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Red Currant bistro opens at Allied Arts
The Red Currant bistro is open for business at the Allied Arts Guild in Menlo Park. The proprietors are Nir and Ayellet Perry, a young Israeli couple who own the Cassis Cateri... |
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on Mar 17, 2008 at 2:56 pm by MPworkingMom, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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La Honda Winery vintner offers sampling of wine from grapes grown in Peninsula's backyard
Anyone who thinks of winemakers and wine aficionados as pretentiously, overbearingly serious really should meet Ken Wornick.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Dec 7, 2007 at 1:20 pm by STEVE Haynes, a resident of another community |
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Miller Design Co. returns to Woodside
After four years in Portola Valley, interior designer Robert W. Miller is back in Woodside with a new partner and a new studio.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Nov 29, 2007 at 4:47 pm by Rick Davis, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
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Local artists create new gallery in Redwood City
Local artists now have a new place to showcase their work, Art on Broadway in Redwood City, and they've organized their first exhibit, which will run through November.
Read t... |
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on Nov 6, 2007 at 9:28 pm by avanderbilt, a resident of another community |
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What can you do with all that fruit you couldn't resist? Five recipes
Roasted pork loin with apricots
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, August 1, 2007, 12:00 AM |
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on Oct 8, 2007 at 4:12 am by KitKat, a resident of another community |
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Volunteer, literacy teacher Lee Romashko dies at 84
Longtime community volunteer and literacy teacher Leona "Lee" M. Romashko of Menlo Park died unexpectedly on Friday, Aug. 3, at Stanford Hospital. She was 84. Ms. Romashko dev... |
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on Aug 9, 2007 at 8:48 pm by Thelma Dry, a resident of another community |
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Guidici named football coach at Menlo College
Long-time athletic department member Fred Guidici was named interim head football coach at Menlo College on Wednesday.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Dec 31, 1969 at 4:00 pm by Editor, The Almanac Online |
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Check out this post on the Alpine Inn in Portola Valley:
Check out this post on the Alpine Inn in Portola Valley:
Web Link... |
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on Mar 20, 2009 at 12:25 pm by IRVIN CHAMBERS, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
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Simple soup for wonderful tomatoes
I went a little crazy buying heirloom and dry-farmed tomatoes at the Farmer's Market a few weeks ago. Fortunately, I stumbled upon a wonderful and simple way to use them up.
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on Sep 21, 2007 at 11:50 am by Golden Apples, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Former OMB Director Under Reagan Slams Romney's Bain Job Claims
Last Friday on Fox News David Stockman is surprisingly honest about Romney's job creation claims.
Former Reagan OMB Director Stockman said
"...I don't think Mitt Romney ... |
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on Jun 13, 2012 at 5:54 pm by GOLLY, a resident of another community |
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Vote Yes on Proposition 32
"The measure (Proposition 32) would change campaign finance rules by banning corporations and unions from contributing to candidates. It also would ban spending for "political... |
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on Aug 25, 2012 at 10:15 am by POGO, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
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Solyndra Execs and Shareholders made Huge Donations to the Obama Campaign
Solyndra executives and shareholders made hundreds of thousands of dollars to Obama's 2008 campaign for the White House and in an apparent quid pro quo was given over 1/2 Bill... |
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on Sep 27, 2011 at 7:41 pm by Pearl, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
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Former President Clinton gives Governor Romney Glowing Praise
Last Thursday on CNN Bill Clinton praised Mitt Romney while he was the CEO of Bain Capital.
Former President Clinton said
“I think he had a good business career”
He fu... |
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on Nov 7, 2012 at 10:57 am by The Coming GOP Civil War, a resident of another community |
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The Transit of Venus As Viewed From Around The World
Check out this web link to see the most extraordinary photos of the Transit of Venus. The next transit will be in 2117. In comes in pairs 8 years apart every 105 years.
ht... |
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on Jun 6, 2012 at 7:18 am by Hank Lawrence, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
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What the Board of Supes race is really all about
To find out click here
Web Link
If Ms. Keith wins the Board of Supes race will she have enough to overcome Gail Slocum who w... |
Hank Lawrence |
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on Mar 5, 2012 at 11:09 pm by Minutes, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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Liberal Columnist Tom Elias breaks ranks with the radical left by exposing the truth about renewable energy
Tom, Elias a columnist, noted for his left of center views, broke ranks with the radical left to expose the corruption of the California PUC which is hiding the true cost of r... |
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on Nov 26, 2011 at 10:45 am by Hank Lawrence, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
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The Danger of PG&E Smart Meters
Smart meters are here. The purpose of smart meters is not to save the cost employing of meter readers but to introduce multi-tier pricing. Multi-tier pricing is the result of... |
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on Sep 9, 2011 at 7:53 am by Hank Lawrence, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
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Almanac Rush to Judgment
A friend of mine Lisa Rossetti wrote a great article in the Lagonian. I asked her if she would publish that in the Almanac Blog. She said she would. But instead of using he... |
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on Aug 30, 2011 at 11:54 am by STINGY, a resident of another community |
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration State of the Climate National Overview October 2009
This is directly from the NOAA web Site. All content is attributed to NOAA.
Temperature Highlights - October 2009
The average October temperature of 50.8°F was 4.0°F bel... |
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on Nov 10, 2009 at 2:43 pm by Hank Lawrence, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
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Left Wing Newspapers See Dramatic Drop in Circulation
In an article by By Barbara Ortutay, an AP Business Writer published this morning she cited a dramatic drop in ciculation in some left wing newspapers that are the darlings of... |
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on Oct 27, 2009 at 6:30 pm by Gern Blanston, a resident of the Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks neighborhood |
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Lulu's carnitas soft tacos rock!
Seriously good stuff.
The churros are worth every penny, too. |
Hombre con Hambre |
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on Oct 26, 2009 at 12:22 pm by Joe, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
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Best neighborhood Japanese spot
It's not the fanciest Japanese restaurant in Menlo Park, and certainly not the priciest, but Tokyo Subway is my favorite neighborhood hangout, for those nights when you can't ... |
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on Jan 5, 2007 at 4:42 pm by Ichiban, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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The Party of Rich Old White Men Redux
Author's note:
I posted the opinion piece below my note yesterday. I used the name SMGOP. The article was clearly attributed at the bottom of the piece and the contact info... |
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on Jul 19, 2011 at 10:02 am by R.Gordon, a resident of another community |
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Bella Vista in Woodside
The Bay Guardian just ran a wordy, but positive, review of Bella Vista Restaurant. You can read about it here: Web Link... |
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on Mar 7, 2007 at 4:32 pm by Local Yokel, a resident of the Woodside: Skywood/Skylonda neighborhood |
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Supervisors to say "yes" to Stanford's offer of $10 million for trails
Dear Supervisors Groom, Tissier, Jacobs Gibson, Pine, and Horsley,
Stanford’s offer to fund the research and planning is still “on the table” until December 31.
Wouldn’t... |
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on Dec 26, 2011 at 1:11 pm by Lovinda, a resident of another community |