SOUTH BAY ACCENT OPENING LINES MORE THA3N 5YEARS OF EDITORIAL EXCELLENCE From the Editor Founder/Publisher B reak out the beach chairs, barbecues and bikinis—it’s summer in the South Bay and we’re on it! Start the sizzle with Summer Flings, featuring a sunny compendium 4 South Bay Accent of seasonal activities, “21 Ways to Celebrate Summer,” by writer Pam Marino. Climb nearby Castle Rock, cruise the bay in a luxury yacht or check out a tasty chocolate factory. Any way you use it, this engaging to-do list is sure to bring a bounty of memorable moments. And for more local excitement, take a look at the section’s “Hot Concerts”— a spirited roundup of great musical performances throughout the Bay Area. It’s never a challenge filling long summer days with Calendar on hand to keep complaints of boredom at bay. Here you’ll discover more than 150 things to do and places to go—two months of non-stop seasonal fun and entertainment for the whole family. Summer seems to bring more leisure time for such activities, and the slower pace encourages us to seek out new places to eat and to linger over a great meal. Explore the wide range of choices in our comprehensive Dining Guide, with Best Bites—a tempting array of terrific spots featuring every type of cuisine to suit both budget and taste, from white-tablecloth restaurant to corner café. Going on a trip in the next few months? Be sure to pack up some of the useful advice in our story, “Vacation Survival Kit” by writer Kathy Chin Leong. This is a first-hand look at universal mishaps that can mess with a good time. The story presents practical tips on how to deal with everything from altitude sickness to bloodthirsty mosquitoes—and how to ensure a safe and healthy vacation from the get-go. And on the topic of health, in a fascinating profile of Esther Gokhale, writer Susan Hathaway offers hope to those who suffer from debilitating back pain. Our story, “Back in Action,” describes how this Palo Alto author achieves acclaimed results by teaching “primal posture,” in which clients emulate how primitive people walk, stand and sit. The feature includes comments from notables and others who have found relief without medications, surgery or modern-day aids. Additionally, there are easy steps for how to sit at a desk without risking back strain. Once again, in this issue, we’re happy to bring you our 34th annual Business Review, a special report that includes an insightful overview of last year’s economic picture, as well as our annual ranking of Silicon Valley’s Top 100 companies. There’s more, too, about local firms in The V.I.P. Guide: Our A-List of Resources; it’s a semiannual showcase of outstanding South Bay companies. And as always, this issue is packed with visual delights—from the latest, headturning fashions in Style to the fanciful, uncommon products in Spotlight. So find a shady spot, sip a cool beverage and get set to dive into the many joys of summer! Donna Krey Senior Editor Sherran Lacey Senior Editor Donna Krey Creative Director Greg Silva Feature Editor Stephen Yafa Travel Editor Ludmilla Alexander Calendar Editor Jenna Nicholson Contributing Editor Carole Barrow Production Director Jerome Callens Advertising Coordinator Lorraine Gabbert Contributing Writers David Goll Susan Hathaway Kathy Chin Leong Pam Marino Linda Taaffe Proofreader Anne Gelhaus Advertising Mitch La Crosse Accounting Manager Ruchi Gowda Distribution Manager Werner Medina Subscriber Services Subscription price in U.S.A. and possessions $20.00 (one year/six issues), $36.00 (two years/12 issues). Add $20.00 per year for foreign addresses. Single copy price $3.95. Back issues $5.95. Postage and handling $3.00. Advertising and Editorial Offices 950 S. Bascom Ave., Suite 3110 San Jose, California 95128 408/244-5100 • 408/244-9283 Fax info@southbayaccent.com SOUTH BAY ACCENT, 2016, Volume 38, Number 6, is published by Sher Publications, Inc. 950 Bascom Ave., San Jose, CA 95128. 408/244-5100. Sherran Lacey, President. Entire contents copyright SOUTH BAY ACCENT Magazine 2016©, by Sherr Publications, Inc., all rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. Nothing may be reproduced in whole or part without written permission from the publisher. The magazine assumes no responsibility for the return of unsolicited manuscripts.
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