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Medical Bills Cause Most Bankruptcies
Nearly two out of three bankruptcies stem from medical bills, and even people with health insurance face financial disaster if they experience a serious illness, a new study s... |
The Fixx |
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on Aug 4, 2009 at 10:53 am by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Students First
Michelle Rhee has started the Students First organization in the hopes of changing education in this country so that ALL students are served.
Please check it out!
http://... |
The Future |
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on Dec 16, 2010 at 1:19 pm by Let\'s follow Michelle\'s Plan!!!, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Mt. Diablo Unified. A glimpse into our future if Measure G fails?
In today's paper. You may remember their parcel tax failed on May 19.
"In other districts, where fewer teachers are losing jobs, voters
have approved parcel taxes and scho... |
The future |
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on Jun 1, 2009 at 9:56 pm by Bottom Line, a resident of the Foxborough Estates neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Busting the Myth of Green Jobs
Central to the new administration’s economic recovery plan is President Obama’s goal to create and sustain five million “green-collar” jobs – using tools such as cap-and-trade... |
The High Cost of Being Green |
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on Sep 30, 2009 at 11:06 am by jimf01, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Share the burden = communism
Let's reverse the financial situation right now: what if the state had a budget surplus? What if Pleasanton received an enormous windfall? Would the hard right-wingers of this... |
The Moleman |
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on Apr 14, 2009 at 7:01 am by Another Gatetree Resident, a resident of the Pleasanton Valley neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Two People Walking Late in The Preserve
Did anyone see two suspicious people walking in The Preserve at 10pm on 04/25/13. They were walking down Detjen Ct toward Blessing. One had a light grey sweatsuit and the othe... |
The Preserve |
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on Apr 28, 2013 at 6:15 pm by Hugh Jassoh, a resident of the Canyon Meadows neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Eight Reasons Not to Tie Teacher Pay to Standardized Test Results
I don’t want poor teachers but are evaluations based on test scores the answer? This might shine some light on the issue. I might also add that until we have national standa... |
the The |
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on Mar 20, 2010 at 7:15 pm by anonymous, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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World Trade Center Inside Job Cover Up
Before you blow this off as propaganda or a conspiracy theory, whatch the Video scientific reprort.
Web Link |
The Truth |
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on Aug 14, 2009 at 3:16 pm by mark, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Smooth shopping for the holidays?
Each holiday season is marked by hoards of anxious and unruly individuals going to all extremes to obtain the perfect gifts for friends and family.
After reading reports ... |
thebanditt |
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on Dec 17, 2007 at 12:43 pm by Jennifer, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Watching Small Times Thieves Have Their Way @ Safeway
I'm at whits-end watching petty thieves at local retailers stealing at will with no response from the retailer. I was shopping at Safeway on Santa Rita on Friday afternoon. A ... |
Theft Prevention |
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on Jun 29, 2011 at 6:21 am by Marvin, a resident of the Foothill Farms neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
The People Are Saying No To Obamacare
President Obama is a clever and ambitious man. And he has surrounded himself with a clever and ambitious staff.
This bright crew understood from the outset that time would ... |
Think about THIS |
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on Aug 11, 2009 at 4:06 pm by Get over it!, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Health Care Reform-What YOU NEED to know!
Think about this when you are considering the heath Care Reform Bill and participating in the wave angry fatalist dooms day fringe movement.
The Bill, if enacted does not c... |
Think about THIS: |
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on Aug 11, 2009 at 7:28 am by Dominic DiBlasio, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood |
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We made a mistake ...
Will BHO supporters please justify why he gets a free pass by not sharing details of his college transcripts or any of his term/thesis papers. BHO has a very thin resume. He w... |
Think knihT |
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on Aug 1, 2009 at 10:43 pm by unclehomerr.., a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Redux of President Obama's speech
- Ignore that all previous stimulus bills have not worked to dig us out of this recession (that supposedly ended two years ago)
- Ignore that federal budget expenditures have... |
This time will be different |
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on Sep 9, 2011 at 4:25 pm by Blossom, a resident of the Stoneridge Orchards neighborhood |
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McNerney's Job Destruction Continues...Another 39,000 Job Losses Announced
When will Democrats connect the dots to this miserable economy. It is precisely because of Obama's (with the strong support of McNerney) policies.
Another 39,000 lost >... |
Thomas |
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on Oct 8, 2010 at 2:20 pm by jimf01, a resident of another community |
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Stimulus money pouring into Bay Area
Projects, studies and businesses are benefiting from grants, loans and contracts.
By Thomas Peele and Josh Richman
Bay Area News Group
Posted: 01/03/2010 12:00:00 AM PST
U... |
Thomas |
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on Feb 19, 2010 at 6:53 pm by Tim, a resident of the The Knolls neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Solar for your home or business
I am interested in getting solar on my home in Pleasanton. Can anyone suggest a small company, not the Big cookie cutter kind that don't have electricians doing the installati... |
Thomas Blake |
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on Aug 21, 2010 at 2:46 pm by Randy, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Open Letter to President Obama from Thomas Paine
Attached is a link to the open letter to President Obama:
Web Link
Thomas |
Thomas Paine |
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on Jul 20, 2009 at 10:27 am by m, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Who Is To Blame for PUSD's Financial Troubles?
According to a story published last Thursday (22 April 2010) in one of our other local papers, The Independent, PUSD's financial troubles include one of Dr. Casey's debacles, ... |
Thomas Paineful |
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on May 1, 2010 at 7:45 am by resident, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
The Future of Edumucation
The few regular "bloggers" on Pleasanton Weekly have often wished for an end to seniority for teachers (aka "tenure") and for the demolition of the union, salary schedules, an... |
Thomas Paineful |
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on Apr 30, 2010 at 1:16 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Half price Liza tickets for Wente concert
Just a head's up to the thrifty folks in Pleasanton. Gold Star has half price tickets to Liza Minnelli at Wente.
I know the PW doesn't like posts that promote websites, ... |
Thrifty |
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on Jun 7, 2010 at 9:41 am by Thrifty, a resident of the Pleasanton Valley neighborhood |
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Killings, kidnappings and torture of suspected homosexuals are escalating.
Gay men attacked, executed in Iraq, rights group says.
Different Country, same mentality towards GAYS!
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
*Human Rights Watch says people are tar... |
Ths Has Got To STOP! |
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on Aug 21, 2009 at 12:01 pm by Wolfgang, a resident of another community |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
recent break ins
Just a heads up...
I received an e-mail from St. Elizabeth's Seton (on Stoneridge) that three cars had been broken into while parked at their parking lot.
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TI |
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on Apr 23, 2009 at 1:16 pm by AVHS Dad, a resident of the Stoneridge Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
No on E signs - where to get them
Where can I get a No on E sign? Are they available or do I have to take someones Yes on E sign and write No over the Yes.
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Tim |
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on Apr 1, 2011 at 10:12 pm by Sam, a resident of the Oak Hill neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Really? No one has seen Cabaret at the Firehouse?
I posted a note on Monday asking for reviews on the Cabaret show at the Firehouse. It opened last weekend. Apparently no one was there as no one has commented on it. |
Tim |
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on Jan 29, 2011 at 9:40 am by Don, a resident of the Ironwood neighborhood |
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