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AROUND TOWN
Internet Startup Incubator
I am wondering if there are any Internet Startup Incubators right here in the TriValley. Do you know of any? here is a link for those who don't know what an ISI is: ...
 
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on Dec 19, 2011 at 10:23 am by pleasant one , a resident of the Downtown neighborhood
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Flawed Statistics Lead to PUSD Wasting $400,000 on Measure E
The management of PUSD wasted hundreds of thousands of dollars of taxpayer dollars on Measure E and tainted the statistical results, thus causing the PUSD to go down the path ...
 
Statistics
 
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on May 6, 2011 at 7:32 pm by UGGs, a resident of the Foothill Farms neighborhood
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Man taking pictures at local park
I recently saw a man (possibly in his late 20s or early 30s) standing across the street by the apartment buildings taking pictures of kids playing at Tawny Park around sunset....
 
Stay Alert
 
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on Nov 19, 2010 at 12:31 pm by Maja7, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood
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GOP OPPOSES MEDICAL FUNDING FOR 9/11 VICTIMS
Web Link by Steve Benen GOP OPPOSES MEDICAL FUNDING FOR 9/11 VICTIMS.... I was under the impression that...
 
Stay Classy Republicans
 
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on Jul 30, 2010 at 2:24 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood
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An Analysis of Past and Current Administrations
This post is in response to '!'s request for an explanation regarding a statement I made in another thread: "By the time he (Bush) left, the country was in shambles in many a...
 
Stay Cool
 
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on Dec 25, 2009 at 4:49 am by vesyolkina, a resident of the Ridgeview Commons neighborhood
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Terrible Tragedy at Fort Hood, TX.
A devastating tragedy has occured at Fort Hood, TX. Please keep our military personnel and their families in your thoughts. Web Link....
 
Stay Cool
 
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on Nov 8, 2009 at 1:34 am by Jerry, a resident of the Oak Hill neighborhood
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The National Mood
Interesting survey results from WSJ/NBC poll: "But a dark national view of how everybody in Washington is conducting the public's business appears to be preventing Republican...
 
Stay Cool
 
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on Oct 31, 2009 at 11:02 pm by DaleG, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood
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Fact Checking
I agree with previous posts - the importance of fact checking cannot be underestimated: "It must have seemed so perfect. An obscure blogger unearths some pages of President...
 
Stay Cool
 
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on Oct 29, 2009 at 7:38 pm by Mariana, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood
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Our Union's at work here folks!!
and for those you who felt comfortable on the bus or BART for that matter better read what the unions are requested or demanding. Web Link...
 
Stay Cool
 
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on Oct 22, 2009 at 12:02 am by Patriotic Moderate, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood
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Senate committee approves health care plan
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Stay Cool
 
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on Oct 14, 2009 at 2:43 pm by jimf01, a resident of another community
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A Challenge - Use One Name
Given the often heated nature of the discussions on these boards, it would be great to see people pick one name to post under and stick to it. It might make people think more...
 
Stay Cool
 
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on Sep 30, 2009 at 2:27 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood
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45,000 American deaths associated with lack of insurance
Web Link This article illustrates why health care/health insurance reform is so important. If you decide to po...
 
Stay Cool
 
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on Sep 21, 2009 at 12:43 pm by a reader, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood
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Obama's Campaign Promise Followup
Here is an interesting article from Fox News (I know, didn't I just say too many posts were from Fox?) about the Obama administration's willingness to demonstrate transparency...
 
Stay Cool
 
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on Sep 4, 2009 at 7:30 pm by mark, a resident of another community
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Some Positive News on the Economy
Here is a link to an article regarding economic indicators from June and an assessment of the recession: Web Link
 
Stay Cool
 
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on Jul 20, 2009 at 2:58 pm by Stay Cool, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood
AROUND TOWN
what exactly is a heritage tree?
What makes a tree a heritage tree in downtown P-town? I have a fir I want to get rid of but was told by a neighbor I can't without the permission of the city. there is a sa...
 
Stella
 
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10 hours ago by heritage tree, a resident of the Canyon Oaks neighborhood
AROUND TOWN
Layoffs at my company, would like parcel tax solution
My company recently went through a merger. It was announced today that there will be up to 450 layoffs, some of these from our office in Pleasanton. Since this is a phar...
 
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on Mar 21, 2009 at 9:11 pm by T, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood
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What is Conservatism?
I found a very good definition of Conservatism and thought many of you might like to read this...even if you happen to be a liberal. Conservatism is not a narrow philoso...
 
Stephanie
 
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on Jul 9, 2009 at 12:56 pm by J, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood
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"Extreme Makeover, Conservative Edition" by Former Leftist..."Robin of Berkeley"
("Robin of Berkeley" has written several articles posted in American Thinker. This is her latest. Contrary to some opinions, "Robin" is a real person...not fictitious...as I'v...
 
Stephanie
 
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on Jul 9, 2009 at 8:28 am by resident, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood
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Obama's Presidency the biggest diaster in american history?
I guess when we elect someone with no experience and he surrounds himself with people with less experience we get what would be expected. Interesting read. Web Link...
 
Stephen
 
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on Aug 15, 2011 at 11:51 am by Fyodor, a resident of the Civic Square neighborhood
SCHOOLS & KIDS
State cuts to schools
My neighbor, who works as a teacher in the Pleasanton Schools told me that because of the state budget, the schools are going to cut conferences for teachers. If that is the ...
 
Stephen
 
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on Dec 23, 2008 at 7:53 pm by another disastisfied parent, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD Retiree Incentives
WOW Did you hear at the board meeting tonight night that one of the reasons the district is in the red was because the retiree incentives were larger than anticipated. Do the ...
 
Stephen
 
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on Dec 19, 2008 at 8:26 pm by me, a member of the Valley View Elementary School community
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD budget cuts again?
We all realize that the budget crisis at the state level will impact our schools. We watched the PUSD board meeting tonight and massive cuts will hit the district. Massive l...
 
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on Nov 27, 2008 at 7:29 pm by grammar checker, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood
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What's the Difference Between Mainstream Republican Leaders and Tea Party Extremists? (With Link)
Web Link By Robert Creamer What's the difference between mainstream Republican leaders and ...
 
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on Aug 19, 2010 at 5:55 pm by personal freedom, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood
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Ground Zero Mosque Opponents Have a Lot of Work to Do (with link)
Web Link By Bob Cesca If we take Sarah Palin, Glenn Beck and Newt Gingrich at their word, their ob...
 
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on Aug 17, 2010 at 2:30 pm by Stern, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood
RESTAURANTS
T.G.I.F. - CLOSED
TGIF's appears to have closed. But it was ageing and had lost all it's appeal years ago. Hopefully something new and fresh takes it's place. Of course my guess is the property...
 
Steve
 
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on Apr 30, 2013 at 9:04 am by KC, a resident of the Val Vista neighborhood
 

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