InMenlo’s most read 2012 posts: The Top 10
Happy new year! We complete our review of the posts that caught the most reader attention in 2012, looking at number one through ten.
1. Female Facebook engineers reach out to potential engineers of the future
Facebook’s move to Menlo Park was big news, so it follows that one of the first events on its campus – reaching out to local female teenagers who might one day be engineers – captured readers attention. (OK, so it helped that both Facebook staff and the M-A teenagers circulated the link!)
2. Scientists create first atomic x-ray laser, opening door to new range of scientific discovery
When it “happened in Menlo Park” generates worldwide attention, so do our number of readers. SLAC’s ongoing scientific work is one example.
3. X-ray vision exposes aerosol structures in ground-breaking research at SLAC in Menlo Park
Ditto above!
4. New Sunset editor Kitty Morgan returns West to build on the magazine’s legacy
There are two important “S’s” in Menlo Park. Sunset joins SLAC as two place of the most important employers, so arrival of a new Sunset editor is big news. Photo of editor Kitty Morgan at top right by Scott R. Kline
5. Spencer West talks about “redefining your possible” on Feb. 13
The author with an inspirational story came to Menlo Park for the second year in a row and generated much interest.
6. Fino Fino owner Carolyn Busch says “hats off!” to Kentucky Derby and Kate Middleton
This hat shop has been in Sharon Heights shopping center for a over a decace, but Kate’s hats have brought it new attention.
7. Annular eclipse, set for Sunday, May 20, is just partial eclipse locally
The annular eclipse of the sun, during which the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, was just a partial eclipse in Menlo Park, but locals wanted viewing information nevertheless.
8. Portola Kitchen brings new rustic Italian menu, sophisticated vibe to Ladera Country Shopper
West Menlo mainstay Mike’s Cafe got a redo and locals have been flocking there ever since.
9. Susan Sarich brings SusieCakes and other goodies to downtown Menlo Park
The chain of baked good stores that began in Southern California came to downtown Menlo last March, a place not only to buy but to hang out. Photo of Susan Sarich (above) by Irene Searles
10. Zimride CEO Logan Green talks ride sharing – and the service’s introduction in Menlo Park
One local resident heads a start up that’s funded by Facebook – and now used by the social networking company’s employees.
