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Sat, 4 Jul 2009 07:07:00 GMT

Pizarro: Scooters everywhere in Silicon Valley

There's been an unusually large number of scooters around Silicon Valley the past couple days because of Amerivespa, Vespa Club USA's national scooter rally. The event, taking place through Sunday, is based at the Los Gatos Lodge. But participants are
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 07:07:00 GMT

Jobs' Quiet Comeback, Mini's Big BOM and Maine's Massive MacBook Splurge

After the raging blog activity surrounding the launch of iPhone OS 3.0 and the new iPhone 3GS, the Apple-focused blogosphere has finally slowed down to catch its collective breath. Still, there's plenty to talk about, like Michael Jackson music sales
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 02:46:00 GMT

Cupertino, Sunnyvale Chambers cut CEOs from budgets as result of sour economy

Two local Chambers of Commerce are cutting back costs starting at the very top. The Sunnyvale and Cupertino Chambers of Commerce both let go of their CEOs this week. The Cupertino Chamber board chose not to renew the contract of CEO Suzi Blackman after
Fri, 3 Jul 2009 23:46:00 GMT

Silicon Valley Iranians stage fast in solidarity with demonstrators in homeland

Betty, a 60-year-old program manager originally from Iran, had a bad dream the other night. She saw the face of Neda Agha-Soltan, the young woman whose death last month in Tehran made her an instant if unlikely symbol of the political opposition in that
Fri, 3 Jul 2009 23:13:00 GMT

Cupertino's Japanese sister city permits students to travel despite swine flu worries

Despite initial concerns about the spread of swine flu, Japanese leaders from Toyokawa gave Cupertino students an enthusiastic go-ahead to visit their town for the annual sister city exchange that has taken place for more than 30 years. The 12-member
Fri, 3 Jul 2009 23:13:00 GMT

O'Brien: Valley's one-time godfather of multimedia is leaving for Ohio

The first time I met Marc Canter was about eight years ago when I invited the multimedia visionary with a reputation as an anarchic personality to lunch to discuss the dot-com bust. 'You are welcome to buy me lunch anytime,' came the swift response.
Fri, 3 Jul 2009 19:18:00 GMT

Taxpayers pay for Silicon Valley bloggers' holiday

A group of wealthy Californian bloggers are taking a holiday in the UK this month - and the taxpayer will help foot the bill. Calling themselves The Traveling Geeks, the bloggers will spend a week here meeting other bloggers. Last year they were in
Fri, 3 Jul 2009 15:46:00 GMT

iPhone 3.0, holograms and the shed birthplace of Silicon Valley

Tags: palm, pre, iphone, silicon valley Published: 3 July 2009 12:06 BST 15 Photos Photo 1 of 15 Go to photo June saw plenty of activity on the hardware and software fronts - including a peek at prototypes of a new kind of mobile gadget that's a cross
Fri, 3 Jul 2009 12:01:00 GMT

Google's Eric Schmidt on the New World

Heres video from the Aspen Ideas Festival with Google CEO Eric Schmidt responding to my question about what follows the industrial age. More of Kai Ryssdals very good interview with Schmidt here.
Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:38:00 GMT

Palo Alto Networks Named a CRN Emerging Tech by Everything Channel

(Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Palo Alto Networks, a provider of next-generation firewalls, announced it has been selected by Everything Channel as a CRN Emerging Technology Vendor.
Fri, 3 Jul 2009 08:48:00 GMT

Is Ottawa still Silicon Valley North?

As Nortel crumbles, analysts consider the fate of high-tech sector in capital In 2000, Nortel was a telecommunications technology giant with 90,000 employees worldwide, including 17,000 in Ottawa, its main research and development centre. (Rebecca
Fri, 3 Jul 2009 05:05:00 GMT

From Austin back to the Valley ? thanks for coming (pics)

Every now and again, it?s good to get out of Silicon Valley to visit other regions ? if only just to put Silicon Valley into perspective. I?ve just finished a trip around various U.S. tech hubs in order to scout companies for DEMO, the conference
Fri, 3 Jul 2009 05:01:00 GMT

Silicon Valley Bank's Wine Division Findings Point to

Throughout the Silicon Valley Bank report, written by Rob McMillan, founder of the wine division, are references back to the Jerry Maguire film, all leading to 'Show me the money!' Well, that's what we're all needing right nowâ?¦
Fri, 3 Jul 2009 03:27:00 GMT

Cupertino shorts: Cupertino gets ready for July 4th festivities

The city of Cupertino will host daylong festivities on July 4. The De Anza Optimist Club will start the morning with a pancake breakfast at the Quinlan Community Center from 7 to 11 a.m. A children's parade will begin at the Memorial Park ball field at
Fri, 3 Jul 2009 00:34:00 GMT

Court upholds death sentence of man who killed seven in Sunnyvale

Richard Farley at his arraignment in July 1988. Farley, armed with more than 100 pounds of guns and ammunition, burst into the offices of Sunnyvale defense contractor ESL and shot to death seven co-workers, as well as wounding the co-worker who had
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 22:52:00 GMT

