Clinton Stark
Samsung Galaxy Nexus a mixed bag?
Early reviews on Nexus have ranged from glowing ("one of the best smartphones ever made" - The Verge) to the skeptical ("As impressive as it is, Ice Cream Sandwich can be messy, and without it, the Galaxy Nexus is just another Android device." - CNET).
Stark Sips: 5 Great holiday wines
If you are sticking to a traditional turkey — stuffing and mashed potato theme — a white with character such as a dry, oaky Chardonnay, a Riesling or Gewurztraminer with some residual sugar and good acid balance (most Rieslings created here and not in Germany tend not to be ultra dry).
Scenes from Loreto, Baja – Malecon Edition
Loreto, the first Spanish settlement in Baja, has come a long way. In 1697 it served as the capital for the Californias, when Jesuit missionaries discovered an abundance of fresh water--and, no doubt, enjoyed a diverse seafood menu thanks to the Sea of Cortez.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review: “One of the best smartphones ever made”
I was leaning towards Nexus for two reasons: (1) it ships with ICS, and (2) it has softkeys. Now I'm not so sure, and am re-considering the RAZR. I am partial to Motorola. Buying American is always a bonus too.
7th-gen Porsche 911 debuts at LA Auto Show
I especially love that rear--apologies to Mila. The tail lights have been narrowed, and there's a sculpted aura. Trademark slats are on point and a historic aesthetic that must never be abandoned.
Google Music takes on Apple iTunes, Amazon Cloud Player
To sweeten the deal, Google announced exclusives from 6 artists: Rolling Stones, Cold Play, Busta Rhymes, Shakira, Pearl Jam, Dave Mathews Band.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus: Latest news, first look video
As we continue to wait for the mystery that is the Samsung Galaxy Nexus smartphone to arrive on Verizon, here's the latest news, commentary, and opinion.
Google takes on Apple iTunes
One key advantage that Google is looking to leverage is its new, fast growing social network. Google Plus provides a built-in community that neither Apple nor Amazon enjoys.
Duran Duran brings back french-kissing supermodels
Music occasionally needs the superflous, the fashionable, the silly. Without them we'd be left with REM and Coldplay.
Loreto Bay – 5 years later
In 2009 the Loreto Bay Company (the "Trust for Sustainable Development") went bankrupt. On the ground, everything came to a halt. Abandoned construction gear and homes dotted the desert landscape beneath the shadow of the Sierra de la Giganta.