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<title>Hanson Permanente Cement factory--Good Spot for Urban Exploration</title>
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        From UER: "The Hanson Permanente Cement factory (formerly Kaiser Permanente) was the brainchild of mogul Henry Kaiser and was the key in production of the Lake Shasta Dam. The site is huge, covering several thousand acres with all sorts of goodies. The site is active, with a rail yard, abandoned warehouses, a deep pit, fire roads, elevators, conveyors and more... Entry is a little tough because it is active with cameras and a guard, but it is easily accomplished."
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<title>Art-N-Fun Pottery Painting</title>
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        Monday - Thursday: 10 am – 5:30 pm
Friday:-9 am – 7 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday: -11 am – 5 pm

Art-n-Fun will open after-hours by appointment.
Please call for a reservation: (650) 947-9247
We will cater food for you from the local restaurants. 

 People of all ages and abilities take great joy in the creative process as well as in its final result. “Art-n-Fun” is the great place for creative entertainment, a “Paint Your Own Pottery” studio, a place where everybody can have fun and take pride in their unique approach to creating things.

Everyone can be an artist! We supply you with everything you need to create your very own masterpiece in a fun and relaxing atmosphere…and with a cup of delicious coffee.
	
	
<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3674316">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2008-07-06 14:58:04.238711+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>lego store</title>
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        (408) 247-8071

The store is on level 1 of the mall. It's so much fun to go in and look at all the cool stuff with your kid. They often have steeply discounted discontinued stuff and crazy merchandise you wouldn't find anywhere else except on their website. My son got a Bionicle mask and sword here and he totally loves them.

You also can get bulk brinks, like at a candy store. How cool is that?! Very, very.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3674357">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<title>Fantasia Coffee and Tea</title>
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        (408) 865-1689

This is a nice, casual, laid-back kindof place with all kids of cool and exotic coffee and tea drinks.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3674358">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<title>Golfland</title>
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        Mini golf, arcade. They do birthday parties. 

Golfland USA Hours:
Monday - Friday: 10am - 12am midnight
Saturday 9am - 12am midnight
Sunday: 12pm noon - 10pm<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3674380">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<title>Oakmont Market</title>
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        (408) 873-7738

This tiny market is a good place to get fresh produce.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3674389">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        The site of a horse ranch in the '30s and '40s, the 18-acre park houses historical buildings, the Junior Nature Museum, the local Audubon Society and the city's community garden. The Rolling Hills 4-H Club raises rabbits, chicken, sheep, swine and cattle there. <br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3674406">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<title>Memorial Park</title>
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        This is probably the most popular park in Cupertino. It has picnic tables, two playgrounds, a lake, a lighted softball field, and tennis courts.

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        Lots of local soccer teams practice and play here.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3674428">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        This park has a fitness course, picnic areas, and playground equipment.

The local miniature pinscher Meetup Group meets there sometimes.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3674442">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        This park has BBQ grills and three playgrounds. Dogs have to be on leash.

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        This is a nice, small park with a playground.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3674483">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<title>Hoover Park</title>
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        This park has two small playgrounds and two soccer fields. It also has some parking.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3674485">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<title>Serra Park</title>
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        This park has a couple baseball diamonds, four tennis courts, ands some playground equipment.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3674503">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        This park has a baseball diamond, a soccer field, basketball court and four-square as well as some playground equipment.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3674504">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        tennis courts<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3674509">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<title>Cherry Blossom Festival every April</title>
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        This is a great free event, every april. 

Cupertino honors its sister city of Toyokawa, Japan, by holding a Cherry Blossom Festival. The park has 200 Cherry trees which are just stunning when they're in bloom. You'll see Taiko drummers, arts, crafts, traditional costumes, washi eggs and dolls, and Japanese antiques.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3676062">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<title>Cupertino Fall Festival every November</title>
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        Check the <a href="http://www.cupertino-chamber.org/">Chamber of Commerce Website</a> for exact dates.

Admission is free and parking is available. More than 200 arts and crafts vendors from around the Bay Area set up booths at the festival. In addition to the vendors, food booths and live music add to the festivities.

