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Articles by Clinton Stark

Clint writes about new media, arts, wine, indie film, and tech (including his trusty Droid). An aging ice hockey player, he tries in vain to direct Loni in SSC videos. He's held executive marketing roles at tech companies including Cisco, EMC and Salesforce.com. Originally from Ottawa, Canada, he now lives in Silicon Valley. More »
SF Bay Area: What’s happening this weekend

“I got my makeup off and I came out into the house, and my father walked around the corner and he was beaming with pride.” – James Carpenter

by Clinton Stark on 09.02.10
U2: 360 L.A. vs. Zoo TV Australia

One of my favorite parts of the concert is the rare live performance of Ultraviolet (Light my way).

by Clinton Stark on 09.02.10
How I ended the Cold War with Iron Horse Russian Cuvée

But first, I would almost take Loni’s eye out.

by Clinton Stark on 08.31.10
Mystery photo challenge @01SJ

Artists Scott Kildall and Victoria Scott are working on a virtual-world-comes-to-life sculpture.

by Clinton Stark on 08.31.10
How to buy a book on Amazon Kindle

We’ve had the new Amazon Kindle 3 since Friday, and continue to put it through its …

by Clinton Stark on 08.30.10
Theater Review: Berkeley has ‘Trouble in Mind’

Is playwright Alice Childress’ play as relevant today as it was when it debuted in the mid-50s?

by Clinton Stark on 08.30.10
Sunday Espresso: On Showing Up and Wine Badges

As much as I like anything that makes wine more fun, and approachable, I’m not so sure we’re going to see the 100-point system replaced anytime soon.

by Clinton Stark on 08.29.10
Amazon Kindle 3: 7 Features To Die For

My fingers are compelled to touch the screen. Call it the Apple effect.

by Clinton Stark on 08.28.10
Amazon Kindle 3: Unboxing, first impressions

If you want to surf the web in color, run Apps, play games, catch up on social networks, then the iPad is it. But for people who love to read, the Amazon Kindle 3–especially at only $139–is a superb choice.

by Clinton Stark on 08.27.10
WORKS/San Jose to transform urban activity at 01SJ Biennial

City/space/share operates similar to the zipcar strategy, where spatial and infrastructural resources are shared among multiple users.

by Clinton Stark on 08.27.10 VIDEO
Canon EOS 60D camera announced, time to upgrade Rebel T2i?

Ah, upgrade envy; the affliction of us who spend waking moments lusting after the latest gadgets, and reading too much Engadget, CrunchGear and Stuff.tv.

by Clinton Stark on 08.26.10
Five reasons Google Android has not peaked

While not perfect (Wave, Buzz, Nexus One), Google is executing extremely well with Android. Cash, market muscle and engineering talent ensure plenty of runway.

by Clinton Stark on 08.25.10
Bubbles, Iron Horse, Sonoma

Rumor has it that we can thank a fine bubbly for ending the Cold War. Imagine Reagan and Gorbachev toasting to that.

by Clinton Stark on 08.24.10
Sunday Espresso: Baby photos 2.0, X10 surprises, Gilt memoires

The latest game, though, involves… making money. Who doesn’t want to make money, right?

by Clinton Stark on 08.22.10
Insta-Zombie: Concannon Petite Sirah packs flavor, ink

I kind of like the fact that it scares away mere mortals… those who can be found skulking in the corners, drinking Sauvignon Blanc and talking about flowers.

by Clinton Stark on 08.21.10
The Foodie and the ’57 T-Bird

Nothing says j’aime mon gastronomique quite like an uber high-res, 17 mega-pixel close-up of fugu.

by Clinton Stark on 08.20.10