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WEISS DEFEATS DIXON

  I ran for Palo Alto City Council three consecutive times, 2009-2014 and garnered more than 8,000 votes cumulatively while spending less that $2,000 combined. I am, arguably, the most popular local pol on a cost basis (although I still … Continue reading

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RECORD BOOK OF ATHLETICS, by Harry Hillman

when Harry Hillman started this book he was a normal person, a young person, the handwritten log of races, results, and prizes; Winnie finished this book he was immortal— an Olympic champion and Ivy League coach. Settled. Immortal in the … Continue reading

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Do Talking Dogs enjoy the First Amendment?

After the excellent Kiwanis’-sponsored Palo Alto May Fete Parade (90th) and Fair(1st) Saturday, I had lunch with Council Member Karen Holman at Peninsula Creamery. As a convenience to our server, I had what she’s having, a BLT on rye with … Continue reading

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