We are lucky to live in such a bountiful state. Where else can you drink Greek wine, indulge in heady Guinness, try to catch the end of the rainbow and meet famous food & wine dignitaries all in one week? Some might say we’re spoiled, but for us it’s just another South Bay week. Mar. 16-23.
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A new report released by the United Nations blows another hole in the myth that only large-scale agriculture can meet the world’s food demands. So what does this mean for you?
Chaat is fairly common in Silicon Valley. Maharashtrian food (food from the south central Indian state of Maharashtra) is far less known. India Chaat Cuisine does well.
Evan Low’s background and demeanor, and the refreshingly innocent start to his public service career, have combined to turn the 27-year-old Campbell City Councilmember and former mayor into an intriguing public figure, and one of the valley’s hottest rising stars.
On Tuesday, Santa Clara County and the City of San Jose took a major step forward by announcing the establishment of a “mass notification system” geared specifically for local residents. In the event of an emergency, residents will receive automated voice and text messages about where to food and medical assistance, and routes to escape affected areas.
Major League Baseball is streaming live games to Facebook, hoping this will encourage users to sign up for their subscription site. The service will only be available during preseason, though it is possible that MLB will offer at least one free game during the season itself. What they want from Facebook is to see how well it can actually drive traffic to their site.
We are lucky to live in such a bountiful state. Where else can you drink Greek wine, indulge in heady Guinness, try to catch the end of the rainbow and meet famous food & wine dignitaries all in one week? Some might say we’re spoiled, but for us it’s just another South Bay week. Mar. 16-23.
SaberCats back on the prowl; home ice for Sharks playoff push; Earthquakes ready to get shaking.
South Bay schools are sending out hundreds of pink slips as they contend with growing deficits and budget cuts. The decision comes before Gov. Jerry Brown has managed to pass his own budget, and the local budget discussions come with a caveat. If the State fails to pass a proposed tax extension or some other way to increase revenue, the consequences for local schools could be even worse.
HP Chief Leo Apotheker made his public debut on Monday, talking about dividends and cloud computing. Apotheker, who took over from a beleaguered Mark Hurd, was expected to present a clear road map for where he wants to take the tech giant. Some analysts now say that his speech was big on buzzwords but short on content.
