Month: September 2010

Bob Beckstrom: Staying true to his school – M-A

When Bob Beckstrom was growing up, his family moved around a lot. He landed at Menl0-Atherton High School during his junior year and graduated in

by Linda Hubbard
on September 9, 2010

Spotted: Is M-A’s new Pride Hall fit for the birds?

Those of us who graduated from M-A decades ago remember a long, dark, central hallway outfitted with lockers on both sides. We called it Main

by Linda Hubbard
on September 8, 2010

“Americans spend more on potato chips than we spend on clean-energy research and…

"Americans spend more on potato chips than we spend on clean-energy research and development" says VC John Doerr: http://bit.ly/anRvKD

by inmenloflash
on September 8, 2010

Just $400K ($280K if you’re an open source geek) will buy you a robot from MP-ba…

Just $400K ($280K if you're an open source geek) will buy you a robot from MP-based Willow Garage:http://bit.ly/cuImpj

by inmenloflash
on September 8, 2010

Tammy Gerber and Louise DeDera team up to write book about baby’s love for blanket

A chance meeting at Fitness 101 followed by finding themselves in the same writing class led Tammy Gerber and Louise DeDera to team up in

by Linda Hubbard
on September 8, 2010

Spotted: Is this your missing kitten?

We got word of an email sent to residents in the neighborhood near Oak Knoll School. Seems a homeowner found this young stray male kitten

by Linda Hubbard
on September 7, 2010

New parent education group – CAMPUS – schedules inaugural events

The two public school districts - Los Lomitas and Menlo Park - and Menlo Atherton High School are combining forces this year to present high

by Linda Hubbard
on September 7, 2010

Google, which opened its door in Menlo Park 12 years ago today, gets bouncy on i…

Google, which opened its door in Menlo Park 12 years ago today, gets bouncy on its birthday: http://bit.ly/aqV3aE

by inmenloflash
on September 7, 2010

How the Newton kids spent their summer vacation

Back in the old days, when the Tuesday after Labor Day signaled the start of school, the Newton kids would be marching into their classrooms

by Linda Hubbard
on September 7, 2010

Spotted: Little Deuce Coupe – or is it?

We're counting on InMenlo readers to set the record straight if we've mis-identified this apparently street legal and very cool Deuce Coupe spotted on Cambridge

by Linda Hubbard
on September 6, 2010