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DIY Project: How to build your own vegetable planter box (Plans & Photos)

BY LONI STARK — 03.02.2015

Here's how to build your own planter box. Download my simple plans (pdf), includes materials list, instructions and diagrams. Enjoy yard-to-table veggies for years to…

Culture

Madonna brings ‘Rebel Heart’ tour to San Jose October 19

BY MONICA TURNER — 03.02.2015

One of the most highly anticipated tours of 2015 touches down in San Jose later this year. Organizers have announced that Madonna will perform at…

Culture

Mat Kearney performs ‘Just Kids’ live, talks Oregon roots and music business (Video)

BY LONI STARK — 02.25.2015

Watch Mat Kearney talk about his fifth studio album, 'Just Kids'. Plus, concert highlights from Live in the Vineyard featuring "Ships in the Night" and…

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Pebble announces Kickstarter for Pebble Time smartwatch with color e-paper display

BY CLINTON STARK — 02.24.2015

The day has finally arrived. And it’s called “Pebble Time.” After a much-hyped and significantly marketed countdown, the smartwatch maker that could, Pebble, announced today a…

Food & Wine

Napa Valley wine auction breaks record, raises $6 million (Video)

BY CLINTON STARK — 02.22.2015

Annual Premiere Napa Valley wine auction again breaks record. $6 million raised, with top lot Brand Napa Valley going for $115,000, or about $1,900 per…

Food & Wine

Napa Gras at Raymond Vineyards kicks off Premiere Napa Valley weekend (Video)

BY MONICA TURNER — 02.20.2015

Prepare to Napa Gras. If you notice a slight red glow over the Napa Valley tonight, chances are the source would be none other than Raymond…

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Nightwalk Vancouver: Robson shopping, sushi, and… rain! (Video)

BY CLINTON STARK — 02.20.2015

Another weekend video challenge. This time in the beautiful city of Vancouver, Canada. Our weekly challenges are simple: grab a Canon DSLR, shoot some street…

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Apple Watch: Smash or Trash? 5 Reasons why Apple will get wearables right

BY CLINTON STARK — 02.18.2015

My wife wants an Apple Watch. She's an unapologetic laggard. Is that reason enough to say that Apple understands wearables better than anyone?

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Google Glass doesn’t need a Google Glass killer, but Sony tries anyways

BY CLINTON STARK — 02.17.2015

Google Glass flopped. But that hasn't stopped Sony from taking a (misguided) swing at the wearable market. SmartEyeglass retails for $849, but I don't think…

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Only 720,000 Android Wear devices shipped 2H14 (vs. 114 million iPhones)

BY CLINTON STARK — 02.12.2015

It's official. Android Wear is a flop. By why did Google miss the mark so badly?