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Hi, I'm James Briggs, an Internet computer programmer/DBA in Silicon Valley. I've been programming for 20 years for companies like eBay, Cisco, Yahoo!, Apple, Amazon and startups.In my spare time I do Open Source programming and like flying airplanes, karate and studying Asian languages.
This blog talks about events, places and things in my life.


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Category Archives: Restaurant Reviews
Restaurant Review: Chaat Cafe Indian Restaurant in Berkeley
I ate at Chaat Cafe Indian Restaurant in Berkeley twice this weekend. (The word chaat is a kind of Indian street food, kind of like a samosa.) The first time, I had the Chicken Tikka Masala dinner special, which includes … Continue reading
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Restaurant Review: Jayakarta Indonesian and Singaporean Restaurant, Berkeley
I had lunch at Jayakarta Indonesian and Singaporean Restaurant in Berkeley today. The owner is from Jakarta and features Betawi-style cooking. I ordered the gulai kambing (curried goat) with white rice. It was hot and delicious, with the bill coming … Continue reading
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Restaurant Review: Gochi Japanese Restaurant, Cupertino
I had lunch at GocHi Japanese Fusion Tapas Restaurant in Cupertino. They have a choice of traditional Japanese-style seating, or chairs with table. The menu is in both English and Japanese. I had the salmon teriyaki with California rolls, and … Continue reading
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Restaurant Review: Arya Persian Restaurant, Cupertino
I had lunch at Arya Persian Restaurant, near Vallco Mall. The decor was very Middle Eastern. The shishkebab was good, and the kitchen respects whether you want it cooked medium or well done. Arya offers delivery, lunch specials, and employee … Continue reading
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Trip to Bali and Lombok
I vacationed almost 2 weeks in Indonesia, arriving via Jakarta, but staying mainly in Bali with a day-long trip to Lombok. Getting There The flight there on Cathay Pacific from SFO was remarkable in that we head strong headwinds, so … Continue reading
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