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INVEST & INNOVATE
Time to Send a MessageOf sadness, solidarity and support to our brothers and sisters in Squirrel Hill and Jewish communities everywhere And follow George Will and Tom Friedman in saying whatever...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Oct. 27, 2018There are no comments yet. 0 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Food Party! SOSBoo Food Partiers! I have to SOS on y’all. The Halloween menu includes Sliced Steak Sliders with Peppercorn Sauce. Flank steak? Hanger steak? What...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Oct. 19, 2018Last comment by Laura Stec, on Oct 24, 2018 at 10:48 pm | 10 comments | 2525 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Should we get rid of state propositions on the ballot?It’s that time of year again -- our biennial political happening – voting! This year we have some 11 state propositions on our ballots (#9 of 12 was removed),...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Oct. 17, 2018Last comment by voter, on Oct 22, 2018 at 8:36 pm | 14 comments | 2256 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Mountain View's Hangen Szechuan to close after 25 yearsAfter more than two decades in the restaurant business, the owner of Hangen Szechuan in downtown Mountain View has decided to retire. Kent Yu will close his...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Sep. 24, 2018Last comment by Unkown, on Oct 22, 2018 at 5:34 pm | 5 comments | 7111 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Couples: A Relationship Test . . .. . . try riding a tandem bicycle with your partner. My husband and I got a tandem over the weekend. We test drove it in a parking lot. Within 30 seconds it was...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Oct. 18, 2018Last comment by menlo mom, on Oct 22, 2018 at 5:26 pm | 2 comments | 3055 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Enjoy every configuration of your familyLast week I read about
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Oct. 18, 2018Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Oct 20, 2018 at 1:48 pm | 4 comments | 1474 Views
SENIOR FOCUS
A Living TributeMy wife was reading me a very touching obit in our local paper the other day. The woman who passed away was not only very accomplished but sounded like a very kind,...
Original post made by Max Greenberg on Oct. 14, 2018Last comment by C. Shaner, on Oct 18, 2018 at 9:47 pm | 3 comments | 1198 Views
A PRAGMATIST'S TAKE
Fight racism: Oppose districts for PAUSDA threatened lawsuit is seeking to enshrine racist attitudes on our School Board elections, and potentially on the policies of the PAUSD. (==I "^
Original post made by Douglas Moran on Sep. 5, 2018Last comment by Douglas Moran, on Oct 18, 2018 at 3:11 pm | 20 comments | 1641 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Redwood City gets new breweryTwo local beer lovers have opened Ghostwood Beer Co. at 965 Brewster Ave. in Redwood City, serving traditional American craft-style...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Oct. 15, 2018Last comment by Enjoy it, on Oct 18, 2018 at 1:54 pm | 11 comments | 8874 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Calafia closes in Palo Alto: 'The costs were greater than the take'Google's first-ever chef, Charlie Ayers, closed Calafia Cafe this week after nine years of serving farm-to-table California cuisine at Town & Country Village...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Aug. 26, 2018Last comment by easong, on Oct 17, 2018 at 9:32 pm | 44 comments | 16897 Views
A PRAGMATIST'S TAKE
Non-Player Character: Can you be mistaken for an IRL-NPC?An NPC is a character in a computer game whose actions are determined by an automated script or set of rules, as opposed to being a character controlled by a player....
Original post made by Douglas Moran on Oct. 15, 2018Last comment by Tim Buck II, on Oct 17, 2018 at 6:33 pm | 6 comments | 4003 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Local Flavor – Lakes and Larders (part one)Every so often I stumble upon a Bay Area hidden jewel; a place I’ve never been to where I find myself asking, “Why has no one ever said to go here?” ==B...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Oct. 8, 2018Last comment by Lauralies, on Oct 15, 2018 at 8:33 pm | 10 comments | 2304 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
It can’t be scheduledThis month our toddler was up at night teething. While soothing her one night I decided to watch the documentary Mr. Rogers and Me. One of my favorite quotes from...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Sep. 30, 2018Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Oct 14, 2018 at 3:34 pm | 2 comments | 1162 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Messiness and parentingWith three young kids it’s easy to misplace items. I’ve given up on keeping track of everything. “Where is a specific Lego piece?,” No clue. “Where...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Oct. 11, 2018Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Oct 14, 2018 at 3:11 pm | 2 comments | 1521 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Los Altos' Voyageur du Temps closesVoyageur du Temps has closed after four-and-a-half years of serving French and Japanese pastries in Los Altos. The 288 1st St. bakery closed on Sept. 18, according...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Oct. 11, 2018Last comment by Nutmac, on Oct 12, 2018 at 6:57 pm | 4 comments | 4974 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
I Will Vote No on Prop 10Some residents locally and throughout the region have experienced very large rent increases in recent years. These increases often create emotional and financial...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Oct. 5, 2018Last comment by Class Act, on Oct 12, 2018 at 8:51 am | 83 comments | 5072 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
How To: Chickens, Compost and Fall GardeningBackyard Chicken Basics Date: September 15, 2018 Time: 10:00-12:00pm Location: Lyngso Garden Materials, Inc. , 345 Shoreway Road, San Carlos,...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Aug. 31, 2018Last comment by Elle, on Oct 12, 2018 at 12:33 am | 2 comments | 3964 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Korean barbecue chain coming to Mountain ViewUPDATE: Gen Korean BBQ House opened on Thursday, Nov. 9, according to a Facebook post from the restaurant. Gen...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Oct. 4, 2018Last comment by David, on Oct 11, 2018 at 9:22 pm | 4 comments | 5279 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Couples: Retirement Hot Potato!The top three issues couples have are about sex, money and power. So today I’m going to write about money, specifically retirement. So much of the help you...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 31, 2018Last comment by carolinewarren, on Oct 11, 2018 at 6:39 am | 1 comment | 4380 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
The Midwife and the Baker quietly selling bread in Mountain ViewWednesday through Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Peninsulans can buy The Midwife and the Baker's fresh-milled sourdough breads and viennoiseries in Mountain...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jul. 13, 2018Last comment by Mary B, on Oct 10, 2018 at 9:31 am | 1 comment | 5587 Views
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