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the new Gov. Romney VP choice post
Months ago, Emerle created a post on suggested VP candidates for Mitt Romney. Quite a bit early as it turned out, the scrubs running against Mitt Romney extended the race well... |
Chuck Roofe |
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on Aug 4, 2012 at 9:53 am by VP picker, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Contaminated animal feed again
The contaminated Chinese protein powder that has sickened some 17,000 American dogs and cats has now turned up in the human food supply. The U.S. Department of Agriculture ad... |
Miles Barne |
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on Dec 31, 1969 at 4:00 pm by Miles Barne, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
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Should Sheriff Munks resign, answer questions, or do nothing?
San Mateo County Sheriff Greg Munks and Undersheriff Carlos Bolanos, who had participated in a law enforcement relay run in Las Vegas on April 21, were discovered at a Las Veg... |
Richard Hine |
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on Apr 9, 2010 at 6:40 pm by 5150 hired, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
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Public employees and Social Security
How do public employees escape the inequities of the Social Security system to which most of us have been subjected? Why do taxpayers have to foot the bill for investment los... |
Jack Hickey |
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on Apr 2, 2013 at 11:43 am by Jack Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood |
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Submit ideas to Short Takes
The Short Takes editor can always use good ideas for her column. Amusing annecdotes, wacky coincidences, goverment officials' foibles and ironic twists are all grist for the m... |
Andrea Gemmet |
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on Oct 2, 2006 at 4:32 pm by Andrea Gemmet, Almanac staff writer |
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Anna Eshoo bills await president's signature
This press release was received Dec. 9 from the office of Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Atherton:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Significant health-related measures championed by Rep. Anna G. Eshoo... |
Reporter |
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on Dec 10, 2006 at 1:19 pm by Reporter, a resident of another community |
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Rally opposing Prop 8
Several community leaders in San Mateo County, including Supervisor Rich Gordon, will speak at a rally to oppose Proposition 8 at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Redwood Cit... |
Editor |
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on Nov 13, 2008 at 12:32 pm by Pledge, a resident of the Atherton: Lloyden Park neighborhood |
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Cyclist responds to Portola Valley resident's Dec 6 letter
As a Portola Valley resident (Cherokee Way) and avid cyclist, I’d like to respond to Nancy Baglietto’s letter in the Dec 6 Country Almanac.
First, I’m sorry to hear to that... |
Lloyd Chambers |
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on Sep 29, 2007 at 6:09 am by Rae Taylor, a resident of another community |
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Sequoia Healthcare District Election
There are three candidates running in November for two 4 year seats on the Sequoia Healthcare District Board of Directors. Their candidate statements which will apear in your ... |
Jack Hickey |
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on Nov 23, 2012 at 2:05 pm by Jack Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood |
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Yet another cyclist dies from Sand Hill Road accident
The Mercury News is reporting that Deborah Johnson, a 54-year old Palo Alto business consultant, died Tuesday after a bike accident on Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park on Sunday, ... |
Sean |
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on May 17, 2009 at 2:02 am by Lee, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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Troubled by two serious bike accidents
Last week's Almanac contained two more tragic stories of cyclist deaths due to apparently careless car driving. Beyond the obvious personal tragedies, they are each troubling... |
Tim Rochte |
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on Jul 2, 2007 at 8:44 pm by walker, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
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Gov Romney explains how he differs from George W Bush
A question asked many times and never answered in the popular forum "Can anyone tell me: why Mitt Romney?" (3199 views, 127 comments) was "can you tell us the differences betw... |
Wally |
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on Nov 9, 2012 at 12:47 pm by reality-based observer, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Kim Griffin defends Sequoia Healthcare District
In an OpEd piece in the San Mateo Daily Journal Web Link: Facts vs. lying&eddate=11/05/2011 01:39:00, Kim Grif... |
Jack Hickey |
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on Nov 15, 2011 at 1:58 pm by Jack Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood |
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Tyco Electronics in MP wins People Who Care award
Tyco Electronics in Menlo Park is one of the winners of the 2007 People Who Care Awards, recognizing people and organizations demonstrating outstanding initiative and dedicati... |
Richard Hine |
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on Sep 20, 2007 at 2:28 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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FDR's Ghost Is Smiling on Wisconsin's Governor
Somewhere, Franklin Delano Roosevelt is grinning past his cigarette holder at Wisconsin's governor. They are on the same page regarding government unions.
Except that Scott... |
Patrick McIlheran |
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on Mar 10, 2012 at 11:30 am by anonymous, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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When are bicyclists ever going to get it?
The following letter by Ted Bache was published in the Almanac's April 11 print edition:
Editor:
When on the road, car drivers and bikers are under the same rules.
On a r... |
Renee Batti |
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on Apr 17, 2008 at 10:45 pm by Dave, a resident of another community |
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Anna Eshoo takes up chloramine question
Congresswoman Anna Eshoo has arranged a meeting in early September between local opponents of the water additive chloramine and the federal Environmental Protection Agency ... |
Editor |
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on Feb 23, 2012 at 7:29 am by Robin, a resident of another community |
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Are you happy or unhappy with the election results?
Here is a place to comment on whether you are happy or unhappy with the election results. You can comment on any particular result from the naming of a new defense secretary t... |
Richard Hine |
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on Nov 16, 2006 at 2:18 pm by MPworkingMom, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Should the YMCA be allowed to log Camp Jones Gulch in perpetuity, without further public review?
To manage fire hazards and gain some income, the YMCA has applied to the California Division of Forestry (CDF) for a timber harvesting permit, in perpetuity, for its Camp Jone... |
Andrea Gemmet |
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on Dec 12, 2006 at 4:20 pm by Robyn Pierce, a resident of another community |
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Press release: Rail safety bill signed into law
Assemblymember Rudy Bermúdez has issued the press release below regarding a new rail safety bill.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ... |
Richard Hine |
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on Sep 29, 2006 at 12:53 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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Some thoughts on James Kim
I didn't know James Kim, the 35-year-old San Francisco man who died in the Oregon wilderness trying to find help for his stranded wife and daughters. Over the years, I suppose... |
Andrea Gemmet |
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on Dec 8, 2006 at 8:38 am by George, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Is there a mental illness reporting center?
Hello everyone and Happy Holidays!
Here is the background information for my question:
I have a neighbor who may have a mental illness. He/She closes the door when exiti... |
Joanne |
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on Jan 24, 2007 at 12:54 pm by Jenna, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Big bike rides exacerbate cyclist/motorist tensions
This letter was published in the Jan. 3 edition of the Almanac:
Editor:
I am appalled at Brian Peterson's piece printed in the Dec. 13 Almanac. He devotes paragrap... |
Renee Batti |
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on Jan 9, 2007 at 4:48 pm by Dr. Greg Wright, a resident of another community |
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What do you think of AARP’s “Don’t Vote” campaign?
See info below. Click on "Add a comment" and give us your opinion.
Warren Slocum, San Mateo County’s chief elections officer, doesn't like the AARP's "Don't Vote" ad c... |
Richard Hine |
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on Oct 25, 2006 at 2:56 pm by Enfranchised and loving it, a resident of the Menlo Park: Menlo Oaks neighborhood |
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Demonstration of new e-voting machines
The San Mateo County Elections Office is giving demonstrations of the new eSlate electronic voting systems at community venues.
A Menlo Park demonstration is set from 2:30 ... |
Good neighbor |
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on Oct 4, 2006 at 1:01 am by Good neighbor, a resident of another community |
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