Is Energy Star misleading consumers?
Yesterday the Federal Government announced plans to start testing Energy Star claims to ensure manufacturer’s appliances are in fact saving energy. According to Consumer Reports,…
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Palm shares plummet, concerns over viability
Shares of Palm Inc. (NASDAQ: PALM), which sells smartphones such as the Pre, plummeted 25% this morning amidst concerns about viability. The financials look rough with revenue…
U.S. ad spending down 12.3% in 2009, but Internet climbs 7.3%
Kantar Media reported this morning that U.S. ad spending fell 12.3% in 2009. Newspapers and radio were hit hardest, each declining about 20%. The only…
Aspiring filmmakers on location, post-production – Week 3 Adobe Youth Voices
The young filmmakers at Adobe Youth Voices (affectionately AYV) and Cinequest Film Camp recently wrapped week 3 on their film projects. Loni was there to…
Confessions of an iPhone Chick: BlackBerry envy
I haven’t written much about my iPhone for a while. I am somewhat dreading writing this entry. At some point, I knew I had to…
Sunday Espresso: Kisses, Brainstorming, Welcome Cy!
I love the smell of espresso in the morning! The Nespresso is working out quite well. No mess, no fuss. And all of these colored…
Prediction: April show-off showers coming led by iPad-toting soccer Moms
Let the crazy begin. Yesterday Apple opened the doors for virtual pre-orders for the much hyped, much discussed gadget that is the unfortunately named iPad.…
San Jose Repertory Theatre celebrates 25 SF Bay Area Theatre Critics’ Circle Award nominations
The San Jose Rep Theatre received a grand total of twenty-five nominations from the San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics’ Circle for outstanding productions. The…
Coffee in midtown Palo Alto
Midtown Palo Alto could easily surpass Seattle as the Mecca for coffee drinkers, with three independent cafes, all with free Internet access, less than a…
San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle announce 2009 nominees
San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle (SFBATCC) announced the 2009 nominees earlier this week. The list is below, but fair warning: you may want…