Proceeds fund the community services provided by the Chamber of Commerce. For further information or to volunteer, call the chamber at (408) 252-7054 <br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3676137">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<title>Christmas Tree Lighting Every December</title>
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        Cupertino's Community Tree-lighting is held in December at the Quinlan Community Center.

The event features a community sing-along and Santa Claus arrival in a fire truck with candy canes. This event is open to all Cupertino residents. Participants are asked to bring canned goods or a new toy to the tree-lighting ceremony. Items are donated to West Valley Community Services and distributed throughout holiday season.

For more information, call Cupertino Parks and Recreation Department at (408) 777-3120.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3676222">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<title>The Wellspring of Cupertino</title>
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        This is the spot where the town of Cupertino first spang up. It was first called "West Side" but they changed the name in 1898 because there were way, way too many towns also called "West Side." 

Cupertino was the name Pedro Font had given to the nearby creek when he and Captain Juan Bautista de Anza explored the area. In 1904 the name was officially applied to the little town, which at that time consisted pretty much of a Post Office and a General Store.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3681451">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<title>Cupertino's pioneer settlers planted grapes on Montebello Ridge in the 1800s</title>
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        Around 1895 the flourishing wine industry was struck by phylloxera (a root louse). It virtually destroyed 75% of the vineyards in 5 years. A few of the more substantial vineyardists resorted to grafting, while many others switched to French prunes (prunes are a type of plum which dries without spoiling), peaches, apricots, cherries, plums, walnuts, and almonds.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3681490">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<title>Calabazas park</title>
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        This park has tennis courts, a softball diamond, picnic areas, horseshoe pit, playground, and more.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3674457">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<title>Blackberry Farm</title>
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        Purchased in 1990 from the Nelson family, who ran the historic picnic grounds for nearly 50 years, the 33-acre site has swimming pools, barbecue facilities, volleyball courts, a playing field, a nine-hole golf course at 22100 Stevens Creek Blvd. and now a retreat center.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3674423">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<title>De Anza Flea Market, annually in July</title>
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        Visit the website for exact dates.

The De Anza Flea Market began as a small effort by the students of De Anza College to raise money for the student body over 30 years ago and has grown into an established community event attracting vendors and patrons from throughout the state.  The De Anza Flea Market is still a student enterprise with the De Anza Associated Student Body paying for all of the expenses and gaining approximately $300,000 annually for a variety of programs, services and events at De Anza College.  The De Anza Flea Market contains about 825 vendor stalls and usually sells out very quickly.  If the weather is good the Flea Market will typically draw approximately 15,000 to 20,000 shoppers.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3676345">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<title>Cinema at Sundown Festival @ Memorial Park Ampitheater</title>
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        <b>2008 Summer Schedule</b>

Thursdays @ 8:15

<b>Aug 7</b> Hook, rated PG
<b>August 14</b> Mad Hot Ballroom, rated PG 
<b>August 21 </b> Night at the Museum, rated: PG 

<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3676094">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<title>Free Wine Tasting @ Ridge Vineyards on Weekends</title>
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        This is an amazing vineyard. Take a picnic and sit outside looking at one of the best views around.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3676331">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<title>Panama park</title>
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        This park has a softball diamond, but no playground equipment. <br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3674499">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
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<dc:creator>platialUser:tracy_the_astonishing</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-07-06 16:32:13.390186+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/3674287">
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<title>Monday Chop - 9 Ping Pong Meetup @ Top Spin, 7PM</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        $4.00 per person. Click on the website link to see who's going to be there and to join the meetup!<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3674287">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>37.358755 -121.939089</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:tracy_the_astonishing</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-07-06 14:33:55.580744+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/3674454">
<link>http://platial.com/post/3674454</link>
<title>Jollyman Park</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        This park has a soccer field, a softball diamond, and two playgrounds.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3674454">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>37.310515952 -122.040252686</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:tracy_the_astonishing</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-07-06 16:13:08.066233+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/3674369">
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<title>
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        M&M Market
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<description>
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        (408) 257-3746

Amazing international market! This place is jam-packed.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3674369">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
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<dc:creator>platialUser:tracy_the_astonishing</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-07-06 15:19:07.535008+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/3674511">
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<title>Rancho San Antonio County Park</title>
<description>
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        This is a great park. It has trails and even a little farm that's been restored. Some of the trails have amazing views. It's perfect for runners<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3674511">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>37.3291503935 -122.099733353</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:tracy_the_astonishing</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-07-06 16:46:47.465029+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/3674335">
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<title>Strike Cupertino </title>
<description>
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        (408) 252-2695

They have bowling, pool tables, and a great fun atmoshpere. Awesome decor and food and drinks.





