Microsoft is disputing Apple’s intention to trademark the term “app store.” They contend that it’s a generic term and cannot, therefore, be trademarked. Apple disagrees. Yes, “app” is short for “application software,” but it is also an abbreviated form of the company’s name, Apple.
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On Wednesday, Intel named 300 high school students nationwide as semifinalists in its annual Science Talent Search competition. A record 26 students are from the South Bay, with two San Jose schools, Harker Academy and Lynbrook, accounting for half of the local nominees. The Harker Academy produced seven intrepid researchers, while Lynbrook produced six.
Firefighters are investigating whether the fire at the Herb Appeal medical marijuana dispensary was the result of arson. While other marijuana collectives have had fires in the past, they were usually the result of faulty wiring indoors. In order to determine whether the fire was, in fact, arson, investigators are now searching for traces of accelerant at the scene.
Under normal conditions, the Almaden Valley is out of reach for people looking for an affordable home. It’s an exclusive neighborhood with top schools, great parks and a stunning view of majestic Mount Umunhum from just about anywhere. That’s why it’s so popular with executives, engineers and even athletes (several Sharks are reported to make their homes here). But today’s market has made the Almaden Valley more accessible.
Boutique owner Ibi Oluwole fills her Santa Clara and Willow Glen shops, both called Ibiss, with affordable high-style garments and accessories.
Geoff Alexander’s book ‘Academic Films for the Classroom: A History’ is an extraordinarily well-researched and necessary history of educational film between World War II and the Gulf War.
Pho 69 serves a menu of Vietnamese standards (pho, vermicelli, rice bowls, banh mi) but updates them with modern touches for a clientele that may or may not be familiar with traditional Vietnamese food.
Sen. Joe Simitian admits the hard truth is that life is going to get worse for many Californians before it gets better. That is doubly true, he says, if Brown is unable to win voter approval for some new tax revenue.
Police have provided a motive and named three out of four suspects in the Mexicali Club triple homicide. Two suspects were killed in the gunfight, while the third victim attempted to stop them. The third suspect and a getaway driver are believed to have fled south toward the Mexican border.
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 45 miles southeast of San Jose in Monterey County early this morning. It was the second earthquake in less than a week to hit the region. On Saturday, a 4.1 magnitude earthquake occurred east of San Jose. There was no reported damage or injury from this morning’s quake.
