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Santa Cruz: Crab season opens today for sport fisherman
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Meg Whitman's charitable foundation's biggest benefactor was environmental group
7 Nov 2009 | 3:52 amIn 2007, the GOP gubernatorial candidate contributed $100,000 to the Environmental Defense Fund, which is now at odds with Whitman over water policy. The foundation also invested $3 million in hedge funds based in the Cayman Islands — a Caribbean tax haven that’s been the subject of political controversy. Whitman tax documents | Poizner tax documents 2010 Governor's race | More politics -
Detective: Palo Alto real estate agent Jennifer Schipsi apparently was strangled
6 Nov 2009 | 10:13 pmJennifer Schipsi, the real estate agent found dead after a Palo Alto house fire Oct. 15, appeared to have been strangled, according to a police affidavit unsealed Friday. -
Audit details ousted East Side schools Superintendent Bob Nunez's expenses
6 Nov 2009 | 10:13 pmOusted Superintendent Bob Nunez routinely spent $1,000 a month for meals, travel and lodging and sometimes much more. But the auditors found no illegal expenditures. -
Two people killed in Caltrain tracks in San Jose and Redwood City
6 Nov 2009 | 10:13 pmAn adult male and a female were killed Friday on Caltrain tracks, within hours of each other in separate accidents in San Jose and Redwood City.
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Skype founders ring up their second big eBay payday
6 Nov 2009 | 7:57 amStrictly as a fan of business hardball, you have to tip your cap to the Scandinavian team of Niklas Zennstrom and Janus Friis. First the founders of Skype got eBay to pay close to $3 billion for the Net telephony pioneer while somehow retaining control of its key technology. And now, after being... -
Windows 7 enjoys a good opening
6 Nov 2009 | 5:57 amMaking straight-up comparisons of sales figures for the launches of various Windows versions is tricky business for the same reason that you can’t step in the same river twice — too many variables in the natural flow of things. But even with that caveat, it appears Windows 7 has gotten... -
Quoted: Avatars gone wild
6 Nov 2009 | 12:15 am“While No Doubt are avid fans of the Rolling Stones and even have performed in concerts with the Rolling Stones, the Character Manipulation Feature results in an unauthorized performance by the Gwen Stefani avatar in a male voice boasting about having sex with prostitutes ['Honky Tonk... -
Off Topic
6 Nov 2009 | 12:02 amPhilman George, the rhyming chef of Barbuda; a collection of amusingly mangled bootleg DVD covers; and I Love Local Commercials. Also, Google Books has made it easier to navigate its magazine archives. a2a_linkname="Off... -
Fortune names Steve Jobs as CEO of the Century, So Far
5 Nov 2009 | 7:46 amA case could be made for the Google guys, Warren Buffett, Carlos Slim, Oprah Winfrey and others, but in the end, decided the editors of Fortune, there was but one clear choice for the title of CEO of the Decade: Apple’s Steve Jobs. His place in history was already assured by his...
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YouTube Is Falling Apart Again
6 Nov 2009 | 9:37 pmThe ads are destroying YouTube. At least this one is. It is a video ad for sustainable energy company from Spain called Acciona. Yeah, I had never heard of them either. The video starts with this Euro-dude in a suit starting to blow up and crack apart like he’s made from plaster. Halfway through, the actual video player crack in half, and all of the surrounding parts of the site shake and fall away, while an annoying voiceover is saying something about rebirth. I don’t know, maybe it makes more sense in Spanish. The visual effect is interesting, but feels like a gimmick since… -
Marissa Mayer Chosen As A Glamour Magazine Woman Of The Year
6 Nov 2009 | 8:30 pmGoogle’s Vice President of Search Product and User Experience Marissa Mayer was recently profiled in a Vogue Magazine article that offered a in-depth glimpse into the exec’s lifestyle, loves, career and fashion preferences. Now, Mayer has been named as one of Glamour Magazine’s 2009 Women of the Year. Joining Mayer on the list are a variety of female powerhouses and icons including Maya Angelou, First Lady Michelle Obama, Susan Rice, Euna Lee and Laura Ling. Mayer has been frequently profiled in business and technology publications over the years, but it’s also nice to… -
The Just Because We Love You TwitterPeek Giveaway #Crunch
6 Nov 2009 | 6:53 pmIf you’re a Twitter freak and think that a dedicated Twitter device is just the thing for you, read on. This week we saw the launch of the TwitterPeek, a cute little device built by Peek that will do just about anything you want it to do, as long as all you want it to do is access Twitter. It won’t surf the web. It won’t make phone calls. It won’t support third party apps. But it most certainly does run Twitter. You can get it in black. Or, if you want to show a little flair, you can get in in cyan. For some crazy reason I wanted one. A friend bought me one that I will… -
Gowalla Hops Onto Android Via The Mobile Web
6 Nov 2009 | 6:09 pmUp until now, if you wanted to use the location-based service Gowalla on the go, you had to have an iPhone. Today, that expands to Android. But rather than building an app, Gowalla has extended support to Android using the mobile web. This works because Android’s browser is closely tied to the device and is able to access location information, which is vital for Gowalla. The goal is to extend this mobile web support to BlackBerry and a few other location-aware devices in the next week or so, co-founder Josh Williams tells us. As a small team, Gowalla, like its rival Foursquare,… -
textPlus 2.0 Hits The App Store For Free Texting
6 Nov 2009 | 5:26 pmtextPlus, a text messaging app that’s powered by GOGII, has just hit the App Store. textPlus lets any iPhone or iPod Touch send free text messages to any cell number by using in-app advertising to cover its costs. There is no limit on how many text messages you can send per month, it’s just a matter of getting WiFi, 3G or an Edge connection. GOGII was one of the first companies that was funded by iFund, the partnership between venture capital firm KPCB and Apple, which was announced at the Apple SDK roadmap event. With version 2.0 of textPlus, GOGII is announcing the availability…
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11 Oct 2009 | 11:21 amRecent Silicon Valley promotions to vice president level or higher.
