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Business archive
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
10 Questions for Bill Snowden, A.S.L.A., William R. Snowden Landscape Design
Napa landscape architect Bill Snowden explained why he enjoys his work so much.
Strategies to thrive during an economic downturn
The jury is still out on whether or not we have the first big recession of the 21st century.
Japan: A study in contradictions
As I continue my extended stay in Japan, I’m struck anew by the contradictions that run through Japan society. Though I’m a big fan of Japan’s group-identity orientation that plays such an important role in its low crime rates, and remain impressed by the Japanese adherence to teamwork, company loyalty, and just plain good manners on a society-wide basis, I’m keenly aware that these wholesome tendencies underwrite a tedious “groupthink” and a near-total surrender of democratic principles.
Dear Len & Rosie, We have three grown children with children of their own and we have a trust. We want our children to be the beneficiaries, but want to set it up so that, should they divorce, the spouse would not have a right to the inheritance.
GustavoThrace tasting room open
The GustavoThrace winery tasting room has opened at 1021 McKinstry St. across from the Oxbow Public Market.
Local tourism:
Inside Napa Valley