OTHER TOPICS Are air fresheners dangerous? I love it when my personal dislikes are validated by science.
I hate stinky, chemical air "fresheners" so I was particularly pleased today when I saw this story in the Chr... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by MPworkingMom, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood, on Sep 20, 2007 at 11:20 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 20, 2007 at 12:05 pm.
OTHER TOPICS Anna Eshoo: President Bush not listening to American people U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Palo Alto, released a statement Friday strongly criticizing President George W. Bush's televised address to the nation Thursday night. "The president c... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Sep 15, 2007 at 10:33 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 17, 2007 at 4:10 pm.
OTHER TOPICS 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 ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Sep 3, 2007 at 4:02 pm There have been 40 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 23, 2012 at 7:29 am.
OTHER TOPICS Locals take chloramine fight to EPA In an effort to help dozens of Peninsula residents who say their sensitivity to chloramine has caused skin rashes and respiratory problems, Congresswoman Anna Eshoo is pulling... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Sep 2, 2007 at 7:27 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Sep 2, 2007 at 7:27 pm.
OTHER TOPICS Roz Savage's solo row across Pacific ends with rescue Roz Savage, the British woman attempting to row across the Pacific Ocean by herself, had to abandon her voyage less than two weeks into it. Ms. Savage, 40, who made her home ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Aug 24, 2007 at 3:34 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 24, 2007 at 3:34 pm.
OTHER TOPICS New thinking needed on community values and being a NIMBY Editor: The recent "not in my backyard" discussion about whether taking a NIMBY position is a noble cause is a timely debate.
With all the attention the environment is get... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Brielle Johnck, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood, on Aug 23, 2007 at 3:19 pm
OTHER TOPICS Licensing? Mandatory rear-view mirrors? Some bike safety ideas Editor: I have asked various bike riders for their views on certain safety issues. Let me begin with the questions:
Q. Why do many bikes ride directly on the white line of... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Bruce Campbell, a resident of the Portola Valley: other neighborhood, on Aug 22, 2007 at 4:18 pm There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 23, 2007 at 8:49 pm.
OTHER TOPICS 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 ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Roslyn Raney, a resident of the Menlo Park: Fair Oaks neighborhood, on Aug 22, 2007 at 12:11 pm
OTHER TOPICS Park Theater building deserves respect I support preserving the Park Theater and making a serious application to have it placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The current owner has not shown resp... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Roslyn Raney, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood, on Aug 22, 2007 at 12:08 pm
OTHER TOPICS Menlo Park's Sequoia Capital announces third fund for India Sequoia Capital has announced it has raised approximately $300 million for its India III fund. Click on Web Link for more: http://www.vccircle.com/blog/_archives/2007/8/17/316... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by News Guy, a resident of another community, on Aug 18, 2007 at 10:56 am
OTHER TOPICS Women arrested in Woodside purse, credit card theft Two women have been arrested on charges of stealing a purse from a Woodside resident and using her credit card in a San Bruno shopping spree August 20, the San Mateo County Sh... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Aug 17, 2007 at 8:31 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Oct 27, 2011 at 2:59 am.
OTHER TOPICS Law Library program on estate planning for pets For pet owners concerned about who will care for their beloved animal companion if there is a death in the family, the San Mateo County Law Library is offering guidance.
R... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Aug 13, 2007 at 10:22 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 13, 2007 at 10:22 am.
OTHER TOPICS 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: http://www.almanacnews.com/square/index.p... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac, on Aug 12, 2007 at 10:31 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 15, 2007 at 3:48 pm.
OTHER TOPICS Guest opinion: Not in my Menlo Park The more I read, the more I see the pejorative term "NIMBY," short for "Not In My Back Yard."
Read the full story here http://www.almanacnews.com/story.php?story_id=4684 post... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Aug 9, 2007 at 5:57 pm There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 12, 2007 at 9:06 am.
OTHER TOPICS "Working class millionaires" -- boo hoo From the New York Times, an article worth reading:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/05/technology/05rich.html
It's a pathetic tale of the lost souls of Silicon Valley (som... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Cryin\'Crocodile, a resident of the Menlo Park: University Heights neighborhood, on Aug 9, 2007 at 5:01 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 10, 2007 at 3:10 pm.
OTHER TOPICS The Wine Press: Will two glasses a day keep the doctor away? Imagine an elixir that reduces the risk of prostate cancer, kidney cancer, gastric cancer, colorectal cancer and lymphoma. It also decreases the likelihood of cardiovascular d... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Aug 8, 2007 at 9:54 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 16, 2007 at 11:14 am.
OTHER TOPICS Former Sunset publisher and<BR>conservation leader Mel Lane dies Mel Lane, former co-owner of the company that published Sunset magazine and Sunset books, and the first chairman of the California Coastal Commission, died at his Atherton hom... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Aug 3, 2007 at 12:29 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 3, 2007 at 12:29 am.
OTHER TOPICS Woman injured in Sand Hill Road bike accident A 54-year-old woman bicyclist fell and struck her head Sunday while riding with friends eastbound on Sand Hill Road, west of Branner Drive, Menlo Park police report. The woman... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jul 30, 2007 at 7:23 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jul 30, 2007 at 7:23 am.
OTHER TOPICS Trail Ride to Beach Hello,
Has anyone ever heard of a trail ride from Spring Down Equestrian Center to a Beach. I think it is an overnight trail ride. I really want to go but I can't figure out... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Malinda Markey, a resident of another community, on Jul 29, 2007 at 4:38 pm
OTHER TOPICS 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, ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Sean, a resident of another community, on Jul 29, 2007 at 10:09 am There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 17, 2009 at 2:02 am.
OTHER TOPICS Why are Menlo Park/Atherton residents so apathetic? I check this board every day to see if anyone has posted anything new. How disappointing to see that the only post before mine (at approximately 3 p.m.) pertains to Ken's Hou... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by curious, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood, on Jul 28, 2007 at 2:57 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 2, 2007 at 6:22 pm.
OTHER TOPICS Menlo Park Watch: Downtown block party on Aug. 1 The Connoisseurs' Marketplace has come and gone, but more entertainment is coming to downtown Menlo Park when the city closes off Santa Cruz Avenue to traffic on Wednesday, Au... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jul 27, 2007 at 10:05 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 16, 2007 at 9:25 am.
OTHER TOPICS Reduce clutter, improve your web page A shiny nickel to anyone who can explain why the link in the left-hand menu for "The Almanac" is followed by another link for "Recent editions" when both links take you to exa... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Reader, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood, on Jul 25, 2007 at 9:14 am
OTHER TOPICS Guest opinion: Heavy rail not the solution for regional transit needs Usually, I disagree with Henry Riggs. And usually I agree with the editorial positions of the Almanac. This time, it's the other way around. (Editorial and guest editorial, Ju... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jul 21, 2007 at 6:42 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jul 21, 2007 at 6:42 am.
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