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9 Jan 2007
I am going to need alot of help from volunteers for a race I am organizing to take place in San Mateo, on Cinco de Mayo anybody intersted on volunteering or participating please let me know Jvega@apr.com19 Dec 2006
San Mateo Elks #1112 Hoop Shoot at Serra High School What is the Elks National “Hoop Shoot” Program? The Elks “Hoop Shoot” Free Throw Contest is the largest and most visible of the many youth activities sponsored by Elks Lodges. Over 3,000,000 boys and girls ages 8-13 will participate this yea…18 Dec 2006
Citing a lot of luck and some personal pluck, San Mateo’s Yul Kwon happily copped the million dollar prize money last night for winning the latest edition of CBS’ endurance show “Survivor.” Yul, 31, used his smarts and athleticism to overcome his main rival, Oscar “Ozzy” Lusth, by a close vote o…27 Nov 2006
Sometime this week, Russell Baze will become the winningest jockey ever by surpassing Laffit Pincay, Jr.’s mark of 9,530 wins. Already ahead of William Shoemaker, widely regarded as the top jockey in the sport, Baze has methodically moved up the rankings by winning primarily in horse tracks such as…20 Nov 2006
“Tragon Corporation is looking for health-conscious males and females, between the ages of 18 and 49 to participate in a taste test. If you are available on Monday, November 27, Tuesday, November 28th OR Wednesday, November 29th you may qualify for a taste test at our facility in Redwood City. It …8 Oct 2006
Studies have been made that show that omega-3 fish oil supplementation has been very efficacious for patients with coronary heart disease. It is being recommended that those patients with the disease increase their consumption of omega-3 acids to one gram a day. Since it is difficult to eat that m…2 Oct 2006
Did you know that most degenerataive diseases can be avoided? Illness is caused by oxidated cells caused by exercise, breathing, stress, a toxic environment, etc. If you take a powerful, multivitamin chock full of antioxidants, your cells can be revitalized and made whole once again. You definite…11 Sep 2006
I thought she would grow out of her “My Little Pony” stage, but my nine-year-old wants to learn how to ride a horse. We’ve never been “horsey” people, but I’m willing to let her give it a go. Can anybody recommend a good instructor/stables who works well with kids?29 Aug 2006
Congratulations to the seven newest athletes to be inducted into the San Mateo High School Hall of Fame! I didn’t know that the late golfer George Archer was a SMHS grad. Are there any other famous athletes who graduated from SM High? There’s a good story about the latest inductees in the Dail…16 Aug 2006
FIRST OFFICE VISIT FREE The Only Way to Your Health! A new kind of acupuncture clinic has been set up in down town San Mateo. It is called California Traditional Articulated Healing Center. (CTAHC). CTAHC offers a unique approach to assist you in achieving an ultimate health. This approach co…7 Aug 2006
Both teams took it to the max, but Saturday was the end of the line for both the Orioles and the Bulldogs in the American Legion baseball state playoffs. The Orioles finished 33-5, including 20-1 in Peninsula league action. The Bulldogs finished the year with a team record 31 wins. Congratulat…4 Aug 2006
The San Mateo American Legion Bulldogs bashed Berkely yesterday in Concord 7-0. They were slated to play defending state champion Deer Valley this afternoon. Let’s also give a big cheer to the San Mateo American Legion Orioles who were nipped by Chino Red in Yountville. Great season, Orioles!3 Aug 2006
All the best to the two San Mateo American Legion baseball teams that are playing in the state championships today. Let’s hear it for the Orioles, who are playing in Yountville and for the Bulldogs, who are playing in Concord.26 Jul 2006
Everybody’s interested in staying fit and healthy. You can share news, information, tips and comments about local health and fitness facilities and programs with your neighbors here on Backfence.com.26 Jul 2006
Running, biking, hiking, rugby, softball, swimming—you don’t have to be a kid to love participating in sports. Share news, information and comments about local activities, teams and other adult sports topics here on Backfence.com.Backfence local Arts and Living
19 Jan 2007
The San Mateo Performing Arts Center stage may be little more than sawdust and paintbrushes today, but beginning February 2nd, the result of thousands of collective hours of effort will be showcased as San Mateo High School’s talented and hard working drama department presents the Broadway triumph, …8 Jan 2007
Getting organized is one of the top 5 New Year’s resolutions. Is it yours? The National Association of Professional Organizers has dedicated January as a month to focus on it. As a Professional Organizer, I am here to help. Organized people save time and money and have lower stress and frustrat…3 Jan 2007
Are you looking for a piano teacher for beginning students (ages 6 - 12)? I am now accepting new students. Classes are available at my studio located at 92 17th Ave (near Safeway) on Saturdays and weekday evenings. Contact Brian Landes at 650-678-225 to schedule an appointment.2 Jan 2007
You’d never know this piece was originally titled “Office 2007 Microsoft’s Finest Hour.” After extensive research indicated a positive recommendation, I have changed course and now suggest that home and student users should stay put with MS Office 2003 - particularly if you are a legitimate home …29 Dec 2006
Let’s face it, mobile phones might as well be a body part and with increasing numbers of options many of us are wondering if it’s time to upgrade to one of the increasing numbers of phones which integrate email, a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), Internet access, WiFi, and possibly a camera or musi…25 Dec 2006
