links for 2007-06-05

• RGJ.com: Family makes all the difference for entrepreneurs
  Today, Contreras and his wife, Susana, own a branch of Guys ‘n’ Dolls Boot & Shoe Repair and the recently-opened restaurant Machu Picchu, both in Sparks. And the family is together again.
  (tags: reno Nevada entrepreneurship entrepreneur peru microenterprise immigration)

• Speaker: South Tahoe fails to show its culture, history
  Dave LaPlante, chief executive officer of Twelve Horses, warned Tahoe of becoming “too generalized” as more and more chain outlets find their way to a rebuilding South Shore. “Where Tahoe shines is the lake. You take away the scenery, and you can’t tell
  (tags: davidlaplante david_laplante dave laplante david speaking laketahoe lake tahoe california tourism sustainibility ecotourism)

• Much Ado About Microsofts Surface Computer – Pogue’s Posts – Technology – New York Times Blog
  You won’t see surface computers for sale at Wal-Mart any time soon. This fall, Microsoft will begin by installing these machines in 1,200 T-mobile cellphone stores; Starwood Hotels; Harrah’s casino; and IGT video-game stores.
  (tags: Microsoft surface computer tablet touchscreen)

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