<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3674335">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>37.324512 -121.864508</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:tracy_the_astonishing</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-07-06 15:04:37.388845+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/3676327">
<link>http://platial.com/post/3676327</link>
<title>Farmer's Market</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Fridays, mid-Jan-Dec, 9am-1pm
408.777.3081

Bring the whole family. Fresh bread, fresh produce, and free samples.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3676327">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>37.3749148409 -122.030360699</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:tracy_the_astonishing</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-07-07 11:01:55.168651+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/3674498">
<link>http://platial.com/post/3674498</link>
<title>Ortega Park</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        This park has a softball diamond, playgrounds, tennis courts, and basketball courts.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3674498">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>37.342222 -122.024722</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:tracy_the_astonishing</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-07-06 16:30:01.425999+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/3674502">
<link>http://platial.com/post/3674502</link>
<title>Raynor Park</title>
<description>
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        This park has a couple baseball diamonds but no playground equipment. The local Little League uses this park. There's plenty of parking around here.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3674502">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>37.3433449619 -122.006521225</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:tracy_the_astonishing</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-07-06 16:35:33.725362+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/3676323">
<link>http://platial.com/post/3676323</link>
<title>Macy's</title>
<georss:point>37.3756 -122.03109</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:tracy_the_astonishing</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-07-07 10:59:45.031978+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/3674507">
<link>http://platial.com/post/3674507</link>
<title>Grant Park</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        This park has a little playground and a soccer field ans small basketball court.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3674507">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>37.3457673246 -122.070314884</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:tracy_the_astonishing</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-07-06 16:43:09.558192+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/3676204">
<link>http://platial.com/post/3676204</link>
<title>Marching Band Tournament and Parade in October</title>
<description>
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        Bay Area high school marching bands compete annually in October. The event features a rousing marching band parade at 10:00 a.m. on Stevens Creek Boulevard and Torre Avenue. The parade ends at Cupertino High School on Finch Avenue. Visit <a href="http://www.tinoband.org/studentlife/band/index.shtml">Tournament of Bands website</a> for more information.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3676204">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>37.3215 -122.010451</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:tracy_the_astonishing</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-07-07 10:18:25.357642+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/3681506">
<link>http://platial.com/post/3681506</link>
<title>Monta Vista was Cupertino's First Housing Tract</title>
<description>
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        Cupertino became something of a tourist attraction because of all the orchards that were planted there. People would come to see the profusion of flowers.

Because of the electric railway, the Monta Vista area of Cupertino developed.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3681506">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>37.3226322773 -122.057418823</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:tracy_the_astonishing</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-07-08 15:10:51.541698+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/3681591">
<link>http://platial.com/post/3681591</link>
<title>Stephen Williams sued the school for trying to make him stop talking about Jesus all the time</title>
<description>
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        On November 22, 2004, Stephen Williams filed suit in federal district court against the Cupertino Union School District, alleging violations of his rights under the First Amendment. Williams has taught the fifth grade at Stevens Creek Elementary School for six years and describes himself as an "orthodox Christian."

With the assistance of the Alliance Defense Fund, Williams alleged that the school had violated his rights when principal Patricia Vidmar began to screen the handouts that he intended to give to his fifth-grade class during lessons on the history of the United States. Media coverage indicates that this was probably done in response to complaints by Williams's students (and their parents) that he was talking about God all the time.

The handouts included quotations from the Declaration of Independence, various state constitutions, George Washington's journal, John Adams's diary, and William Penn's writings. The quotations appear to have been selected to highlight the use of religious references by the Founding Fathers of the United States and other earlier leaders. There was also a handout that included quotations from various U.S. presidents and Jesus Christ on why it is good to read the Bible.

