Clik here to view.
Friday Question of the Day – Have you ever been Hacked?
This week I visited the RSA security expo at the Moscone Center in San Francisco where I saw so many companies promoting security products I was left amazed. That place is huge! Earlier this week I...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Friday Question of the Day – When is Loud Too Loud?
Photo by Flickr user villageunderground As I get older I feel the effects of having been in loud situations throughout my life, be it concerts, football games, parties etc. so now I carry ear plugs...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Friday Question of the Day – Do you do your Own Taxes?
Photo by Flickr user aidanmorgan With the tax deadline approaching on April 18th now is the time to get one’s tax forms in order and submitted. In the past I’ve had accountants file my taxes and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Friday Question of the Day – Do you Support the Expansion of Toll Lanes?
Driving on I-680 in Walnut Creek, Alamo, Danville down to San Ramon one can see the coming FasTrak toll Express Lane signs sprouting up. According to the 511.org website, these lanes are free for...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Friday Question of the Day – What is your Favorite Clothing Boutique?
This week we learned that the clothing boutique Scout & Molly’s will be coming to downtown Walnut Creek, right next to another boutique, jinny. Another boutique featuring both women’s and men’s...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Friday Question of the Day – Favorite Running/Walking Trail?
With various marathons and races coming up (Oakland is April 2nd), I see plenty of people hitting the trails to get in some exercise during the sporadic dry spells. Where is your favorite trail you...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Friday Question of the Day – Favorite Place for a Burger?
Photo by Flickr user stuart_spivack It’s been several years since the last favorite burger FQotD post. A lot has changed since then as restaurants like Roam, Mona’s and plenty more have opened. This...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Friday Question of the Day – What’s the Deal with “All-Gender” Restrooms?
As you can see from these photos I’ve been noticing signs for single-person bathrooms meant for anyone to use labeled as “All-Gender”, “Gender Neutral” etc. Considering that only one person can use...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Friday Question of the Day – What would You do if you were to Asked to Leave...
Photo by Flickr user honorphotobar Earlier this week a 69 year old Vietnamese immigrant refused to give up his seat on a United flight while getting ready to take off with his wife back to his home in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Friday Question of the Day – What is your Favorite Reasonably Priced Fast...
With fast, casual restaurants becoming more popular around here, some readers have commented on pricing that approaches full-service restaurants. I can attest to the fact that with a family of four...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Friday Question of the Day – What is your Favorite Local Sports Team?
This week we found out that a new Golden State Warriors store will be opening tomorrow in downtown Walnut Creek, conveniently located right next to the Giants Dugout store. Considering how well the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Friday Question of the Day – Should Northgate Split from Mt. Diablo School...
Photo by Flickr user scubabrett22 There has been quite a bit of news lately about five schools from the Northgate area in Walnut Creek wanting to split from the 32,000 student Mt. Diablo school...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Friday Question of the Day – Is Brick & Mortar Retail Broken?
When I saw this broken SEARS sign at the Sunvalley shopping center recently I couldn’t help but think of this as a perfect representation of the hardships brick and mortar stores face as they compete...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Friday Question of the Day – Do you Use a Dedicated Camera?
Back in the olden days, i.e. before cell phones included a camera, everyone used dedicated cameras. There were Polaroid instant cameras, point and shoot cameras with 35mm film, and of course bigger...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Friday Question of the Day – What Unique Business do you Want to See in...
Earlier this week we learned of yet another pizzeria coming to downtown Walnut Creek. For today’s question of the day, I thought it would be interesting to find out what unique business you would want...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Friday Question of the Day – What is the Most Underrated Cuisine?
It seems like every other week a new pizzeria or burger joint opens up somewhere in the East Bay. Now, don’t get me wrong, I LOVE pizza and burgers. But there are times I’d like to try something new...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Friday Question of the Day – Will you Stop using Uber?
Photo by Flickr user Núcleo Editorial Earlier this week we learned about a sexual assault that took place inside an Uber car during a dropoff in Moraga. Last year I asked about whether anyone used...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Friday Question of the Day – What’s on your Summer Reading List?
With lazy days of summer approaching, vacations sans internet, what books do you want to get to this summer? I’m looking forward to American Kingpin by Nick Bilton and The Gene by Siddhartha Mukherje....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Friday Question of the Day – What’s your Favorite Home Cooked Meal?
I love going out to eat at restaurants but sometimes a nice home-cooked meal can’t be beat. I enjoy eating lasagna or even a simple bowl of natto over rice. What is your favorite home-cooked meal?
View ArticleClik here to view.
Friday Question of the Day – Where is your Go-To Summer Vacation Spot?
With summer in full bloom now is the time to take vacations. Where is your “go-to” vacation spot? Is it somewhere quiet such as a a state or national park, somewhere exotic like a foreign country, or...
View Article