Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site

Grim news hit this university town in late October just two days before a PTA forum on teenage stress: A fourth Palo Alto teen had died after stepping in front of a commuter train in less than six months. With hundreds of parents crowding the forum, school Superintendent Kevin Skelly told the anxious gathering that the latest death was "a cruel irony" because city officials were working to prevent another tragedy. Experts have struggled to understand what generates clusters of teen suicides... Read Full Story

Tesla has announced its plans to move its headquarters to Palo Alto. What’s funny is they will still be retaining their showroom and sales operations on El Camino Real in Menlo Park. So the big question is, why bypass Menlo Park? What does Palo Alto have that Menlo Park doesn’t? For some critics, the more “politically correct” question would be “what does Menlo Park have that Palo Alto doesn’t?” The answer: the Menlo Park City Council. Many critics blame the city council for impeding... Read Full Story

Brownsville is a relatively small city but still has quite a few notable attractions to see. You can go to the Gladys Porter Zoo, visit Boca Chica State Park or do a number of other activities. If you are a history buff there is one attraction you should make sure to visit. That attraction is the Palo Alto Battlefield. It is a must see for any fan of history. Keep reading and find out more. The Palo Alto Battlefield is home to the first battle in the Mexican American War. The battle... Read Full Story

Gorgeous iPhone App Window Display At Apple Store in Palo Alto Post from: FSMdotCOM Gorgeous iPhone App Window Display At Apple Store in Palo Alto What is one of iPhone’s strongest points? Well, you guessed it: apps/appstore. And Apple knows really really well how to (still) promote their iPhone  thorough some create and absolutely gorgeous ideas. TechCrunch just posted this video, shot in front of the Apple Store in Palo Alto. Even tho this is a loop animation, i bet it will... Read Full Story

A Veterans Administration probe that found eight veterans suffered potentially preventable vision loss while under the care of optometrists at a Northern California VA facility is prompting medical groups to call for a state investigation. The groups sent a petition Wednesday to the California Department of Consumer Affairs seeking an evaluation of the care received by the veterans at VA Palo Alto. The patients had glaucoma, a class of eye diseases that can lead to blindness. The California... Read Full Story

KEEPING THE FAITH IN SILICON VALLEY> Spirits are high and ideas are flowing in the cubicles of one startup incubator For months, Saeed Amidi has heard all the talk of doom and gloom in Silicon Valley. Layoffs are on the rise, venture capital investments are plunging, and tech startups are closing their doors. But Amidi doesn't see that pessimism in his own business, a Valley-based incubator called Plug and Play Tech Center. "People are really excited about starting new companies... Read Full Story

We all love trees but did you know that: Trees save Americans billions of dollars because they provide shade that makes it easier to heat and cool homes and offices. Trees are more than just pleasing to the eye. They save us money and increase our property values at the same time. If you are intested in our exterminator services, green exterminator services, tree service, or need tree trimming call 408 882 7535 or email us through our website: EvansPestManagement.com . Some of the... Read Full Story

offers lessons on initial battles of the U.S.-Mexican War. Topics include key individuals in the war, regular soldiers and volunteers, uniforms, war medicine, "debating the boundary," the price of expansion, and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. The lessons are designed for elementary and middle school students. (National Park Service) Read Full Story

Click here to know more Posted via Zlio.com Palo Alto Business Plan Pro Premier 2007 With Palo Alto Business Plan Pro Premiere 2007, you get the newest, most complete business planning tool available all in one package. Business Plan Pro Premiere is more than just software that creates a business plan. It is a complete business planning package that will help you improve and grow your business for years to come. View the Business Plan Pro 2007 demo. Create forecasts visually with a "drag... Read Full Story

Palo Alto Networks has shifted the firewall paradigm from port-and-protocol to application-and-user. They use signatures to identify and control applications on the network regardless of port, protocol or evasive tactic. It identifies encrypted SSL applications too. They integrate with Active Directory so you can control traffic based on users and groups (eDirectory and other LDAP integration are on the way). They block a wide range of threats and unauthorized file transfers and control web... Read Full Story