Menlo Park, San Mateo County Sales Tax Rate. Details. The sales tax in Menlo Park is 8.75%, which is about average for cities in San Mateo County and higher than average for California (7.75%). Menlo Park is one of 31 cities in San Mateo County with a distinct sales tax as listed by the California Board of Equalization.
The Midas touch is an ability to make anything profitable. Though many people see those with the Midas touch as simply lucky, they...
By Brendan Koerner. Giving the U.S. the old thumbs up. Iraqis are giving passing Americans the thumbs up sign, which the troops interpret as a symbol of support. But many veteran travelers insist that the gesture is a crass Middle Eastern insult.ow the thumbs up became an upbeat gesture in the first place is something of a mystery. Legend has it that the signal dates back to Roman gladiatorial contests.