DOING COLLEGE
What's Wrong with The Best Fit College?
Hello Dr. LaScala:
My oldest child thought there was something wrong with her because she never felt the magic of finding the "right fit" college. She attended a good uni... |
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on Nov 28, 2011 at 5:30 pm by Doing College, a resident of another community |
EPICURE
NFL + NBA + Holiday Prep = Foodie Heaven!
Now that Thanksgiving is behind us and the pro basketball season is back on, there are at least three days per week devoted to watching professional sports games on TV (four i... |
Jacqui Love Marshall |
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on Nov 27, 2011 at 10:40 am by Jacqui Love Marshall, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
EPICURE
Countdown to Turkey Day
Countdown to Turkey Day
When you’re the primary cook in your kitchen, you know there’s lots of prep work leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday. First, there’s the “get... |
Jacqui Love Marshall |
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on Nov 23, 2011 at 7:35 am by Jacqui Love Marshall, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Thanksgiving wishes for 2012 "News" year
Dear Editor,
Among the news service researchers, editors and conference board members there are many that are traveling home to enjoy family this week. With destinations ... |
CDSI Research |
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on Nov 21, 2011 at 4:12 pm by CDSI Research, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Danville's Breakfast with Santa, an eighteen year tradition.... Hosted by the Danville Job's Daughters Annual
Danville: For the past 18 years the Danville Job's Daughters have proudly hosted the Breakfast with Santa event at the Danville Grange.
This hometown tradition is a great ... |
Danville Job\'s Daughters |
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on Nov 21, 2011 at 9:55 am by Danville Job\'s Daughters, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
DOING COLLEGE
What Activiites Really Count on College Applications?
Dear Dr. LaScala,
Our son has just started high school and we are wondering about extracurricular activities. How much do they really count on the college application and ... |
Doing College |
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on Nov 14, 2011 at 4:20 pm by Doing College, a resident of another community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Times Crossword is now a loser
Does anyone else find that new CC Times Sunday Crossword is unusable? It used to be about a third of a page and now is a quarter of a page. The text is very small and is alm... |
Treebeard |
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on Nov 6, 2011 at 8:08 am by Treebeard, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
EPICURE
Umami - The 5th Taste!
Umami: The 5th Taste
Just like the names of the 3 Stooges, even non-foodies can rattle off the 4 tastes without much brain power -- sweet, sour, bitter, and salty. But ... |
Jacqui Love Marshall |
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on Nov 1, 2011 at 5:00 pm by Jacqui Love Marshall, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
SPORTS
Valley Stompers Softball Tryouts: 10U, 12U and 14U
Located in the San Ramon Valley, the Valley Stompers are the "A" Travel Ball division of the San Ramon Valley Girls Athletic League (SRVGAL). Valley Stompers teams are very co... |
Steve Renfro |
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on Nov 1, 2011 at 7:09 am by Steve Renfro, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
DOING COLLEGE
Avoid the Top Online College Application Mistakes!
Dear Elizabeth,
My daughter is a senior and is preparing her college applications. I guess that a lot of this gets done online now. I’m fairly computer literate, but we a... |
Doing College |
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on Oct 31, 2011 at 5:12 pm by Doing College, a resident of another community |
SPORTS
Tony LaRussa is delivering entertaining Baseball!
Dear Editor,
When our neighbor returns for this season in Kansas City, please welcome him. I feel even those like me that do not enjoy baseball found his team and results ... |
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on Oct 28, 2011 at 5:18 pm by [removed], a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
CA Supreme Court denies 2 redistricting challenges
What a terrific kick in the GOP nads!
... The California Supreme Court on Wednesday unanimously rejected two Republican challenges to the state's new electoral maps, deal... |
like_it |
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on Oct 26, 2011 at 3:02 pm by like_it, a resident of the Blackhawk neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Smoke In the Air
Anyboday know the source of all the smoke drifting over Danville just now? |
Las Trampas |
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on Oct 24, 2011 at 12:55 pm by Las Trampas, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
DOING COLLEGE
What's A College Degree Really Worth?