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My Sympathies Lie With Northwest Airlines Pilots
28 Oct 2009 | 6:11 amLike many air travelers, I followed in bewilderment last week the strange tale of the Northwest Airlines pilots who inadvertently overshot their destination of Minneapolis by 110 miles, or so. Were they drunk? Was it terrorists? At last, this week the pilots explained the mystery: They were looking at their laptops and just got so wrapped up, they forget about that whole landing thing. No harm, no foul. Now, let’s not judge them too harshly. Because let’s face it, we’ve all been there. If not in our planes, then at least while driving our cars. Distraction by technology while traveling… -
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27 Oct 2009 | 12:00 amInterview: Mike Volpi, Former Joost CEO, Now at Index Ventures | Kara Swisher | BoomTown | AllThingsD Recently replaced Joost CEO Mike Volpi joins Index Ventures | VentureBeat
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Nvidia takes cartoon shots at Intel
6 Nov 2009 | 4:05 pmA Web site sanctioned by Nvidia Corp. is poking fun at rival Intel Corp.'s antitrust troubles in a series of cartoons. (NVDA) (INTC) (AMD) (DELL) (HPQ) (IBM) -
Kaiser Permanente's 3Q profits soar to $569M
6 Nov 2009 | 2:26 pmKaiser Permanente’s non-profit health plan and hospital units said late Friday that third-quarter profits soared to $569 million and profits through the first nine months skyrocketed to $1.6 billion. -
Nokia leads RIM, Apple in smartphone shipments
6 Nov 2009 | 2:24 pmSmartphones continue to be one of the lone bright spots for mobile handset makers, as the devices reached a new record for shipments during the third quarter, according to figures released by research firm IDC. (RIMM) (AAPL) -
Sun narrows loss as it waits for Oracle OK
6 Nov 2009 | 2:09 pmSun Microsystems Inc. said Friday thatit narrowed its first quarter loss to $120 million, or 16 cents a share, from $1.68 billion, or $2.24 a share, a year ago. (ORCL) (JAVA) (JAVA) -
Travel industry to reverse job losses
6 Nov 2009 | 1:55 pmThe U.S. travel industry, which has lost 400,000 jobs in the last two years, may see healthy gains in employment next year, says an industry trade group.
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Pizarro: Silicon Valley can contribute to airport art
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Pizarro: Good buzz around 'Star Trek' exhibit at the Tech
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Pizarro: San Jose Rep play prompts race discussion
20 Oct 2009 | 8:33 pmAmerican Leadership Forum Silicon Valley CEO Chris Block will lead an audience discussion about the powerful themes in the San Jose Rep's production of 'Groundswell' after the Oct. 27 show.
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Motorola settles patent dispute suit - Chicago Tribune
6 Nov 2009 | 7:30 pmMotorola settles patent dispute suitChicago TribuneMotorola Inc. and a Silicon Valley wireless network company have settled a patent dispute more than two years after the Schaumburg-based technology giant and more » -
Investigation Is Sending Shock Waves Through Silicon Valley - Wall Street Journal
6 Nov 2009 | 7:23 pmInvestigation Is Sending Shock Waves Through Silicon ValleyWall Street JournalA widening insider-trading probe is causing new tremors in Silicon Valley, as prosecutors say a network of employees at technology companies 14 charged in Galleon insider trading caseSan Jose Mercury NewsUPDATE 1-Atheros VP charged in Galleon insider trading caseReuters14 charged in Galleon insider trading caseSanta Cruz Sentinelall 24 news articles » -
Silicon Valley data center development helps deregulation - DatacenterDynamics
6 Nov 2009 | 7:16 pmSilicon Valley data center development helps deregulationDatacenterDynamicsThe city loosened up green-building requirements and worked with PG&E (the utility that supplies power to a large part of Silicon Valley) to speed up power Fortune Earns LEED for San Jose Data CenterWeb Host Industry Reviewall 7 news articles » -
Sun's Server Sales Continue to Sag - Wall Street Journal
6 Nov 2009 | 4:54 pmRTT NewsSun's Server Sales Continue to SagWall Street JournalThe Silicon Valley company reported late Friday that total revenue for the fiscal first quarter ended in September declined 25%. Revenue from new products Sun Microsystems Loss Narrows On Smaller Items, Rev DropsWall Street Journalall 46 news articles » -
Silicon Valley Police Blotter - San Jose Mercury News
6 Nov 2009 | 4:29 pmSilicon Valley Police BlotterSan Jose Mercury News3636 Murillo Ave., 5:50 pm Wednesday A man who entered the Sikh Temple carrying two swords and threatened members inside was detained until police arrived. and more »
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Grant Thornton Study: Scary Numbers On The Decline Of US IPOs
6 Nov 2009 | 7:00 amThe lack of IPOs is harming the cycle of innovation in Silicon Valley but if you look beyond our region, it's effect is much larger.Grant Thornton, a large accounting firm, has published a study that shows the connection between IPOs and the health of the US economy. And it shows how new listings in Asia are helping to shift wealth and competitiveness outside of the US.Here are some of the findings:The scale of the decline in IPOs:- Just 12 companies went public in the US in the first half of 2009 - 4 were non-US.- 1997 was a peak year for IPOs, since then it has declined 39% (55% decline if… -
AT&T Demos New Apps at SF Showcase
5 Nov 2009 | 3:49 pmI just got back from a demonstration of new AT&T technologies and apps at its annual technology showcase in San Francisco.There were about a dozen demonstrations. However, there is no guarantee that any of these will reach a commercial stage. They are designed to show off the kind of research At&T is working on in its labs.I asked John Donovan, chief technology officer at AT&T if Apple's success in attracting more than 100,000 apps had affected the research projects at AT&T and if any apps projects had been cancelled.He said that there hadn't been any effect on research programs and that the… -
Steve Jobs: Silicon Valley's Babe Ruth - Fortune's "CEO of the Decade"
