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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

B.J. Thomas VS Mickey Thomas

Posted on May 30, 2021 by markweiss86

This had me fooled for a second yesterday.B.J. Thomas, raindrops kept falling on his head;Mickey Thomas, fooled around (with Elvin Bishop) fell in love.Elvin Bishop played this hit at Mitchell Park in December, 2019 that is, about 18 months ago, … Continue reading →

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Andrew Yang is not Jerry Yang, report claims

Posted on May 29, 2021 by markweiss86
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Earthwise v. Exxon

Posted on May 29, 2021 by markweiss86

There is something in the Times today about a small hedge fun with environmental activist investors forceing the behemoth oil company to add directors or change policy regarding fossil fuels. Not sure what it means. I started EarthWise productions in … Continue reading →

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NinaK NYT

Posted on May 28, 2021 by markweiss86
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Jeff Adachi, may his memory be a blessing

Posted on May 25, 2021 by markweiss86
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Church service at City Hall on May 22, 2021 in possible violation of the First Amendment ‘No Establishment’ clause aka ‘separation of church and state’

Posted on May 24, 2021 by markweiss86

I only have about 10 minutes this week to articulate what was bothering me so on Saturday (May 22, 2021) about a church service being held at City Hall. Here is the sign that was posted. Is this a permit? … Continue reading →

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Lin thanks Eden for granting NBA wishes

Posted on May 23, 2021 by markweiss86

A rally in Palo Alto yesterday Jeremy Lin admitted that it was Barbara Eden who really is a genie who granted three wishes that got him Linsanity China-Beijing and dreadlocks but admitted that when he asked for three more wishes … Continue reading →

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Spokes

Posted on May 20, 2021 by markweiss86
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Stanford restores People Who Read team

Posted on May 18, 2021 by markweiss86

I find that ridiculousness human and likable,” she added. “My mood is solidarity in the face of adversity. You share this observation that something is absurd and then it’s comforting — it makes you feel less alone. Note: they fixed … Continue reading →

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Apple now $2 trillion surveillance tool for Big Brother in China

Posted on May 18, 2021 by markweiss86
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