Obama of La Mancha
The constant analogies of Barack Obama with John F. Kennedy have been inspiring for many, but the new president elect is lacking a certain panache: he needs a theme song.
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Security Suggestions
Reports of burglaries and car break-ins are increasing, and residents can take steps to secure there homes and cars by…
The Colony
Fifty years from now, what will today’s children of Oakland be remembering about this time and place. For Saul Weitz, Bob Blumenthal and George Cohen, fifty years have come and…
Verizon Promises
Local towns are hoping that Verizon’s intention to cut off municipal fees, a significant source of revenue, will be another in a list of broken promise by the telecommunications…
Native American Month
“Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves.” ~ Chief Seattle
Increasing Municipal Revenues
As Verizon begins to stop paying municipal fees, small towns like Oakland will need to be innovative in maximizing existing revenue sources. There are many creative ways…