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Measure M-- I am not drinking Greenheart?s expensive potionLike you, dear reader, I saw it too. The Almanac has come out calling for a NO vote on Measure M. Those who oppose it could not be happier with it, and now...
Original post made by Martin Lamarque on Oct. 19, 2014Last comment by Mary de Campo, on Nov 3, 2014 at 6:45 pm | 114 comments | 10653 Views
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Fire Board Race muddled by assumptionsI will come clean before I say anything else. There is a lawn sign in my front yard that reads: Carolyn Clarke for Fire Board. And you will find many more of...
Original post made by Martin Lamarque on Oct. 15, 2013Last comment by Volunteer, on Nov 3, 2013 at 11:44 pm | 29 comments | 69924 Views
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Measure M and City Council--An interesting conflict of interestI find it highly ironic and disingenuous that those who complain when Union money plays a part in elections, see no problem when big developers use their vast resources...
Original post made by Martin Lamarque on Nov. 2, 2014Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Nov 5, 2014 at 10:48 am | 26 comments | 5808 Views
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Measure M and City Hall-- When in a hole... stop digging!My good friend, the late Bob Beyers, who inspired some of my early love for written journalism, was known for his willingness to facilitate getting to the bottom...
Original post made by Martin Lamarque on Nov. 13, 2014Last comment by Digging deeper, on Dec 29, 2014 at 2:01 pm | 26 comments | 6063 Views
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At the mercy of developers and their allies in City HallFacebook just announced bigger plans for their properties on the edge of Belle Haven that include a hotel and more office buildings. Buildings that could reach heights...
Original post made by Martin Lamarque on Jul. 20, 2015Last comment by Roy, on Sep 22, 2017 at 7:33 am | 23 comments | 26051 Views
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The NRA might have found its matchThanks to our collective cowardice, and the infinite corruption of the Republican Party, six more kids have seen their lives cut short by senseless violence. Brought...
Original post made by Martin Lamarque on May. 28, 2014Last comment by "responsible" gun owner, on Jun 18, 2014 at 9:33 am | 21 comments | 7378 Views
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Menlo Gateway: Our Council is in the pocketToday, the Mercury News ran the story about Mr. Bohannon's newfound partnership to build a 250-room hotel at the corner of Frontage and Marsh Roads. The story included...
Original post made by Martin Lamarque on Mar. 9, 2015Last comment by donations, on Jun 30, 2015 at 10:38 am | 15 comments | 6166 Views
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From Belle Haven to AuschwitzA couple of days ago, as he was about to board a train for Poland, my son called to tell us that he was well, and that he was going to go visit Auschwitz. ?I...
Original post made by Martin Lamarque on Mar. 7, 2015Last comment by I didn't know that , on Mar 10, 2015 at 9:30 pm | 13 comments | 5531 Views
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Fire Board Race. The "experts" didn?t convince me"Carolyn" I said, "you should've released the answers to the Union's questionnaire earlier in the race. So as to not give your detractors free ammunition." But...
Original post made by Martin Lamarque on Nov. 4, 2013Last comment by Amazed, on Nov 13, 2013 at 12:44 pm | 12 comments | 20387 Views
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My experience with an illegal alienGiven the heated discussions brought about by the latest invasion of our country, I didn't want to appear ignorant of the subject. I would like to tell you the...
Original post made by Martin Lamarque on Aug. 6, 2014Last comment by Martin Lamarque, on Aug 12, 2014 at 6:49 pm | 10 comments | 6537 Views
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Menlo Gateway Rears its HeadToday, it took me 20 minutes to drive from the VA Hospital to Newbridge Avenue, as I tried to get home after a long day at work. By the time I reached Willow Road...
Original post made by Martin Lamarque on Jan. 12, 2015Last comment by ds, on Sep 28, 2017 at 4:50 am | 8 comments | 5542 Views
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Saint Zuck of Palo Alto The possibilities and limitations of the giftI got very excited when I heard of Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan's pledge of 120 million to help improve education in struggling communities of the Bay Area,...
Original post made by Martin Lamarque on Jul. 2, 2014Last comment by Martin Lamarque, on Jul 17, 2014 at 9:32 pm | 6 comments | 5784 Views
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Are you raising racist kids without even knowing it?In our home, the conversation about the important issue of racism started early in my kids' lives. Talking to my children about the shameful act of degrading others...
Original post made by Martin Lamarque on Nov. 27, 2013Last comment by Jessica T, on Dec 3, 2013 at 8:22 pm | 4 comments | 9477 Views
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Dear City Council: Smile, you are on camera!The request brought tonight to the City Council to consider the adoption of a resolution, or introduction of an ordinance regarding the use of Automated License...
Original post made by Martin Lamarque on May. 13, 2014Last comment by Menlo Voter, on May 19, 2014 at 4:55 pm | 4 comments | 6685 Views
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Think Willow?s Traffic is Mayhem? Remember Menlo GatewayActually, make that Willow Rd, Marsh Rd and University Ave too; the 3 arteries leading to the Dumbarton Bridge. Next time you hear the Bohannons promoting the virtues...
Original post made by Martin Lamarque on Dec. 12, 2013Last comment by Martin Lamarque, on Dec 17, 2013 at 8:03 pm | 4 comments | 14730 Views
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If you distrust police, here is something useful you can doAfter my last blog, where I expressed opinions about our local police, Officer Poirier asked me whether I would be willing to sit down with him to talk about my...
Original post made by Martin Lamarque on Feb. 27, 2014Last comment by Alan, on Mar 10, 2014 at 6:17 pm | 4 comments | 7460 Views
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Martín Lamarque, blogging from Belle HavenThis blog is from a Belle Haven resident with a double agenda. One of course, is to present issues relevant to Menlo Park 's distant relatives across the freeway,...
Original post made by Martin Lamarque on Oct. 8, 2013Last comment by Martin Lamarque, on Jun 6, 2017 at 3:25 am | 4 comments | 5387 Views
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iPads, notebooks, cell phones, etc. Are they damaging your toddler beyond repair?Like almost everyone else, I sometimes judge people based on stereotypes. On my flight home yesterday, the couple sitting in the seats behind mine looked educated,...
Original post made by Martin Lamarque on Apr. 6, 2014Last comment by Martin Lamarque, on Apr 11, 2014 at 2:47 pm | 4 comments | 7909 Views
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Ruling on spanking sets a dangerous precedentThe ruling by 3 judges of the 6th Court of appeals regarding physical punishment by parents takes our society back, or a the very least, stalls progress in the very...
Original post made by Martin Lamarque on Oct. 10, 2013Last comment by Martin Lamarque, on Feb 6, 2014 at 7:15 pm | 4 comments | 10315 Views
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Have you checked your speed bump lately?You will often hear me refer to the fact that small transgressions eventually add up, and turn into bigger ones. Seemingly innocent violations of the rules, little...
Original post made by Martin Lamarque on Nov. 12, 2013Last comment by C'est la vie, on Nov 14, 2013 at 9:39 pm | 3 comments | 14135 Views
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