But in Silicon Valley, most patients are inspired less by classic looks and more by the act of striving for personal optimization. That means aspiring to re-create the seemingly impossible work-life balance embodied by titans like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos - tenacious workers who are changing the world and looking good while doing it, whether that's maintaining fresh-faced vigor (Musk) or looking buff in a fitted shirt in their mid-50s (Bezos). (Bezos owns The Washington Post.) … [Read more...] about In Silicon Valley, some men say cosmetic procedures are essential to a career
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Carl Guardino, Silicon Valley business leader, reflects on accomplishments, challenges
A: While there’s never a perfect time for transition, it seemed the best time in that our members just finished our goal-setting for the next three years. It’s a new state legislative calendar. From an ethics perspective, I never felt comfortable that I could start searching for the next step in my career when our board members, my staff and colleagues were entrusting me to be CEO. In order to start any thought process about what’s next, I needed to clearly communicate this transition. … [Read more...] about Carl Guardino, Silicon Valley business leader, reflects on accomplishments, challenges
Michelle Pfeiffer quietly sells $22 million Silicon Valley compound
Acquired by Pfeiffer and Kelley in two separate transactions — the first in 2004, the latter in 2008 — totaling $20.6 million, the 8.67-acre ranch-style compound is sequestered behind tall gates and thick hedgerows at the end of a quiet, private cul-de-sac. The property is anchored by a 1940s Mediterranean-style villa with about 6,300 square feet of living space and four bedroom suites. Then there are at least five ancillary structures, including three detached guest/staff apartments — each with its own bathroom and kitchenette — a mini guesthouse with office, and a separate gym. … [Read more...] about Michelle Pfeiffer quietly sells $22 million Silicon Valley compound
Silicon Valley billionaire’s mega-mansion won’t sell, so it gets fully restaged
The property features a long list of amenities unlike any other real estate offering in the area. For entertaining, there's a home theater, poker and billiards rooms, a room dedicated to making pizzas with a wood-fire oven, and a party room with a disco ball and dance floor. The offerings for athletic activities are even more impressive and include a 110-yard golf practice area with two putting greens, a 4,700-square-foot gym with a rock-climbing wall and locker room, a tennis pavilion, a swimming pool with a spa, and a 7,300-square-foot ice hockey rink. … [Read more...] about Silicon Valley billionaire’s mega-mansion won’t sell, so it gets fully restaged
‘Silicon Valley’ Actress Says Male Co-Stars Enabled T.J. Miller’s Bullying: ‘They Can F*ck Off Forever’
In a statement, Miller and his wife Kate told the Daily Beast, “We met this woman over a decade ago while studying together in college, she attempted to break us up back then by plotting for over a year before making contradictory claims and accusations.” The lengthy statement continued, “Sadly she is now using the current climate to bandwagon and launch these false accusations again. It is unfortunate that she is choosing this route as it undermines the important movement to make women feel safe coming forward about legitimate claims against real known predators.” … [Read more...] about ‘Silicon Valley’ Actress Says Male Co-Stars Enabled T.J. Miller’s Bullying: ‘They Can F*ck Off Forever’