Supreme Court upholds death sentence of man who killed seven at Sunnyvale high tech company

Richard Farley at his arraignment in July 1988. Farley, armed with more than 100 pounds of guns and ammunition, burst into the offices of Sunnyvale defense contractor ESL and shot to death seven co-workers, as well as wounding the co-worker who had
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 21:36:00 GMT

Palo Alto Networks names vice president of sales for Asia regions

(Datamonitor via COMTEX) -- Palo Alto Networks, a US-based developer of hardware firewall products, has named former Blue Coat Systems's managing director of South Asia, Pun Kok Lim, as its vice president of sales for Asia regions.
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 21:35:00 GMT

SMALL BUSINESS BOOST: Palo Alto Software's giveaway reaches more than expected

(The Register-Guard - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- Palo Alto Software planned to give away $3 million worth of its popular business-planning software to 15,000 Oregonians in a one-day promotion on Wednesday. But when some
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 20:35:00 GMT

SVM Honored as Environmental Innovator at Silicon Valley Energy Summit

Silicon Valley Industry and Policy Experts Discuss Energy Leadership and Celebrate Local Energy Innovators STANFORD, Calif.--(Business Wire)-- Silicon Valley Microelectronics (SVM) has been awarded an Energy Innovator Award by Silicon Valley Power (SVP).
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 18:53:00 GMT

SVM Honored as Environmental Innovator at Silicon Valley Energy Summit

Silicon Valley Microelectronics (SVM) has been awarded an Energy Innovator Award by Silicon Valley Power (SVP). The award was presented to SVM?s President, Patrick Callinan by Santa Clara Mayor Patricia Mahan at the Silicon Valley Energy Summit held at
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 18:04:00 GMT

SVM Honored as Environmental Innovator at Silicon Valley Energy Summit

STANFORD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Silicon Valley Microelectronics (SVM) has been awarded an Energy Innovator Award by Silicon Valley Power (SVP). The award was presented to SVM's President, Patrick Callinan by Santa Clara Mayor Patricia Mahan at the
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 17:31:00 GMT

Jobs' Quiet Comeback, Mini's Big BOM and Maine's Massive MacBook Splurge

New iPhone software and hardware sent Apple into a roaring early summer, but things have quieted down a little since then. Even CEO Steve Jobs' return in late June was treated rather quietly, though there's always the chance he'll make a more public
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:55:00 GMT

City of Palo Alto Demonstrates Energy Efficient Streetlights Embedded with Echelon?s Technology

- Echelon Corporation (NASDAQ:ELON) announced today that the City of Palo Alto is demonstrating smart, energy efficient streetlights based on Echelon?s LonWorks® technology. The City aims to reduce energy and maintenance costs and lower greenhouse gas
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:44:00 GMT

Is it still 'Silicon Valley North'?

As Nortel crumbles, analysts consider the fate of high-tech sector in capital In 2000, Nortel was a telecommunications technology giant with 90,000 employees worldwide, including 17,000 in Ottawa, its main research and development centre. (Rebecca
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Harris: Payments by cell phone coming soon

For several years we've been hearing that, pretty soon, we won't need cash or debit cards when buying groceries, clothing, gasoline or other items at local merchants. Instead, we will be able to use our cell phones as a 21st-century form of high-tech
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 11:24:00 GMT

Silicon Valley Community Foundation, San Mateo County Announce $1 Million in Safety-Net Grants

print e-mail , Announce $1 Million in Safety-Net Grants , Announce $1 Million in Safety-Net Grants The and have announced grants totaling $1 million to thirty-two organizations working to help residents through the economic recession. Twenty-seven
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 09:45:00 GMT

Silicon Valley Community Foundation, San Mateo County Announce $1 Million in Safety-Net Grants

The Silicon Valley Community Foundation and San Mateo County have announced grants totaling $1 million to thirty-two organizations working to help residents through the economic recession. Twenty-seven organizations that provide food and shelter to
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 07:16:00 GMT

Palo Alto Networks Names Pun Kok Lim as VP of Sales for Asia Regions

Palo Alto Networksâ?¢, the leader in next-generation firewalls, today announced it has named former Blue Coat Systemsâ?? Managing Director of South Asia, Pun Kok â??PKâ? Lim, as its Vice President of Sales for Asia Regions. Mr.
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 03:46:00 GMT

Palo Alto Networks Names Pun Kok Lim as VP of Sales for Asia Regions

Palo Alto Networks(TM), the leader in next-generation firewalls, today announced it has named former Blue Coat Systems' Managing Director of South Asia, Pun Kok 'PK' Lim, as its Vice President of Sales for Asia Regions. Mr. Lim's sales leadership
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 02:21:00 GMT

Palo Alto Networks Names Pun Kok Lim as VP of Sales for Asia Regions

Palo Alto Networksâ?¢, the leader in next-generation firewalls, today announced it has named former Blue Coat Systemsâ?? Managing Director of South Asia, Pun Kok â??PKâ? Lim, as its Vice President of Sales for Asia Regions. Mr.
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 01:52:00 GMT