CMO perspective: Economy improving, online marketing spending +9.5%
According to Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business July 2009 “CMO Survey”, CMOs believe that the economy is turning the corner. How long it will…
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Lenovo to delay release of Ion-powered S12 netbook until Windows 7 launch
(UPDATE: Reports are also indicating Samsung will delay its Ion-powered netbooks also until Windows 7 is released.) Well I think the mystery is finally solved;…
Carey Perloff’s Phèdre at Stratford receives glowing review
More Bay Area theater news. Carey Perloff, artistic director at the American Conservatory Theatre (A.C.T.) in San Francisco, has been on the road up North…
Successful play ‘The Kite Runner’ heads to Arizona Theatre Company
That didn’t take long. Loni and I wondered where and when ‘The Kite Runner’ production would next surface. The world premiere here in the Bay…
Are Hollywood stars in danger of extinction?
According to a New York Times article, “the spring and summer box office has murdered megawatt stars.” The story surprised me as I always pictured…
Interview: Obie-award winner Francis Jue discusses ‘Yellow Face’ at TheatreWorks, Broadway, Bay Area theater
Bay Area theater fans will be excited to know that our very own Francis Jue will be back on stage here at this week’s opening…
Acer Aspire 1410 (1810T) 11.6″ laptop now shipping
The Acer Aspire AS1410 (known as the 1810T overseas) is now available for purchase from Amazon. At least, in blue for now (Ruby Red and…
A trip down CIA’s Vintners Hall of Fame
Inaugural inductees included André Tchelistcheff, Harold Olmo, Gustave Niebaum, Robert Mondavi, Charles Krug, Agoston Haraszthy, Georges de Latour, Brother Timothy, Maynard Amerine and Carl Heinrich…
“Pass the Chardonnay” Crab and Arugula Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
With such a refreshing salad, the only thing left to say is "Pass the Chardonnay". Salut!
Napa Valley Film Festival 2010 interview with film producer Marc Lhormer
Marc Lhormer spoke with Loni and I about the 2010 Napa Valley Film Festival. Planning is underway, and Marc talks about the vision for the…