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AROUND TOWN
100 Book Clubs Have Joined Kepler’sHere's a Jan. 22 e-mail from Kepler's bookstore in Menlo Park: On June 1, 2006, Kepler’s launched its Book Club program,...
Original post made by Kepler\'s Lover on Jan. 22, 2007There are no comments yet. 6323 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pub Night gone wild in Menlo ParkSeniors complain of long waits, line hopping, juniors at BBC January 16, 2007 By David Gauvey Herbert The BBC is an old...
Original post made by Stanford student on Jan. 17, 2007Last comment by Local Yocal, on Jan 22, 2007 at 3:54 pm | 1 comment | 6358 Views
MENLO PARK
What do you think should be done about the Park Theatre?What do you think should be done about the Park Theatre. Click here for the latest news: http://www.almanacnews.com/news/show_story.php?id=272 To...
Original post made by Richard Hine on Jan. 21, 2007Last comment by TryThisOnForSize, on Jan 21, 2007 at 7:40 pm | 7 comments | 5355 Views
MENLO PARK
Why was news of Menlo Park's budget surplus withheld?The following letter was published in the Almanac's Jan. 17 print edition: Editor: I was shocked to read the announcement...
Original post made by Renee Batti on Jan. 18, 2007Last comment by Taxing, on Jan 19, 2007 at 6:08 pm | 8 comments | 5707 Views
OTHER TOPICS
War in Iraq to be discussed at StanfordFormer U.S. Defense Secretary William J. Perry will be one of the panelists in a discussion on the war in Iraq Monday, Jan....
Original post made by News Guy on Jan. 19, 2007Last comment by Robin, on Jan 19, 2007 at 4:10 pm | 1 comment | 6368 Views
THE LOCAL DISH
Red Lotus a disappointmentThree of us were disappointed recently with our lunch at the new Red Lotus restaurant featuring Southeast Asian food in the...
Original post made by Suzy on Dec. 13, 2006Last comment by Andria, on Jan 18, 2007 at 7:54 pm | 3 comments | 7246 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Stifling Debate: Reflections on the Misuse of Anti-Semitism and the Exploitation of Jewish SufferingPlease join us on Thursday, January 25 at 7:30PM for an evening with Professor Norman Finkelstein. Free and open to the...
Original post made by Robin on Jan. 18, 2007There are no comments yet. 6446 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Cities must plan now for senior housing needsThe following letter was published in the Almanac's Jan. 17 edition: Editor: It may or may not come as news, but the...
Original post made by Renee Batti on Jan. 18, 2007Last comment by , on Jan 18, 2007 at 10:29 am | 1 comment | 5631 Views
AROUND TOWN
Here are Frank’s Picks from Kepler'sThis month's picks by Frank Sanchez, head book-buyer at Kepler's Books, include a collection of American protest literature,...
Original post made by Book Buyer on Jan. 16, 2007Last comment by PageTurner, on Jan 17, 2007 at 10:03 pm | 3 comments | 6575 Views
AROUND TOWN
Peninsula Open Space Trust names board chair<b>This is a Jan. 17, 2006, press release from the Peninsula Open Space Trust:</b> (Menlo Park, Calif.) – Karie Thomson...
Original post made by Open space guy on Jan. 17, 2007There are no comments yet. 8555 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Eshoo votes to cut student loan interest rates<b>From a Jan. 17, 2006, press release from Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Atherton.</b> WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo,...
Original post made by Poster on Jan. 17, 2007There are no comments yet. 6321 Views
AROUND TOWN
Bill Moggridge of Woodside talks at Kepler's on design in digital age<b>Here is an e-mail from Susan Lider, a spokeswoman for Kepler's bookstore.</b> Bill Moggridge of Woodside, author of...
Original post made by Richard Hine on Jan. 17, 2007There are no comments yet. 5737 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
MP city school district: 2007-08 Kindergarten registrationJanuary 16, 2007 Registration for fall 2007 will be accepted beginning February 1, 2007 at Oak Knoll School and February...
Original post made by Poster on Jan. 17, 2007There are no comments yet. 6172 Views
THE LOCAL DISH
Rock of Gibraltar rocksIn an otherwise very good article on Spanish cooking in the SF Chronicle's food section this week, the writer slighted the...
Original post made by Donna Con Brio on Jan. 11, 2007Last comment by Angela, on Jan 16, 2007 at 10:14 pm | 1 comment | 6266 Views
MENLO PARK
I'm tired of StarbucksWhy do we need 5 of them in Menlo Park? I always try to go to Martha's pastries for my coffee or plantation, which are small...
Original post made by Jenna on Jan. 9, 2007Last comment by Mr. Man, on Jan 15, 2007 at 4:04 pm | 9 comments | 5898 Views
MENLO PARK
Boesch resigns (unbeknownst to Almanac)You gotta love the way our hometown newspaper, in its apparent effort to be the next Gentry, manages to cover every society...
Original post made by Local news? on Jan. 4, 2007Last comment by Nushound, on Jan 13, 2007 at 3:57 pm | 14 comments | 6033 Views
MENLO PARK
New MayorWell, it did not take long for the new spirit of openness and cooperation touted by Menlo Park’s incoming Mayor Kelly Fergusson...
Original post made by Disappointed Resident on Dec. 20, 2006Last comment by Finance Geek, on Jan 12, 2007 at 2:08 pm | 34 comments | 7250 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Two paths to improve African high schoolsThe following letter was published in the Almanac's Jan. 10 print edition: Editor: Congratulations on the excellent...
Original post made by Renee Batti on Jan. 10, 2007There are no comments yet. 5981 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Unhappy with PUC handling of chloramine health issuesThe following letter was published in the Almanac's Jan. 10 print edition: Editor: Thank you for the Dec. 27 article...
Original post made by Renee Batti on Jan. 10, 2007There are no comments yet. 6061 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Big bike rides exacerbate cyclist/motorist tensions<B>This letter was published in the Jan. 3 edition of the Almanac:</B> Editor: I am appalled at Brian Peterson's piece...
Original post made by Renee Batti on Jan. 2, 2007Last comment by Dr. Greg Wright, on Jan 9, 2007 at 4:48 pm | 8 comments | 6995 Views
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