several unsupervised groups of tweens and teens from a downtown merchant last night.... |
Appalled |
2176 |
28 |
on May 7, 2012 at 8:03 pm by Mohammon, a resident of the Carriage Gardens neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Anyone see the Mr. Foothill contest at FHS?
Did anyone see or hear about the Mr. Foothill contest at FHS last Wednesday night? It was full of sexual undertones, gay innuendos and racial content. There were two administr... |
Appalling |
4486 |
62 |
on Mar 10, 2010 at 12:52 am by fhs senior, a resident of the Ruby Hill neighborhood |
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McNerney, We'll be Watching Whether You'll Vote to Continue Funding ACORN
Mr. McNerney,
With ACORN very exposed on FoxNews these days (but you won't here this story on the mainstream media), your District 11 constituents will be watching whether... |
April |
985 |
36 |
on Sep 17, 2009 at 7:39 pm by Bob, a resident of the Foothill Farms neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Second Chances Charity
Someone came by knocked door and was asking for donation to Second Chances about 8 pm or so.
Are they genuine?
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aResident |
527 |
2 |
on Mar 26, 2012 at 2:11 pm by emily, a resident of the Canyon Meadows neighborhood |
RESTAURANTS
Redcoats
Redcoats is good. It's cozy, the people are nice, and the food is good. The onion rings rock. The pasta primavera is excellent. Bubble and squeak is good comfort food. ... |
Ari |
1807 |
8 |
on Mar 9, 2009 at 2:36 pm by Stacy, a resident of San Ramon |
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Looks like the Obama glow is wearing off
Interesting piece by Associated Press about the presidency of Obama being at a potential crossroads.
Web Link |
Arnie |
836 |
16 |
on Sep 25, 2009 at 2:52 pm by anita, a resident of the Bonde Ranch neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Our Kids Are Better Off Than Kids in Tonga: Cutting Through Liberal Mainstream Press Bias
Admittedly, the United States ranks 34 out of 35 on a UNICEF measure of relative child poverty in developed nations. And, according to the liberal mainstream media, that 34 o... |
Arnold |
318 |
1 |
on Apr 20, 2013 at 3:37 pm by Matt, a resident of the Gatewood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Alameda County rewards boss: $400k…for life
"Alameda County supervisors have really taken to heart the adage that government should run like a business — rewarding County Administrator Susan Muranishi with the Wall Stre... |
Arnold |
333 |
4 |
on Mar 30, 2013 at 11:23 am by Bill, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
CalPERS rate hike: 50 percent over six years
"The CalPERS board last week tentatively approved an employer rate hike of roughly 50 percent over the next half dozen years, replacing a policy that kept rates low during the... |
Arnold |
271 |
2 |
on Mar 25, 2013 at 10:51 pm by Mr, drowning, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Re: Pleasanton school district to end fiscal year with hefty balances
"Pleasanton school district to end fiscal year with hefty balances"
posted under Schools & Kids, posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online" (Mar 12, 2013)
Apparently the... |
Arnold |
1693 |
19 |
on Mar 23, 2013 at 7:52 am by Kathleen Ruegsegger, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Did city management lie to the public regarding pension reform?
Yes! The city of Pleasanton and the management team have claimed public safety consecions that do not exist. The claimed cost concessions that were published in the Pleasant... |
Arnold |
980 |
0 |
on Nov 17, 2012 at 12:23 am by Arnold, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
To: Tim Hunt
"A starting firefighter makes $5,800 a month, while those at the top salary step (no. 6) make $7,405 or $88,860 annually. To make more than this, a firefighter must be promote... |
Arnold |
1953 |
16 |
on Sep 27, 2012 at 7:17 am by Question, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
AB 2541 - more money for police & fire unions t taxpayer cost
AB 2451
So this is what our politicians are working on, ALL OF THEM, while claiming pension reform is one of our biggest issues. Apparently six figure pensions as early as... |
Arnold |
1084 |
5 |
on Aug 23, 2012 at 10:41 am by Disgusting, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Police Officers Abuse Disability
Fraudulent disability claims are a huge issue which should be part of the governors 12 pension reform plan, but it isn't. San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed has made this an issue reg... |
Arnold |
2158 |
13 |
on Jul 30, 2012 at 4:38 pm by Arnold, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Moody�s Triples Pension Debt Estimates
Moody�s Triples Pension Debt Estimates
This is a big deal because Moody�s is changing the way they view public employee union pension obligations. What Moody�s is sa... |
Arnold |
1361 |
12 |
on Jul 20, 2012 at 9:54 am by Kathleen Ruegsegger, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Bankruptcy
SAN BERNARDINO -- The City Council voted Tuesday night to authorize a bankruptcy filing.
"This is probably the hardest decision this council woman will ever have to make i... |
Arnold |
797 |
7 |
on Jul 12, 2012 at 5:45 pm by Be nice, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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