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Community Wins Duck Race - Los Gatos Observer

Los Gatos Observer, USA
Apple founder and Los Gatos resident Steve Wozniak was on hand to count down the start of the main race and lead the crowd in a rousing cheer of “Quack Quack Quack” from the middle of the creek. Arriving on his signature Segway, Wozniak said, …

Written on June 22, 2009 | Posted in People | No comment

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Silicon Valley Duck Race and Family Festival - San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco Chronicle, USA
More than 30 food vendors and 70 wineries will participate in this annual event, which benefits the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce. $40-$50. 1 pm next Sun. Lytton Square, downtown Mill Valley. www.millvalley.org. Garden party fundraiser for the UC …

Written on June 20, 2009 | Posted in People | No comment

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Pizarro: Adopt a duck for a good cause this month - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News, USA
But that event is just a prelude to the big Silicon Valley Duck Race, which will take place June 21 at Vasona Lake Park in Los Gatos. At the free event hosted by Jewish Family Services, 15000 "adopted" rubber ducks will be dropped into the water to …

Written on June 12, 2009 | Posted in Events | No comment

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Time to duck and cover: Local company unveils quake detection system - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News, USA
quakeguard is designed to pick up quakes with a magnitude of 5.0 and greater. have the most reliable technology, said Dick mccarthy, executive director of the California Seismic Commission. While Japan has a national quake-warning system, …