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About markweiss86

Mark Weiss, founder of Plastic Alto blog, is a concert promoter and artist manager in Palo Alto, as Earthwise Productions, with background as journalist, advertising copywriter, book store returns desk, college radio producer, city council and commissions candidate, high school basketball player, and blogger; he also sang in local choir, fronts an Allen Ginsberg tribute Beat Hotel Rm 32 Reads 'Howl' and owns a couple musical instruments he cannot play

Palo Alto considers commissioner handcuffs

Posted on October 11, 2020 by markweiss86

Statements to the media should generally be avoided. If asked, route questions through the Chair in collaboration with the City’s Chief Communications Officer. BLUF: I find the agenda item for the October 19 Palo Alto City Council meeting, about a … Continue reading →

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Pluralism versus auto correct

Posted on October 11, 2020 by markweiss86

Pluralism versus auto correctRochelle Nikita what Keisha Sumatra let’s roll ice Sahara Kitaro Rosita to Sani flea Shakita collect the Caseell Dabrowski snicker Charlie Rivette Moesha Tamika Nokia Marla Tamika after Deborah Roberts New York Times Magazine page 11 October … Continue reading →

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Two photos from the Times: Gary Floyd VS Bea Kristi

Posted on October 9, 2020 by markweiss86

I was tracking down something about a Pinay singer who is 20 years old in London, born in the Philippines.Then an hour or so later I notice a picture of Gary Floyd in 1984.I booked one gig for Gary Floyd, … Continue reading →

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Blame Burt for this mess we are in

Posted on October 9, 2020 by markweiss86

These companies that Pat Burt all of a sudden wants to tax — despite 17 years in leadership who were afraid to tax companies, so as not to upset the landlords — now have a trillion dollar market cap.Leadership had … Continue reading →

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Cubberley Basketball Hall of Fame and honorable mentions, in Plastic Alto

Posted on October 9, 2020 by markweiss86

Cubberley basketball hall of fameas accorded by Plastic Alto, Earthwise Productions and The Titensity Spin On Your Finger Machine Doctors First team:Forward Mike Nichols 1959Forward Rick Kuhta 1964Center Paul Trainer 1971Guard Ray Gale 1962Guard Todd Walker 1974 Second teamForward Wylie … Continue reading →

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Bucky Ball at Stanford Hospital at Twilight — this night, photo by Terry Acebo Davis

Posted on October 8, 2020 by markweiss86
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On the basis of sex: Ladomirak, DiBrienza and Nisewaner Lead Women’s Sweep in PAUSD Race

Posted on October 8, 2020 by markweiss86

I watched the League of Women Voters candidates forum and am marking my ballot, were it ranked:Jesse Fletcher LadomirakJennifer DiBrienza (i)Karna Nisewaner. The also-rans for me are, in order: Katie Causey, Todd Collins, Matt Nagle. I think this is a … Continue reading →

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Tanaka greenrolling video

Posted on October 7, 2020 by markweiss86

Greg Tanaka does not know anything about the environment nor does he care. He somehow thinks that saying he is interested in the environment will earn your vote. Or having his intern say this, in a 14-second video. it’s a … Continue reading →

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There is something on our minds

Posted on October 7, 2020 by markweiss86
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Candidates riff on global warming

Posted on October 6, 2020 by markweiss86

My Scorecard: Rebecca Eisenberg – B+ She is still the only person running who I find inspiring. She reiterated her support of electric shuttles — which she introduced back in December in her application for PATC. In that context she … Continue reading →

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