New Apple ad on CNET web site is shocking, good fun
By now, the 2 actors on Apple’s Mac vs. PC television ads are quite famous. I, probably like a lot of you, get a kick…
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Is Twitter the real deal or just a huge, narcissistic, real-time spam engine?
A well known entrepreneur in Silicon Valley, of Garage Technology Ventures, and now as I’m continuously reminded on Twitter, a new web site called Alltop.…
2006 Benziger Chardonnay, Sonoma County wine review (88 pts, $16)
Slightly off the beaten path in Sonoma County, Benziger is a scenic, wooded winery worth the visit. We visited a few years back and came…
Vegetable planter box update from David B. in Australia
One of our most popular articles on StarkSilverCreek is a piece I wrote about a year ago that provides instructions on how to build your…
‘Crabs ahoy, matey!’ Crab Cakes
I love crabs when cooked right, steamed or the way my dad makes them, chopped up and sautéed in spices and a thick sauce. The…
United Airlines pilots ChoiceMenu in effort to boost per seat revenue
On my flight from San Francisco to Washington Dulles this past week, something was definitely different. Just before the procession of drink and snack trolleys…
Weekend wine picks: three favorites from three stores
If you’ll be stopping by your favorite store to pick up some wine for the weekend, here are some quick picks to help you increase…
Villa Group talks about Loreto and Baja resort developments on Loreto Live
Villa Group has a large presence in Baja, dating back 25 years. Loni spent some time with Mario Cortes, project director, to get a first…
Solar Update: April 2009
I just realized late this Sunday evening that I have not reported on last month’s Sunpower solar energy generation statistics, a task I normally perform…
Wine deals to be had at Safeway (yes, Safeway) – the mix & match we picked up today
Every time I hit the wine section at Safeway I’m reminded how good it is. Selection includes an assortment of wineries from the big guys…