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Why Rush Limbaugh supports Romney
I couldn't figure it out! Rushbo supporting a Massachusetts Moderate. A real headscratcher.
I get it now.
In 2006 Bain buys Clear Channel. In 2008, Rush Limbaugh inks a... |
Hill B |
2047 |
15 |
on Jan 23, 2012 at 4:04 pm by srini, a resident of another community |
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County agencies prepare for winter storms
San Mateo County officials are preparing for imminent winter storms by giving away sandbags and asking residents to remove leaves and other debris from storm drains and catch ... |
Editor |
2041 |
1 |
on Jan 3, 2008 at 5:57 pm by Andrea Gemmet, Almanac staff writer |
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Voters invited to avoid election day tsunami
Local voters have the opportunity to vote early and avoid the Election Day rush Tuesday.
On Saturday, Feb. 2, and Monday, Feb. 4, voters can drop off absentee ballots or vot... |
Editor |
2039 |
1 |
on Feb 4, 2008 at 6:59 pm by Annelise Connell, a resident of the Portola Valley: Woodside Highlands neighborhood |
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GOP plan would trigger major layoffs at SLAC
The prospect of major layoffs at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and other federally funded institutions was raised Thursday by California Democrats in response to a ... |
Editor |
2033 |
21 |
on Feb 22, 2011 at 2:18 pm by Second Santa Claus, a resident of another community |
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Styrofoam food containers banned at county facilities
Starting July 1, Styrofoam food containers are out — at least in food facilities operated by San Mateo County, or on land owned or leased by the county.
Read the full s... |
Editor |
2016 |
2 |
on May 7, 2008 at 1:59 pm by Wondering, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
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Joe Biden goes offscript on Memorial Day speech to surviving familes
Off script. In front of cameras and 2,000 people. Memorial Day weekend talk to the T.A.P.S. event (Tragedy Assistance for Survivors.) For military families that have lost a lo... |
Mdnltfp (abrev) |
2013 |
7 |
on May 28, 2012 at 4:47 pm by aptmt, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
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Reduce Junk Mail, "Do Not (junk) Mail" petition
My neighbors and I in Menlo Park & Palo Alto have to deal with tons of junk mail... What a waste, and what an environmental nightmare. Even recycling of junk mail contri... |
ebara |
2013 |
2 |
on Mar 12, 2008 at 3:09 pm by ebara, a resident of the Menlo Park: University Heights neighborhood |
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High Speed Rail Costs Soar
Web Link
It was just reported that the initial segment of California's high speed rail be... |
POGO |
2012 |
14 |
on Aug 11, 2011 at 5:18 pm by R.Gordon, a resident of another community |
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Public pension costs on the rise
With the fund for the California Public Employees' Retirement System dropping 23 percent in the 2008-09 fiscal year, local jurisdictions will be asked to shoulder more of the ... |
Editor |
2012 |
49 |
on Oct 6, 2009 at 12:01 am by RHine@AlmanacNews.com, managing editor of The Almanac |
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Sheriff's detainment could prompt new county policies
San Mateo County Sheriff Greg Munks says he's moved on from an incident in which he was caught in a Las Vegas brothel bust a year ago, but it's clear the issue won't be going ... |
Editor |
2012 |
12 |
on May 4, 2008 at 3:41 pm by R.GORDON, a resident of another community |
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No more public oversight for Sequoia Hospital
The public will no longer play a role in the governance of Sequoia Hospital, built with taxpayer funds in Redwood City some 57 years ago to serve much of the Midpeninsula as a... |
Editor |
2012 |
3 |
on Dec 7, 2007 at 8:47 am by Voter, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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Acrid smell smoke blankets Peninsula
An acrid smell of smoke from the massive Summit fire in the Santa Cruz Mountains has blanketed the Peninsula today. Firefighters should have an easier time today battling the ... |
Editor |
1999 |
2 |
on May 23, 2008 at 11:54 am by Post once, proof twice, a resident of the Menlo Park: Felton Gables neighborhood |
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correction to post
The letter I just posted about the Park Theater appeared describing me as a Downtown Menlo Park resident. This is incorrect; I meant only to indicate that my letter concerns ... |
Roslyn Raney |
1993 |
0 |
on Aug 22, 2007 at 12:11 pm by Roslyn Raney, a resident of the Menlo Park: Fair Oaks neighborhood |
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How to repair a "lost" Internet connection
Accessing the Internet is has become one of the primary reasons we use our computers today, and losing our connections can be a frustrating disruption to our routine. If you r... |
techpaul |
1987 |
0 |
on Apr 18, 2008 at 9:49 pm by techpaul, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Obituary: Patricia Brown helped shape Portola Valley
Patricia "Pat" Brown, who with her husband, the late Robert V. "Bob" Brown, helped shape the community of Portola Valley, died Dec. 26 at her home in Westridge. She was 78.
