CES Trendspotting: What’s old is new again
At CES, what’s old is new again. Indeed we are witnessing the great tech circle of life. I didn’t live through the 1950s, but it’s…
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Winemaker Joel Aiken Launches Wine Consulting Company
Internationally known winemaker, Joel Aiken, has left the position of Vice President of Winemaking at the world-renowned Beaulieu Vineyard (BV) in Napa Valley to begin…
‘It Might Get Loud’ … and you’ll love it (film review)
“It might get loud,” says The Edge with slight smirk. And boy does it, as he tears into a processor intensive, reverb heavy riff from U2’s…
Public Grand Tasting – Top 100 Cabs of the Napa Valley
Join us as we taste the judges choices for the “Best of the Best” Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley at Napa’s top restaurant, Bayleaf Restaurant…
2010 Silicon Valley International Auto Show runs Jan 7-10 in San Jose
One of the best “shows” of the year opens today. Of course I’m talking about the Silicon Valley International Auto Show. Or it might be…
DIY preview: Wine country inspired candle holder
I’m almost finished with the plans and video for another west coast style DIY project! With my visits to Napa I’m always inspired by the…
Google Nexus One: A hangover without the party?
As if the world needs yet one more piece on the new Google Nexus One phone. Well, instead of writing my opinion, or talking up…
Harlan Estate wine marketing in action; when less is more?
Harlan Estate marketing sometimes reminds me of Porsche mailers. But without the fun gadgets; just a fancy envelope, slick fonts, and impressive card stock. This…
The Artist Diaries #5: ‘Goals and Shoes’
Loni talks goals. Lee talks shoes. Can a student become a master painter?
‘American Idiot’ to open on Broadway April 20 at St. James Theatre
Berkeley pride hits the Big Apple again. This time it’s the hugely successful American Idiot musical—based on the smash Green Day album of the…