Dear Dr. LaScala:
What are the best majors to pursue in terms of job opportunities and earnings? There seems to be much unemployment or underemployment among young people ... |
Doing College |
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on Oct 17, 2011 at 5:03 pm by Doing College, a resident of another community |
TEEN WIRE
Practice
Practice
Is there really any truth in the saying, “Practice makes perfect”? Well, before you answer that you have to be able to define “perfect”. There are so many differ... |
Corynn |
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on Oct 16, 2011 at 8:36 pm by Corynn, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
SPORTS
SRVGAL Softball Registration Now Open!
Registration is now open for the upcoming 2012 SRVGAL Softball Season in San Ramon/Danville for grades Pre-K up to High School. Please visit our website www.srvgal.org and sav... |
Steve Renfro |
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on Oct 10, 2011 at 3:51 pm by Steve Renfro, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
SPORTS
SRVGAL Softball Registration Now Open!
Registration is now open for the upcoming 2012 SRVGAL Softball Season in San Ramon/Danville for grades Pre-K up to High School. Please visit our website www.srvgal.org and sav... |
Steve Renfro |
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on Oct 10, 2011 at 3:50 pm by Steve Renfro, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
REACHING OUT
Last Minute Opportnuties
Blue Star Moms:
Just in case you are still out shopping a quick reminder that the Blue Star Moms are collecting today. Please come by Danville Lucky, October 8th, and help ... |
Elaine Betts |
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on Oct 8, 2011 at 3:51 pm by Elaine Betts, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
SPORTS
Tri-Valley Babe Ruth
The Tri-Valley Babe Ruth White Sox are holding 14- and 15-year old tryouts at the Babe Ruth Park at Camp Parks in Dublin for the 2012 Tri-Valley Babe Ruth baseball season on W... |
Highlander |
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on Oct 6, 2011 at 11:41 am by Highlander, a member of the Montair Elementary School community |
ART SPACE
Turbanism Makes Slow Headway
The Turbanism movement, about which I wrote back in April, has not exactly taken the art world by storm. As an iconic image, however, this exotic headwear has. Throughout th... |
John Barry |
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on Oct 5, 2011 at 11:42 am by John Barry, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
EPICURE
More of Epicure in Venice
Venice, Day 5: A Return to San Marco Square
San Marco Square is a wonderfully energetic and dynamic center of Venetian tourism. To get to the historic square, you must... |
Jacqui Love Marshall |
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on Oct 5, 2011 at 8:56 am by Jacqui Love Marshall, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
DOING COLLEGE
Acing the College Admissions Interview
Hi Dr. LaScala,
What are your pointers on how to do well in the college admissions interview?
Thanks,
~Senior Getting Ready for College Interviews
Dear Getting Ready... |
Doing College |
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on Oct 3, 2011 at 5:09 pm by Doing College, a resident of another community |
REACHING OUT
Art In The Park for SRVUSD
Art In The Park is showcasing the art of over 60 professional artists who work in painting, sculpting, jewelry, ceramics, photography and other media.
10% of all art sales ... |
Elaine Betts |
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on Sep 30, 2011 at 5:10 pm by Elaine Betts, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
DOING COLLEGE
Doing College Launches New Website!
Hello Readers!
I am pleased to announce my new website is launched. Please visit Doing College and Beyond at www.doingcollege.com. Meanwhile, here is an October Calendar f... |
Doing College |
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on Sep 30, 2011 at 1:42 pm by Doing College, a resident of another community |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Masked group robs gas station, shoots at customer
Six armed, masked suspects robbed a Valero gas station in Walnut Creek early this morning. Clad in masks and hoods, the suspects entered the gas station's store around 3:30 a.... |
Editor |
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on Sep 29, 2011 at 7:36 am by Editor, Danville Weekly Online |
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