5 Nov 2009 | 10:54 amWhen I first met Steve Jobs in the mid-80s he was already hailed as a "visionary." I wasn't that impressed.It wasn't until he had come back to Apple and reinvented the company time and again, and taken risks and failed at some things that I began to appreciate him.While it is possible to get "lucky" in Silicon Valley, it is very rare to be able to continue being able to build new businesses and continue being successful. Steve Jobs has done that time and again. And he has built incredible shareholder value. For example, the New York Post, Oct 21, 2009 reported:shares of Apple soared to a new… -
Gartner Prevails In Magic Quadrant Legal Challenge
5 Nov 2009 | 10:26 amZL Technologies has lost the first round in its legal challenge against Gartner Group's use of its "Magic Quadrant" classification of tech companies.Brian Tarran at Research. reports:District Court Judge Jeremy Fogel agreed with the IT analyst's argument that its Magic Quadrant reports and the positioning of ZL Technologies in the 'niche' quadrant constituted "non-actionable opinion". ZL had argued that its placement in the reports was derogatory "because they are understood by technology purchasers as a warning, by Gartner, that ZL and the ZL products are not good choices for enterprise… -
PRWatch: Press Releases Must Be Labelled Says Google News
5 Nov 2009 | 9:19 amSome PR people love Google News because it often distributes their press releases as if they are real news articles written by independent journalists."This gets past the gate-keepers!" has been their gleeful mantra. However, studies have shown that nearly one in five people can confuse press releases with real news stories. That's all the better if you want a press release to pull the wool over people's eyes. But it's not ethical. And it is not a good thing for society because we need to be clear about what is paid-for-content, what is advertising, and what is not.New rules about site maps…
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Windows 7 sells 234% more copies than Vista
6 Nov 2009 | 5:58 pmIt looks like all the positive buzz round Microsoft’s new Windows 7 operating system paid off in sales. Windows 7 sold 234 percent more copies during its first few days on the market than Vista did during the same period of its release, according to research by the NPD Group. NPD’s data covers the week of Oct. 18 to 24. Windows 7 only launched on the 22nd, but these numbers also include pre-sales from the days before. While the reviews weren’t universally positive, Windows 7 was seen as a huge improvement on Vista, the operating system so hated that it became a punchline of… -
Announcing DiscoveryBeat: an event on how to get your apps noticed in an age of noise
6 Nov 2009 | 4:39 pmVentureBeat is throwing a new mini-conference and networking event, DiscoveryBeat. DiscoveryBeat addresses one of the biggest conundrums for Silicon Valley’s most dynamic startups and developers: How to get your social game or mobile application noticed in an age of noise? It will be held in the afternoon of Dec. 8 at the Automattic Lounge on Pier 38 in San Francisco, a hip location with an ocean view. We’ll discuss the “secret recipe” for getting discovered in an age when getting discovered can mean huge viral growth and the difference between profound success or… -
ClickFuel provides internet tools to small businesses
6 Nov 2009 | 4:34 pmAs a web generation, when we’re looking for a dentist, plumber, or other small business, our first instinct is to go online when we need these services. Sure, there’s Yellow Pages that can find a name, number and address, but as consumers we are used to more and these small businesses usually lack a formal online presence. However, there are several companies that have emerged with the tools to help. ClickFuel, a Boston startup that designs, manages and tracks marketing campaigns, has recently launched a set of Internet marketing tools designed to help small businesses to promote… -
MSN changes the butterfly
6 Nov 2009 | 4:33 pmMSN’s new home page, which you can see at preview.msn.com, is the first one that doesn’t look like it was designed by Microsoft. The new page has the same cheery look and feel as the Bing search box that perches at its top, waiting to grab your next search away from Google. The MSN butterfly logo has been redesigned to match the new look. It’s pretty, but I doubt many users will notice the change. It still pushes the NBC peacock button in my brain, and I’m sure I’m far from alone. The big surprise is the new design of the “verticals” as they’re… -
Smart Meter maker Landis+Gyr lands $100M for epic rollout
6 Nov 2009 | 2:48 pmLast week’s announcement of $3.4 billion in stimulus funds for utilities was big news for smart meter makers. Almost every recipient of the money said they would be using it to add millions of advanced meters to their coverage areas. Now major meter maker Landis+Gyr has proved that the government grants will stimulate private investing in the sector, raising a new $100 million from its current backers. The Swiss company says it will use the funds for a fast and dramatic deployment of smart meters, and not just in the U.S. — it will look at rolling out its hardware in Asia,…
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Mozilla Updates Firefox
6 Nov 2009 | 3:41 pmMozilla has released an update to the open source Internet browser Firefox, the group said Thursday. According to Mozilla, version 3.5.5 of the browser fixes several stability issues, including a crash in the GIF decoder for the browser, as well as bugs related to font handling. -
Metabolex Nabs $8.6M More
6 Nov 2009 | 2:03 pmHayward-babsed Metabolex, a developer of biopharmaceuticals for the treatment of metabolic diseases, said this week that it has raised $8.6M in additoinal financing. The inside round came from Alta Partners, Venrock, Versant Ventures, Bay City Capital, VantagePoint Venture Partners, Novo Ventures, Pictet, Next Chapter Holdings, Charter Ventures, Merlin Biomed, and Birchmere Ventures. Metabolex said it will use the funding to continue development of its four, clinical-stage candidates. -
Applied Materials Buys Solar Technology Firm
6 Nov 2009 | 1:58 pmSanta Clara-based Applied Materials said Friday that it has acquired substantially all of the assets, including intellectual property, of New Mexico-based Advent Solar, a developer of crystalline silicon (c-Si) photovoltaic cells. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. Advent Solar was founded in 2002, and develops technology used for producing c-Si cells and modules. Applied said the acquisition would complement its portfolio of solar PV technologies. -
Thing Labs Gets $2.0M
6 Nov 2009 | 12:57 pmSan Francisco-based Thing Labs, a developer of web-based software for creating and sharing content, has upped its funding to $2.0M in a funding round which includes Polaris Venture Partners, according to a regulatory filing from the firm today. The funding is part of a $2.2M fundraise, according to the filing. Thing Labs is headed by Jason Shellen. According to Thing Labs, it has also received funding from Jeff Clavier, and Michael Jones. -
eBay, Skype Lawsuit Settled
6 Nov 2009 | 8:26 amSan Jose-based eBay said this morning that the investor group led by Silver Lake, which was looking to acquire Skype, has reached a settlement with Joltid Limited and Joost N.V., the firms that own the rights to Skype's peer-to-peer technology. According to eBay, the settlement ends all litigation by the firms, and gives Skype ownership of all software previously licensed from Joltid. As part of the deal, Skype founder Niklas Zennstrom and Janus Friis will become investors in Skype, and receive a 14 percent stake in the firm.... (more)
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Silicon Valley Moms Blog
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Explaining the Ft. Hood Tragedy
6 Nov 2009 | 8:32 pmCross posted from our sister blog, DC Metro Moms Blog. I grew up in a military family. My father was a career Air Force officer, as was his father. My brother joined the Army a few years after high school and served two tours in Bosnia before he got out. Of course then he gave my mother a heart attach by turning around and joining the Ohio National Guard. Thankfully, he returned from a tour in the Middle East late last year. My husband spent 20 years in the Navy - 3 on active duty and then 17 in the Navy Reserves. I also happen to live in the Hampton Roads area of… -
Tips on Gratuity: Jump into it, or Around it?
6 Nov 2009 | 5:00 amWe've been to a lot of birthday parties recently. People snicker and talk about "New Years Babies," but it is true. Our schedules are more booked now than they will be the rest of the school year or next summer. Many of the parties we've attended have been not in the person's home, but instead at a local bowling alley, pizza place, laser tag gig, or an "inflatable party zone." In the case of the latter, the entire party gets the run of a warehouse filled with slides, jumping pits, and other insanely fun things. (Insanely fun for the kids, just insane for the adults.)All in all, these parties… -
The Waiting Room...it can be anywhere.
5 Nov 2009 | 11:24 amWe arrive, sign in and wait. I watch another mother with two children enter. The speech therapist comes out and takes her older boy in for his time to play and practice better speech...her youngest wants to go too, "your turn is later in the week," she says. She leaves to play with the younger child. There is the other mother waiting with me in the room. She is quiet, looking stressed, just like I am feeling. Margo's occupational therapist arrives, and says, "OK Margo, its time to go play". I send her off with an… -
Guys Get Cancer Too
5 Nov 2009 | 2:00 amIt’s been kind of a rough year of cancer diagnoses for those close to me, and I was inspired by WhyMommy’s wonderful post about How to Help a Friend. Many “chemo gift basket” ideas are very female centric, written for and by breast cancer survivors, but I didn’t find nearly as many online sources for men.Building upon the gender neutral items like lotion and mints from the Chemo Chicks, here are some ideas that my friends brainstormed to help take care of both the guys and gals in our lives.LIVESTRONG Survivorship Guidebook, which "provides information, resources and… -
Halloween Candy Count Reaches Triple Digits
4 Nov 2009 | 10:00 amThis year’s Halloween haul hit a new high for our family. In an effort to minimize the intake, I knew I was going to have to act quickly. I didn’t realize it was going to require a tactical assault. Thinking I was awfully smart, I proposed a simple trade. You give me 20 pieces of your candy and you can choose any book from Barnes & Noble. It seemed fail-proof. My 4-year old daughter gave me a sideways look, said “no thank you,” and promptly left the room. My 8-year old began negotiating. He low-balled my offer – proposing 10 candies for a toy (no book). I held…
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Foreigners Seduce, Reject Twitterati [Twitterati]
6 Nov 2009 | 5:46 pmBrooke Hammerling was once beguiled by an accent; Sarah Lacy was charmed by Middle Eastern calls to prayer and Wired locked the doors between print and online. The Twitterati reconsidered that which is foreign. Wonderwall's Alex Blagg was just trying to be social, geeez. Print media is to remain in its room until it feels well enough to stop destroying the company. Wired.com's Brian X. Chen didn't specifically say that, but it's the sort of Si Newhouse conference call we like to imagine. Ubiquitous Silicon Valley flack Brooke Hammerling, recently tweeting from Mexico, got burned by some kind… -
Clooney, Carrey and Oscar's Frontrunner Are Coming to the Movies [Defamer Movie Guide]
6 Nov 2009 | 4:58 pmThe Oscar season begins in earnest this weekend. But will the moviegoers bite? THE MEN WHO STARE AT GOATS The Story: George Clooney and Jeff Bridges star. Based on the true story of a US Army psychic ops unit. The Pitch: Dr. Strangelove meets Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Who It's For: Comedy with a social message type people. Cause for Hope: Clooney and Bridges are seldom unfun to watch. Interesting, obscure story. Cause for Concern: Comedy looks very heavy on the broad and zany. Defamer Enthusio-Meter: 6 PRECIOUS The Story: An abused, overweight illiterate Harlem teen dreams of stardom. -
The Week We Were All Glenn Beck's Appendix [Week In Review]
6 Nov 2009 | 3:30 pmThis week was all about gun violence and terrible elections and Jay Leno. Nouriel Roubini likes to rock the party. JFK blown away, what else did Mad Men have to say about how crazy it was that things were different in the early '60s? We endorsed not voting for Mike Bloomberg and, to be fair, a majority of New Yorkers took our advice, one way or another. Jay Leno maybe wants to go back to late night. No one knew that Tucker Max had a movie out, besides Hamilton. Old people at a newspaper were punching each other. It was kinda awesome. Then someone from Yelp tried to punch someone else from… -
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Writers Brawl After Nerds Stop Brawling [Hackfights]
6 Nov 2009 | 3:27 pmYou'd think tech bloggers would learn from the peacemaking founders of Skype, who just dropped lawsuits holding back the $2.8 billion sale of their former company. Instead the writers are calling one another inaccurate, spineless "toddlers." Skype founders Janus Friis and Niklas Zennstrom are dropping suits against eBay, to whom they sold Skype in 2005, and against a consortium of private finance companies trying to buy Skype from eBay. The founders had accused both groups of intellectual property theft. They're dropping those lawsuits in exchange for 14 percent of Skype. But former Wall…
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Technical Content Development Manager – Palo Alto
6 Nov 2009 | 7:13 pmOrganization: VMware Contact: Inam Hussain Phone Number: 650-842-9280 Location: Palo Alto, CA Duration: Full Time VMware (NYSE: VMW) is the global leader in virtualization solutions from the desktop to the datacenter. Customers of all sizes rely on VMware to reduce capital and operating expenses, ensure business continuity, strengthen security and go green. With 2008 revenues of $1.9 billion, more than 130,000 customers and more than 22,000 partners, VMware is one of the fastest-growing public software companies. VMware’s award-winning technology, market-leading position and culture of… -
Technical Writer – San Jose
5 Nov 2009 | 3:52 pmOrganization: BD Biosciences Contact: Troy Roessler Phone Number: 800 451 4557 Location: San Jose, CA Duration: Full Time BD Biosciences, a segment of BD, is one of the world’s leading businesses focused on bringing innovative research and clinical tools to life scientists and clinicians. Principal product lines include fluorescence activated cell sorters and analyzers; cell imaging systems; monoclonal antibodies and kits; research reagent systems; tools to aid in drug discovery and growing tissue and cells; and diagnostic assays. Its customers are involved in basic research, the discovery… -
Sr Tech Writer – Atlanta, GA
5 Nov 2009 | 3:44 pmOrganization: Oracle USA Contact: Mike Shea Phone Number: 770-587-5058 Location: Atlanta, GA Duration: Full Time The Oracle Communications Global Business Unit provides enterprise-scale billing and revenue management and service fulfillment software for telecommunications organizations worldwide. As a member of the technical writing division, you will organize and prepare information for publication and develop publication concepts for the best communication of subject matter. You will also review technical information prepared by other staff members for clarity and content and take an active… -
Manager, Technical Information
3 Nov 2009 | 4:04 pmOrganization: CA Wily Contact: Keri Meredith Phone Number: 650-701-2787 Fax Number: 650-366-7506 Location: Brisbane, CA Duration: Full Time Formerly Wily Technology, this division of CA (Computer Associates) is the market-leading provider of enterprise application management solutions. Through end-to-end visibility into customer transactions in real time, Wily’s products enable organizations to successfully manage the health and availability of their critical web applications and infrastructure. This means better customer service, more stable revenue streams, and higher IT productivity. -
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3 Nov 2009 | 4:00 pmOrganization: CA Wily Contact: Keri Meredith Phone Number: 650-701-2787 Fax Number: 650-366-7506 Location: Brisbane, CA Duration: 6 months Formerly Wily Technology, this division of CA (Computer Associates) is the market-leading provider of enterprise application management solutions. Through end-to-end visibility into customer transactions in real time, Wily’s products enable organizations to successfully manage the health and availability of their critical web applications and infrastructure. This means better customer service, more stable revenue streams, and higher IT productivity.
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Lovely 3 Br Home in Exquisite Neighborhood Missing Just 2 Things-YOU & 1 Other Thing …
7 Nov 2009 | 1:11 amLovely 3 Br Home in Exquisite Neighborhood Missing Just 2 Things-YOU & 1 Other Thing … Lovely 3 Br Home in Exquisite Neighborhood Missing Just 2 Things-YOU …and 1 Other Thing…a Second Bath…But WAIT! More than half of the homes on this street only have 1 Bath also. Before you reject, come see it Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30 You can’t buy a better neighborhood for the $$! REMEMBER: Tax Credit and Unemployment Benefits Officially Extended & Expanded The existing tax credit for first-time buyers, originally set to expire at the end of the month, has been extended,… -
Tax Credit and Unemployment Benefits Officially Extended & Expanded
7 Nov 2009 | 12:39 amTax Credit and Unemployment Benefits Officially Extended & Expanded By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe The existing tax credit for first-time buyers, originally set to expire at the end of the month, has been extended, expanded and approved by the House, Senate and President Barack Obama. The new measure benefits a larger group of potential home buyers. It allows both first-timers and existing homeowners to take advantage of thousands in the form of a tax credit. All properties must close by the end of April. The measure would continue giving an $8,000 tax credit to first-time buyers. In addition,… -
Power Point: Get involved in the details
6 Nov 2009 | 3:29 pm“He’s involved in details you wouldn’t think a CEO would be involved in.” –Ken Segall, a former Chiat/Day creative director who has worked with Apple (AAPL) on and off for years, talking about Steve Jobs, Fortune’s “CEO of the Decade.” Jobs commissioned the 1997 “Think different” campaign, says Segall, long before any of Apple’s new products were introduced — or even described to the ad team. “He’d say, ‘The third word in the fourth paragraph isn’t right. You might want to think about that… -
GUI Mock Up Tools for iPhone
6 Nov 2009 | 9:10 amI posted some information back in August about GUI mock-up tools. Since then, I have tried a variet -
Power Point: What would Steve Jobs do?
5 Nov 2009 | 2:45 pm“The threshold for the release of the first product should be, ‘What would Steve Jobs do?’” – Marc Andreessen, venture capitalist and Netscape co-founder, who often evokes Apple (AAPL)’s maestro CEO in his advice to entrepreneurs. Andreessen is quoted in the Fortune cover package, “Steve Jobs: CEO of the decade,” hitting newsstands Friday. Fortune’s retrospective of “all things Steve” includes timelines, online photo galleries, and testimonials from Jobs’ friends and colleagues. For the next week, our Power…
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Silicon Valley Real Estate Info
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If You Are looking For That “Hot REO Property,” Watch This Video First
5 Nov 2009 | 2:32 pmMany buyers think that purchasing a bank owned home is an easy way to get a bargain property in today’s real estate market. While this can be true, most of the time it is time intensive and an emotional roller coaster for buyers. A client of mine sent me the link to this video created by Kris Berg of San Diego Castles. It is a hilarious look at the realty of most REO home purchases. FYI, if you need a savvy agent in the San Diego area who also happens to have a fabulous sense of humor, call on Kris Berg. -
Needs Based Pricing is a Bad And Costly Home Pricing Strategy
3 Nov 2009 | 2:42 pmI paid $1,400,000 and I need $1,650,000 Whenever I go over a home pricing analysis with a seller, I ask them what they think their home should be listed at and why. Invariably, their answer comes back to what they paid for the home, what they put into the home (upgrades, remodeling etc.) or what they need to get out of the sale in order to get to where they want to be. I call this “needs” based pricing. I need to get “X” amount because I paid “Y” and I need “X+some amount” to get to my next place. In an ideal world this would be… -
Halloween Happenings in Los Altos
29 Oct 2009 | 1:43 pmIn addition to each of our local schools having a Halloween party/parade, the town of Los Altos will provide plenty of kid friendly activities this Halloween. The fun begins Friday afternoon with the Los Altos Village Association’s Halloween Spooktacular. Just look for the orange Halloween Spooktacular signs in participating storefronts. These stores will provide candy treats for those in costumes. The trick or treating begins at noon and ends at 4:00 p.m. There will also be fun and games at State and Second streets from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. While strolling through the… -
Los Altos Coldwell Banker is Hosting a Free E-Waste Collection Event This Saturday
21 Oct 2009 | 5:35 pmIf you have any unwanted electronic equipment, the Coldwell Banker office in Los Altos is holding a free e-waste collection event this Saturday. Stop by from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and recycle your old TVs, batteries, cell phones, keyboards, monitors, laptops, microwave ovens and power supplies. See attached PDF for a list of recyclable items. Coldwell Banker e-waste event In addition to to recycling e-waste, paper shredding services will be available. Coldwell Banker will take up to two boxes of paper for shredding. The shredding service will be available from 10:00 a.m.-… -
Los Altos Real Estate Market Update – Personal Property is Causing Financing Problems
19 Oct 2009 | 4:44 pmAn interesting topic came up this morning in our office meeting – The inclusion of personal property in a purchase contract is having a negative effect on property valuation and loan funding. It appears that some Lenders are asking that personal property should not be written into the purchase contract. In the past, an appraiser would note in his/her appraisal that any personal property included in the purchase does not materially affect the property’s value and the loan would fund. However, some lenders have recently changed this practice. Personal property becomes part…
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Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition blogs
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SVBC member highligted in Wednesday's San Francisco Examiner
6 Nov 2009 | 10:55 amSVBC's own Didrik Hoag was quoted in a Wednesday article in the San Francisco Examiner titled, "Bike lanes are seeing red". Didrik recalled his own close calls at the corner of Edgewood Road and Scenic Drive in Woodside. The bright red color being tested will hopefully keep cars out of the bike lane, with cars making a left hand turn onto Scenic Drive. With cars backed up behind a driver making a left turn, many cars decide to pass along the right side, entering the bike lane. Although New York has recently incorporated a pale green for separated bike lanes and Portland uses blue to highlight… -
Peninsula cyclists - What are your thoughts on the Holly St./101 design alternatives?
2 Nov 2009 | 10:18 amAre you a concerned Peninsula cyclist? Want to have your say about freeway overpass design? Well, come join us for SVBC's monthly Peninsula Committee meeting this Thursday and share your ideas over dinner. We will be meeting at Ladda's Thai Cuisine, 2053 Broadway, in Redwood City (three blocks from Caltrain). The social hour is 6:00-7:00pm, and the regular meeting is 7:00-8:30pm. At this month's meeting, we'll be discussing the design alternatives the City of San Carlos is considering for improving access to and from US 101 via Holly Street. The City is requesting citizen input and has posted… -
San Jose Cycle Chic?
31 Oct 2009 | 7:52 pmA little bit of Copenhagen came to the Bay Area yesterday. Mikael Coleville-Andersen spoke to a packed room of about 100 people at the San Francisco office of SPUR (San Francisco Planning and Urban Research Association). Coleville-Andersen is the publisher of the increasing popular blogs Copenhagen Cycle Chic and Copenhagenize as well as the producer of the music video "Copenhagen - City of Cyclists." Copenhagen Cycle Chic's popularity stems from the fact that residents of Copenhagen don't view themselves or identify themselves as cyclists, but just average Danes who just happen to get around… -
Women serve as bicycling "indicator species"
30 Oct 2009 | 1:01 pmWomen serve as an indicator species for the health of a city's cycling scene; so says Scientific American in a recent article titled "How to Get More Bicyclists on the Road." The author argues that because of factors like gender roles and risk aversion, the proportion of women riding within a city can help urban planners gauge the success of their strategies. The article reasons that female ridership increases when cycling routes are safe and practical, and this of course increases overall ridership. What a concept! From Scientific American: "Women are considered an 'indicator species' for… -
Last night's Good Neighbor Committee meeting discussed bike parking at ATT Ballpark
30 Oct 2009 | 11:46 amJust wanted to post this to show everyone what could be done in San Jose, during hockey games or at future ball games. More on the meeting later. Thanks to the folks at Streetfilms.org who do fantastic work.
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Mole's Progressive Democrat: Silicon Valley Area, CA Focus
6 Nov 2009 | 11:31 amThe Silicon Valley Young Democrats seeks to embody the spirit of forward thinking that has made our home world renowned. We believe that ideas and ideals can transform the society. Our motto, “Innovation in Politics”, reflects our ... -
Quoted: Avatars gone wild | Good Morning Silicon Valley
6 Nov 2009 | 12:15 amGood Morning Silicon Valley · Home · Archives · Newsletter. Quoted: Avatars gone wild. Posted by John Murrell on November 6th, 2009 at 12:15 am | Categorized as Quoted. “While No Doubt are avid fans of the Rolling Stones and even have ... -
Off Topic | Good Morning Silicon Valley
6 Nov 2009 | 12:02 amGood Morning Silicon Valley · Home · Archives · Newsletter. Off Topic. Posted by John Murrell on November 6th, 2009 at 12:02 am | Categorized as Off Topic. Philman George, the rhyming chef of Barbuda; a collection of amusingly mangled ... -
Why Silicon Valley? Google CEO blames weather (Dealscape - Technology)
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Google CEO's Take on Silicon Valley Wannabes - Digits - WSJ
5 Nov 2009 | 3:30 amGoogle CEO Schmidt says he has watched a long list of regions try -- and fail -- to create technology capitals of Silicon Valley's scale.
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Rainmaker Properties
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Twitter Updates of the Week for 2009-11-01
1 Nov 2009 | 1:27 amJob outlook appears to be looking better, are we really out of the woods? http://bit.ly/XqEjh # U.S. home prices begin to rise in the month of August. http://bit.ly/TM6Ro # Financial mistakes that could HAUNT you for a lifetime. Beware of these traps! http://bit.ly/2NNlH3 # Breaking News! Avoid the Bay Bridge, falling debris; closed indefinitely! http://bit.ly/2PPUrB http://bit.ly/iuIXg # Avoid Bay Bridge; falling debris closes bridge indefinitely! http://bit.ly/2PPUrB http://bit.ly/q89R6 # SFGate: Bay Bridge could take days to re-open. http://bit.ly/1FORVC http://bit.ly/c7SLV # 3.5% Economic… -
Twitter Updates of the Week for 2009-10-25
25 Oct 2009 | 3:27 amRealEstateRain.com: Twitter Updates of the Week for 2009-10-18: New 2009 chart: a global view of the housing bubbleh… http://bit.ly/4h9QYa # Ben Bernake: We’ve got to address the Federal Deficit; $1.42 Trillion and counting…http://bit.ly/4oeAj # Ben Bernanke: We’ve got to address the Federal deficit; $1.42 Trillion and counting…http://bit.ly/4oeAj # 1SiliconValley.com: Tips for using Zillow to calculate your home’s value! So how much is it? http://bit.ly/3kfO5r # Hidden Factors in Calculating Your Home’s Value http://bit.ly/3kfO5r # Using Zillow to… -
Twitter Updates of the Week for 2009-10-18
18 Oct 2009 | 3:27 amNew 2009 chart: a global view of the housing bubble http://bit.ly/3Xi8nd # Today on SFGate: Rent tips: how to negotiate/renegotiate, your lease http://bit.ly/Obdwn # Iphone Users: Free Adobe Photoshop App unleashes awesome mobile pic editing! http://bit.ly/3O1nPg # Next year’s prediction: Bargain homes driving force for Silicon Valley Real Estate http://bit.ly/CnEbh # Washington mulling over first time homebuyer’s credit extension http://bit.ly/sDtTW # Santa Clara county home sales up, but market’s still unsettled http://bit.ly/3aWcDA # RealEstateRain.com: Twitter Updates of… -
Twitter Updates of the Week for 2009-10-11
11 Oct 2009 | 3:27 amThe Top 10 most expensive Home markets released: 3 are from the Bay Area…. Can you guess which ones? bit.ly/PbO6O # The Top 10 most expensive Home markets released: Three are from the Bay Area…. Can you guess which ones? http://bit.ly/PbO6O # San Jose suspends affordable new housing? http://bit.ly/KXaXw # Fresh from Consumer Reports: Cleaning tips for the Fall! http://bit.ly/3kuGJ3 # Come to “Sunnyvale Firefighter Pancake Breakfast” Saturday, October 10 from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. Attention pancake… http://bit.ly/qvPz6 # Come to “Paper Shredding Event”… -
How Do You Know if Real Estate Financing Advertisements are Legit or Fraudulent?
9 Oct 2009 | 10:15 amRainmaker Fan Mail [Q&A Series] Oct. 2009! As a part of our new Fan Mail Q&A Series, we invited Dave Tang; a Realtor & Mortgage Consultant with Portfolio Lending. “With all the radio ads for low interest mortgage rates…How does one discern which are legit and which ones are borderline fraudulent? “ -Tim Well Tim…. I am always concerned about ads that just feature a rate because there is so much room for bait and switch. Since most people today are interested in a 30 year fixed rate mortgage, the questions I would always ask are: -Is this a 30…
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Silicon Valley Real Estate Blog
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Understanding Zillow, the Zestimate, and Hidden Factors in Calculating Your Home’s Value
19 Oct 2009 | 12:36 pmZillow has become a and useful tool for sellers, buyers, and real estate agents, however quite often, when I am trying to explain the market value of a home to a potential buyer or seller, I will hear the famous words: "But Zillow says … !" Kudos to Zillow for providing a detailed video explanation on "Understanding the Zestimate". Zillow doesn’t have the last say, but is definitely a great tool that you can use when starting to evaluate a home’s value. Next time you are evaluating the price of a home, don’t forget to check out our article on the… -
2009 Santa Clara and San Mateo County API School Scores
29 Sep 2009 | 12:12 amSeptember is the time of the year when the California Department of Education releases its yearly Academic Performance Index (API) scores. Here are the 2009 Growth API Scores for Santa Clara County and San Mateo County. We see an overall steady increase in scores compared to last year’s growth API scores. A few notables in the following Silicon Valley Santa Clara County school districts: Berryessa Union Elementary School District: Ruskin Elementary School continues to lead the pack and breaks the 900 barrier with a general improvement in most of the schools in the district… -
Rivermark Santa Clara Overview and Experience
22 Dec 2008 | 6:40 amThe Santa Clara community of Rivermark might be considered the jewel of the Santa Clara real estate market. Where else in Santa Clara’s Silicon Valley can you find so many amenities for home buyers? Rivermark offers among other things, a central, self-contained community in Santa Clara of newer single family homes and townhomes intermixed with urban amenities like shopping centers, major restaurants, retailers, service providers, schools, parks, walkways, paths and bike trails. All within a stone’s throw of major Santa Clara commute routes on highways 101 and… -
Changes on The Ave: Willow Glen’s Lincoln Avenue
22 Dec 2008 | 5:41 amThe shops on Lincoln Avenue have never been flashy, and in contrast to Santana Row and even downtown Los Gatos it is quite tame. The residents of Willow Glen are proud and protective of their strip and can be quite vigilant when it comes to new development because of the fear of change. However, lately there have been a lot of businesses on the Ave that have not been able to survive, especially in this economic downturn. I was surprised to hear that two businesses recently have thrown in the towel and will close: Vin Santo Ristorante and Willow Glen Liquors. I am… -
Bay Area High Schools in Nation’s Top 100: US News and World Report
6 Dec 2008 | 8:21 pmUS News and World Report published its list of best high schools and according to the report, the looked at "more than 21,000 public high schools in 48 states" to come up with a list of the top 100. Three Silicon Valley high schools made the list: 73. Monta Vista High, Cupertino 74. Henry M. Gunn High, Palo Alto 80. Saratoga High, Saratoga These awards were based on how well-prepared students are for college as measured by Advanced Placement (AP) tests. California, as a state, did very well in the rankings, placing #4 out of all rated states —…
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Gruvr.com: Silicon Valley Concerts
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Map of Silicon Valley concerts
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tomorrow : Coco Montoya Fremont at Newark Chamber Of Commerce Fundraiser/ The Saddle Rack
7 Nov 2009 | 4:37 amNewark Chamber Of Commerce Fundraiser/ The Saddle Rack 42011 Boscell Road Fremont 94538 -
today! : The Corner Laughers Mountain View at Red Rock Coffee
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today! : Dave Abbott Band Mountain View, CA at Shoreline Ampitheater
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today! : Bergendy Blue Jazz Club, Hotel Saratoga at Dixie Swing Band
7 Nov 2009 | 4:27 amDixie Swing Band Blue Jazz Club, Hotel Saratoga
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Downtown San Jose Real Estate
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Practical Tips for Buying a Condo in Today’s Market
27 Oct 2009 | 11:37 amMany buyers looking to purchase a condo in today’s real estate market are obviously looking for a deal. And rightfully so with the number of foreclosures and short sales on the market these days. But what many condo buyers don’t realize or fail to realize the importance of, is that they are not just buying a piece of real estate, they are also buying a membership into the homeowners association (HOA). Most buyers are aware of this fact. Sure that means there are rules to follow, HOA dues, CC&R’s, and probably HOA meetings. No big deal, right? Well, probably no big deal… -
Sam Liccardo to Speak at SJDRA Quarterly Meeting
21 Oct 2009 | 10:26 amSan Jose City Council Member Sam Liccardo will be the featured speaker at this Thursday evening’s San Jose Downtown Residents Association (SJDRA) Fall Quarterly. The District 3 Council member will be speaking on the topic of the importance of and benefits of effective advocacy by residents and discussing the best practices for impacting decisions in City Hall. The SJDRA Fall Quarterly Meeting will be held Thursday evening, October 22, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm, at the Social Room in the Paseo Plaza complex located at 144 S. Third Street in downtown San Jose. San Jose Downtown Residents… -
Foreclosure Resource Fair in San Jose
20 Oct 2009 | 12:06 pmIf you or anyone you know is in danger of losing your home becuase of foreclosure, information about how to save your home will be availabe at a free Foreclosure Prevention and Resource Fair this Wednesday, October 21 at the Mexican Heritage Plaza in San Jose. The fair is intended to help anyone impacted by foreclosure by assisting them with appropriate resources or to provide them with assistance in going through the foreclosure process. The event will give homeowners an opportunity to meet with volunteer staff who will meet with homeowners to determine their individual circumstances and… -
Star Trek: The Exhibit at the Tech Museum
19 Oct 2009 | 11:34 amIf you’ve ever been a fan of Star Trek (and I know you have), the Tech Museum of Innovation will be hosting its newest exhibit “Star Trek: The Exhibition” from October 23, 2009 through February 28, 2010. The exhibit is described as “an interactive exhibit of authentic Star Trek artifacts from the past 40 years” and will include a replica of the bridge from the USS Enterprise NCC-1701, as featured in the original Star Trek televsion series. This will be an awesome experience for anyone who grew up with Captain Kirk or Mr. Spock. But there will also be pieces from… -
Downtown Restaurants Participating in Silicon Valley Restaurant Week
15 Oct 2009 | 11:40 am. . . . . Silicon Valley Restaurant Week kicked off last night and a number of downtown San Jose restaurants are participating in this first time event. Over eighty restaurants throughout Silicon Valley, including over a dozen downtown San Jose restaurants, are participating in the “prix-fixe” dinner menu option. Restaurants from Los Gatos all the way up to San Carlos are offering special fixed $35, three-course dinner meals during Silicon Valley Restaurant Week. The event, which is similar to the Dine Downtown Restaurant Week earlier this year, continues the tradition of offering…
