Clinton Stark
LA Times: Tropical storm Jimena causing extensive flooding, damage in Mulege area
According to a report from the LA Times, Jimena's winds have weakened to 45mph, but has left a wake of flooding and some damage. We're anxious to get some on-the-ground reports from Loreto, and also Loreto Bay. I wonder how the homes have fared?
The article also states because of...
Loreto Live: Baja furniture, tips & tricks, things to know with Casa Mesquite
Home owners in the Baja can give their homes authentic flare with beautiful furniture from Casa Mesquite. But there are many important considerations: choosing what to buy, how to buy it and avoiding costly pitfalls.
Joel Sherman of Casa Mesquite furniture joins Loni on this in-depth and informative episode of...
Soundtrack for ‘The Last Lullaby’ now available on CD/MP3
I found out this morning from Jeffrey Goodman, the director of the film noire 'The Last Lullaby', that the soundtrack to his film has been released. Anyone who has seen the film will recognize the strength of this score by Ben Lovett. It's moody, atmospheric, and complements the deep...
Slim is in, behold Sony’s new lightweight, energy efficient PS3
Sony must have Steinway envy. The original PS3 video game system was finished in a glossy black that oozed high end appeal. Maybe it even helped some buyers overlook the market leading, premium price tag. Or not. Because now Sony has slashed their video game system in a bid...
Branding: Fedex Kinko’s now Fedex Office
Although it began last year, Fedex is now changing some of the local store signs here in San Jose from the post-merger "Fedex Kinko's" to the integrated "Fedex Office."
I noticed the announcement at the Blossom Hill Road location in south San Jose. It's an interesting, but not surprising, branding...
Cinequest short: ‘Fumi and the Bad Luck Foot’
Are you clumsy like me... banging your head, biting your tongue, stubbing your toe? Then you'll relate to poor Fumi. But watch what happens when she turns her handicap into a force for good. I hope you'll agree it's an inspiring way to start the week!
Our Cinequest film review...
Hurricane advisory issued for Southern Baja California
Jimena is bearing down on the southern part of the Baja. The National Hurricane Center and Mexican Center have issued a HURRICANE WARNING advisory for Baja California Sur.
Theater review: ‘Yellow Face’ an entertaining look at race in America
I always admire people who can poke fun at themselves yet deliver a serious message. That's exactly what David Henry Hwang does with his mockumentary 'Yellow Face' and there is a lot to admire here. His narrative, which casts himself at the center of a part-reality, part-fictional account of...
Finally, after 10 years, I win an ice hockey championship in San Jose!
It was 1999 since I last won an ice hockey championship (with Cisco) here in San Jose.
Tonight, that finally all changed, as we won our championship game at the downtown Logitech Ice 5-1 in a fairly one-sided affair. I think our semis were tougher. Great action and a big...
Toyota Venza: Japanese influenced by American designers? Also, Fremont plant closes
Yesterday, on highway 101 heading North for a meeting downtown, I spotted something new—at least to me. Normally my eyes gravitate to GTs (6-series), sports cars (911s of course), and exotics (R8 is a winner, price is good too!), but on this occasion, being an all around car buff,...