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Fortune names Apple’s Steve Jobs CEO of the Decade
by Clinton Stark | 11.05.09 | Comment
Fortune names Apple’s Steve Jobs CEO of the Decade

Fortune today announced that they’ve selected Steve Jobs as CEO of the decade. The often controversial boss has a colorful history with Apple and the industry.

But one thing is undeniable: his imprint on technology is unprecedented.

Even long before ...

Mystery and Adventure Await
Bring on the Baja
by Chris Wright | 11.04.09 | Comment

Where in the World?
Photo of the day Photo of the day

One of my favorites. Can you guess where it was taken? And what Loni is looking for?

Kid Tech
Nintendo Wii best games and accessories
by Mike Carrall | 11.04.09 | Comments (1)
Nintendo Wii best games and accessories

Having spent many hours with my nieces and nephews and friends of friends and others, haplessly being beaten into smithereens by the younger ones, I feel qualified to write about some of the best stuff out there now ...

Pat enjoys experiencing the latest in food, wine and the arts. Her vacation home in Loreto is Casa de los Gallos.
Al pursues his passion for photography, motorsports, cycling and writing about travel and wine.
Technology executive Carl writes about adventure, from Bhutan in the Himalayans to Bucerias in Mexico.
Jane is an emmy-award winner who writes and inspires with tales of adventure, charity and kayaking.
Clint co-founded StarkSilverCreek and writes about social media, arts, wine. He tries in vain to direct Loni.
Classic Video Hit
Go Loni! All the world’s a dance floor…
by Chris Wright | 11.04.09 | Comment

Back due to popular demand. Needs a better name though. Ideas? Shot in Napa and Loreto.

On Location
On Location: Bike party in downtown San Jose on way to @sjrep
by Loni Kao Stark | 11.03.09 | Comment

While strolling the streets of San Jose, I was suddenly immersed in a swarm of bikes.

I was able to ...

World Premiere
‘Mrs. Whitney’ delights with humor while devulging love’s desperation
by Loni Kao Stark | 11.03.09 | Comment
‘Mrs. Whitney’ delights with humor while devulging love’s desperation

This past Friday, I attended a John Kolvenbach marathon at Magic Theatre—a double dose of comedy and heartbreak starting with Goldfish and concluding with Mrs. Whitney. I had seen the Bay Area Premiere of Goldfish previously, (review) ...

Theater & Arts
Preview: Neil LaBute’s ‘FAT PIG’ opens Thursday at Aurora Theatre Company
by Clinton Stark | 11.03.09 | Comment
Preview: Neil LaBute’s ‘FAT PIG’ opens Thursday at Aurora Theatre Company

What exactly does it mean to be a “bad-boy” playwright? Does Neil LaBute wear a leather jacket, drive a Camaro and smoke? We may find out when his play FAT PIG, an exploration of body consciousness in contemporary America, ...

Ottawa Memories
Facebook photo from my Mom
by Clinton Stark | 11.03.09 | Comment
Facebook photo from my Mom

I couldn’t resist posting this, possibly incriminating. This is how it looks to grow up in Canada at the local rink.

This is my reply to my Mom on FB:

Gadgets & Tech
Motorola Droid: Reviews and best information sources
by Mike Carrall | 11.03.09 | Comments (2)
Motorola Droid: Reviews and best information sources

I suspect like Clint, I’ve been scraping the World Wide Web the last week or so for all things Motorola Droid. To say that Android is a hot topic these days would be an understatement of AdSense proportions. ...

Entertainment
The top 3 classic movies of all time?
by Tom Eden | 11.03.09 | Comment
The top 3 classic movies of all time?

Sure, anyone can choose the top 20 movies of all time, or even whittle it down, begrudgingly, to 10. But how about 3?

Put your game face on. Sink or swim. Back’s against the wall. This is the definitive, best, absolute ...

Dreaming of red barns
The Artist Diaries #4: Invites and Erasers
by Chris Wright | 11.02.09 | Comment

Loni finishes the pears, then moves onto a large, tricky barn painting. Also in this episode: teamwork.

Culinary Adventures
Julie, Julia and Pat Julie, Julia and Pat

The BOOK arrived at the beginning of the month for my birthday. Barry lovingly bought it for me after I told him that it was the only thing I wanted. I think he was thrilled and ...