http://www.topix.nethttp://www.sanmateodailynews.com en-us Copyright 2008, Topix http://www.topix.net/ http://www.topix.net/pics/topix_homepage_logo2.png http://www.sanmateodailynews.com/article/2008-10-6-history-makers-gala What makes California California? Why are people from around the country and the world drawn here en masse? What makes "The Golden State" the gold standard? While the individual reasons may be too numerous to ... San Mateo Daily News Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:39:00 GMT By Adria Murray / Society Columnist smdn/2008-10-6-history-makers-gala http://www.sanmateodailynews.com/article/2008-9-28-horse-park In the spirit of giving, friendship and horsemanship, Robert W. Miller and Jacob Scherer of Miller Design Co. San Mateo Daily News Sun, 28 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT By Adria Murray / Society Columnist smdn/2008-9-28-horse-park http://www.sanmateodailynews.com/article/2008-9-22-aauw-brunch The organization that promotes "equality for all women and girls" could not have picked a better speaker for its 77th anniversary brunch than U.S. Rep. San Mateo Daily News Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT By Adria Murray / Society Columnist smdn/2008-9-22-aauw-brunch http://www.sanmateodailynews.com/article/2008-9-14-design-tour Situated on a prime corner of Uplands Drive in Hillsborough, this year's Dickens House home is the perfect blend of modern and French country design, and the perfect scene for the St. San Mateo Daily News Sun, 14 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT By Adria Murray / Society Columnist smdn/2008-9-14-design-tour http://www.sanmateodailynews.com/article/2008-9-7-sf-symphony-opening The glamour, the prestige and, oh, the beauty of it all. If you have the $2,500 to spend, you really should go. San Mateo Daily News Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT Adria Murray / Society Columnist smdn/2008-9-7-sf-symphony-opening http://www.sanmateodailynews.com/article/2008-8-31-society-dog-chapter Shut in, locked up and disconnected from the outside world, it's no wonder they are driven to rebellious acts and destructive tendencies. San Mateo Daily News Sun, 31 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT By Adria Murray / Society Columnist smdn/2008-8-31-society-dog-chapter http://www.sanmateodailynews.com/article/2008-8-25-glaad-benefit John Lewis and Stuart Gaffney will never forget the moment they heard the words: "By the virtue of the authority vested in me, I now pronounce you spouses for life." On Feb. San Mateo Daily News Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:00:00 GMT By Adria Murray / Society Columnist smdn/2008-8-25-glaad-benefit http://www.sanmateodailynews.com/article/2008-8-18-menlo-horse-show On Aug. 8, as athletes from around the world took the international stage at the Opening Ceremony of the Summer Olympic Games, national horse riding champions took the field of Atherton's Menlo Circus Club to ... San Mateo Daily News Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT By Adria Murray / Society Columnist smdn/2008-8-18-menlo-horse-show http://www.sanmateodailynews.com/article/2008-8-10-lions-club-auto-show At the Burlingame Lions Club's fourth annual Cars-in-the-Park auto show and barbecue, the sun was sizzling, the burgers were hot and the rides were even hotter. San Mateo Daily News Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT By Adria Murray / Society Columnist smdn/2008-8-10-lions-club-auto-show http://www.sanmateodailynews.com/article/2008-8-4-music-at-menlo Six years ago, when artistic directors and world-renowned musicians Wu Han and David Finckel founded the Music@Menlo Chamber Music Festival and Institute, they began the festival's musical journey by exploring ... San Mateo Daily News Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:14:00 GMT Adria Murray / Society Columnist smdn/2008-8-4-music-at-menlo