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Kepler's Bestsellers - Sept 21, 2008
Hardcover Fiction
1. Anathem - Neal Stephenson
2. Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society - Mary Ann Shaffer
3. Story Of Edgar Sawtelle - David Wroblewski
4. Americ... |
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on Sep 22, 2008 at 2:12 pm by Susan Lider, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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The Almanac makes push for delivery by mail
In an effort to reduce our carbon footprint and eliminate use of the ubiquitous blue plastic bags, The Almanac is beginning a campaign to return the paper to mail delivery. An... |
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on Sep 19, 2008 at 4:49 pm by Rexie, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Kepler's Bestsellers Sept 14, 2008
Hardcover Fiction
1. Anathem - Neal Stephenson
2. Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society - Mary Ann Shaffer
3. Story Of Edgar Sawtelle - David Wroblewski
4. Americ... |
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on Sep 15, 2008 at 12:23 pm by Susan Lider, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Prepare-for-Disaster Day set for Saturday
To help organizations, businesses and individuals improve their emergency plans, San Mateo County will hold its fourth annual Disaster Preparedness Day on Saturday, Sept. 13, ... |
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on Sep 12, 2008 at 3:06 pm by Editor, The Almanac Online |
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Big high-speed rail meeting in Menlo Park
California High Speed Rail Authority board member Rod Diridon is among the expected speakers at a Sept. 9 study session in Menlo Park devoted to plans to connect Northern and... |
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on Sep 9, 2008 at 7:24 pm by Nick, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Family Service Seeks Volunteers for Senior Peer Counseling
On October 10th from 6:00 PM-9:00 PM, Family Service Agency of San Mateo County welcomes anyone interested in becoming a volunteer senior peer counselor to a special training ... |
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on Sep 9, 2008 at 2:16 pm by Katherine Chouteau, a resident of another community |
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Correction on date and time for talk on physics for future presidents
In the paper and online, The Almanac had incorrect information on the date and time of this event. Go to Web Link for correct information.
Physics Professo... |
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on Sep 8, 2008 at 4:11 pm by Richard, a resident of another community |
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Grass-fed Beef Demonstration at Bianchini's Market Today
Poll: Half of Americans Worry about Tainted Food
Consumers Encouraged to Eat Safer and Healthier Grass-Fed Beef
FREE Grass-Fed Beef Tasting Event at Bianchini’s in Portol... |
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on Sep 8, 2008 at 1:00 pm by Cassie, a resident of the Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley neighborhood |
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To Your Health column: Naked and topless -- the un-burger trend
Long before The Counter came to Palo Alto, my burgers were naked and topless — that is, bun-less. The Counter features an endless variety of burgers, including the salad-burge... |
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on Sep 7, 2008 at 8:56 am by Sandra Schlotter, a resident of the Portola Valley: Westridge neighborhood |
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Get Ready For Their High-Speed Infomercial Sales Pitch
Important Notice:
HIGH-SPEED RAIL STUDY SESSION
There will be a High-Speed Train Joint Study Session in city council chambers with the Menlo Park and Atherton City Council... |
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on Sep 1, 2008 at 7:35 pm by Morris Brown, a resident of the Menlo Park: Park Forest neighborhood |
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Art with espresso: Shannon Badiee shows paintings at Konditorei
By Marjorie Mader
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, February 15, 2006, 12:00 AM |
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on Aug 30, 2008 at 4:26 pm by Art Lover, a resident of the Portola Valley: Ladera neighborhood |
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Readers choose their favorite shops, services
Readers tell us where they go to eat, shop, be pampered, and get into shape. Photo: Will Marts, left, and Manuel Orta, personal trainers at AXIS Performance Center in M... |
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on Aug 28, 2008 at 11:33 pm by skeptic, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Editorial: Don't believe high-speed sales pitch