Shame On Apple As iPods evolve and proliferate, Apple should be taken to task for overlooking an important market, Seasoned Citizens. The real crime is that they don’t need to change the product one bit, but they do need to acknowledge the market. If you’re in the 50+ group, like me, or have pare…22 Dec 2006
Many of our personal and professional lives depend on our PC use, and Bay Area Gadgets has discovered several programs which allow it to save much time and better serve its clients. You’ll want to know about them too: Bookmark Buddy - If you visit the same web sites frequently, you need this pro…18 Dec 2006
The Constant Organizer is hoping you are organized, decluttered and prepared for a happy Christmas. Some Last Minute Items Here’s what you can do for the last few days. Assemble anything that needs to be put together. Include the properly sized batteries, if necessary. Make room…11 Dec 2006
It is two weeks before Christmas — Are you enjoying it or enduring it? In Part I of Organizing for Christmas The Constant Organizer suggested you have a family meeting to discuss Christmases past. What worked and what didn’t. Focus, plan and organize your activities this year. Have the p…11 Dec 2006
The award-winning San Mateo High School Drama company will be presenting the stage musical Thoroughly Modern Millie for six performances, February 211 at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center, 600 N. Delaware St. Jennifer Brissman (Miss Dorothy Brown), Amanda Farbstein (Mrs. Meers), and Elizabeth…8 Dec 2006
In support of San Mateo High School and other School music programs, the Masterworks Chorale Society and the Masterworks Orchestra bring back the grand tradition of a community sing of Handel’s beloved “Messiah.” The Chorale is joined by the choral groups from Hillsdale, Aragon and Serra High Sc…7 Dec 2006
San Mateo author and publisher Suzanne Mulcahy (Panda Heart Publishing) has asked “Yin,” an adorable Panda Bear character in her book “Who Am I?” to help raise money for Toys for Tots this holiday season. In the story, Yin discovers during a journey that the heart holds special gifts that only he ca…22 Nov 2006
Visit the City of San Mateo HOLIDAY HOT SPOT through December 31st to download and print coupons redeemable at over 100 local businesses. The answer to your holiday gift list is just a mouse click away, and shopping locally keeps your money in the community and helps provide for basic services like…20 Nov 2006
“Tragon Corporation is looking for health-conscious males and females, between the ages of 18 and 49 to participate in a taste test. If you are available on Monday, November 27, Tuesday, November 28th OR Wednesday, November 29th you may qualify for a taste test at our facility in Redwood City. It …20 Nov 2006
It’s here — the week of Thanksgiving. You probably are putting in a few days at work while mentally running through your to-do list. Print this list from The Constant Organizer! And don’t be afraid to ask for help. Make it a joy, and a gift for your guests. Two days before: · Review your gues…Backfence local Community
24 Jan 2007
The Mercury News reports that “Fast-pass lanes arrive at San Jose airport”: Fast-pass security lanes finally landed at Mineta San Jose International on Tuesday, making it the first airport on the West Coast to giv…20 Jan 2007
Rebecca MacKinnon: Google, Yahoo!, Microsoft and Vodaphone display some cojones. Microsoft, Yahoo!, Google, Cisco and others have been getting a lot of heat over the past year for colluding w…18 Jan 2007
Marking the end of a three-year, $7.5 million building capital campaign, Family Service Agency of San Mateo County welcomes the community to an open house of their completed Family Center headquarters at 24 Second Avenue, San Mateo. Slated for Thursday, January 25th, 2007 from 7:30 AM-2:00 PM, the o…16 Jan 2007
NY Times: H.P. to Report an Advance in Adaptable Circuitry. Hewlett-Packard researchers have developed a novel way to create fl…13 Jan 2007
We now have a federal anti-pretexting law. It’s not perfect but it’s an improvement.13 Jan 2007
A whopper (Newsweek story) from Steve Jobs in explaining why the unreleased iPhone (assumes they pay Cisco for the name or persuade a court that Cisco’s trademark is no good) will be an entirely closed system, not open to thir…11 Jan 2007
A San Mateo Senior: Almost ready to Call it Quits! Professionally, over 50 years ago, this Gentleman/Professional (and future Scientist/Researcher and Author), about to engage upon the first of several Careers-of-my-Lifetime, would never even have thought to consider uttering those previous words…9 Jan 2007
So Steve Jobs, to much acclaim, announces an Apple iPhone (a device he’d said in the past that Apple would not sell due to the mobile carriers’ overwhelming control of equipment manufacturers’ offerings). Meanwhile he continues to skate on his company’s monumentally sleazy behavior — in which he…5 Jan 2007
The Mercury News headline, “49ers vow no taxes for stadium,” could not be more misleading. From the story: In a letter to Mayor Patricia Mahan and the city council Thursday,…4 Jan 2007
The Chronicle and Mercury News got scooped in yesterday’s LA Times on a new development in the Apple Computer options case. The Times detailed a lawsuit that sheds new perspective on behavior by the company and CE…4 Jan 2007
Please join with your community for the 2007 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration and Freedom Train. This annual Celebration, including a free continental breakfast, is at 9:30 a.m., at the Downtown San Mateo Caltrain Station. This is the Freedom Train’s only San Mateo County stop between San Jo…3 Jan 2007
The Mercury News, which is Apple Computer’s local paper, is getting absolutely clobbered by the out-of-town competition on the Apple stock-options story. The latest is in the LA Times, which reports to…2 Jan 2007
The SF 49ers have hired a lobbyist for “building regional support” for a new stadium in Santa Clara. That is shorthand for “extract money from taxpayers to further enrich the super-wealthy owners of the franchise.” If one do…2 Jan 2007
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