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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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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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Where were you when the Loma Prieta quake struck?
When the Loma Prieta earthquake struck on Oct. 17, 1989, I was on Caltrain, returning to San Francisco to watch the World Series on TV, a historic event itself since the A's a... |
RHine@AlmanacNews.com |
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on Oct 16, 2009 at 11:50 am by AC, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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John Angotti April 25th Inspirational Music Concert
Please join us at Nativity Church, 210 Oak Grove Ave.,Menlo Park for an Inspirational Musical concert by the world renown John Angotti. Mr Angotti will be accompanied by a lo... |
Richard Durando |
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on Apr 14, 2009 at 4:58 pm by Richard Durando, a resident of the Menlo Park: Suburban Park/Lorelei Manor/Flood Park Triangle neighborhood |
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Financial Elder Abuse Speaker
WHO: CHRIS RODRIGUEZ, Health Services Manager in San Mateo County,
WHY: CHRIS will help inform us about financial abuse. It is important to young people who need ... |
Richard Heinzelman |
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on May 10, 2010 at 5:28 pm by Richard Heinzelman, a resident of the Portola Valley: Ladera 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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Avoiding strange symbols in Town Square posts
You may have noticed strange symbols in some Town Square posts. The symbols occur where apostrophes and quote marks should be (example below). This happens when you paste text... |
Richard Hine |
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on Jan 5, 2010 at 11:05 pm by Donald, a resident of another community |
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Town Square posts need to comply with terms of use
Town Square posts and comments are monitored by the Almanac for compliance with terms of use: Web Link
We want to encourage an intelligen... |
Richard Hine |
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on Nov 12, 2007 at 9:16 pm by Joanna, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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How to make your TownSquare posts more readable and effective
Here are some tips for writing comments on TownSquare:
-- Write your message in a word processing program, such as Microsoft Word, with the spell-check turned on. That way ... |
Richard Hine |
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on Oct 2, 2007 at 11:01 am by Joe, a resident of another community |
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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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Do you have experiences with electric cars? Please share them here.
In the May 16 issue of the Almanac, which most homes will receive on Tuesday, May 15, is a story about Chris Paine, who grew up in Portola Valley, and recently returned to his... |
Richard Hine |
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on Sep 16, 2007 at 9:29 pm by TEG, a resident of another community |
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How to get e-mail alerts when others comment on your Town Square posts
If you register before you post on Town Square, you will get e-mail alerts when others comment on your post.
To register, go here: Web Link... |
Richard Hine |
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on Aug 15, 2007 at 3:48 pm by addicted, a resident of the Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks neighborhood |
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Check out Town Square's Terms of Use
Town Square postings are monitored for compliance with our Terms of Use. Check the terms of use here: Web Link
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Richard Hine |
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on Apr 21, 2007 at 11:37 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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Posting on student painters
Cindy, I took your posting on student house painters offline because -- while it looks like a terrific company to help college students learn entrepreneurial skills -- it appe... |
Richard Hine |
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on Feb 26, 2007 at 7:31 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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How to vote in the 'far right' News Poll
To vote in the News Poll on TheAlmanacOnline, go to the home page Web Link and check the far right side of the page (no political leanings intende... |
Richard Hine |
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on Feb 24, 2007 at 12:51 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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How to view all posts in Town Square
To view all Town Center posts, click the link "View All Posts" to the right of the words, "Today's Top Posts." See illustration.
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Richard Hine |
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on Feb 22, 2007 at 7:07 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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Preparing for disaster in La Honda
Larry Whitney (chief@lahondafire.org) of the La Honda Fire Department sent the Almanac this notice Feb. 20:
On February 17, the La Honda Fire Department graduated nineteen n... |
Richard Hine |
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on Feb 20, 2007 at 11:39 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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See slide show on East Palo Alto peace march
See a slide show with audio on the East Palo Alto peace march by clicking here: Web Link
Click on the right-poin... |
Richard Hine |
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on Feb 6, 2007 at 11:36 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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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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Terms of use; monitoring posts on Town Square
We are taking offline some posts that don't meet the Terms of Use for Town Square, including recent posts of "sarcastic fiction." I've posted the Terms of Use below. You can v... |
Richard Hine |
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on Nov 7, 2006 at 8:03 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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Should sales taxes be increased 1/8th cent for parks and park programs?
Measure A on the San Mateo County ballot would raise $16 million a year for parks and park programs in the county. To pass, two-thirds of voters must approve it. To see the Al... |
Richard Hine |
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on Nov 1, 2006 at 7:32 am by MP Voter, a resident of the Menlo Park: South of Seminary/Vintage Oaks neighborhood |
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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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Founder of Patagonia Inc. to discuss environmental sustainability at Oct. 23 lecture
This report is from Stanford University.
Yvon Chouinard, founder and owner of Patagonia Inc., will deliver the 2006-07 Conradin von Gugelberg Memorial Lecture on the E... |
Richard Hine |
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on Oct 18, 2006 at 11:35 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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Discoverer of `10th planet` to give public lecture about the planet Oct. 25
This report is from Stanford University.
By Clara Moskowitz
Still mourning the loss of Pluto as a planet? Blame Caltech astronomer Michael Brown. His 2005 discovery... |
Richard Hine |
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on Oct 18, 2006 at 10:35 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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COMMENT ON POSTS BELOW
It's simple to comment on TownSquare posts:
-- Click on any post and read it.
-- At the bottom of the post, click on "Add a comment"
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Richard Hine |
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on Oct 17, 2006 at 3:17 pm by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |