Calendar of Technology Conferences
Time to plan a new calendar year and register for popular technology conferences to take advantage of early bird attendee specials. If tech conferences aren’t in your schedule, but business […]
Category Archives: Life
Silicon Valley on Screen
After the financial crisis of 2008, Hollywood was adorned with Wall Street movies. Recently, the limelight is being cast on Silicon Valley. Movies and TV series about Silicon Valley startups […]
Bring Your Photo ID to the Pharmacy
With the cold and cough season around the corner, be ready to show your photo ID when purchasing cough and cold medicine at pharmacies in Silicon Valley. In late 2011, […]
Autumn, Pumpkins, Halloween
Pumpkins abound at produce markets, floral shops to home decor stores.On the pumpkin menu: Big Mac pumpkin Cinderella pumpkin Fairytale pumpkin Jarrahdale pumpkin Knucklehead pumpkin Mixed Color pumpkin Large Carving […]
Wishing for the Golden Ticket
Seeing lottery jackpots of $50 million CAD in Canada or $100 million USD in the U.S. is my queue to purchase a lotto ticket, and hoping my ticket will be […]
Need a Ride?
Taxicabs have been the traditional vehicle for hire in North America, but recently, ride-sharing services like Lyft and Uber are shifting the scene. • Uber is a San […]
Target: Once Upon A Time
Once upon a time, Target was two with Target USA formed since 1962 and Target Canada born in early 2013. But now, Target is back to one. Walmart has dominated […]
Christmas is in the Air
From counting down the days on the calendar, opening each advent surprise, the smell of spruce, pine and fir Christmas trees, gift giving, and to festivities with family and friends […]
From Orchard Valley to Silicon Valley
Photos taken of the Valley from 1880s to present day show the significant and magical changes in its landscape, scenery and atmosphere. Who could have envisioned an orchard valley would […]
Happy Without TV Cable
When I walked through the Costco Wholesale television department, a cable/satellite representative greeted me and asked, “Do you have cable?” and I happily replied, “No, I don’t, but I like […]
Silicon Valley Loonies 