Clinton Stark
Russian River Valley 2007 Pinot Noir, classic vintage in the making
Flight 2 was a mixed bag of Bordeaux varietals from 2005-2007, with some standouts and at least one surprise.
LA Times: Tropical storm Jimena causing extensive flooding, damage in Mulege area
According to a report from the LA Times, Jimena's winds have weakened to 45mph, but has left a wake of flooding and some damage. We're anxious to get some on-the-ground reports from Loreto, and also Loreto Bay. I wonder how the homes have fared?
The article also states because of...
Loreto Live: Baja furniture, tips & tricks, things to know with Casa Mesquite
Home owners in the Baja can give their homes authentic flare with beautiful furniture from Casa Mesquite. But there are many important considerations: choosing what to buy, how to buy it and avoiding costly pitfalls.
Joel Sherman of Casa Mesquite furniture joins Loni on this in-depth and informative episode of...
Soundtrack for ‘The Last Lullaby’ now available on CD/MP3
I found out this morning from Jeffrey Goodman, the director of the film noire 'The Last Lullaby', that the soundtrack to his film has been released. Anyone who has seen the film will recognize the strength of this score by Ben Lovett. It's moody, atmospheric, and complements the deep...
Slim is in, behold Sony’s new lightweight, energy efficient PS3
Sony must have Steinway envy. The original PS3 video game system was finished in a glossy black that oozed high end appeal. Maybe it even helped some buyers overlook the market leading, premium price tag. Or not. Because now Sony has slashed their video game system in a bid...
Branding: Fedex Kinko’s now Fedex Office
Although it began last year, Fedex is now changing some of the local store signs here in San Jose from the post-merger "Fedex Kinko's" to the integrated "Fedex Office."
I noticed the announcement at the Blossom Hill Road location in south San Jose. It's an interesting, but not surprising, branding...
Cinequest short: ‘Fumi and the Bad Luck Foot’
Are you clumsy like me... banging your head, biting your tongue, stubbing your toe? Then you'll relate to poor Fumi. But watch what happens when she turns her handicap into a force for good. I hope you'll agree it's an inspiring way to start the week!
Our Cinequest film review...
Hurricane advisory issued for Southern Baja California
Jimena is bearing down on the southern part of the Baja. The National Hurricane Center and Mexican Center have issued a HURRICANE WARNING advisory for Baja California Sur.
Theater review: ‘Yellow Face’ an entertaining look at race in America
I always admire people who can poke fun at themselves yet deliver a serious message. That's exactly what David Henry Hwang does with his mockumentary 'Yellow Face' and there is a lot to admire here. His narrative, which casts himself at the center of a part-reality, part-fictional account of...