However, the Associated Press reported that Williams was alleging that he was being prevented from teaching the Declaration of Independence. Conservative websites and such commentators as Alan Keyes played up the story as a blatant instance of hostility to religion. These interpretations were based on the Alliance Defense Fund press release. As Media Matters for America explained:

Even the lawsuit ... acknowledged that the school has not imposed an outright prohibition on the mention of God or the discussion of religious beliefs in the classroom. The lawsuit recognized that "other teachers are permitted to show films and distribute handouts containing references to God," and that Williams had been permitted to teach "lessons on the origins of religious holidays" during that school year and had provided handouts relating to religion in the past "without any problems."

Despite that acknowledgement, an Alliance Defense Fund press release about the lawsuit was headlined "Declaration of Independence Banned from Classroom".

The full text of the Declaration of Independence (like that of the U.S. Constitution) already appears in all California social studies public school textbooks, including the one used at Stevens Creek.

Because of the play given to the distorted version of the story, the school, the school district, and Williams were buffeted by a wave of email, faxes, phone calls, and postal mail. Some of the messages received by the school were threatening in nature, so the school's security officer had to patrol the school more aggressively during the month of December 2004.

The City of Cupertino also received some messages from out-of-state people who do not understand that California school districts are funded and regulated by the state Department of Education.

On December 9, 2004, Fox News's Hannity and Colmes program visited Flint Center and filmed a show there with Williams and his attorney. The Center was packed by a crowd of more than 3,000.

In April 2005, Federal Judge James Ware disallowed three of the four claims, allowing the fourth to proceed. A hearing date was set for October.

In August 2005, Williams dropped the lawsuit, preferring to settle out of court. Per the settlement, the school made several policy statements which contradicted the reasoning previously given for the school's actions, and no payment was required between the parties. Several days later Williams resigned from the school district. Principal Vidmar, a defendant in the original suit, continued in her position as Principal of Stevens Creek Elementary.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3681591">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>37.327296 -122.064373</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:tracy_the_astonishing</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-07-08 15:45:44.022647+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/3681428">
<link>http://platial.com/post/3681428</link>
<title>California History Center</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        (408) 864-8712

The history center closes in the summer, in July and August.

The California History Center and Foundation present exhibits, offer classes with De Anza College, publish books and a periodical, and operate a library and archives. Special events including lectures, panel discussions and workshops are also featured.

Hours: Tuesday - Thursday, 9:30-noon, 1:00-4:00, and Friday by appointment. The center is closed during July and August.

Fee: Free and open to the public. Library use fee: No cost for students or CHC members. For all others there is a $5.00 daily use fee. 
<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3681428">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>37.322663 -122.045868</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:tracy_the_astonishing</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-07-08 14:48:42.339395+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/3681509">
<link>http://platial.com/post/3681509</link>
<title>Cupertino</title>
<description>
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        Cupertino officially became Santa Clara County's 13th City on October 10, 1955. 

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 50,546 people, 18,204 households, and 13,616 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,224.35/km² (3,171.1/mi²). There were 18,682 housing units at an average density of 659.3/km² (1,707.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 50.14% White, 0.69% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 44.44% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 1.26% from other races, and 3.14% from two or more races. 3.98% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

The median income for a household in the city was $100,411, and the median income for a family was $109,455. Males had a median income of $91,191 versus $58,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $44,749. About 3.7% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3681509">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>37.323056 -122.031111</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:tracy_the_astonishing</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-07-08 15:14:40.429932+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/3681518">
<link>http://platial.com/post/3681518</link>
<title>VALLCO Business and Industrial Park</title>
<description>
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        A major milestone in Cupertino's development was the creation by some of the city's largest landowners of VALLCO Business and Industrial Park in the early 1960's.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3681518">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>37.3264203613 -122.015039921</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:tracy_the_astonishing</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-07-08 15:22:55.006423+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/3681753">
<link>http://platial.com/post/3681753</link>
<title>Murder Victim Found, May 2007</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        This is not the exact location of where the body was found. The report was "near the intersection of I280 and De Anza Bvd."

Caltrans workers came across the body lying in bushes at approximately 11:35 a.m.

The body was described as being five feet tall, 100 pounds with dark hair. A tank top, blue Nike shorts, a gold necklace and gold bracelet inscribed with "J Manuel" were found on the body.<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3681753">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>37.3355655788 -122.033085823</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:tracy_the_astonishing</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-07-08 16:15:58.464604+00:00</dc:date>
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