R... |
Editor |
1987 |
1 |
on Feb 23, 2008 at 4:51 pm by Collette Hegg Wilson, a resident of another community |
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New York Times article bashes U.S. Constitution
Talk about bait and switch. The title of the article says "We the People’ Loses Appeal With People Around the World".
The reality is that the U.S. Constitution was never... |
Hank Lawrence |
1985 |
25 |
on Feb 10, 2012 at 5:43 pm by Kathy, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
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Windows Vista | Overcoming "Access Denied"
The Vista security feature that's most effective -- and the most annoying -- will sometimes prevent the Run and command line tools from doing what you tell them to do. This is... |
TechPaul |
1984 |
0 |
on May 11, 2008 at 9:39 am by TechPaul, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Poll: Do social or political values of a company influence your buying decision?
Vote on the poll question on the top right side of the home page. Only one vote per computer IP address.
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Editor |
1981 |
6 |
on Mar 4, 2008 at 11:50 am by Joan, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Leaving car engine running while at the ATM
To the woman in scrubs at the Wells Fargo ATM last week:
Ma'am, there is only one reason to leave your car running while you are at the bank, and that is if you are robbing... |
Asphyxia |
1976 |
6 |
on Jul 15, 2008 at 11:09 am by Reba, a resident of another community |
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Cyclist severely injured in crash in Woodside
A 67-year-old bicyclist from Redwood City was admitted to Stanford Hospital with a severe brain injury requiring emergency surgery on Sunday, May 29. The cyclist crashed on W... |
Editor |
1974 |
18 |
on Jun 12, 2011 at 11:46 am by in traffic, a resident of another community |
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President dines in Woodside tonight
A media van drives up Manzanita Way in Woodside while other reporters wait to get a glimpse of President Obama's motorcade in Woodside on Wednesday night (Feb. 17). ==I Photo... |
Editor |
1968 |
13 |
on Feb 19, 2011 at 5:47 pm by POGO, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
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Getting there is half the fun; coming back is the other half
Web Link
Heads up, Caltrain. Check out these photos. Here is some pro-bono advice that a consultant woul... |
Martin Engel |
1967 |
1 |
on Apr 16, 2008 at 2:22 pm by Bleeding eyes, a resident of the Menlo Park: South of Seminary/Vintage Oaks neighborhood |
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Simitian's new cell-phone law 'will save lives'
New research indicates that between 300 and 900 lives will be saved each year by a law — SB 1613, effective July 1 — that requires use of hands-free cell-phones by... |
Editor |
1964 |
2 |
on May 14, 2008 at 1:52 pm by Grateful, a resident of another community |
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Letter: Help save the planet by dropping meat from diet
It's not about changing light bulbs anymore.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, April 23, 2008, 12:00 AM |
Editor |
1964 |
2 |
on Apr 23, 2008 at 10:46 am by Diane, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
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How delegates are chosen in California
The primary election is important, but the ultimate choice of which candidates will be nominated is in the hands of the Republican and Democratic party delegates.
The proce... |
Editor |
1963 |
2 |
on Jan 18, 2012 at 8:23 pm by Barbara Lee, a resident of another community |