Sure, who wouldn't like to hop a train in San Francisco and step off about three hours later in Los Angeles, for the low fare of $55. But if you really believe that a system c... |
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on Aug 28, 2008 at 4:15 pm by Fredrick Schermer, a resident of another community |
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A landmark emerges on the M-A High campus
A $32 million, 32,000-square-foot performing arts center is under construction on the Menlo-Atherton High School campus. The center will have comfortable seating for 494 peopl... |
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on Aug 27, 2008 at 7:23 pm by pomp no matter what circumstance, a resident of the Menlo Park: Felton Gables neighborhood |
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Suspicious of need for red light cameras
The following letter was published in the Almanac's Jan. 10 print edition:
Editor:
I want to echo the sentiments of Claude Leglise, (Letters Dec. 13) who was quite eloque... |
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on Aug 27, 2008 at 12:11 pm by City Hall Scammers, a resident of the Menlo Park: Felton Gables neighborhood |
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Guest opinion: A healthy education
Teen health education does not begin and end in the classroom.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, August 20, 2008, ... |
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on Aug 20, 2008 at 4:50 pm by Honor Spitz, a resident of another community |
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Kepler's Bestsellers - August 17, 2008
Hardcover Fiction
1. Moscow Rules - Daniel Silva
2. 19th Wife - David Ebershoff
3. Goodnight Bush - Eric Origen
4. Story Of Edgar Sawtelle - David Wroblewski
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on Aug 19, 2008 at 10:54 am by Susan Lider, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Restaurants may be forced to post nutrition info
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously moved forward to a second reading of an ordinance that would require all chain food-service establishments in uni... |
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on Aug 18, 2008 at 10:15 am by Anna, a resident of the Menlo Park: University Heights neighborhood |
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Kepler's Bestsellers - August 10, 2008
Hardcover Fiction
1. Goodnight Bush - Eric Origen
2. Alive In Necropolis - Doug Dorst
3. Moscow Rules - Daniel Silva
4. Story Of Edgar Sawtelle - David Wroblewski
5. H... |
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on Aug 12, 2008 at 2:40 pm by Susan Lider, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Sheriff Greg Munks promotes two officers
San Mateo County Sheriff Greg Munks has elevated Lt. Mark Wyss to captain, and Sgt. Ed Barbarini to lieutenant, the office announced Tuesday.
Read the full story here http... |
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on Aug 10, 2008 at 9:10 am by Michael Stogner, a resident of another community |
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Kepler's Bestsellers - week ending August 3, 2008
Hardcover Fiction
1. Goodnight Bush - Eric Origen
2. Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society - Mary Ann Shaffer
3. Little Brother - Cory Doctorow
4. Mosco... |
Susan Lider |
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on Aug 5, 2008 at 3:02 pm by Susan Lider, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Menlo Fire Station Flag at half mast?
I was driving home tonight and noticed the fire station on 15th and Fair Oaks had their flag at half mast. Just wondering what I missed in the news. |
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on Jul 31, 2008 at 8:55 pm by Who died?, a resident of the Menlo Park: Fair Oaks neighborhood |
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Supes plan panel to probe misconduct
Spurred by renewed attention to a visit by Sheriff Greg Munks to a Las Vegas brothel more than a year ago, San Mateo County supervisors appear ready to authorize a new panel t... |
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on Jul 30, 2008 at 1:51 pm by Editor, The Almanac Online |
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Kepler's Bestsellers - July 27, 2008
Hardcover Fiction
1. Goodnight Bush - Eric Origen
2. Story Of Edgar Sawtelle - David Wroblewski
3. Moscow Rules - Daniel Silva
4. America America - Ethan Canin
5. Unac... |
Susan Lider |
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on Jul 28, 2008 at 11:19 am by Susan Lider, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Theatre in the Woods stages 'Freedomland'
"Freedomland" by Amy Freed will preview on July 26 and Aug. 2. It opens on Aug. 3, and runs Saturdays and Sundays through Aug. 31, outdoors in the woods at 2170 Bear Gulch Roa... |
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on Jul 23, 2008 at 8:39 pm by Art Lover, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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