California Wine News: Grape Crush 2012 Sets All-time Record
Total crush for the year came in at a a record high 4.3 milion tons. That's up 13% from last year and 1% better than…
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Businessweek is cool again
The iPad and Businessweek: two reasons why traveling can be (somewhat) less of a hassle. Is BW cool again? I think so.
Apple and Samsung dominate smartphone sales
Interestingly LG, who makes the much-hyped and well-received Nexus 4 smartphone (sold unlocked directly on the Google Play Store and on contract via T-Mobile) saw…
Art-o-mat dispenses original artwork for $5
Art-o-Mat is made from revamped vintage cigarette machines, and dispenses small, cigarette pack–sized original pieces of artwork.
Jean-Charles Boisset, the James Bond of wine (Video)
As Jean-Charles Boisset presided over the Buena Vista Winery celebration which featured 3 national anthems, 2 mayors, 1 Count celebrating his 200th birthday, a proclamation,…
3 Things I’d Like to See in Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie
Thinking through what Android is missing is not an easy exercise. Over the past few months with my Nexus 4 and Jelly Bean I've continually…
CEO: “Best day ever for the first day of a launch of a new BlackBerry”
The brief statement was in stark contrast to the glitzy (and generally well received) launch event at which Heins presided, and where singer Alicia Keys…
What’s the ideal length for a YouTube video?
Stark Insider TV is closing in on 1 million YouTube views (eta: this summer) and we're celebrating by publishing a weekly piece on our experience…
Android Jelly Bean share climbs to 13.6%
According to the data collected, Jelly Bean has grown approximately 30% month-to-month.
Wine and Wishes
"The bottom line is the kids." says Hoss Zaré, executive chef and owner of Zaré at Fly Trap. "We're here to raise money for their…