Author Archives: Silicon Valley Dazed
I knew “schmuck” was not a goo…
I knew “schmuck” was not a good term, but I never knew its literal meaning or etymology. http://bit.ly/f5MiKw
Is Sugar Toxic?
Is Sugar Toxic? via the NY Times I contributed this comment (loved reading this article after munching on Trader Joe’s jelly beans last night while watching The Expendables): What was the typical diet of these cancer-free Inuit Indians? My guess is that it was high in animal proteins and fats and very low in fruits … Continue reading
You owe it to yourself NOT to …
You owe it to yourself NOT to watch The Expendables if you have fond memories of the action movies of the individual actors.
Lunch at the Symantec Cafeteria with the kids
Ate lunch with the kids at the Symantec cafeteria today. I couldn’t believe how quickly they inhaled their burgers. Their fries are good, but it’s their onion rings which are spectacular. We all shared a Sobe Green Tea. Even the kids thought it was too sweet. 250 calories for the bottle.
I think Cisco was hoping to ca…
I think Cisco was hoping to capture some of the high margins Apple’s been enjoying in the consumer space. http://bit.ly/dEOLwc
I’d rather pay $25 more for an…
I’d rather pay $25 more for an ad-free Kindle. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/12/technology/12amazon.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss
Why can my 8-year old throw an Aerobie farther than me?
I can easily throw a baseball farther than my 8-year old, but when it comes to the Aerobie, I was shocked 2 nights ago when he was regularly throwing an Aerobie over my head while I had trouble reaching him at the same distance of 200 to 250 feet. I think my still longer arms … Continue reading
Nike+ now showing mile splits
Happy to see Nike+ is now showing mile splits.
I love it whenever Steve Busce…
I love it whenever Steve Buscemi appears in a movie. Now I know why he never dresses in drag. http://chickswithstevebuscemeyes.tumblr.com/
Saw a fox on the back side of …
Saw a fox on the back side of the Portola Valley loop. New GORE-TEX Paclite jacket was perfect for 40 degree morning ride.