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Film Review: ‘Cooking History’ the ultimate Food Network and The History Channel mash-up

BY CLINTON STARK — 02.13.2010

Mash-up Food Network with The History Channel and you’d have an intriguing documentary called Cooking History. Chances are, you’ve never seen anything quite like it.…

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SunPower launches Web 2.0 tools for managing solar energy generation

BY LONI STARK — 02.13.2010

Solar panels are much more exciting during the purchase phase than when they are finally installed. I remember during the selection and design process, there…

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San Francisco General Hospital Foundation’s ‘Hearts After Dark’ pumps up the volume

BY LONI STARK — 02.13.2010

As Pam Baer, founder of the event noted, it was an idea that had been brewing for a couple of years, a way to extend…

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On Location: Hearts After Dark at Union Square

BY CLINTON STARK — 02.12.2010

Video of Hearts After Dark fundraiser, plus interview with Pam Baer, board member of San Francisco General Hospital Foundation.

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Film Review: ‘Raspberry Magic’

BY CLINTON STARK — 02.12.2010

As a guy it pains me sometimes to use adjectives such as cute, charming, delightful. But these are entirely appropriate for the latest Cinequest screener…

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Is Foursquare a next generation travel guide? The New York Times says yes

BY CLINTON STARK — 02.12.2010

Well The New York Times didn’t exactly say that Foursquare would be a next generation travel guide, but after looking closer at today’s deal between…

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Things To Do: ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’ at The Stage opens Saturday

BY MONICA TURNER — 02.12.2010

Looking to rock out a little this weekend? Why not check out the new show Rock ‘n’ Roll opening Saturday night at The Stage, downtown…

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Inside Cirque du Soleil OVO: Rock wall training

BY MONICA TURNER — 02.12.2010

What does it take to be a cricket—jumping, running, climbing a towering wall—in the new show OVO by Cirque du Soleil? In this behind the…

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TED winner Jamie Oliver wants to “educate every child about food”

BY CLINTON STARK — 02.11.2010

The TED conference this week awarded its top prize of $100,000 to Jamie Oliver who wants to “educate every child about food.” Here, here! I…

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8th Annual Passion for Pinot Noir Summit

BY MONICA TURNER — 02.11.2010

The 8th annual Pinot Noir Summit takes place on Saturday, February 27th. The public is invited to taste 40 of the top Pinot Noirs from…